Things to Do in Lake Tahoe

Owned and operated by a true Tahoe local, Adrift Tahoe carries the leading brands of standup paddleboards for sale or rent. The beach is just outside Adrift's back door, so you can walk your rental or potential purchase right out to the sand and launch into the lake for a test drive or a day’s journey. Adrift also rents canoes and kayaks and stocks all the equipment you’ll need for a day on the water, including apparel, hats, sandals, sunglasses and sundries. Whether you’re just starting out or are an advanced paddler, the expert staff can set you up with the right gear for all your needs. In the shop they have a selection of hard and inflatable paddleboards for sale, along with custom apparel. Adrift Tahoe is closed in the winter.

If you're looking for a way to experience the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe's bike paths, Anderson's Bicycle Rental has got you covered. For nearly five decades, Anderson's has been providing exceptional service and high-quality bikes to locals and visitors. Strategically located on the edge of the national forest, Anderson's is the perfect starting point for exploring its scenic bike trails. These trails also connect to sandy beaches and idyllic picnic spots, so pack a backpack with snacks and enjoy the ride. Finding Anderson's is easy; simply enter 645 Emerald Bay Road/Anderson's Bicycle Rental into your GPS.

Offering double-decker pontoon party boats, Battle Born Boat Rentals is your one-stop shop for fun. Set sail on their 2021 Avalon Catalina Double Decker "Funship" that seats up to 13 people. In this stylish ship with slate teak flooring, a silver interior package with black accent vinyl and an upgraded blackout package that gets the boat noticed, you feel like royalty stepping upon her deck. The boat comes set up with a bluetooth six-speaker sound system, a waterslide, tubes for tubing, a paddleboard, a spacious upper deck, a Bimini top and a pop-up changing room. Outfitted with a Mercury 150 HP outboard, the boat also comes equipped with a Garmin Striker 5CV GPS Fish Finder and a ski tow bar. Half-day and full-day rentals are complete with an approved operator so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Bliss Experiences curates and customizes opportunities for connection to nature and yourself. Join them for classes, events and workshops both at their location and around the Tahoe Basin. Through collaboration with other Tahoe small business owners and professionals, they help you reconnect with the outdoors and yourself through mindful practices and outdoor exploration. Celebrate an event, bring your family together, escape from the office or retreat from the day-to-day with their scheduled and private experiences that include forest bathing, hiking, paddle tours, boat tours, club crawls, food and wine experiences, Pilates, beach yoga, paddle yoga, private yoga, massage and more. Bliss Experiences connects you with local small businesses for lodging, food and drink, remedies and outdoor guides, enabling guests to experience Tahoe like a local.

History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner Memorial State Park the perfect place for either a visit or an extended stay. The Donner name is a nod to the story of the snow-stranded emigrants and their ill-fated wagon train in the winter of 1846–47. One part of the forlorn pioneer group made camp near Donner Lake, now site of the state park, during record-breaking snowfall. Now visitors can go to Donner Memorial State Park and check out the new $6.6 million visitor center/museum that chronicles the Donner Party and the human and natural history of the region. During summer season the park has 142 spaces for car, RV and tent camping. There is also a concessionaire renting water-sport toys from kayaks and SUPs to two-seater personal watercraft. Being a state park in the Sierra, everything is surrounded by beautiful pines and plenty of hiking and biking in adjacent Cold Stream Canyon and swimming in the kid-friendly canal and China Cove. Depending on snowfall, a cross-country ski trail is groomed through the park, which is also a great place for snowshoeing. An entrance fee is charged.