Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe in Summer

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Anderson's Bicycle Rental

645 Emerald Bay Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-0500
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity
Owner's Direct Line
(530) 545-9066

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...read more

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Battle Born Boat Rentals

2435 Venice Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 213-3373
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

Offering double-decker pontoon party boats, Battle Born Boat Rentals is your one-stop shop for fun. Set sail on their 2021 Avalon Catalina Double Decker "Funship" that seats up to 13 people. In this stylish ship with slate teak flooring, a silver interior package with black accent vinyl and an upgraded blackout package that gets the boat noticed, you feel like royalty stepping upon her deck....read more

Offering double-decker pontoon party boats, Battle Born Boat Rentals is your one-stop shop for fun....read more

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Bleu Wave Cruises

2435 Venice Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(775) 588-9283
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

Bleu Wave Cruises is a luxurious way to see Lake Tahoe from the water. From its home base in Tahoe Keys Marina, the boat fits 47 people and is fully decked out to host a grand wedding or extravagant get-together. Complete with a stocked bar, fireplace, large lower lounge, stateroom, fly-bridge, gigantic party bow, restrooms and climate-controlled indoor facilities, Bleu Wave Cruises has everything needed to create...read more

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Bliss Experiences

4000 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Tahoe Village Center
South Lake Tahoe, NV
(775) 580-7224

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...read more

Bliss Experiences curates and customizes opportunities for connection to nature and yourself. Join them for...read more

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D.L. Bliss State Park

CA Highway 89
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 525-7277

DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of stunning turquoise water, old-growth forests and giant cartoon-like granite boulders that balance themselves like toys in amazing ways. There are multiple hiking trails that lead from the park, giving plenty of opportunities to enjoy the splendor that outdoor Tahoe has to offer, and you'll find several good dive spots here...read more

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Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course

180 Lake Parkway
Stateline, NV
(888) 881-8659
Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Stateline, NV Summer Activity

Edgewood Tahoe's lakeside golf course is the definition of a crafted golf experience. From the first hole to the last, every moment has been designed to provide golfers with one-of-a-kind challenges, natural marvels and championship-caliber memories. Home to the American Century Championship, Edgewood Tahoe’s golf course has challenged the skill of golfers since 1968. Visitors can expect four sets of tees ranging in length from 5343 yards to the expert...read more

Edgewood Tahoe's lakeside golf course is the definition of a crafted golf experience. From the first...read more

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Emerald Bay State Park

11001 CA Highway 89
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-3030
West Shore Summer Activity

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...read more

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Hang Gliding Tahoe

2640 E. College Parkway
Carson City, NV
(775) 772-8232

You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you’ve seen it from the air, piloting your own aircraft over the Carson Range and into the Tahoe Basin. With Hang Gliding Tahoe, you fly a powered hang glider (with an FAA-certified instructor...read more

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Heavenly Gondola

1001 Heavenly Village Way
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(775) 586-7000
Heavenly Mountain Resort
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

The Gondola launches from Heavenly Village and takes guests on a ride more than 2 miles up the mountain. Summer or winter, the views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area are spectacular, and the recreational opportunities at the top end of the ride are some high-altitude fun. You’ll also find the new Tamarack Lodge up on the hill for food, drink and views of...read more

The Gondola launches from Heavenly Village and takes guests on a ride more than 2...read more

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Lake Tahoe Balloons

2435 Venice Drive E.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-1221
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

Imagine soaring peacefully with the cool morning breeze in a hot-air balloon over Lake Tahoe. From the lake surface to high above it all, Lake Tahoe Balloons provides this very unique perspective of the Lake Tahoe region. Below you spread the immense green forests and granite landscapes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that frame the turquoise and azure blues of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding...read more

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Lake Tahoe Boat Rides

2435 Venice Drive E.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 545-1223
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

Lake Tahoe Boat Rides is a premier charter boat company that offers customized boat tours designed to make memories that last a lifetime. For those looking to enjoy the beautiful sites and excitement that Lake Tahoe has to offer by boat, Lake Tahoe Boat Rides has a variety of private boat tours available. This is perfect for swimming in private coves, tubing, waterskiing and lounging...read more

Lake Tahoe Boat Rides is a premier charter boat company that offers customized boat tours...read more

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Lake Tahoe Sightseeing Tours & Cruises

Various Locations
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(800) 987-9852
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity
Marvel at Lake Tahoe's stunning scenery with Lake Tahoe Sightseeing Tours & Cruises. With a cruise on the lake on the Bleu Wave, you will have a wondrous time exploring places such as Emerald Bay, the historic Vikingsholm Castle and Fannette Island. With hot-air balloon rides and helicopter tours, you will enjoy thrilling, bird's-eye views of the lake and mountains. The convenience of their website puts...read more
Marvel at Lake Tahoe's stunning scenery with Lake Tahoe Sightseeing Tours & Cruises. With a...read more
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Nor-Cal Charters

300 U.S. HIghway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV
(530) 318-1981
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

