You don’t have to be a nature lover or adrenaline junkie to fall in love with Lake Tahoe. If you’re visiting in the summer, you’ll definitely want to dive into Lake Tahoe’s brilliant blue waters, kayak or boat to hidden coves, or take a scenic lakeside hike.

Not only are most hotels a short walk or drive from the famous Heavenly Ski Resort but you’ll have easy access to some of the lake’s best beaches including Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, and Emerald Bay.ĭuring the winter, you can speed down the slopes of Heavenly, go snowshoeing in the alpine-studded hills, and let loose at one of the area’s many swanky après ski spots. Most visitors to Tahoe base themselves in the center of the action in South Lake Tahoe. Spanning 22 miles and straddling the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe also happens to be the largest alpine lake in North America! With the Sierra Nevada Mountains serving as a backdrop, this picture-perfect lake and its surrounding areas offer endless activities for visitors. Famous for its shimmering blue waters and world-class ski resorts, visitors flock to Lake Tahoe all year long.