Things To Do In South Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains Any Time of Year

Discover all the amazing things to do in South Lake Tahoe in any season. Hugging the south shores of Lake Tahoe and surrounded by the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe puts you in spirit of adventure. Enjoy fall hiking and mountain biking through scenic trails, state parks, and waterfalls. Ski and snowboard in the winter powder at Lake Tahoe's legendary ski mountains, including Heavenly and Kirkwood.

Cast your fishing lines for trout in the spring or ride the scenic gondola up the mountain. Relax on our sand beach in the summer and enjoy boating, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing in the sapphire waters of North America's largest alpine lake. Enjoy gaming and entertainment at the casinos of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, embrace the local nightlife scene, and go shopping and dining in Heavenly Village. Whether you crave alpine adventure, culture, or some down time, South Lake Tahoe will change you attitude.

Spring & Summer Activities

South Lake Tahoe is a breathtaking destination for spring and summer fun. Enjoy kayaking, boating, sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing in blue-green waters of Lake Tahoe. Hike through beautiful state parks to towering waterfalls. Bike heart-pounding downhill trails or ride the scenic gondola up the Sierra Nevada mountains. Enjoy summer beach bumming or rent a boat or jet ski at our marina and cruise through picturesque Emerald Bay.

Fall & Winter Activities

The snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains are your playground for fall and winter adventures. Shred the powder of South Lake Tahoe's epic ski resorts, including Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe, with downhill and cross-country runs above Lake Tahoe. Enjoy sledding, tubing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in breathtaking alpine scenery. Enjoy fall hiking and biking through Emerald Bay State Park or ATV tours through the Sierra backcountry.

Lake Tahoe Casinos

Experience exciting gaming, entertainment, nightlife and restaurants at the casinos near South Lake Tahoe. The Beach Retreat & Lodge is less than 5 minutes from the Nevada state line and popular Lake Tahoe casinos including Harrah's Casino Lake Tahoe, Harveys Lake Tahoe Casino, Montbleu Casino, and the Hard Rack Casino Lake Tahoe. Enjoy table games like poker and blackjack, slots, video poker, sports book, and concerts and shows.

Heavenly Mountain Resort and Heavenly Village

High above Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is one of the most spectacular ski destinations on the planet. Located in the Sierras of South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly boasts 4,800 acres of powder for skiing and snowboarding, with 94 trails, cruisers, black-diamond canyons, tree skiing, and terrain parks. Enjoy fall and winter activities like tubing, sledding, and the Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster. Ride the gondola from Heavenly Village, which has about 30 shops, eateries and bars.