South Lake Tahoe Travel Guide

 
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  •   South Lake Tahoe
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  • Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe
      Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe
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  • Meadow trails
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  • Eagle Lake, Desolation Wilderness
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  •   Warnings and Dangers
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Flights to South Lake Tahoe

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 Lot of wonderful places to stay, shop and visit! 


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 Far enough to make the day trip a pain in the a$$ 


In a nutshell

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 All I can say is "wow" 

 

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Things to Do  

Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe

 17 Reviews  We were in South Lake Tahoe for the week after Christmas, and there was no snow! Well, no snow on the ground at the cabin, and very little snow in shady spots on the mountains. So we decided to go on a hike to Cascade Falls. It was beautiful, and not too difficult, although I wouldn't bring Grandma... 

Heavenly Gondola

Heavenly Gondola, South Lake Tahoe

 2 Reviews  You will glide 9,000 feet in 12 minutes in these eight-passenger gondalas take guests 2.4 miles up the mountain in 12 minutes while they enjoy views of Lake Tahoe. A 14,000 square foot mid-station observation platform will await you when you get to the top. Located at 9,123 feet, guests are treated... 

Sand Harbor Beach

Sand Harbor Beach, South Lake Tahoe

 1 Review  Sand Harbor Beach - This beach is closer to North lake Tahoe than it is to South Lake Tahoe but it's worth the drive to escape the crowds. Enjoy your day picnicing in the trees or laying out on the sandy beach. Because it is a cove the water is calm and a bit warmer and the wind isn't as bad as... 

Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake, South Lake Tahoe

 1 Review  This was a great hike. The trail starts at Eagle Falls Trailhead parking lot. The trail is clearly marked and not too difficult. After going a short ways you'll come to a footbridge overlooking the falls. Just pass the falls you'll come to an rocky clearing with views of Lake Tahoe in the distance.... 

Farmer's Market

Farmer's Market, South Lake Tahoe

 1 Review  Between June 1 and early October, on Tuesday mornings from 8:00am to 1:00pm, there is a small Farmer's Market at the American Legion Hall. It is a small market, but there are stalls which sell all the normal farmer's market items: fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, crepes, oils, cheese, etc. 

Richardson Beach

Richardson Beach, South Lake Tahoe

 1 Review  This is the beach where everybody sits out and bathes next to the Beacon Bar and Grill. But be careful, you have to pay to park. It sucks. The food is good and there is generally tropical music playing. 

Snowfest 2009

Snowfest 2009, South Lake Tahoe

 1 Review  Snowfest 2009 is the 29th Annual such Winter Carnival held at Lake Tahoe. From February 27th through March 8th families will enjoy delightful events: Science Expo Snowfest Queen Coronation Opening Night Ceremonies with Fireworks %L[http://www.tahoekid 

Hotels  

7 Seas Inn

 10 Reviews and 244 Opinions  The room was very nice. We had a room on the second floor. The rooms have outdoor entrances and it... 

Stardust Lodge

 4 Reviews and 106 Opinions  I got a giggle to see that this place is hanging in here. Although, it looks dated, it looks like it... 

Restaurants  

Scusa!

Scusa!, South Lake Tahoe

 5 Reviews  We keep going back because the food is extraordinary, but I need to mention the staff. I had called to ask for a reservation, then had to call back to cancel the request. The waiter who answered remembered my name by my voice. That's attention to detail! Lasagna. Meaty and full of rich meat/tomato... 

Nightlife  

Nevada Side

Nevada Side, South Lake Tahoe

 7 Reviews  The few nights we were there we stayed in the casino. I don't remember winning much money but we had fun! The two main casinos are Harrah's and Harvey's both are located right across the street from each other. Casual 

Transportation  

Information / Sources

Information / Sources, South Lake Tahoe

 2 Reviews  The Nifty 50 Trolley is a tourist trolley that takes riders about South Lake Tahoe. The trolley runs to each stop on the route every 60 minutes and only costs $3 for the day! On Route A the day lasts from 10:30am to 8:30pm on the main route ... and from 11am to 6:30pm for route E (which BTW takes... 

By Car / Motorcycle

By Car / Motorcycle, South Lake Tahoe

 3 Reviews  When driving to Tahoe in the Winter time, unless you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle WITH SNOW TIRES, you should charry tire-chains with you. There are often chain check-points where police will make sure you've got chains on your car (or have them with you, if the need is predicted). If chains are... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Weather Wise

Weather Wise, South Lake Tahoe

 8 Reviews  The Tahoe area can receive heavy snow anytime from early fall to late spring. Chains or 4WD vehicles are often required on California roads during snowstorms; during such storms, checkpoints will be setup on mountain passes. If you do not have chains or 4WD and you come to a chain control... 

Tourist Traps  

Ponderosa Ranch

Ponderosa Ranch, South Lake Tahoe

 1 Review  Ponderosa Ranch, near Incline Village, has just recently closed after 40 years. It was an attraction based on the TV show Bonanza (remember Hoss?), and some of the filming was done here as well. It was dorky, but kind of fun If you had small children or you were a diehard fan. A local developer... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Day Trip

Day Trip, South Lake Tahoe

 10 Reviews  For those of you leaving California on the way to fabulous Lake Tahoe, I would suggest taking the highway 50 route as apposed to the 80. The 80 is more of the major 4 lane freeway to get you up and over the hills quickly to your destination, but you will pass a few good spots to stop and site see,... 

Lake / Bays

Lake / Bays, South Lake Tahoe

 8 Reviews  There are plenty of places to explore around Lake Tahoe, but they are the beaten path rather than off of it. What ever your interests are you will find it here. However, it is not difficult to find places that seem remote, away from it all that can leave you with a feeling of being alone. Unlike... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Winter Sports

Winter Sports, South Lake Tahoe

 13 Reviews  On the south shore, I'd recommend Kirkwood or Sierra for beginners. Heavenly would be for more intermediate skiers. This is based on the amount and ease of access to the green slopes. Heavenly does have some green runs, but they are higher on the mountain and require access via the gondola to get to... 

Favorites  

Sports / Recreation

Sports / Recreation, South Lake Tahoe

 6 Reviews  It usually snows early, then there is a lull. In years past, it was a good sign to see the first snow around Halloween, but it would not stick and stay for long. The next snows would come around Thanksgiving (3rd week of Nov), and then the resorts could be operational early December. But not... 

People

People, South Lake Tahoe

 3 Reviews  Lake Tahoe is a popular summer and winter resort. It is nestled in an out-of-the-way part of California and that may be one of it's biggest draws. It seems that many of the residents are an off-shoot breed of the mountain folk found in the USA in the early years of it's development. No, not the... 

The Lake

The Lake, South Lake Tahoe

 5 Reviews  Well, I guess if you came here, to Lake Tahoe, your main reason was to see the lake! Just ensure you leave enough time to do just that, not like me, too busy taking in the sights elsewhere, haha. Seriously, you will need much longer to see the beauty here. You'll want to stop everywhere, and take... 

Flora / Fauna

Flora / Fauna, South Lake Tahoe

 2 Reviews  Unlike southern California, this area was covered with trees. So thick, it was difficult to see the house next door. One of my fondest memories of Tahoe is waking up in the morning, sitting out on the deck with a hot cup of coffee and watching the blue birds pecking seeds from the ground and... 

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