Location: South Lake Tahoe
Top Things to do in South Lake Tahoe
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South Lake Tahoe is the only destination in the country that combines two
strikingly different worlds: The spectacular beauty of a national park, and all the desirable amenities of a world-class resort. Here you can enjoy a full range of exhilarating outdoor activities – from skiing and snowmobiling,
snowshoeing, sleigh rides and sledding to hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming, and golf - alongside the excitement of 24-hour nightclubs, fine dining, gaming and entertainment.
Restaurants in South Lake Tahoe
1. Lake Tahoe Balloons
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 205 reviews
Lake Tahoe Balloons proudly presents one of the most beautiful and unique hot air balloon adventures in the world. Inflate, launch and land on the world's only U.S.C.G. certified aircraft carrier vessel for hot air balloons. We operate seven days a week May through October, weather permitting. All flights occur during the early morning hours when the winds are light and the air is cool and stable. Your flight includes breakfast snacks, boat cruise, approximately a one hour flight and a traditional post-flight champagne toast. Advance reservations are required. Lake Tahoe Balloons is the only balloon ride operation in the world to inflate, launch, land and deflate on a boat. Our staff is expertly trained to assure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. Lake Tahoe Balloons is proud of it's impeccable safety record and customer satisfaction. Our success at Lake Tahoe Balloons is rooted in our commitment to customer service, safety and quality. We love what we do and look forward to sharing this world class ballooning adventure with Lake Tahoe visitors and locals alike.
2. Tahoe Wakebusters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
High quality boat and water sport rentals at discount prices. Serving all areas of Lake Tahoe.
3. Mile High Fishing Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Lake Tahoe guided fishing trips with Lake Tahoe Native Joby Cefalu. Trips include all of your bait and tackle, water and sodas, and we clean and bag your fish. Both morning and afternoon trips offered daily for Mackinaw, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon. Trips are offered year round.
4. Lake Tahoe Boat Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 532 reviews
Come experience beautiful Lake Tahoe on one of our charter boat tours. Our licensed captains will provide your family with hours of entertainment. Select from a wide variety of sightseeing, sunset cruises, special events, and water sports including tubing, wake boarding, water skiing, and snorkeling . Let us take the guess work out of boating and give your family memories they will cherish for a life time.Lake Tahoe Boat Rides is an alternative to rental boats. We are a small company focused on customer satisfaction. Our chartered boat tours are the perfect way to experience the best that Lake Tahoe has to offer.Our VIP boat service can even pick you and your family up from the dock in the backyard of your vacation rental. Boat Rental, Charter Boat, Boat Tours, Wake Boarding, Water Skiing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sightseeing, Sunset Cruise
5. Sky Combat Ace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
At Sky Combat Ace you’re not just a passenger on a joy ride, You are a steely-eyed fighter pilot at the controls of your very own “fighter jet”. With a qualified Certified Flight Instructor in back, wingmen are taught the art of aerobatics and/or aerial combat. Complete with high-g maneuvering, all the aerobatics you can handle, military style training maneuvers, and actual dog-fighting.
6. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By trueblue2usa - Fallbrook, United States
My friend and I wanted to fish for trout while visiting S Lake Tahoe with our wives. I am a fly fishing wanna be while my friend is well versed. We visited the outfitters and asked them for information on stream locations, flies or bait and best times. Not being an accomplished fly fisherman, I surveyed the store for spin casting options while another employee helped my friend select flies. I explained to one of the employees my predicament and he told me of several places where we could each use our expertise. He recommended the Little Truckee River for both types of fishing and showed me some spinners and spoons that he had used to catch trout during the warm weather due to the cold water of the river. The Little Truckee is a “wild”, catch and release non-live bait stream that runs out of Stampede Res., North of I-80 East, easily reached off the Hirschdale exit N., about 2 miles east of the town of Truckee. Unlike several of the rivers we fished, we caught trout both times during the day, it was warm in 80’s. We went during the week (twice) and found no crowds and a beautiful 7 mile road adjacent to Boca Res. These 2 reservoirs have multiple parking and camping areas and no crowds. You can fish from shore or launch your boat easily if you like lake fishing for all ages. We followed the narrow road to the last parking lot just below Stampede Reservoir. We arrived one day at 1:30PM and the next Day at 9:00 AM, both equally not crowded with 4-5 cars. After flattening our bards on the hooks, we exited the southwest corner of the lot and found a good trail along the stream. The river “screams” trout with its fast water, deep holes and twisting route through low brush, lightly wooded areas which provided easy open casting. Absolutely beautiful even if you don’t catch a rainbow or brookie, however we did catch trout! We caught and released 10 fish from 8” to a monster 23” fat rainbow I caught while sitting on old fallen tree by a deep hole (east side of the stream about 1/2 mile south of the parking area, can’t miss it) I caught it on a small orange spotted spinner recommenced by the Outfitter’s employee. I also caught fish on silver and black spinners. My buddy who, was fly fishing, caught fish on very small floaters. We saw maybe 10 fishermen, along the 3-4 miles we fished. Trout were rising all along the stream and we had a blast! I cannot guarantee you will catch fish but they are there and BIG! Good fishing and we might see you there!
