Title: Things to Do in Carnelian Bay in 2026 | Expedia.com [Carnelian Bay Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Carnelian-Bay.dx500728)[Hotels in Carnelian Bay](https://expedia.com/Carnelian-Bay-Hotels.d500728.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Carnelian Bay](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Carnelian-Bay.d500728.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Carnelian Bay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Carnelian-Bay.d500728.Car-Rental-Guide)[Carnelian Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Carnelian-Bay.d500728.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Carnelian Bay ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Carnelian Bay Types of activities Where to stay [Carnelian Bay Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Carnelian-Bay.dx500728) ![Stilt hut in a lake, Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500728/97953080-632d-4f40-aadb-24f49241d6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Small Waves Over Pebble Covered Patton Beach on Carnelion Bay, Lake Tahoe, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500728/0fbd26a7-24c7-4b63-b29d-3188dfbc0c4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stilt hut in a lake, Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, California, USA; Shutterstock ID 170806040; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500728/92b765e3-db3b-4d18-8505-6c1d265f6a4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Picnic bench surrounded by snow at sunset in Lake Tahoe, California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384494/ca9fb913-ce35-46de-bd45-afbf71abdcbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Carnelian Bay ### Tours & day trips [See all 21 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Lake Tahoe: Clear Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49920463/5ec2df2d-903c-4994-8c4d-afa6185d8fed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tahoe: Clear Kayak Tour 2h 9.6/10 15 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-clear-kayak-tour.a49920463.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Tahoe Vista: Sauna and Ice Cold Plunge Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49943828/1f244760-e64b-463c-8344-2a5f34ec3b1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahoe Vista: Sauna and Ice Cold Plunge Experience 1h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tahoe-vista-sauna-and-ice-cold-plunge-experience.a49943828.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Clear Kayak Paddle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46088430/3a0456c0-dea9-43d1-b925-bbfc4e080948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Clear Kayak Paddle Tour 2h 30m 9.6/10 146 Viator reviews $150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour-at-sand-harbor.a46088430.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) !["Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47596744/30c0fb36-a3c4-4fa8-9b65-fb0743e58e82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### "Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van. 6h 10/10 82 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$230~~$195 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/see-the-whole-lake-6-hour-shared-tour-of-lake-tahoe-by-van.a47596744.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4091016/806b3028-a60f-410b-b4d1-230b67cae6ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City 2h 30m 8/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $15 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/driving-lake-tahoe-a-self-guided-tour-from-south-lake-tahoe-to-tahoe-city.a4091016.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47323928/8884c476-e08e-4ec7-a887-4864c3e39f55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour 15h 2/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $17 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-self-guided-audio-tour.a47323928.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47432867/c3f6cc98-4504-4eaf-b46a-561c2b76d3ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours 8d Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/california-adventure-bundle-8-self-guided-audio-tours.a47432867.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Lake Tahoe: Guided Cross Country Skiing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49931285/ac09c57f-62d6-4e4f-88c9-2b3effbafc5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tahoe: Guided Cross Country Skiing Tour 2h 30m 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-guided-cross-country-skiing-tour.a49931285.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46127511/44c16085-66ef-453e-aa76-3d0a5a18d45f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path 4h 9.2/10 21 Viator reviews $100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-e-bike-tour-on-lake-tahoes-east-shore-bike-path.a46127511.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Lake Tahoe: Sunset Snowshoe Trek with Hot Drinks and Snacks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46760261/0c58656d-3b9a-422c-a375-1123a26a7065.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tahoe: Sunset Snowshoe Trek with Hot Drinks and Snacks 3h Free cancellation available $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-sunset-snowshoe-trek-with-hot-drinks-and-snacks.a46760261.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ### Winter activities [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&filter.categories=Winteractivities) ![Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47476779/5e3d399d-a8f1-4831-b8b3-5d41da7c4549.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains 3h $127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-in-the-lake-tahoe-mountains.a47476779.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Lake Tahoe: Sunset Snowshoe Trek with Hot Drinks and Snacks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49768610/cc430e55-2d22-4c51-a996-d06de397f5c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tahoe: Sunset Snowshoe Trek with Hot Drinks and Snacks 3h $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-sunset-snowshoe-trek-with-hot-drinks-and-snacks.a49768610.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Chickadee Ridge Beginner Snowshoe Activity](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47218683/68667b1d-f3d5-4278-9016-9e4429bdeb74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chickadee Ridge Beginner Snowshoe Activity 2h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/chickadee-ridge-beginner-snowshoe-activity.a47218683.