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Hiking
The Tahoe Rim Trial provides more hiking choices than you’ll be able to complete in one, two or even five trips to South Lake Tahoe (so be sure and plan your next trip back). In addition, parts of the Pacific Crest Trail pass through the Lake Tahoe Area. The U.S. Forest Service has additional information on hiking and trails in the area, they also manage a large number of recreational locations in the Lake Tahoe region. Many of the trails provide a variety of opportunities to hike at all levels of endurance. As the snow melts in the Sierras, most of the trails provide breathtaking views of gorgeous waterfalls.
Camping
The City hosts the best campground in the region, bar none as it’s right on the shores of South Lake Tahoe. The public campground often sells out early in the season so call ahead to make your reservation. The US Forest Service also hosts numerous campgrounds in the area.
Swimming Pools
When not jumping in the cool waters of Lake Tahoe, visit the only public swimming pool in South Lake Tahoe and yes, it's open all year round. Have fun with the City’s Aquatics programs and while there, picnic and BBQ out back.
Special Events
Sign up to receive news about events as they happen including reminders a few days before, or visit the Special Events calendar.
Entertainment
For a listing of a variety of entertainment around Lake Tahoe, visit the Lake Tahoe Entertainer.
Visitor Resources
Where to stay
Start your search for where to stay by visiting the South Shore Lodging Association or stay in a vacation rental, or visit one or both Chambers or the Lake Tahoe Visitors’ Authority for more information on a great place to stay in South Lake Tahoe.
Getting Married in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe is a wonderful wedding and honeymoon location. To make your arrangements easier, visit the South Lake Tahoe Wedding and Honeymoon Association website, they have just about everything you need to plan your special day. For more vendors, visit both Chamber websites (listed below) and enter search words for “wedding.”
When considering wedding locations, the City maintains several spots right on the lake, which provide a stunning backdrop.
Traffic and Road Conditions
Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) provides updates on road construction projects in the Lake Tahoe basin on TahoeRoads.com and they also have webcams on the south shore.
Send us your Photos!
We know you will have a great visit here in South Lake Tahoe enjoying the unparalleled beauty on the lake and in the high sierras. You'll leave understanding why we call it America's All Year Playground.
We're starting to collect photos to create a Visitor Storybook we'll post online. So after you sort through all your gorgeous photos, send in your favorite along with a few words about what you did here and we’ll add it to the new visitor storybook online. Don't forget to sign up to stay informed about what’s going on in the City of South Lake Tahoe and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Biking
Biking around Lake Tahoe and in its mountain ranges provides breathtaking views along with a great workout. The Tahoe Bike Coalition provides just about everything you need to know about biking on the south shore, including biking maps of the area and a directory of bike rental and repair shops for both the south and north shore. Additional and unique biking information can be found through Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture, “bike culture.”
Boat Inspections
Cultural Activities
Don’t miss the City’s historical museum, art center, and senior center. The Lake Tahoe Community College produces a number of plays all year. The Lake Tahoe Community Choir can be heard at performances throughout the year. The Tahoe Tallac Association hosts Valhalla’s Art, Music and Theatre Festival each year offering everything from the Renaissance Faire to community theatre.
For a unique and sustainable Tahoe experience check out Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture where you’ll find information about being “green” while in Tahoe.
For more information on things to do including:
Visit TahoeSouth.com or the the City's Parks and Recreation division of the Community Services Department.
Where to shop
When it’s time to go shopping, there are unique shops and stores throughout the south shore. Heavenly Village offers an opportunity to park in the garage while you shop in the mall. The Ski Run Marina and Ski Run Boulevard offer a host of fun activities from Farmer’s Market Fridays to the new public art utility boxes, it’s all “On the Run.” Other shopping malls can be found visiting TahoeSouth.com.
Find a Business
If you have a particular business in mind you’d like to check out, visit one of two Chambers of Commerce in town, Tahoe Chamber.org serving both Nevada and California businesses in the community and South Tahoe Chamber specializing in small businesses located on the California side of the south shore. Both chambers have a business listing of their members
Stay Connected through Local Media or City News
Stay connected by signing up for City news, join our social media networks (Facebook and Twitter) and don’t forget to read the local news sources including:
You'll also find Lake Tahoe Television on the web and in many hotel rooms.
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