This is an area with strong roots in the Old West so horseback riding is a natural holdover and a wonderful thing to do in Tahoe to experience the amazing terrain. There are thousands of acres of trails to explore, and several outfitters offer lessons as well as guided rides.
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Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
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15962 South Shore Drive, Truckee, CA
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west end area, but the sandy beach and roped-off, kid-friendly swim area is the place to take youngsters to build sand castles and splash in the water all under the watch of life guards. Operated by the Truckee Donner Park and Recreation Department, West End Beach also has paddleboards, kayaks and pedal boats available to rent. There is plenty of fun on the beach area: two playgrounds for kids to get their kicks on, a sand volleyball court, tennis court and horseshoe pits. A snack bar serves up soft drinks, hot dogs and ice cream. Get there early and stake out a picnic table and grill. There are shady group picnic areas available by reservation.
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west...read more
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of...read more
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Take your fitness and fun to the next level! At this full-scale rock-climbing gym, you'll find top rope climbing, lead climbing, autobelays and bouldering, offering something for all ages and abilities. The gym offers day passes, punch passes and memberships. If you are looking for more guidance, they offer private climbing instruction, group bookings and youth programs. In addition to rock climbing, the facility also...read more
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The BluGo public bus service for Tahoe’s South Shore has three lines that provide service on the south end of Lake Tahoe. Route 50 is appropriately named, as it runs almost exclusively on U.S. Highway 50 (which is also Lake Tahoe Boulevard through most of the City of South Lake Tahoe) from the South Y Transit Center through South Lake Tahoe and Stateline to the Kingsbury...read more
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Heavenly has BlueGO shuttles with seven routes on the South Shore to make it as easy as possible for visitors to get on the mountain. The shuttle stops at most of the major hotels and resorts and at all of the Stateline casino resorts. You can tell the Heavenly BlueGO shuttle stops by the distinctive white signs. These seasonal shuttles make pick-ups every half-hour or...read more
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Bluestone Jewelry is no ordinary store. With a selection of more than 80 Tahoe- and mountain-themed pieces, you can always have a bit of Lake Tahoe with you. Or let the designers come up with a unique design just for you. For those wanting to turn an old gem into something new, that, too, is an option. Making the downtown Truckee store even more special...read more
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BlueZone Sports is a premium outdoor gear retailer. Whether on the snow, in the water, on your bike or exploring while camping and hiking, they can help fuel your next adventure. Inspired by the azure blue water of Lake Tahoe, with locations across the Sierra Nevada Mountains, BlueZone Sports was founded on the belief that small, local-based organizations provide more than a product – they...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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By foot, Boaters Beach is reached via the same trail system that accesses Chimney Beach, Secret Cove, Whale Beach and Creek Beach. The trailhead starts at the free public parking about 2.6 miles south of Sand Harbor on Highway 28. The hike begins as a steep downhill and then quickly levels off. When it flattens out, take the trail to the left (right will take...read more
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There is no missing Boreal Mountain Resort. Its ski and snowboard runs are visible right off Interstate 80 at the 7,200-foot Donner Summit. It’s also always proud to announce being the first Tahoe-area resort to open each winter. Boreal’s core customers are two-fold: terrain park shredders or those learning to ski or ride. With its modest vertical elevation, Boreal’s managers have dialed in the park...read more
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Bowl Incline has been a favorite family-fun center in Incline Village for more than 55 years, but with a full remodel it's a modern, all-ages paradise of activities, entertainment, food, drinks and more. They have 16 upgraded bowling lanes (with hyper bowling on four lanes) and comfortable settee furniture. The gated, partially covered outdoor patio space with fire pits and heat lamps make this ideal...read more
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When it comes to helping youth learn skills, find empowerment and make something of themselves, the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe (BGCNLT) is a longstanding place of action. With the mission of inspiring and enabling all youth, especially those in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens, BGCNLT brings hope to the Tahoe area. It's a nonprofit...read more
Northstar California Resort
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If your goal is to become an expert snowboarder, then your best bet is to start out right with lessons from the one and only Burton Academy. Located at Northstar, this world-renowned snowboard school is the perfect learning arena to create the skills needed for all snowboarding endeavors. The coaches are highly accredited and skilled, creating a platform for knowledge that will go beyond your...read more
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Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino is reinventing what the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is all about. The Stateline hotel-casino, which used to be Harveys, began a $160 million renovation in 2025 and changed its name as well. State-of-the-art upgrades include luxurious accommodations as well as elevated dining and gaming options. Many rooms come with a view of the lake or mountains. Two well-regarded...read more
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Each summer Caesars Republic welcomes world-class musicians to South Lake Tahoe. This is the place to hear popular national acts (for instance, Hozier, Cody Jinks, Dave Matthews Band, Creed, Old Dominion and more in 2025), next to a beautiful, glacial lake that’s tucked within towering mountains. The outdoor amphitheater lets you get lost in the music as you sit underneath a blanket of stars. The...read more
