Attractions By Area
All of Lake Tahoe
Truckee
Tahoe City/West Shore
Squaw Valley
Kings Beach/North Shore
Incline/Crystal Bay
South Lake Tahoe attractions could be described as Mother Nature’s wonders and the ways you can see them all. Beaches top the list. Eight of them are highlights here, and most are either an easy stroll or a doable hike to reach. The ones you have to hike to are more private, so some of them are clothing-optional. Features of these natural South Lake Tahoe attractions are rock formations that are millions of years old, rocky shorelines, sandy shorelines and towering pine trees. Some, including East Shore attractions, are known as good water sports beaches; others are there for your quiet enjoyment. Those that you hike to are pack in/pack out areas with varying amenities — from none to picnic tables, portable potties and BBQ areas. The Eagle Falls are a duel waterfall zone that’s so worth the easy hike to see.
Experience South Lake Tahoe Attractions
Including East Shore Attractions
Exploring the history of the area provides other points of interest in South Lake Tahoe attractions as well as East Shore attractions. At the Tallac Historic Site, visitors can envision life in the area from the early settlement days through a museum, a real-life version of 1920s Tahoe and through art and theater productions. The Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum continues this education, bringing awareness of the Washoe Natives and their ways of life as well as insight into early settlers’ lives.
Means to experience the lake — clearly the biggest attraction — give us other attractions in East Shore and South Lake Tahoe. Ever taken a romantic gondola ride? How about a cruise upon a 70-foot luxury yacht complete with a fireplace? The Lake Tahoe Water Trail is a 72-mile attraction that directs paddlers on a self-powered tour around the lake, whether in a kayak or on a standup paddleboard.
Other South Lake Tahoe attractions let you soar high in the sky under balloon power or take helicopter tours.
South Lake Tahoe Attractions by Category
Alex Ramon Magic
Stateline, NV Attraction
Harvey's Lake Tahoe, 18 U.S. Highway 50, Stateline, NV
Charismatic and highly entertaining, Alex Ramon has mesmerized millions around the world with his sleight-of-hand skills and world-class presentation of...read more Charismatic and highly entertaining, Alex Ramon has mesmerized millions around the world with his sleight-of-hand...read more
Around Tahoe Tours
889 Tahoe Boulevard, Unit C, Incline Village, NV
(775) 345-5966
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
Discover Lake Tahoe's splendor with Around Tahoe Tours, led by local experts Chris and Darin...read more
Bleu Wave Cruises
South Lake Tahoe Attraction
2435 Venice Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(775) 588-9283
Bleu Wave Cruises is a luxurious way to see Lake Tahoe from the water. From its home base in Tahoe Keys Marina, the boat fits 47 people and is fully decked...read more Bleu Wave Cruises is a luxurious way to see Lake Tahoe from the water. From...read more
D.L. Bliss State Park
CA Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 525-7277
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 DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of...read more
Emerald Bay State Park
West Shore Attraction
11001 CA Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-3030
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 If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay...read more
Hang Gliding Tahoe
2640 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV
(775) 772-8232
You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you...read more You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it...read more
South Lake Tahoe Attraction
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(800) 987-9852
Marvel at Lake Tahoe's stunning scenery with Lake Tahoe Sightseeing Tours & Cruises. With a cruise on the lake on the Bleu Wave, you will...read more Marvel at Lake Tahoe's stunning scenery with Lake Tahoe Sightseeing Tours & Cruises. With a...read more
Tahoe Helicopters
South Lake Tahoe Attraction
1901 Lisa Maloff Way #106, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-2211
There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake Tahoe than from a helicopter. Tahoe Helicopters offers every style of tour possible...read more There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake...read more
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra
586 Douglas Court, Incline Village, NV
(775) 298-6989
The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical orchestral and choral music in the greater Reno-Tahoe area by...read more The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical...read more
Valhalla Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe Attraction
1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-4975
Valhalla Tahoe shares an appreciation for the historical heritage and natural beauty of the Tallac Historic Site with visitors from all over the world. The...read more Valhalla Tahoe shares an appreciation for the historical heritage and natural beauty of the Tallac...read more
Washoe Meadows State Park
South Lake Tahoe Attraction
Sawmill Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 525-7232
Explore the untouched meadows and woodlands of Washoe Meadows State Park, offering serene trails and breathtaking views at the base of Echo Summit's...read more Explore the untouched meadows and woodlands of Washoe Meadows State Park, offering serene trails and...read more
Adventure Mountain
South Lake Tahoe Attraction
Contact info
Adventure Mountain is an excellent way to get the entire family outside and having fun. With sledding zones, a snow play area and snowshoeing trails, this...read more
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