Tahoe City

Travel Guide

Inspiration Point Vista which includes a lake or waterhole
Emerald Bay State Park showing general coastal views
D. L. Bliss State Park showing boating as well as a couple
Truckee which includes snow
Lake Tahoe featuring landscape views, a lake or waterhole and forests

Explore the shores of this stunning alpine lake and get active on the mountain slopes, with plenty of beaches, nature parks, casinos and ski resorts to choose from.

With its mountainous backdrop and cobalt-blue water, Lake Tahoe is a striking sight. It’s situated in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, which makes it a magnet for winter-sports enthusiasts. When the snow melts, the crowds keep coming for summer activities. Choose between skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and much more. Holiday makers will also enjoy fishing, fine dining, spa time or visiting a casino.

Lake Tahoe has 72 miles (116 kilometres) of shoreline. It straddles the border of California (west) and Nevada (east) and is the second deepest lake in the United States. The sun shines most of the year and the snowfall averages 600 inches (15 metres) per year.

Shuttle buses from Reno-Tahoe International Airport will bring you to all sides of the lake. The wider area is best explored by car, while the water shuttle is great for hopping between docks along the shores in summer.

Sprawling forest reserves, such as Emerald Bay State Park, cover the Californian side of the lake. Tahoe City and Kings Beach offer good lake-side attractions. Nearby ski resorts are Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Homewood Mountain. The Bavarian-style Sugar Bowl Resort is located near Truckee. Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe spreads from California to Nevada and beats all the other resorts in size and attractions.

The Nevada side of the lake has casinos and more resorts and beaches. In summer, swim at Sand Harbour or Zephyr Cove Beach.

Lake Tahoe is a popular destination for its easy access, amazing scenery and year-round activities. Arrive early in the day and ride the slopes or kayak on the lake. By afternoon, try horseback riding or simply relax and read a book by the shore. In the evening, dine in one of the restaurants overlooking one of America’s most beautiful lakes.

Where to stay in Tahoe City

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Dollar Point

While visiting Dollar Point, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Tahoe City Field Station.

Dollar Point
Lake Tahoe featuring forest scenes, landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Downtown Tahoe City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Tahoe City, Stateline Lookout and Tahoe City Marina are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Tahoe City
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Lake Forest

While visiting Lake Forest, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe City Field Station and Burton Creek Nature Preserve.

Lake Forest
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Tahoe Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tahoe Park and surrounding area, you can visit Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park.

Tahoe Park
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Talmont

While Talmont isn't home to many top sights, Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Talmont
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Tahoe Tavern Heights

Though Tahoe Tavern Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park.

Tahoe Tavern Heights
Pepper Tree Inn
Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
645 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
The price is RM914 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
RM914
RM1,026 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Tahoe City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Best kept secret place to stay (hiding in plain view in the heart of Tahoe City). I will definitely stay here again. They could update the mattress in the room I was staying in because the edges of it were sinking in when I sat on it, but the sleeping part of the best was fine and I slept well."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Pepper Tree Inn
evo Hotel Tahoe City
evo Hotel Tahoe City
4 out of 5
455 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
The price is RM1,105 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
RM1,105
RM1,240 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tahoe City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
"Great all around. Best part was location. Lots of food options walkin distance an right across from nice beach with a park"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

evo Hotel Tahoe City
Basecamp Tahoe City
Basecamp Tahoe City
3 out of 5
955 North Lake Blvd, P.O. Box 6328, Tahoe City, CA
The price is RM914 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
RM914
RM989 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Tahoe City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (766 reviews)
"Only stayed one night. I didn’t have enough time to really see the grounds due to the short stay and being tired from a day at the lake. The location was good walkable and just a short drive to kings beach. The complaint I have is that the shower head was terrible could barely wash the soap off your ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Basecamp Tahoe City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,999 reviews)
Quality choice for Palm Desert
"The room was very spacious, comfortable and clean. Multiple pool options that are easily accessible. Only complaint is that the a/c fan was pretty loud."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1736 State St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
Convenient location
"The location is great, right in the heart of little Italy, and walking distance to a lot of places. The room itself was clean, but quite small. The air conditioner really struggled to keep up, and the power went off and back on at least 5x while we were in the room over a 2 night stay."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,058 reviews)
"Great food, service and ambience, dinner at Agave was delicious, my only complain during our stay would be that the sofa bed is horrible. My son woke me up at 2 am to help him close the sofa bed so he can sleep on the couch because it was so uncomfortable!!! Still our favorite local hotel, but next ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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