Nor-Cal Charters specializes in once-in-a-lifetime Tahoe fishing excursions. On their boats, Upside and The Professor, the professional guides can get you to whatever type of lake fishing you want, such as Mackinaw, rainbow trout or Kokanee salmon, or even mix it up mid-cruise. The Professor is a 35-foot custom fishing vessel with twin Mercury Verados providing 700 hp, making it one of the fastest boats around. It...read more

Nor-Cal Charters specializes in once-in-a-lifetime Tahoe fishing excursions. On their boats, Upside and The Professor, the professional...read more

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Osmosis Lounge

2074 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Unit 7
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 494-9312
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

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...read more

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Sail Tahoe Blue

900 Ski Run Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 213-3451
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

Sail Tahoe Blue is a boating company based on a passion for doing what one loves and sharing it with others. The owners' dream was to spend every day on Lake Tahoe and share that excitement with others. Sail Tahoe Blue offers a safe, fun and entertaining adventure for any age. They sail on Blue, their 40-foot Santa Cruz sailboat. The sailing vessel provides a...read more

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Spa Edgewood

180 Lake Parkway
Stateline, NV
(888) 881-8659
Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Stateline, NV Summer Activity

Spa Edgewood at Edgewood Tahoe Resort expertly balances the personalized service and curated design of a boutique spa with the services, facilities and top-notch products expected of a world-class resort. Awarded four stars in 2023 by Forbes Travel Guide, the spa features an ever-expanding range of quality wellness offerings for those seeking all-encompassing relaxation and rejuvenation in a luxurious mountain-modern atmosphere.read more

Spa Edgewood at Edgewood Tahoe Resort expertly balances the personalized service and curated design of a boutique spa with the services,...read more

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Tahoe Helicopters

1901 Lisa Maloff Way #106
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-2211
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake Tahoe than from a helicopter. Tahoe Helicopters offers every style of tour possible to accommodate those who would like a bird's eye view of things. From waterfall excursions to sunset flights, from a circumnavigation of the lake to exploring one specific area, there's something for everyone. The flights are perfect...read more

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Tahoe Sport Fishing

900 Ski Run Boulevard, Suite 101
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-5448
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

Tahoe Sport Fishing is Lake Tahoe's only U.S. Coast Guard-certified fishing fleet. An experienced crew and a fleet of seven boats put you right where the fish are biting for year-round adventure. The boats leave from both Zephyr Cove Marina (Memorial Day to Labor Day only) for private charters and Ski Run Marina (year-round) for public and private charters. They cater to single anglers, families,...read more

Tahoe Sport Fishing is Lake Tahoe's only U.S. Coast Guard-certified fishing fleet. An experienced crew...read more

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Tahoe Sport Fishing

760 NV Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV
(775) 586-9338
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

Tahoe Sport Fishing is Lake Tahoe's only U.S. Coast Guard-certified fishing fleet. An experienced crew and a fleet of seven boats put you right where the fish are biting for year-round adventure. The boats leave from both Zephyr Cove Marina (Memorial Day to Labor Day only) for private charters and Ski Run Marina (year-round) for public and private charters. They cater to single anglers, families,...read more

Tahoe Sport Fishing is Lake Tahoe's only U.S. Coast Guard-certified fishing fleet. An experienced crew...read more

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Tahoe Whitewater Tours

10015 Palisades Drive
Truckee, CA
(530) 587-5777

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...read more

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The Loft Theatre, Lounge & Dining / Magic Fusion Show

1001 Heavenly Village Way
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 523-8024
Shops at Heavenly Village
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

A combination of live theater, high-end lounge and tapas-style dining, The Loft Theatre Magic & Comedy Theatre offers the full package for a fun night out. The nightly entertainment includes world-class comedy magicians performing in an intimate 107-seat, stadium-style theater. The lineup of performances includes a full slate of all-ages, family-friendly shows as well as a more limited selection of adult-oriented offerings. In addition to entertainment, The Loft...read more

A combination of live theater, high-end lounge and tapas-style dining, The Loft Theatre Magic & Comedy...read more

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Washoe Meadows State Park

Sawmill Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 525-7232
South Lake Tahoe Summer Activity

Explore the untouched meadows and woodlands of Washoe Meadows State Park, offering serene trails and breathtaking views at the base of Echo Summit's escarpment. Named in tribute to Native Americans who thrived here for millennia, the park remains undeveloped, preserving its raw beauty. Enjoy dog-friendly trails while abiding by leash regulations. As a part of the Sierra State Park Foundation, please lend a hand and help...read more

Explore the untouched meadows and woodlands of Washoe Meadows State Park, offering serene trails and...read more

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Zephyr Cove Stables

760 U.S. Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV
(775) 588-5664
Zephyr Cove Resort
East Shore Summer Activity

Between the snow sports, the water sports and the casino fun, one aspect of Tahoe's recreational offerings that gets overlooked is horseback trail riding, despite the area's strong roots in this activity. Seasonal rides are still available out of the Zephyr Cove Stables, however, with one- or two-hour excursions through woods and mountains overlooking the lake. There is even the option to...read more

Between the snow sports, the water sports and the casino fun, one...read more