- Our list of the best things to do in South Lake Tahoe, California, features the top 178 nearby activities — including 76 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- South Lake Tahoe, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 34 things to do within the city of South Lake Tahoe, CA , followed by 144 popular activities in nearby cities, including Carson City, Tahoe City, Incline Village, Stateline, Minden, Gardnerville, Zephyr Cove, Genoa, Truckee, Crystal Bay and Glenbrook
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Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget is a small, relatively quiet casino that features slot machines. Drinks and popcorn are complimentary for players, and an outdoor barbecue stand serves a variety of burgers and snacks.
20.4 Miles
Silver Oak Golf Club is one of the 'Divine Nine' golf courses in Carson Valley. It features challenging holes and significant elevations, particularly on the front nine. Refreshments are available in the clubhouse.
20.6 Miles
Explore Tahoe City's waterways with a tour from the Truckee River Rafting Company. The company is open seasonally. Reservations are always highly recommended and are required for chartered group tours.
20.8 Miles
Ski Beach is one of Incline Village's private beaches, and is open only to residents of Incline Village and to their guests. The beach welcomes pets on leashes during off season.
20.9 Miles
Alpine Meadows is a medium-sized ski area in Tahoe city. It has a lot of good areas for beginners. Bring your own food to avoid the overpriced restaurants there.
20.9 Miles
76%
34 votes
111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV 89451
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Within the Sierra Nevada Mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe is the Stillwater Spa @ Hyatt Regency. The services are very comprehensive and focus on the philosophical balance between the elements of earth, air, fire, and water.
20.9 Miles
The Alpine Meadows Stables provides scenic horseback riding tours through the Lake Tahoe National Forest with the help of experienced guides and gentle, thoroughly trained horses. The services are available from Memorial Day weekend to early October.
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98%
42 votes
291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
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Located in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences building, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers a wide variety of interactive science exhibits, including a virtual laboratory and 3D theater. Many exhibits center on the ecology of Lake Tahoe.
21.1 Miles
87%
137 votes
948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
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The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is held on the shores of the lake in an open-air theater. The plays performed change each year and revolve around the classics of Shakespeare, but other plays and musicals are occasionally included.
21.1 Miles
Sand Harbor includes 55 acres of sandy beaches, shaded forest areas, and rocky coves. Lake Tahoe is available from most of the region, which allows for swimming, boating, and picnicking.