7. Trapped in Tahoe, Inc
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
We are a locally owned entertainment business designed to bring to life the most fun and creative puzzles you have ever experienced! Are you brave enough to try one of our rooms?
Reviewed By dakotaf1721 - Bozeman, United States
My family and I had never been to an escape room before, but we loved this one so much we came back the next day to try another room! Service was extremely friendly and helpful. The puzzles were challenging yet doable. A great activity for family or friends.
8. Tahoe Helicopters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Tahoe Helicopters offers scenic Helicopter tours that allow you to soak in peak-to-peak views, fly over pristine wilderness, and the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe from the air. Daily, year-round helicopter tours are offered from the South Lake Tahoe Airport. Our expert pilots will guide you through a one-of-a-kind tour over incredible destinations, including: Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Zephyr Cove, and Sand Harbor. 10, 15, 20, 30, 45 and 60 minute tours available.
9. The Gondola at Heavenly
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,336 reviews
Hop aboard an 8-passenger glass cabin and be whisked 2.4 miles up the side of a mountain for breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Riders can hop off at an observation deck, located half way up, for even more spectacular sights.
Reviewed By ginaa117 - Baltimore, United States
Don’t make the mistake of thinking this is just a ride up the mountain and back! There’s so much to do on this journey in the gondola. There’s a map by the area where you pay/enter. Go check it out to see all of what can be done. There are trails, cafes, restaurants, etc. up on the mountain. The ride itself up was great. Stop off at the observation deck which is about 2/3rds the way up. Get off and take some pics. There’s even a cafe there. When done exploring, jump back into the gondola and continue up to the top. There’s more trails, a restaurant, kids jungle gym, and even a roller coaster! Be warned as there was over an hour wait for the coaster (we didn’t pay extra for this & heard another family stating how long the wait was). We did do the extra 900ft up ski lift from the top where the gondola drops you off. Be sure to fill out your waiver even if only doing the gondola ride so that you can have the option of riding the ski lift as well to go to the very top(it’s free with the purchase of the gondola ride). This was a fabulous day activity and you can easily do this with kids. There were some things like the restaurants that were closed for Covid, but they still offered drinks, chips, prepackaged sandwiches, etc. We even saw people that brought their own lunches and sat at one of the picnic tables at the tippy top. This place is like its own town up on the mountain. They did a great job with cleaning things as well. People were spraying the picnic tables and they had clean/dirty signs on them, spraying down each gondola, etc. We didn’t encounter one employee that wasn’t friendly or that didn’t thank us for visiting!!! It’s is worth the money. Such friendly staff and just a great adventurous day full of great views.
10. Mt. Tallac Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By j0hnstevens1 - Sacramento, United States
The US Forest Service map says it's 4.7 miles to the top of Mt. Tallac. In fact, it's about 5.7 miles so be prepared. It's a 3000' elevation gain through wooded forest at the lower levels, and across long rugged boulder fields at the higher elevations. The hike is tough, but the views are spectacular...of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and the mountains surrounding the Tahoe Basin. The first 2.7 miles takes you to small Cathedral Lake with a trail that's moderately steep and rocky in places. But once you leave Cathedral Lake the trail becomes very steep and rocky. 3/4 of a mile from the flat "saddle" along the Tallac ridge begins a harrowing hike across angular irregular boulders that requires good balance and steady feet. Good hiking boots are a must. At the saddle, the trail turns toward the top of the mountain which is several more hundred feet in elevation and roughly 1.1 miles further to "the post"...a signpost "Mt. Tallac" with an arrow pointing the way to the last .2 mile to the top...but the trail ends 200 yards below the top...you have to scramble over boulders without any trail to ascend to the very top. Check the weather, allow lots of time (some of the trail can be hiked at 25 minutes/mile, other sections may take nearly an hour a mile), and take plenty of water. It's tough by the payoff in views is spectacular.
