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Sightseeing
Beautiful calming ride around the lake that leads you to the emerald bay lookout. The second most photographed place in our country!
435 locals recommend
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdBeautiful calming ride around the lake that leads you to the emerald bay lookout. The second most photographed place in our country!
Every angler should get a taste of Lake Tahoe fishing opportunities at least once!
Straddling the border of two states, 2/3 of it in California and 1/3 in Nevada, The Big Blue is tailor-made for freshwater fishing enjoyment. What’s more, you can cast a line here all year! Just bear in mind that you’ll have the best luck in late spring and summer.
Favorite local fish include Mackinaw (Lake) Trout, followed by its Rainbow, Brook, and Brown cousins. Kokanee is also popular during the warmest time of the year, as well as many other species. Here are top catches you can look forward to.
40 locals recommend
Tahoe Sports Ski Run Boat Company
900 Ski Run BlvdEvery angler should get a taste of Lake Tahoe fishing opportunities at least once!
Straddling the border of two states, 2/3 of it in California and 1/3 in Nevada, The Big Blue is tailor-made for freshwater fishing enjoyment. What’s more, you can cast a line here all year! Just bear in mind that you’ll have the best luck in late spring and summer.
Favorite local fish include Mackinaw (Lake) Trout, followed by its Rainbow, Brook, and Brown cousins. Kokanee is also popular during the warmest time of the year, as well as many other species. Here are top catches you can look forward to.
Sand Harbor is one of the top 10 beaches in the Tahoe area and is one of the best places to go swimming. The water is shallow toward the beaches and gradually gets deeper, so it's great for smaller children. There are piles of granite boulders along the corners of the beaches where you can practice some cool jumps. The water along the boulders is deeper for it type of activity. Sand Harbor is also a good place to do some snorkeling.
Hot Tip: Sand Harbor has a beach and area specifically for SCUBA divers, so bring your gear if you have it.
Directions: Sand Harbor is located three miles south of Incline Village on State route 28.
69 locals recommend
Sand Harbor
2005 Nevada 28Sand Harbor is one of the top 10 beaches in the Tahoe area and is one of the best places to go swimming. The water is shallow toward the beaches and gradually gets deeper, so it's great for smaller children. There are piles of granite boulders along the corners of the beaches where you can practice some cool jumps. The water along the boulders is deeper for it type of activity. Sand Harbor is also a good place to do some snorkeling.
Hot Tip: Sand Harbor has a beach and area specifically for SCUBA divers, so bring your gear if you have it.
Directions: Sand Harbor is located three miles south of Incline Village on State route 28.
For the more adventurous types who want to do some cliff diving, hike up to Angora Lakes above Fallen Leaf Lake. These two large lakes have a small store that serves snacks and rents out kayaks and canoes. This clear and green swimming hole is known for its tall cliffs where daredevils can practice some mean jumps and dives. The highest ledge is about 60 feet. Please check the water depth and submerged objects before jumping.
Hot Tip: The Angora Lakes resort's lemonade is "world famous".
Directions: To reach Angora Lakes from Highway 89, take the Fallen Leaf Lake Rd. turnoff for approximately 2 miles (3.2 km). Turn left and climb to the top of the one-lane road and look for the dirt road and a sign reading "1214". The steep paved road leads to fantastic vistas and ending in the Angora Lakes parking lot. There is a short 1-mile (1.6 km) uphill hike to Angora Lake.
41 locals recommend
Angora Lakes Resort
Angora Ridge RoadFor the more adventurous types who want to do some cliff diving, hike up to Angora Lakes above Fallen Leaf Lake. These two large lakes have a small store that serves snacks and rents out kayaks and canoes. This clear and green swimming hole is known for its tall cliffs where daredevils can practice some mean jumps and dives. The highest ledge is about 60 feet. Please check the water depth and submerged objects before jumping.
Hot Tip: The Angora Lakes resort's lemonade is "world famous".
Directions: To reach Angora Lakes from Highway 89, take the Fallen Leaf Lake Rd. turnoff for approximately 2 miles (3.2 km). Turn left and climb to the top of the one-lane road and look for the dirt road and a sign reading "1214". The steep paved road leads to fantastic vistas and ending in the Angora Lakes parking lot. There is a short 1-mile (1.6 km) uphill hike to Angora Lake.
Another small lake to jump around in is the beautiful Fallen Leaf Lake on the South Shore. The beach here is rocky, but if you can snag one of the few free public parking spots on the south part of the lake, you might have the beach to yourself. You can go swimming right off the beach in the clear, cold water and get some great views of Mount Tallac and the local Stanford Camp on the south part of the lake.
