South Lake Tahoe, California

Alpine Meadows

The view of the slopes

Take in a deep breath of fresh mountain air and relax on your trip to scenic South Lake Tahoe. This popular travel destination sits on the southern coastline of Lake Tahoe with much of the city offering gorgeous views of the lake from miles of waterfront coastline. South Lake Tahoe is nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains as well, providing you with gorgeous mountain views as well as a variety of outdoor recreational activities. With just under 25,000 year-round residents, this city located just east of the California-Nevada state line gives you a quiet and beautiful setting for a relaxing getaway.

The eastern side of South Lake Tahoe is designed to appeal to tourists, with dozens of tourist gift shops, regular retail shops, restaurants, and hotels. The area also offers you skiing opportunities at the Heavenly Mountain Resort and Alpine Meadows. Heavenly Mountain Resort is the largest and highest resort in the city, and offers gondola access right from the main streets in South Lake Tahoe. Both of these ski resorts appeal to skiers of all experience levels, offering a range of trails for beginner, intermediate, and expert skiers. From South Lake Tahoe, you will also be just minutes from the many casinos located across the state line in Nevada as well as golf courses located on both sides of the state line.

If you're looking for a unique way to see the sights while you are in South Lake Tahoe, treat yourself to a sightseeing cruise on the Tahoe Queen. The Tahoe Queen offers several cruise options, featuring an extended sightseeing cruise, or combining sightseeing with a delicious lunch or elegant dinner dining experience. While you cruise Lake Tahoe in this gorgeous paddle wheel vessel, you will enjoy narration about the areas you pass by, including Fenette Island and Vikingshold Castle.

The Hard Rock Cafe is a popular dining option for lunch and dinner just east of South Lake Tahoe across the Nevada state line. This musically-theme chain restaurant sits inside Harvey's Resort and Casino, and is just a short distance from both Lake Tahoe and the Heavenly Ski Resort. When you aren't enjoying a delicious meal of American cuisine and checking out the music memorabilia lining the walls, you can step into the triangular bar on-site and try your luck at the 19 video poker machines.

Be sure to choose lodging close to all of the action in South Lake Tahoe by making one of the area's many fine hotels your home away from home. The Best Western Timber Cove Lodge South Lake Tahoe gives you all of the comforts of home in a gorgeous hotel sitting on five sprawling and beautifully landscaped waterfront acres. This hotel provides you with a heated outdoor pool, complimentary transportation to the casinos and ski areas, and two fabulous on-site restaurants. The Quality Inn and Suites Casino Area puts you in a great location just minutes from the Heavenly Ski resort, the Edgewood Golf Course, and the Nevada state line. The hotel features a picnic area with BBQ grills, a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, and both spacious guest rooms as well as suites with kitchenettes. The Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe is an all-suites hotel that boasts a charming old world chalet style ambiance just minutes from Heavenly and Boulder ski areas. You can also enjoy an on-site restaurant, a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, and a sauna at this hotel.

The city of South Lake Tahoe on Lake Tahoe's southern shore is the perfect travel destination for gaming, outdoor adventures, and plenty of rest and relaxation!