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
A seasonal water taxi runs along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe in the summer, from Camp Richardson on the west to Round Hill Pines on the east, with a stop...read more
South Tahoe Standup Paddle is a family-owned local business offering top paddleboard equipment and service to residents and visitors. With rentals, lessons...read more
Spa Edgewood at Edgewood Tahoe Resort expertly balances the personalized service and curated design of a boutique spa with the services, facilities and top-...read more
Spooner Lake is an excellent winter and summer recreation area. The reservoir is home to year-round fishing, hiking and birding. In the summer the lake is...read more
Still Water Yoga is a place of connection and community through the gifts of yoga. A sanctuary for all levels, the space offers a variety of classes to...read more
You might get a particular mental image if someone were to use the term “body sugaring.” And the funny thing is, that mental image might be spot on because...read more
Yellow cabs may be what comes to mind when you think of taxis, and this fleet fits the image. This company goes by the names Sunshine-Yellow Cabs and Yellow...read more
Bring love into your Lake Tahoe vacation with an excursion in the gondolas of Tahoe Amore. Built on the concept of intertwining the romance of Venice, Italy...read more
Tahoe Axe & Darts is a reimagined classic dart and axe-throwing experience. Their state-of-the-art Dartsee platform transforms dart throwing into...read more
Tahoe Bike & Ski Company is a year-round outdoor-fun outfitter. In summer they handle rentals of single and double surreys as well as sales and rentals...read more
Tahoe Bike Company is a full-service source for bikes in South Lake Tahoe, offering an entire rental spectrum including electric, family (surrey), kids,...read more
Tahoe Blue Event Center is a stunning venue that is new to Tahoe as of September 2023. It's the upcoming home of Lake Tahoe's very own East Coast...read more