Hot Tip: Fallen Leaf Lake is also a great place to take your dog swimming.
Directions: From Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe, head toward Emerald Bay and turn left on Fallen Leaf Road. This twisty and sometimes one lane road will pass by the campground and take you to the far side of Fallen Leaf Lake. There is a small parking area by the resort and marina.
121 locals recommend
Fallen Leaf Lake
Another small lake to jump around in is the beautiful Fallen Leaf Lake on the South Shore. The beach here is rocky, but if you can snag one of the few free public parking spots on the south part of the lake, you might have the beach to yourself. You can go swimming right off the beach in the clear, cold water and get some great views of Mount Tallac and the local Stanford Camp on the south part of the lake.
Hot Tip: Fallen Leaf Lake is also a great place to take your dog swimming.
Directions: From Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe, head toward Emerald Bay and turn left on Fallen Leaf Road. This twisty and sometimes one lane road will pass by the campground and take you to the far side of Fallen Leaf Lake. There is a small parking area by the resort and marina.
Activites
American Century Championship Celebrity Golf Tournament - Stateline
As the largest golf event in Lake Tahoe, this popular week features famous golfers, celebrities and sports stars from around the country. Players like Joe Theismann, Emmitt Smith, Bode Miller and Charles Barkley arrive at the Edgewood golf course on the East Shore to play for charity. At each of the events, visitors can get up and personal with the celebrities and tickets only cost between $15 and $25 per day.
Hot Tip: If you have a boat, you can anchor it right off the beach and watch the players from the comfort of your own deck.
Contact and More Information: http://www.tahoecelebritygolf.com
75 locals recommend
Edgewood Tahoe
180 Lake PkwyAmerican Century Championship Celebrity Golf Tournament - Stateline
As the largest golf event in Lake Tahoe, this popular week features famous golfers, celebrities and sports stars from around the country. Players like Joe Theismann, Emmitt Smith, Bode Miller and Charles Barkley arrive at the Edgewood golf course on the East Shore to play for charity. At each of the events, visitors can get up and personal with the celebrities and tickets only cost between $15 and $25 per day.
Hot Tip: If you have a boat, you can anchor it right off the beach and watch the players from the comfort of your own deck.
Contact and More Information: http://www.tahoecelebritygolf.com
Heavenly Mountain Resort is a ski resort located on the California–Nevada border in South Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It opened for business on December 15, 1955 and has 97 runs and 30 lifts that are spread between California and Nevada and four base facilities
299 locals recommend
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdHeavenly Mountain Resort is a ski resort located on the California–Nevada border in South Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It opened for business on December 15, 1955 and has 97 runs and 30 lifts that are spread between California and Nevada and four base facilities
City/town information
Genoa (pronounced Jen-OH-AH) is the oldest settlement in Nevada and is tucked under the Sierra Nevada foothills about 45 minutes from South Lake Tahoe. This charming, little town is known for its antique shops, Mormon Station Museum, award-winning French restaurant (La Ferme) and David Walley's 1862 Hot Springs. The hot springs resort offers several hot pools to bathe in as well as a restaurant and a spa.
Hot Tip: Genoa holds its popular Candy Dance at the end of September. This arts and crafts faire culminates with a dinner and dance show.
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, take the Kingsbury (Highway 207) down the mountain to Foothill Road. Turn left on Foothill Road and it will take you into Genoa.
22 locals recommend
Genoa
Genoa (pronounced Jen-OH-AH) is the oldest settlement in Nevada and is tucked under the Sierra Nevada foothills about 45 minutes from South Lake Tahoe. This charming, little town is known for its antique shops, Mormon Station Museum, award-winning French restaurant (La Ferme) and David Walley's 1862 Hot Springs. The hot springs resort offers several hot pools to bathe in as well as a restaurant and a spa.
Hot Tip: Genoa holds its popular Candy Dance at the end of September. This arts and crafts faire culminates with a dinner and dance show.
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, take the Kingsbury (Highway 207) down the mountain to Foothill Road. Turn left on Foothill Road and it will take you into Genoa.
City advice
Don't miss
Drink Tahoe Tap!
Tahoe provides some of the finest drinking water in the world to your home, restaurant or business. We urge you to kick the bottled water habit and drink from the tap. Tap water is better than bottled water when it comes to people’s health, wallets and the environment. The world’s best water is right at your fingertips. Go ahead, turn it on!