Is it any wonder that a huge portion of Lake Tahoe things to do are Mother Nature-based? There are mountains – tops, sides and bases, lakes, ridges, secret coves, beaches, waterfalls, rivers, bays, old-growth forests, meadows, wilderness areas and more. Then there are the state and local parks that encompass and enhance the experience of immersing into this environment. Other Lake Tahoe attractions are built into this landscape – castles and mansions more than 100 years old, monuments to the earliest inhabitants of this region and to the settlers who came later, a 72-mile aquatic trail and historic sites and museums. Then there are the Lake Tahoe attractions that take advantage of such a stunning backdrop: art festivals, music festivals, dance festivals, wine tours, Renaissance fairs, duckee durbees, outdoor markets, restaurant weeks, water races, helicopter and balloon tours, sightseeing cruises, parades, tram and gondola rides, holiday-focused festivities, guided tours, sporting events, hand gliding tours and so much more!
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Bear Street and Highway 28, Kings Beach, CA
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe simple. The park itself is free, though it costs to park there. In addition to a few miles of sandy beach, there are public bathrooms, a children's play area, volleyball and basketball facilities. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not allowed at this beach. Charcoal or wood barbecues are prohibited, though propane/gas barbecues are allowed. There are boat, personal watercraft and paddleboard rentals. Dogs are not allowed on the beach; however, they are allowed in the picnic areas. In winter the bathrooms and most other facilities are closed.
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe simple. The park itself is free, though it costs to park there. In addition to a few miles of sandy beach, there are public bathrooms, a children's play area, volleyball and basketball facilities. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not allowed at this beach. Charcoal or wood barbecues...read more
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
If you enjoy wine, then a great day excursion from Lake Tahoe is Wine Tours From Tahoe, a tour company that picks you up at your door in South Lake Tahoe and takes you the hour drive to the rolling hills of the El Dorado County wine region. The tours are customized to your tastes in wine. The tour guides are able to adjust the...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
If you are looking for a fun, entertaining and unique indoor activity that is slightly addictive, then you need to try Yosemite Axe Throwing. An indoor arena of timberland wood and axes, Yosemite Axe Throwing gives you the chance to try your hand at throwing hatchets into real log targets. The owner, Nate, is a true lumberjack, and he hand-selects each log and hand-mills each...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
Zephyr Cove Resort is a true beach and mountain retreat with all that the label suggests. As a place to stay, it offers lodge rooms, individual cabins and an RV park. Dining is available at the historic Zephyr Cove Restaurant or at the Sunset Bar & Grille in the warmer months. The beach part of the resort is the Zephyr Cove Beach, a long stretch...read more