Things to do by area
All of Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe
Truckee
Squaw Valley
Kings Beach/North Shore
Incline/Crystal Bay
A common denominator of things to do in Tahoe City and the West Shore is the great outdoors. Leaning over Tahoe City’s Fanny Bridge staring at the Truckee River’s water as it feeds Lake Tahoe, holding ski poles in anticipation of a downhill mountain run, tromping around under the pines on winding trails ... well, Mother Nature is the key to all of the invigoration things to do in Tahoe City! And even though Olympic athletes put this place on the map, you don’t have to be a pro at any sport to enjoy every one that’s found here. Anyone with a sense of adventure will have fun with all the things to do in Tahoe City.
Ward Creek Park and Paige Meadows are places to enjoy simple and natural Tahoe City activities. Snowshoe or simply build snow people with your kids during winter, and walk your dog past warm weather floral displays when the temperatures edge toward warmer.
Have you checked out things to do in Tahoe City that will nourish your well-being, such as yoga classes and other mind, body and soul classes held at area studios? Visitors, whatever the length of their stay, are always warmly welcomed. Another great resource for Tahoe City things to do is the public library at the Boatworks Complex. Kid and adult events occur frequently.
Outdoors Things to Do in Tahoe City
Hiking remains a favorite thing to do in Tahoe City with the many trailheads that lead into the Desolation Wilderness. Be sure to get your trail pass at Forest Service Ranger Stations, and bring plenty of drinking water. Biking is also big here thanks to a paved path from Tahoe City and along the West Shore.
Speaking of water, have you been to it yet? Public beaches and marinas offer plenty of ways to appreciate Lake Tahoe. Swim, kayak, rent paddleboards or charter a boat and go fishing.Standing or moving, sitting or meditating, the diversity of Tahoe City things to do will bring out the best in every Lake Tahoe stay.
Things to Do in Tahoe City by Category
West Shore Thing to Do
1850 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
(530) 583-7201
Sunnyside Watersports offers several different rental options such as power boats, surf boats and pontoon boats in addition tojetskis, kayaks andstandup...read more Sunnyside Watersports offers several different rental options such as power boats, surf boats and pontoon...read more
All Fired Up at The Hot Spot: Paint Your Own Pottery, Candle Making and More
Tahoe City Thing to Do
475 North Lake Boulevard, #106, Tahoe City, CA
(530) 584-2828
If you are looking for a place to express your creative side, All Fired Up at The Hot Spotcan help. A sanctuary for creation in the form of pottery...read more
If you are looking for a place to express your creative side, All Fired Up...read more
Burton Creek State Park
7360 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoma, CA
(530) 525-7232
Explore the untouched beauty of Burton Creek State Park, just outside ...read more Explore the untouched beauty of Burton Creek State Park, ...read more
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
West Shore Thing to Do
CA State Park Road, Tahoma, CA
(530) 525-7232
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also open with a larger selection of sites in the summer, the park is positioned...read more Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also...read more
Hang Gliding Tahoe
2640 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV
(775) 772-8232
You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you...read more You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it...read more
West Shore Thing to Do
1850 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
(530) 583-7201
Sunnyside Watersports offers several different rental options such as power boats, surf boats and pontoon boats in addition tojetskis, kayaks andstandup...read more Sunnyside Watersports offers several different rental options such as power boats, surf boats and pontoon...read more
Tahoe City Thing to Do
475 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
(530) 584-2431
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema is not a regular movie theater. With leather rocking seatsand comfy couches in the theater and a bar serving...read more Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema is not a regular movie theater. With leather rocking seatsand...read more
Tahoe City Kayak
Tahoe City Thing to Do
Multiple locations
Through their retail location in Tahoe City and rental beach-side location at Commons Beach, Tahoe City Kayak offers everything you could need if you...read more Through their retail location in Tahoe City and rental beach-side location at Commons Beach, Tahoe...read more
Tahoe Family Adventures
(805) 458-7561
Tahoe Family Adventures, a family-owned and -operated adventure company, offers an array of exciting water rentals and ATV excursions to make your summer...read more Tahoe Family Adventures, a family-owned and -operated adventure company, offers an array of exciting water...read more
Tahoe Family Adventures
(805) 458-7561
Embark on an unforgettable North Shore snowmobile or UTV adventure with Tahoe Family Adventures, where they offer private and semi-private tours through the...read more Embark on an unforgettable North Shore snowmobile or UTV adventure with Tahoe Family Adventures, where...read more
Tahoe Pontoon Charters
Tahoe City Thing to Do
(530) 536-0580
Tahoe Pontoon Charters helps you see the lake from a different perspective. Whether you want to take a cruise with your own food and drink, bar hop to...read more Tahoe Pontoon Charters helps you see the lake from a different perspective. Whether you want...read more
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra
586 Douglas Court, Incline Village, NV
(775) 298-6989
The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical orchestral and choral music in the greater Reno-Tahoe area by...read more The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical...read more
Tahoe Wine Collective
Tahoe City Thing to Do
760 North Lake Boulevard, Suite 1, Tahoe City, CA
(530) 584-2714
Tahoe Wine Collective is more than just a wine bar, so stop in to discover North Lake Tahoe's newest neighborhood gatheringspot. They showcase a rotating...read more Tahoe Wine Collective is more than just a wine bar, so stop in to discover...read more
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