Nestled at the southern end of a deep mountain lake, South Lake Tahoe boasts access to some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the country. Stay in this northern California region, where the lake and surrounding mountains offer great skiing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and boating. The area has interesting cultural attractions too. Whether you decide on neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe or farther north along the lake, most hotels and other accommodations are near the lake or close enough for spectacular views of the water and mountainous backdrop.
Where to stay
in South Lake Tahoe
Best Areas to Stay for Winter Activities
With its location in the Sierra Nevada mountains, South Lake Tahoe is a perfect destination for winter sports. Heavenly Mountain Resort offers family-friendly accommodations with access to skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and even a winter coaster. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and Homewood Mountain Resort are two other great places to stay for skiing near the southern end of the lake. Try snowshoeing near Vikingsholm, a hidden Scandinavian castle built along the lake in the 1920s. Stay near Emerald Bay for spectacular views of blue-green Lake Tahoe surrounded by snow-covered mountains. During very cold winters, bring skates to hike the Eagle Falls Trail to a nearby lake and skate across the frozen surface.
Emerald Bay
While visiting Emerald Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Bay State Park and Vikingsholm.
Great Neighborhoods for Summer Activities
While the South Lake Tahoe area is famous for great winter ski resorts, the area actually draws more visitors during warmer months. Enjoy the brisk waters of Lake Tahoe with boating, fishing, and swimming while lodgings in the Camp Richardson neighborhood. Attend the popular Oktoberfest celebrations here before winter sets in. Find a place to stay in Echo Lake to hike around the twin Echo Lakes or climb up Ralston Peak. Bijou Community Park and Meyers are perfect spots to enjoy a game of golf. For a unique golf experience, stay at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and try snow golf in April when days are warm but the mountains still have plenty of snow. Northstar California Resort has fantastic accommodations that make mountain biking easy using the resort's lift system to get uphill.
Camp Richardson
While visiting Camp Richardson, you might make a stop by sights like Valhalla at Lake Tahoe and Pope Beach.
Recommended hotels in Camp Richardson
Echo Lake
If you're spending some time in Echo Lake, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and South Fork of the American River are top sights worth seeing.
Meyers
If you're spending some time in Meyers, Washoe Meadows State Park and Tahoe Paradise Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Recommended hotels in Northstar California Resort
Where to Stay for Dining and Entertainment
While the compact town of South Lake Tahoe has plenty of restaurants, sports bars, and coffee shops, visiting other spots along the lake adds variety. Heavenly Mountain Resort on the eastern side of SLT is a convenient place to stay for gambling or seeing big-name entertainers at casinos and concert venues across the Nevada border in Stateline. Ride the Heavenly Gondola year-round to have food and drinks high on the mountain. On the western side of the lake find lodgings on the way to Tahoe City, where dining choices include some of the highest-rated restaurants on the lake.
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