Holidays in South Lake Tahoe

Between sunny California and vibrant Nevada lies South Lake Tahoe, a bright lakeside city that offers round-the-clock attractions, activities and entertainment. With its clear waters surrounded by the magnificent Sierra Nevada, scenic views, luscious pine groves, and breathtaking sunsets, South Lake Tahoe is an alpine paradise. With both the great outdoors and a glittering nightlife on offer, South Lake Tahoe holidays are sure to deliver an experience to remember.

Planning South Lake Tahoe holidays

Located in the Pacific Time Zone (GMT - 8), South Lake Tahoe has a continental Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and snowy winters. Plan South Lake Tahoe holidays from April to August in order to enjoy the summer sunshine by the lake. To experience the winter season, travel to South Lake Tahoe from November to February. The town is an hour away from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, and a 3.5 hour drive from the Bay Area. Get around via car or using the airport shuttle services.

Discover South Lake Tahoe

Whether visitors seek a family-friendly destination, a romantic getaway, or are simply looking for adventure, South Lake Tahoe holidays have plenty to offer. In the winter South Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts open, providing sledding, snow tubing, ice skating and ski schools for all levels, with daycare facilities also available. In summer the lake explodes with life – holidaymakers and families go camping and fill their days with sailing, biking, fishing, sunbathing and water sports. If toasted marshmallows around the campfire don’t hit the spot, visitors can always take their pick of the town’s all-you-can-eat buffets, beachside dining or four-star restaurants. The day’s not over when the sun goes down – the town's pubs, karaoke bars, dance clubs and casinos light up the night sky and keep visitors entertained well into the night on their South Lake Tahoe holidays.