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
One of the magical aspects of skiing or snowboarding is experiencing the silence and beauty of the backcountry. There's nothing quite like the peace and...read more
PEEK Nightclub is an upscale nightclub experience within Harrah's Lake Tahoe Casino. A place to come dressed in snazzy clothing and ready to dance the night...read more
A large part of what makes a spa relaxing is the atmosphere. Perfectly Polished Nail Spa offers a setting of pure luxury in which to perform nail treatments...read more
A unique combination of bike shop and coffee house, Pine Nut Cycle Cafe is a full-service bike shop that offers everything for the beginner up to the pro,...read more
Pope Beach, a part of the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is a wonderful place to spend the day with or without kids. The $10 (subject...read more
Pope House Museum offers a look at how the wealthy lived in the beginning of the 20th century. A fully furnished and accessorized home of the Pope family,...read more
Powder House has been around since 1994 and has grown into a ski and snowboard rental shop empire at South Shore. They carry all the latest clothing and...read more
Puzzle Room Tahoe provides fantastic indoor entertainment that is not only fun but also great for the mind. An escape game facility complete with four...read more
The Lake Tahoe region boasts many rushing rivers that are great for whitewater rafting trips. If you are looking for a guide service with years of...read more
Inside Spa Edgewood, Rah Beauty Bar is your go-to for luxurious hair and nail treatments, wedding and event hair and makeup, or when you just want to look...read more
Regan Beach is a great place to take the whole family for the afternoon. It has a playground and swings for the kids and a dog-friendly portion of the beach...read more
The rumors are true: There actually is a roller coaster on the mountain above Tahoe! Heavenly presents the Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster, a gravity-powered...read more