Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe in Summer

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. 

Golf in winter? Yes, at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. In winter the clubhouse becomes more of a sports bar and restaurant feel with two simulators that provide all sorts of activities. This, of course, includes golf featuring hundreds of golf courses worldwide, a practice range and lesson capabilities. Simulators also have games like hockey, soccer, baseball, disc golf and arcade fun games for the kids (and kids at heart) like Zombie destruction using tennis balls thrown at targets on the screen. 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 in 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.

South Lake E-Bikes offers an exceptional way to explore Lake Tahoe's breathtaking beauty. Whether you’re an experienced rider or a first-time visitor, you can easily rent a premium electric bike from this family-owned shop. The friendly team at South Lake E-Bikes is dedicated to helping you enjoy miles of scenic, paved bike paths along the lake or experience the excitement of Tahoe’s more technical dirt trails, all with the support of an electric motor. With a focus on high-quality bikes and personalized service, South Lake E-Bikes ensures that your ride around Lake Tahoe is as enjoyable and memorable as possible.

The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical orchestral and choral music in the greater Reno-Tahoe area by bringing quality, affordable live performances to intimate, local venues and providing an opportunity for accomplished, Tahoe-area musicians to display and develop their talents. Upcoming concerts include Handel's Messiah and Holiday Favorites in December 2024, EPIC with Guest Soloist in February 2025 and a concert opera in the spring of 2025. Founded in 2005 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit musical arts organization, the Tahoe Symphony has a worldwide footprint, having performed shows around the globe, including Italy, Salzburg-Prague, Slovakia/Hungary, southern France and more. Those younger than age 23 always get in free, and a senior’s discount is available for all shows. Tickets are available online.