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Guided Cross Country Skiing at Lake Tahoe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47058396/883250e8-bbb4-4fdf-8d68-c070c7c2da77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Cross Country Skiing at Lake Tahoe 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews $150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-cross-country-skiing-at-lake-tahoe.a47058396.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Tahoe Vista: Sauna and Ice Cold Plunge Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49943828/1f244760-e64b-463c-8344-2a5f34ec3b1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tahoe Vista: Sauna and Ice Cold Plunge Experience 1h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tahoe-vista-sauna-and-ice-cold-plunge-experience.a49943828.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Beach Sauna at Lake Tahoe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49903506/a5c0714b-e060-4bfb-acb4-ff35b72ab1ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beach Sauna at Lake Tahoe 1h Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/public-sauna-experience-at-tahoe-vista-recreation-area.a49903506.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ![Sauna Experience at the Shores of Lake Tahoe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49490459/42cd1b4c-6a60-4664-b892-3a3c8459a5b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sauna Experience at the Shores of Lake Tahoe 2h 30m Free cancellation available $180 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sauna-experience-at-the-shores-of-lake-tahoe.a49490459.activity-details?&rid=500728&location=Carnelian+Bay&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Carnelian Bay | Number of things to do | 30 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Everline Resort Explorer: Self Guided Olympic Valley Stroll](/things-to-do/everline-resort-explorer-self-guided-olympic-valley-stroll.a49066254.activity-details): $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lake Tahoe: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a3995937.activity-details)[Chickadee Ridge Beginner Snowshoe Activity](/things-to-do/chickadee-ridge-beginner-snowshoe-activity.a47218683.activity-details)[Clear Kayak Paddle Tour](/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour-at-sand-harbor.a46088430.activity-details)[Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains](/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-in-the-lake-tahoe-mountains.a47476779.activity-details)[Lake Tahoe: Sunset Snowshoe Trek with Hot Drinks and Snacks](/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-sunset-snowshoe-trek-with-hot-drinks-and-snacks.a49768610.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Lake Tahoe: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a3995937.activity-details)[Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-self-guided-audio-tour.a47323928.activity-details)[Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City](/things-to-do/driving-lake-tahoe-a-self-guided-tour-from-south-lake-tahoe-to-tahoe-city.a4091016.activity-details)[Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Tahoe City to Incline Vil...](/things-to-do/driving-lake-tahoe-a-self-guided-audio-tour-from-tahoe-city-to-incline-village.a4091217.activity-details)[Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake T...](/things-to-do/driving-lake-tahoe-a-self-guided-tour-from-incline-village-to-south-lake-tahoe.a4091169.activity-details) | | With kids | [Clear Kayak Paddle Tour](/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour-at-sand-harbor.a46088430.activity-details)[Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path](/things-to-do/self-guided-e-bike-tour-on-lake-tahoes-east-shore-bike-path.a46127511.activity-details)[Guided Snowshoe Experience in Lake Tahoe](/things-to-do/guided-snowshoe-experience-in-lake-tahoe.a47054152.activity-details)[Lake Tahoe: Clear Kayak Tour](/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-clear-kayak-tour.a49920463.activity-details)[Guided Cross Country Skiing at Lake Tahoe](/things-to-do/guided-cross-country-skiing-at-lake-tahoe.a47058396.activity-details) | ## What to do in Carnelian Bay --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Carnelian Bay? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Carnelian Bay ![Pier with people Lake Tahoe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473668/7d9692d7-9da4-4116-a77b-4a906c863e38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carnelian Woods 4/5(3 area reviews) If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carnelian Woods and surrounding area, you can visit Agate Bay and North Tahoe Marina. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Tahoe-Carnelian-Woods.dx553248635976473668) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cedar Flat While Cedar Flat isn't home to many top sights, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Tahoe-Cedar-Flat.dx553248635976472117) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Carnelian-Bay.dx500728.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Carnelian Bay ![The Lake Tahoe in Nevada and California, panorama of the bay in winter ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10872/35b62aee-5df0-45d8-ba76-9defd67a6c61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tahoe Vista ![Inspiration Point Vista](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328086/6b9a0edf-e6fd-4860-8625-bfb057623fc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tahoe City ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Carnelian Bay worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Carnelian Bay? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Carnelian Bay? ### Is three days enough to stay in Carnelian Bay? ### Is Carnelian Bay a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Carnelian Bay with kids? > - [Clear Kayak Paddle Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour-at-sand-harbor.a46088430.activity-details) > - [Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-e-bike-tour-on-lake-tahoes-east-shore-bike-path.a46127511.activity-details) > - [Guided Snowshoe Experience in Lake Tahoe](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-snowshoe-experience-in-lake-tahoe.a47054152.activity-details) > - [Lake Tahoe: Clear Kayak Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-clear-kayak-tour.a49920463.activity-details) > - [Guided Cross Country Skiing at Lake Tahoe](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-cross-country-skiing-at-lake-tahoe.a47058396.activity-details) ### What to do in Carnelian Bay for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Carnelian Bay? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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