Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tahoe City, CA

  • The list below includes 119 free or cheap things to do in or near Tahoe City, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Kayaking, Rafting and Bike Paths.
  • From Eagle Falls Trail to Donner Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tahoe City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Truckee, Incline Village and South Lake Tahoe.
  • The list below includes 119 free or cheap things to do in or near Tahoe City, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Kayaking, Rafting and Bike Paths.
  • From Eagle Falls Trail to Donner Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tahoe City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Truckee, Incline Village and South Lake Tahoe.
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8.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Landmarks Northstar Dr. at Hwy. 267, Truckee, CA 96160 MoreLess Info
Northstar stables offers horseback rides for adults and children. Also through the same company, you can choose to go rock climbing or kayaking.
8.2 Miles
81% 31 votes
Bike Paths 100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96160 MoreLess Info
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.
10.4 Miles
95% 56 votes
Rafting 11253 Brockway Rd., Suite 103, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Operating for over 15 years, the IRIE Rafting company has a great deal of experience providing tours of the rapids on California's rivers. Trips can be customized to suit a guest's skill level and schedule.
10.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches 665 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Burnt Cedar Beach is a private resident-only beach on Lake Tahoe that features a playground, bar and snack concessions with attendants, heated pool, picnic benches with BBQ grills, beach chairs, sandy beach with shallow slope and roped off swimming area.
10.7 Miles
67% 12 votes
Cultural Centers 760 Mays Boulevard, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Mark Twain Cultural Center & Toccata Guttman Music Hall hosts cultural events such as strings and piano concerts and opera arias. They also provide historical reenactments courtesy of a longtime Mark Twain impersonator.
10.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Kayaking 2005 Hwy 28, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Specializing in single, tandem, and sailing kayaks as well as in stand up paddle boards, Sand Harbor Rentals Tours and Lessons offers both guided tours of the harbor area and individual and small group lessons.
11.0 Miles
25% 8 votes
Historic Sites Commercial Row at Hidgh St., Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
Rocking Stone Tower is a monument to veterans set atop a hill. A good place to pay your respects, or to have a picnic.
11.0 Miles
100% 18 votes
Bike Paths 10095 W. River St. #2, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Tahoe Mountain Guides take trips through some of the most rugged terrain in the Truckee area. Guides will teach you the basics of the sport of MTB.
11.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bars 10010 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
Tourist Club Bar is a popular local bar with a laid-back atmosphere and friendly service. The bar organizes live music events and also maintains a juke box. The most interesting feature here is a collage of seemingly random photographs and a number of mounted deer heads above the bar.
11.0 Miles
94% 121 votes
National & State Parks P.O. Box 8867, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
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.
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