Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Sightseeing
Spectacular views. Trails around Fallen Leaf range from easy, flat trails along the shore to more difficult climbs. It's a great starting point for some of the area's longer hikes.
Fallen Leaf
Spectacular views. Trails around Fallen Leaf range from easy, flat trails along the shore to more difficult climbs. It's a great starting point for some of the area's longer hikes.
For the adventurer. You can hike into the wilderness as far or as little as you want. Recommended for summer only.
26 locals recommend
Desolation Wilderness
138 Emerald Bay RoadFor the adventurer. You can hike into the wilderness as far or as little as you want. Recommended for summer only.
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdIconic view of Lake Tahoe.
Great people. Voted "Best of Tahoe" Closest bike rental shop for the Forest Bicycle Trail (on the way to Emerald Bay) A 10 mile long, black topped trail separate from the highway.
40 locals recommend
Anderson's Bicycle Rental
645 Emerald Bay RdGreat people. Voted "Best of Tahoe" Closest bike rental shop for the Forest Bicycle Trail (on the way to Emerald Bay) A 10 mile long, black topped trail separate from the highway.
Tallac Historic Site
1 Heritage WayHistoric Tahoe site!
Can take a boat ride from South Lake Tahoe to the Lodge. Very informative and wonderful way to spend the day!
30 locals recommend
Thunderbird Lodge Preservation
Can take a boat ride from South Lake Tahoe to the Lodge. Very informative and wonderful way to spend the day!
Everything Else
A nice hike to two beautiful small pristine mountain lakes. Can be accessed in the winter via a snowshoe hike.
41 locals recommend
Angora Lakes Resort
Angora Ridge RoadA nice hike to two beautiful small pristine mountain lakes. Can be accessed in the winter via a snowshoe hike.
A ski resort located in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. Many runs from beginner to black diamond.
299 locals recommend
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdA ski resort located in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. Many runs from beginner to black diamond.
Great place on the beach to enjoy rum runners. There is also a nearby ice cream parlor!
73 locals recommend
Camp Richardson Resort Beach
1902-3098 Jameson Beach RdGreat place on the beach to enjoy rum runners. There is also a nearby ice cream parlor!
A great place to eat breakfast. Friendly and good food. If you go tell the owner Diane Hi! She loves to get hugs!
62 locals recommend
The Getaway Cafe
3140 US-50A great place to eat breakfast. Friendly and good food. If you go tell the owner Diane Hi! She loves to get hugs!
Ski resort. Smaller than Heavenly or Kirkwood but voted a Tahoe local favorite.
124 locals recommend
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
1111 Sierra-At-Tahoe RdSki resort. Smaller than Heavenly or Kirkwood but voted a Tahoe local favorite.
A little out of town but certainly a real snow mountain and many runs for the extreme skier or boarder!
155 locals recommend
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
1501 Kirkwood Meadows DrA little out of town but certainly a real snow mountain and many runs for the extreme skier or boarder!
Arts & Culture
The heart of the South Shore casino district. Nightlife abounds in this area. Very enjoyable if you get tired of serene beauty.
29 locals recommend
Stateline
The heart of the South Shore casino district. Nightlife abounds in this area. Very enjoyable if you get tired of serene beauty.
Essentials
Closest grocery store. There is even a Peets coffee shop inside to grab a quick cup!
89 locals recommend
Raley's
1040 Emerald Bay RdClosest grocery store. There is even a Peets coffee shop inside to grab a quick cup!
Food Scene
Restaurants, bars, ice cream and shopping. Gondola rides to the top of Heavenly.
61 locals recommend
Heavenly Village Way
Heavenly Village WayRestaurants, bars, ice cream and shopping. Gondola rides to the top of Heavenly.
Give a big shout out to Debbie the owner! Great local brews!
96 locals recommend
Cold Water Brewery and Grill
2544 Lake Tahoe Blvd Give a big shout out to Debbie the owner! Great local brews!
Lotus Phở Asian Cuisines
3838 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat pho at great prices. A new addition to Tahoe!
Parks & Nature
Fallen Leaf Lake
Drinks & Nightlife
Hard Rock Hotel
50 US-50