Carina + Pablo
Things To Do in & around Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Hot Air Balloons
Lake Tahoe Balloons proudly presents one of the most beautiful and unique hot air balloon adventures in the world. Inflate, launch and land on the world's only U.S.C.G. certified aircraft carrier vessel for hot air balloons. We operate seven days a week May through October, weather permitting. All flights occur during the early morning hours when the winds are light and the air is cool and stable. Your flight includes breakfast snacks, boat cruise, approximately a one hour flight and a traditional post-flight champagne toast. Advance reservations are required. Lake Tahoe Balloons is the only balloon ride operation in the world to inflate, launch, land and deflate on a boat. Our staff is expertly trained to assure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. Lake Tahoe Balloons is proud of it's impeccable safety record and customer satisfaction.
Flume Trail Bikes
Touted as one of the most spectacular trails in the Lake Tahoe area (if not the world), visitors from around the globe flock to the Flume Trail in Tahoe for unbeatable access to hiking and mountain biking. Located in North Lake Tahoe near Incline Village, the Lake Tahoe Flume trail is a singletrack trail carved into steep granite cliffs overlooking Lake Tahoe, which follows the path where wooden square-box flumes once delivered water to Virginia City in the late 1800s. "Afraid of heights? Then avoid this famed 4.5-mile singletrack that hugs cliffs 2,500 feet above breathtaking Lake Tahoe—and miss out on what may be the best vistas from just about any mountain biking or hiking trail on Earth."
Rent a boat, kayak or paddle board and get on the water
Truckee River Rafting
The Truckee River float is so much fun & relaxing; perfect for the entire family. The most popular river float option is a leisurely 5-mile stretch filled with beautiful scenery, perfect swimming spots, but the thing you have to know is it’s also a water war. People bring water guns, water blasters to soak the other rafts, so come prepared to fight back. =) Plan to spend 2-3 hours on the river and be sure to pack lunch, snacks, and enough water. Several places rent out floaties and provide a shuttle service.
Float the Upper Truckee River - closer and much smaller than the Truckee River
Take your inflatable tube, your kayak or stand up paddle board and float the small river below our house. There are several inputs and take outs between Elks Club and the Lake. I recommend putting in at either Elks Club or in our neighborhood and taking out at the Hangar where you can grab some food and beers after. There was so much snow this year, we're optimistic for the river to still be full enough for this, but there is a change it might be too low for paddle boards with fins, etc. If you want a larger river experience you could drive the 1 1/2 hours to the Truckee River. It will be packed and we don't recommend going on the weekend.
Spa Edgewood Massage
For massage
Fallen Leaf Lake
A quieter and smaller lake close to the larger Lake Tahoe. Carina's favorite Summer spot is here. Walk around the lake and find yourself your own little private beach.
Yosemite Axe Throwing
Come throw Axes in South Lake Tahoe! Adventure seeking groups can rent a lane for 1-2 hours, lane rental comes with a variety of axes and professional axe throwing training. After axe throwing training and safety is completed you will learn a variety of games and trick-shots! We recommend one hour for a group of 8 or less and two hours for larger groups. Reservations are required and can be made the same day through our website TahoeAxeThrowing.com
Dusk LED Glow | Night Kayak Tour
Enjoy an LED Clear Kayak Tour suitable for the whole family! Our LED Glow tour is a truly unique way to enjoy an evening on Lake Tahoe! The LED Glow tour begins at dusk and takes guests on a short eco paddle as the sky begins to darken, and the glow from the LED lights begin to take over. Guests will have the opportunity to experience some surrounding plants and animals and enjoy the relaxing evening paddle with a bioluminescent ambiance.
The Hangar - Taproom & Bottle Shop
Great Beer Garden with mini Golf Next door
Emerald Bay State Park
Climbing at Lover's Leap
Great spot for rock climbing. There are some guides/instructors you can hire to take you out if you're a beginner.
Eagle Lake
Very hard to get parking here in the summer (aka VERY popular and busy), but it's a great hike past Eagle Falls and to another little lake up at the top. For the climber's in the group, there are a few unique spots up here.
Heavenly Gondola & Other Activities for kids & adults
https://www.tahoeskiworld.com/heavenly-mountain-summer-activities/
Climbing at the Pie Shop
Action Watersports at Lakeside Marina
Ridge Rider Coaster at Heavenly
This gravity-powered alpine coaster will exhilarate you and your family as it coasts through forest and natural rock formations. The views are incredible and the memories will be too! The coaster sleds fit up to two riders, so you can enjoy this activity with others.
Tahoe Golf Courses
There are quite a number of golf courses up in Lake Tahoe you can explore.
Magic Carpet Mini Golf
Family-run miniature-golf course, open seasonally since 1971, with a snack bar & video game arcade. Open April through October, weather permitting, and some holidays if there is not snow.
Sprouts Café
Cafe Fiore
Thai On Ski Run
Cold Water Brewery and Grill
Lake Tahoe AleWorX
Artemis Lakefront Café
Tahoe Via Ferrata
Explore Palisades Tahoe’s most iconic rock face, The Tram Face, on the all-new Via Ferrata routes operated by local guide service, Alpenglow Expeditions. Learn to navigate the rock face on the protected climbing route with permanent steel anchors and cables that keep participants safely connected to the rock 100% of the time. What is Via Ferrata? A Via Ferrata, which means “Iron Road” in Italian, is a protected hiking and climbing experience, scaling the iconic rock face that towers above The Village at Palisades Tahoe. Using permanent steel anchors and cables, participants are safely attached to the rock throughout the entire experience as well as guided by professional mountain guides.
RAH Hair Studio
Dazzle Nail Spa
Hike and/or camp in Desolation Wilderness
Berkeley Camp Climbing
Relax
