- The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near South Lake Tahoe, California, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Mountains, Hiking Trails and Mini Golf.
- From Mt. Tallac Trail to Pope Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Lake Tahoe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tahoe City, Carson City, Incline Village and Stateline.
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21.4 Miles
94%
121 votes
P.O. Box 8867, Incline Village, NV 89452
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Several areas actually compose Lake Tahoe - Nevada State Park. Sand Harbor is one of the most popular, but there is also Cave Rock and Spooner Backcountry for swimming, boating, and picnicking.
21.4 Miles
Visitors to the Tahoe Environmental Research Center can learn about what makes Lake Tahoe unique and how science is being utilized to both restore and protect the lake. Kid-friendly exhibits are also in place to encourage hands-on learning and general fun.
21.4 Miles
Visitors can enjoy first run films at a small single screen movie theater at Incline Village Cinema. The theater airs movies twice nightly on weekends and once nightly on weekdays.
21.5 Miles
The Potlatch is a Lake Tahoe gift boutique with strong ties to the local community. The store features a combination of craft items by local artisans with more broadly distributed items and gifts.
21.8 Miles
Hidden Beach is a beach that sits on the banks of Lake Tahoe and promotes activities including picnicking, swimming, and sun tanning. The beach also can be used as a kayaking launch point.
22.6 Miles
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2 miles north of the Highway 50/28, Incline Village, NV 89452
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Skunk Harbor - Dog Beach offers plenty of sand and water for dogs to play in, as well as woods, a secluded cove and a trailhead that provides a 3 mile hike. There are no bathrooms in the area.
22.8 Miles
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3 votes
Centennial Park Dr & Heritage Way, Carson City, NV 89706
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Consisting of two softball complexes, JohnD Winters Centennial Park provides guests with a space to practice softball, tennis, and archery. The complex is situated on 59 acres and has views of the surrounding desert mountains.
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Located at the center of the Village at Northstar, the Northstar Ice Skating Rink spans 9000 square feet. Guests can drink hot cider or warm up by fire pits in between skating times.
24.8 Miles
Northstar stables offers horseback rides for adults and children. Also through the same company, you can choose to go rock climbing or kayaking.
25.0 Miles
81%
31 votes
100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96160
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Northstar Downhill Mountain Bike Resort features trails for cross country and downhill mountain biking for all skill levels, as well as trails for hikers. It also offers lift access, bike rentals and bike shop services.