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
Heavenly Village is a collection of shops, restaurants and activities clustered around the Heavenly Ski Resort’s Gondola pad. The Village is tucked along...read more
For years, if you wanted to see a movie at South Shore, you had to go through a casino to get to the theater. Tourists...read more
South Lake Tahoe can often seem more geared to the adult visitors than to the kids, but there are still some activities...read more
Hiking in Lake Tahoe is one of the truly special ways to experience and take in all of the beauty that the area has to offer. Plus, there are hundreds of...read more
Alongside the main gaming floor in Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort is HQ Center Bar. The bar circles a fire pit and creates an oasis of calm in the midst...read more
For a fun indoor activity for the kids (and adults), check out the Inversion Gym. They offer recreational and team gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline...read more
Kayak Tahoe is a locally owned business that began helping people connect with the beautiful water of Lake Tahoe via kayaks and paddleboards in the 1990s....read more
Kirkwood Mountain is a South Lake Tahoe ski area tucked a little out of the way of the hustle and bustle that is seen in town. Kirkwood is about a 45-minute...read more
If your dog is your best friend, Kiva Beach is for you. Kiva Beach, a part of the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is one of the few...read more
Knits and Knots Tahoe is a small local yarn shop located inside the Wildwood Makers Market, carrying different kinds of yarns as well as knitting and...read more
As soon as the sun sets, South Lake Tahoe kicks off its Labor Day celebration with a patriotic fireworks display set over the water. A simultaneous musical...read more
The south and east shores of Lake Tahoe span two different states and three different counties and exhibit physical...read more
