Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe

Oh, to be in a place where you can visit museums, get a healing massage or take a yoga class during the day then spend the nights gambling in a casino, drinking and dancing your shoes off in its nightclub. There you have the full spectrum of things to do in South Lake Tahoe: Life in its glorious fullness. 

Looking for a middle ground? Yes, balance is important, and you get that from the things to do in South Lake Tahoe too. Spend the day on one of the many beaches that circle the lake here. It creates a great playground for popular South Lake Tahoe activities like kayaking, boating, SUP, swimming (if you can take the cold!), Jet skiing, fishing or just sitting with a good book. There are rental places within easy access to wherever you are where you can rent any of the apparatus you need to do any of these sports. Want to move between South Lake Tahoe activities on dry land? Try a hot air balloon or helicopter ride, take off on one of the many hiking trails, hop on a scenic bus tour, rent an ATV and hit the trails or go hang gliding. For things to do in South Lake Tahoe that are a little different — and tasty! — join a Northern California wine tour that takes you into the countryside of the Northern California wine country, up your game with a tour of a moonshine distillery or go on a Rum Runner boat cruise into the awe-inspiring Emerald Bay.

Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe – Winter

The wintertime things to do in South Lake Tahoe put you on top of a Heavenly mountain with views that will stay in your mind’s eye forever and snow sports that will challenge your agility and skill. But when you get off the verticals, treat yourself to a sleigh ride through open countryside and along the historic Pony Express Trails. Talk about a sensory experience that will stay with you!

And, after all the fun, let one of the many area spas soothe your muscles and ease you into sleep until you’re ready to start again tomorrow.

Things To Do in South Lake Tahoe by Category

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra

(775) 524-2175

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...read more

The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical...read more

Tahoe Whitewater Tours

Multiple locations

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...read more

If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your cup of tea, then you...read more

The Golf Lodge Bar & Simulators

4530 S. Carson Street, Suites 1-2, Carson City, NV
(775) 546-3725
Year-round, indoor links is what The Golf Lodge in Carson City is all about. There's no need to travel to a golf
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Year-round, indoor links is what The Golf Lodge in Carson City
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The Loft Theatre, Lounge & Dining / Magic Fusion Show

South Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 523-8024

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...read more

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

Valhalla Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-4975

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...read more

Valhalla Tahoe shares an appreciation for the historical heritage and natural beauty of the Tallac...read more

Washoe Meadows State Park

South Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
Sawmill Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 525-7232

Explore the untouched meadows and woodlands of Washoe Meadows State Park, offering serene trails and breathtaking views at the base of Echo Summit's...read more

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

Zephyr Cove Stables

East Shore Thing to Do
760 U.S. Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV
(775) 588-5664

Between the snow sports, the water sports and the casino fun, one aspect of Tahoe's recreational offerings that gets...read more

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

Action Watersports provides Lake Tahoe visitors with top-of-the-line watersports activities including parasailing, boat rentals, Jet Ski rentals, sailboat/...read more

Adventure Mountain is an excellent way to get the entire family outside and having fun. With sledding zones, a snow play area and snowshoeing trails, this...read more

Air Tahoe is an air charter company, offering private chartered flights. Based out of the Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Air Tahoe operates a Piper Meridian...read more