The people in Tahoe City look forward to the months with warmer air and longer days and with good reason too: Tahoe City activities offer a hub of outdoor opportunities. Tahoe City summer activities celebrate the town’s joint beach and mountain environments. Whether you want to spend a summer day basking on a sunny and sandy beach or hiking through picturesque mountain trails, Tahoe City summer activities keep you in close proximity to both. If you’re visiting, a group or private tour around Lake Tahoe and the towns will help you acclimate to the atmosphere and increase your knowledge of the area. Or see the area from a different perspective with a Tahoe City summer activity such as a paddleboat cruise on Lake Tahoe, perfect for a family outing or romantic excursion. In the summer, lots of Tahoe City summer things to do feature the lake, and you can explore beaches ranging from popular to secluded and try activities like SUPing, kayaking or exploring the nearby trails. Ever tried water skiing? Water skiing classes can have you zipping around the lake in no time at all. When the sun goes down, concerts and movie screenings can also be found on the beach.
Explore With Tahoe City Summer Activities
Tahoe City summer activities aren’t just beach and water related. The state parks offer a plethora of trails that lead you around some of the best views of Lake Tahoe. And don’t forget to spend time enjoying the laid-back and friendly town itself. Visit farmers markets to check out local fare, or take in the artistic talents in the area while expanding yours with art galleries and art classes. The variety of Tahoe City activities will keep you busy and entertained on land and on the lake during the summer. Check out the listings below to learn more!
Tahoe City Summer Activities by Category
Discover Lake Tahoe's splendor with Around Tahoe Tours, led by local experts Chris and Darin Talbot. Drawing on decades of insight since 1977, their tours...read more
Big Blue Adventure hosts a variety of sporting events in and around the Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas. When summer arrives, Big Blue Adventure’s events...read more
If you love cycling – whether leisure riding, mountain biking or road cycling – then checking out the Bike Tahoe is in your absolute best interest. A...read more
Chambers Landing Beach is a small, pebbly beach next to the historic and iconic Tahoe fine-dining restaurant Chambers Landing on the west shore of Lake...read more
Chuck's Charter Fishing is a direct route to more than 40 years of know-how when it comes to catching the biggest fish in Lake Tahoe. Complete with all the...read more
Commons Beach is the community beach area and park for Tahoe City. A large grass space, public bathrooms, a children's outdoor jungle gym and swings as well...read more
Concerts at Commons Beach is a great evening outing for all ages and families. A grass amphitheater and beach host hundreds of people for this free, weekly...read more
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...read more
Eagle Rock is an excellent hike for those not wanting too exert much energy but who want to see the grand views of Lake Tahoe. On the West Shore, 5 miles...read more
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...read more
Granlibakken Tahoe is tucked away in the forested hills framing Lake Tahoe. Located just a few minutes from Tahoe City, Granlibakken is a resort center that...read more
High Sierra Water Ski School began operations in 1978, creating a highly respected reputation that carries on today. The level of instruction and deep...read more
