Top Attractions in South Lake Tahoe

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20 Listed places

4.7 average across 20 rated listings

Incline Village • Tahoma • Sawmill Rd

Parking $10/day ($3/hour); Vikingsholm tours $15 adults, $8 kids; trail access free – Free admission and free day-use parking

Popular Neighborhoods:

Incline Village Tahoma Sawmill Rd Cascade Falls Trail

#1 4.7 (886) Attractions

Bijou Community Park

Famous for: Championship 27-hole disc golf course, five-acre mountain bike park, concrete skatepark, and historic logging railroad exhibit

Explore South Lake Tahoe's Bijou Community Park: home to a renowned 27-hole disc golf course, 5-acre bike park, skatepark, dog run, and…

Families with Kids Disc Golfers Mountain Bikers

#2 4.8 (638) Attractions

Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls Trail

Famous for: A 200-foot seasonal granite waterfall and short scenic hike overlooking Cascade Lake and Lake Tahoe near Emerald Bay

Hike the 1.4-mile Cascade Falls Trail in South Lake Tahoe for a 200-foot granite waterfall and sweeping views over Cascade Lake and…

Day Hikers Landscape Photographers Active Families

#3 4.6 (517) Attractions

D. L. Bliss State Park lake tahoe

Famous for: Camping, Lake Tahoe Views, Boating

A campsite with coin-operated showers and lockers near a pristine lake.

Campers Nature Lovers Lake Enthusiasts

#4 4.9 (127) Attractions

Desolation Wilderness

Famous for: Glacially carved granite peaks, over 130 subalpine lakes, Pacific Crest Trail segments, and panoramic views above Lake Tahoe.

Explore Desolation Wilderness near South Lake Tahoe: 63,960 acres of granite peaks, 130+ alpine lakes, Pacific Crest Trail routes, and permit tips.

Day hikers Backcountry campers Alpine photographers

#5 4.8 (1,873) Attractions

Eagle Falls

Famous for: Two-tiered snowmelt waterfalls cascading down rugged granite cliffs above Emerald Bay and the trailhead to Eagle Lake.

Discover Eagle Falls in South Lake Tahoe: trailhead parking tips, seasonal snowmelt viewing, Upper and Lower Falls viewpoints, and the hike to…

Day Hikers Landscape Photographers Families with Older Kids

#6 4.8 (1,155) Attractions

Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park

Tahoma

Famous for: Home to the 1903 Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, two miles of Lake Tahoe shoreline, and 1960 Winter Olympic Nordic ski trails.

Explore Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park in Tahoma, CA: home to the 1903 Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, two miles of Lake Tahoe…

Outdoor enthusiasts Families with children History buffs

#7 4.8 (5,935) Attractions

Emerald Bay State Park

Famous for: Glacier-carved alpine inlet housing Lake Tahoe's only island, 1929 Vikingsholm Castle, Eagle Falls, and the cliffside Rubicon Trail.

Explore Emerald Bay State Park on Lake Tahoe: hike to 1929 Vikingsholm Castle, kayak to Fannette Island, and walk the granite-lined Rubicon…

Landscape Photographers Day Hikers Kayakers & Paddleboarders

#8 4.8 (279) Attractions

Fallen Leaf Lake

Famous for: Deep glacial alpine waters framed by Mount Tallac, with historic Glen Alpine Falls, trout fishing, kayaking, and Desolation Wilderness trailheads.

Explore Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe, CA: a 2.9-mile glacial lake offering kayaking, trout fishing, Glen Alpine Falls, and Mount…

Day Hikers Kayakers & Paddlers Campers

#9 4.8 (722) Attractions

Glen Alpine Falls

Famous for: A 65-foot stair-stepped granite waterfall fed by Desolation Wilderness snowmelt with direct roadside viewing near Fallen Leaf Lake.

Visit Glen Alpine Falls near South Lake Tahoe: a 65-foot tiered granite waterfall on Fallen Leaf Lake with roadside views, trail access,…

Nature Lovers Landscape Photographers Families with Kids

#10 4.7 (314) Attractions

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

Tahoma

Famous for: A 1903 Gilded Age Lake Tahoe estate with preserved family interiors and lakeside grounds.

Tour the 1903 Hellman-Ehrman Mansion in Tahoma’s Sugar Pine Point State Park for original rooms, lakeshore paths, and Tahoe history all year.

History Buffs Architecture Lovers Families with Kids

#11 4.8 (4,366) Attractions

Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay)

Famous for: Panoramic high-elevation views of Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, and the 1929 Vikingsholm Castle on Lake Tahoe's southwest shore.

Perched 600 feet above Lake Tahoe on CA-89, Inspiration Point offers accessible stone overlooks of Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, and Vikingsholm Castle.

Landscape photographers families with kids road-trippers

#12 4.7 (61) Attractions

Lake Tahoe Harbor

Famous for: A compact South Lake Tahoe waterfront stop with clear lake views and easy access to Ski Run Marina.

Lake Tahoe Harbor offers a free South Lake Tahoe shoreline stop near Ski Run Marina for lake views, photos, and seasonal water…

Families Outdoor Enthusiasts Water Lovers

#13 4.7 (49) Attractions

Lake Tahoe Historical Museum

Famous for: Preserving South Lake Tahoe heritage through Washoe artifacts, the 1859 Osgood Toll House, a 1930s log cabin, and a regional history bookstore.

Explore the free Lake Tahoe Historical Museum in South Lake Tahoe, home to Washoe artifacts, the 1859 Osgood Toll House, a 1930s…

History buffs Families with children Cultural travelers

#14 4.8 (8,293) Attractions

Sand Harbor State Park

Incline Village

Famous for: Translucent turquoise Lake Tahoe coves, sculpted granite boulders, sandy swimming beaches, and the outdoor Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

Discover Sand Harbor State Park in Incline Village, NV: turquoise Lake Tahoe coves, granite boulders, kayaking, accessible trails, and parking tips.

Families with Kids Kayakers & Paddleboarders Landscape Photographers

#15 4.7 (1,054) Attractions

Tallac Historic Site

Famous for: Three preserved Gilded Age lakeside summer estates, Washoe and resort history exhibits, and seasonal living-history programs on Lake Tahoe.

Explore three restored early-1900s lakeside estates, the Tallac Museum, and Kiva Beach trails at South Lake Tahoe's free Tallac Historic Site.

History buffs Families with children Architecture enthusiasts

#16 4.5 (1,802) Attractions

Thomas F. Regan Memorial City Beach

Famous for: South Lake Tahoe's oldest public beach featuring shallow swimming waters, a wedding observation deck, playground, and dog-friendly shoreline.

Visit Thomas F. Regan Memorial City Beach in South Lake Tahoe for free parking, shallow swimming water, a playground, dog access, and…

Families with young children Kayakers and paddleboarders Dog owners

#17 4.8 (44) Attractions

UC Davis Tahoe Science Center

Incline Village

Famous for: Immersive 3-D Lake Tahoe exploration and research-based interactive exhibits on the North Shore.

Explore Lake Tahoe beneath the surface at Incline Village’s UC Davis science center, with a 3-D film, interactive exhibits and guided tours.

Families with curious kids Science-minded travelers Lake Tahoe first-time visitors

#18 4.8 (439) Attractions

Van Sickle Bi-State Park

Famous for: Being the nation's first bi-state park with historic ranch cabins, a seasonal waterfall, and direct Tahoe Rim Trail access.

Explore Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe: 725 acres of free trails, a seasonal waterfall, historic ranch cabins, and panoramic…

Day Hikers Mountain Bikers Equestrians

Planning guide

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