Tahoe City Summer Activities

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

If you want to be certain that you are making the most of your Tahoe time, check out Venturing Out. It's a locally owned guide company with a focus on...read more

Vikingsholm is Tahoe's hidden castle, famed for its elegant stone and woodwork and dramatic natural landscape. Construction of this masterpiece of...read more

Ward Canyon is off CA Highway 89/West Lake Boulevard on the backside of Alpine Meadows Ski Area. The park is a protected, undeveloped swath of beautiful...read more

Willard's Sports Shop is a true local business. Owned and operated by a longtime Tahoe family, the Willards, it's obvious when being helped by one of the...read more

Two miles south of Tahoe City, William Kent Beach is a free, public, pebbly beach sandwiched between the water of Lake Tahoe and Highway 89. This beach...read more