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South Lake Tahoe is the biggest town on the Lake, straddling the California and Nevada state line at the southern point.
South Lake Tahoe is a beautiful 3-hour drive from San Francisco. Stop at the outlet malls in Folsom or Vacaville on the way to make the most of the shopping.
Alternatively, Reno/Tahoe International is the closest airport is to South Lake Tahoe. If you are picking up a rental car, it’s a 1- hour drive, or you can catch the South Tahoe Express for $32.00.
South Lake Tahoe is a year-round destination. In summer, experience all the lake has to offer with boating, swimming, paddle boarding and fishing. Enjoy incredible colours as the season changes in the fall, and rug up and get cosy, or hit the slopes for skiing, snowboarding or tubing at Heavenly Mountain during the winter. South Lake Tahoe enjoys 300 days of sunshine per year.
Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in the USA, as well as the second deepest. With clear blue water it is exceptionally beautiful year round!
South Lake Tahoe is located at the base of Heavenly Mountain with the gondola accessible year round for snow activities in winter, or hiking and biking in the summer time. Heavenly Mountain is part of the Epic Pass as is Kirkwood, a short 45min drive from South Lake Tahoe.
We have to recommend going up on the Heavenly gondola and see the breathtaking views of the lake. Head out on the US Dixie paddleboat to see the crystal-clear blue waters or take a hike down to Vikingsholm in Emerald bay.
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Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival
South Tahoe’s got the vibes! Winter Reggae Festival is sure to be a little slice of warm vibes in the middle of snow season. Ticket holders will be treated to performances from Miki Rae & The Hooligans, The Green, Collie Buddz, and Damian ‘Jr Gong’ & Stephen Marley on Saturday, February 17th, and False Rhythms, The Elovaters, The Movement, and Stick Figure on Sunday, the 18th.
The Loft Tahoe New Year’s Eve Celebration
Get ready to ring in 2024 with a night of live entertainment, delectable cuisine, mesmerizing magic, and dancing at The Loft Tahoe in Heavenly Village. Guests can watch 2023 vanish and 2024 appear with several New Year’s Eve celebration packages to choose from. The Loft Lounge will be transformed into the New Year’s Eve dance party headquarters in the Heavenly Village.
Excision on New Years
Excision has spent his career dedicated to the Bass Music scene, leading, and innovating in the creation of a massive, passionate Dubstep community. Excision’s dedication to touring is unheralded, as he’s headlined well over 1000 shows in the last decade, including at his major branded events like Thunderdome, The Coliseum, and many more.
Heavenly Holidays Family Festival
Heavenly Holidays Family Festival, running daily through December 31st, 2023: Holiday fun for children and adults alike. Daily tree lighting, Ice sculptures, Breakfast with Santa, meeting your Favourite Disney Characters, Face painting, XXmas Burlesque, a Ferris Wheel, and A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring fireworks show with live music starting at 9:00 pm, plus many more!
Fire Fest Lake Tahoe
Mountains of family fun while learning about safety and conservation. Start National Fire Prevention Week off right by getting up close with fire crews and asking them all your questions before getting the chance to explore the official fire helicopters. Your little ones will have the chance to climb inside a fire engine, squirt a fire hose, have fun on a bouncy castle and escape a burn house after the official sprinkler demonstration. There will be chances to win raffle prizes and watch firefighters demonstrate the jaws of life in real-life scenarios. Come and enjoy the fun whilst learning new things at the Fire Fest!
Witches Night Out at The Hangar
A fabulously mystical night under the stars. Dress in your most enchanting attire for a photo in the photobooth, and a chance to win the costume contest. Enjoy live music as you dance the night away before howling at the moon and participating in a cackle contest. Finally, after that, walk through the night markets to round off a super amazing evening as you dive into the world of the magic and peculiar.
Concours de Elegance Wooden Boat Show
Concours d’ Elegance Wooden Boat Show Be a part of Lake Tahoe’s classic wooden boat history! Friday & Saturday, August 11 & 12, 2023. Homewood, California.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, on the shores of Lake Tahoe
Imagine your toes in the sand, a fantastic bottle of wine nearby, a gourmet meal in hand and first-class entertainment before you… all while basking in a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset with your friends and family. You’re not dreaming, you’re experiencing the enchantment of Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
Rolling Chrome/Tahoe Thunder – Car & M/C Show at the Heavenly Village
The International Good Samaritans Safe Ride Program (a big name idea in a small town) was started to provide teams of sober designated drivers to be on call by beepers (all we had then) to respond to any calls from intoxicated drivers, their friends, or the bartenders who didn’t want their customers to drink and then drive themselves home.
Winter WonderGrass at Palisades Tahoe
Winter WonderGrass returns to Tahoe for the first time in three years. The festival brings together the best in bluegrass and string music in an idyllic setting at Palisade Tahoe. The weekend will see 25 bands play in the iconic Olympic Valley, promising for a perfect vacation consisting of music, brews, mountains and good music.
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Nwe Lake Tahoe Epic Curling Rink
May 1 Did you know that we just built a brand new curling rink right here in South Lake Tahoe? What started as a local club with a strong following has ended up being one of the coolest new things to do around the lake. Kind of like shuffleboard, kind of like bocce, but definitely it’s own sport and tons of fun to be had. They even have a clubhouse complete with a bar.
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Brand new Ski Bikes
May 1 It’s a tough call as to what Tahoe adventurers enjoy more: riding powder in the winter or ripping through brown pow on a bike. Of course, someone figured out how to combine both into one extreme winter sport, and now we have Ski Bikes. The current state of Tahoe skiing may not be something to write home about (looking at you Colorado), so why not give this a try while winter is ‘slow’? Still, want to hit the slopes? Consider strapping into something new – are you a skier? Try snowboarding. Boarder? Grab some skis and point ‘em downhill.
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New Italian Restaurant - Gastromaniac
May 1
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Lake Tahoe Epic Curling
Did you know that there is a new built curling rink right here in South Lake Tahoe? What started as a local club with a strong following has ended up being one of the coolest new things to do around the lake. Kind of like shuffleboard, kind of like bocce, but definitely it’s own sport and tons of fun to be had. They even have a clubhouse complete with a bar.
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Gastromaniac
A brand new delicious authentic Italian restaurant. Certainly one of our favourite dining experiences over the past year. Their pasta is all homemade and you can taste the difference.
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High Mountain Greenery
Another plant haven, this one with less succulents, more vines, and hanging plants. Hop from one shop to the other. Here they’re always cloning and propagating plants and will even teach you how to do it on your own.
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Big Vista
Big Vista is a nice change of pace from the other typical village shops. It’s such a cool retail store, but even better with a focus on sustainable materials and responsible practices. This shop in particular is really cool because they sell all their own original graphics. Step away from the tourist t-shirt shops and grab a one of a kind piece.
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Tahoe Blue Event Centre
Lake Tahoe’s newest venue for concerts, conventions, meeting spaces, and more. This modern event centre features state-of-the-art technology, and thoroughly meets the needs of locals, out-of-towners, business professionals, and more. Located on the south shore of the lake, this world-class venue can hold up to 5,200 people depending on the event and features state-of-the-art technology, suites and club seating, delicious food and beverage options, and merchandise sales.
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