Vacationing on Lake Tahoe
Bordering California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is a popular vacation destination year-round. With more than 72 miles of shoreline, deep, crystal clear waters as clear as 100 feet, and beautiful scenery, the lake is the perfect draw for adventure seekers. While the lake is the main attraction, vacationers will be excited by the entertainment options that surround it, from art galleries, museums, golf courses, and casinos. A Lake Tahoe vacation offers the perfect setting for family, friends, and couples to kick back, relax, and have fun.
In the spring and summer, Lake Tahoe is packed with tourists who are ready to have a good time. Water recreation is plentiful with swimming, kayaking, parasailing, canoeing, jet skiing, wake boarding and everything else you can think of. If you don’t have your own boat, there are several places that offer rentals by the hour and by the day. Take a short excursion in the afternoon and paddle out in your canoe or kayak to explore the more secluded and private waters of the lake.
If everyone is looking to relax and enjoy a little sightseeing on the lake, start with a boat tour. With most boat tours running June through October, enjoy a lunch, sunset, or happy hour cruise. A party boat tour will allow you to relax with friends and family while enjoying a cold drink, delicious food, and seeing a great part of Lake Tahoe.
Year-round fishing charters on Lake Tahoe excite all anglers and beginners. Your knowledgeable guide will provide you with the best tackle and equipment, and take you to the best fishing spots on the lake to bring in the catch of the day. The lake is known for a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brown salmon, and kokanee, mackinaw, and mack so be ready to cast your line in the water.
Home to several parks and recreational areas, visitors will have an abundant selection of places to go hiking, biking, and rock climbing. Explore the various trails through the tall, thick trees or take a professionally guided tour from the Tahoe Adventure Company. Offering a variety of trips that include land and water adventures, learn about the history of the area during your trip.
As winter approaches and the snow begins to fall, vacationers flock to Lake Tahoe’s various ski resorts. With a snowfall of between 125 and 500 inches of snow, the mountains are ideal for snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or cross-country skiing. Heavenly Ski Resort, located near the California-Nevada border, offers 4,800 acres of skiing with 27 lifts and 82 slopes. Ski and snowboard lessons are available for all ages, so everyone can learn to slide down the slopes like the pros. After a long day on the slopes, everyone can relax by a warm fireplace and enjoy a delicious dinner at the resort.
If skiing isn’t your interest, try a guided tour of Tahoe National Park on a snowmobile. Explore more than 200 miles of snow-covered trails and discover nature on a guided tour that lasts two hours or two days! Enjoy the refreshing feeling of being outdoors.
No matter what time of year you are in Lake Tahoe, there are activities to keep you busy and have a great time. Casinos located in Nevada offer a variety of adult games, from tables to slot machines. Try your luck at a game of blackjack or poker and you could go home with a great reward. Or, if everyone is looking for the perfect gift or souvenir to take home, Lake Tahoe has several art galleries, boutiques, and shopping malls filled with crafts and local products. There are many golf courses open most of the year. The Tahoe Donnor Golf Course is open from May to October, providing you with a great round of golf on the 18-hole course.
The beauty and excitement of Lake Tahoe attract vacationers year after year. When traveling that way, consider staying in a vacation rental that allows you to avoid crowded hotels, but still be close to all the action you want. Imagine staying in a beautiful vacation home located just steps from the lake with your own private dock, or in a ski-in/ski-out condo nestled on the snowy slopes. A vacation rental home gives everyone the privacy, space, and comforts of a home away from home. It’s easy to find and reserve your dream Lake Tahoe vacation rental within your price range and that has all the amenities to make your vacation as relaxing and comfortable as possible.