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Trip Planner :  USA  /  California  /  Lake Tahoe (California)  /  South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

4.4
Castles · Beaches · Historic Sites
High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake. This haven sits in a prime location for accessing mountain activities such as hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle touring, and water recreation. It’s the largest community on the lake, with over 20,000 permanent residents. The town serves as the main stop for restaurants, shopping, and boating supplies, and is often the jumping-off point for people who want to explore the scenic drive around the lake. Our United States trip itinerary planner combines visitor reviews with your personal interests to make an itinerary informed by experts, but tailored to suit your style.
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    Top South Lake Tahoe tours

    FROM $90 BOOK WITH VIATOR El Dorado Wine Country Tour from South Lake Tahoe
    5.0
    Duration: 7 hours
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    Popular things to do in South Lake Tahoe

    Vikingsholm ©
    Castle
    Vikingsholm
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Speed Boats Tour
    Speed Boats Tours
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tallac Historic Site ©
    Historic Site
    Tallac Historic Site
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from South Lake Tahoe

    Emerald Bay State Park ©
    Water Body
    Emerald Bay State Park
    Lake Tahoe (California)
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Heavenly Mountain Resort ©
    Ski Area
    Heavenly Mountain Resort
    Lake Tahoe (California)
    3.1
    Duration: 8 hours
    Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe ©
    Casino
    Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
    Stateline
    2.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    National Automobile Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    National Automobile Museum
    Reno
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in South Lake Tahoe

    Pope Beach ©
    Beach
    Pope Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tahoe Trout Farm ©
    Farm
    Tahoe Trout Farm
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kiva Beach ©
    Beach
    Kiva Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Baldwin Beach ©
    Beach
    Baldwin Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in South Lake Tahoe

    Rubicon Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Rubicon Trail
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lakeside Beach ©
    Beach
    Lakeside Beach
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Fallen Leaf Lake Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Fallen Leaf Lake Trail
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours

    Trails in South Lake Tahoe

    Mt. Tallac Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Mt. Tallac Trail
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mt. Ralston Peak Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Mt. Ralston Peak Trail
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Rainbow Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Rainbow Trail
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours

    Beaches in South Lake Tahoe

    El Dorado Beach ©
    Beach
    El Dorado Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours

    Featured attractions

    Discover Lake Tahoe - Scenic Bus Tours ©
    Bus Tour
    Discover Lake Tahoe - Scenic Bus Tours
    4.6
    Duration: 6 hours
    Northstar California ©
    Ski Area
    Northstar California
    Truckee
    3.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Wine Tours From Tahoe
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours From Tahoe
    Lake Tahoe (California)
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bodie State Historic Park
    Ghost Town
    Bodie State Historic Park
    Bridgeport
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours

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