Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe

If you're looking for a way to experience the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe's bike paths, Anderson's Bicycle Rental has got you covered. For nearly five decades, Anderson's has been providing exceptional service and high-quality bikes to locals and visitors. Strategically located on the edge of the national forest, Anderson's is the perfect starting point for exploring its scenic bike trails. These trails also connect to sandy beaches and idyllic picnic spots, so pack a backpack with snacks and enjoy the ride. Finding Anderson's is easy; simply enter 645 Emerald Bay Road/Anderson's Bicycle Rental into your GPS.

Bliss Experiences curates and customizes opportunities for connection to nature and yourself. Join them for classes, events and workshops both at their location and around the Tahoe Basin. Through collaboration with other Tahoe small business owners and professionals, they help you reconnect with the outdoors and yourself through mindful practices and outdoor exploration. Celebrate an event, bring your family together, escape from the office or retreat from the day-to-day with their scheduled and private experiences that include forest bathing, hiking, paddle tours, boat tours, food and wine experiences, Pilates, beach yoga, paddle yoga, private yoga, massage and more. Bliss Experiences connects you with local small businesses for lodging, food and drink, remedies and outdoor guides, enabling guests to experience Tahoe like a local.

If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay State Park. The park includes two campgrounds: the Boat-In Camp (accessible by boat and foot only) and Eagle Point Campground. Within the park are various treasures including Tahoe's hidden castle, Vikingsholm, the scenic Rubicon foot trail that connects Eagle Point Campground with Vikingsholm and DL Bliss State Park. The park also encompasses Fanette Island, the only island of Lake Tahoe. The park extends below the surface of the lake, where visitors will find a historical story book of days gone by in the form of sunken barges, ships and launches. The park closes down in the winter, though people are able to walk the mile-long, steep trail to Vikingsholm Castle to enjoy the grounds and beaches. The trail can be a bit treacherous in winter if snowy or icy. Visitors should remember to pack it in and pack it out and to leave no trace. 

In one of the little ironies of life, Lake Tahoe Golf Course is one of the courses at South Shore that is actually farthest from the lake, over at Meyers. This in no way, however, detracts from the beauty of the location as it is in a high-altitude meadow set up against the rugged mountain scenery. The course, with layout by William Bell, welcomes casual players as well as custom-designed tournaments and events. Lake Tahoe Golf Course is also a popular venue for non-golfing special events, not the least of which are weddings. Whether the event takes place on the 10th tee near the Truckee River or in the clubhouse with views of Mount Tallac, the catering and event specialists here can help give your wedding day that special Tahoe flavor.

Want to feel your best for all of your Tahoe adventures? IV therapy is a game-changer when it comes to thriving in the mountain region, especially for visitors who are not used to this climate and elevation. Whether you want to quickly acclimate to the elevation, optimize your performance for strenuous outdoor activities or recover from a night out in SLT, a boost of IV hydration, glutathione, vitamin C or Myers Cocktail at Osmosis Lounge will have you feeling rejuvenated and full of energy. As locals know, these therapies are also beneficial holistic treatments for medical conditions and reversing the effects of aging. Founded by ER nurses and health enthusiasts, Osmosis recognizes the critical role nutrients play in your body's optimal performance. Whether you're a passionate athlete, an adventurous traveler or just someone who wants to look and feel their best, Osmosis Lounge has options for you. Appointments take about 30 minutes; if you want something quicker, a B12 or endurance injection will have you in and out in 10 minutes. Same-day appointments are available. 

Tahoe Forest Baths offers Cedar Enzyme Detox Baths, a unique spa experience based on a time-honored Japanese tradition that is gaining in popularity around the world. One of only two places in North America to experience this purifying and relaxing treatment, Tahoe Forest Baths immerses your body in soft, dry fermented cedar and enzymes cultured and imported from the organic farmlands of Hokkaido, Japan. The cedar warms you from the inside out, providing detoxification, exfoliation, stress relief and rejuvenation for the skin, digestion, metabolism and sleep. The Cedar Enzyme Detox Baths are excellent for muscle recovery for athletes and anyone who's been out enjoying the active Tahoe lifestyle. Post-bath, you'll enjoy hydrating enzyme beverages and an optional treatment from the Oxygen Bar.

If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your cup of tea, then you should check out Tahoe Whitewater Tours. A highly reputable company that offers guided trips down Truckee River as well as other rivers that near the Tahoe area, Tahoe Whitewater Tours is gifted in creating a trip that fits the wants and needs of the group. From basic river trips to heart-pumping whitewater adventures, they have you covered. 

Valhalla Tahoe shares an appreciation for the historical heritage and natural beauty of the Tallac Historic Site with visitors from all over the world. The historic Boathouse Theatre provides a stage for artistic presentations, concerts and plays. Valhalla Tahoe is a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to preserve Tahoe Heritage through restoration, arts, music, theatre and celebrations. In addition to hosting performances in the Boathouse and celebrations in the Grand Hall, Valhalla Tahoe curates a small Art Gallery in one if the historic cabins on the property, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to the artists. A fun aspect of the Tallac Historic Site is that there are paved paths linking the various buildings with self-guided interpretive signs. Valhalla Tahoe holds public events June through September; check out their website for a full schedule.