Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority

169 Highway 50 PO Box 5878 89449

South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV

South Lake Tahoe is a California resort city on Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Touting cool luxury and legendary scenery, South Lake Tahoe is known for nearby ski resorts and beaches, along with restaurants and bars merged with the casinos of the adjacent stateline of Nevada. The destination is a natural haven for outdoor enthusiasts with abundant recreational opportunities and awe-inspiring activities—while also offering a rare blend of excellent meeting facilities, professional business services and the friendly mountain hospitality for which Lake Tahoe is famous. South Lake Tahoe is a fantastic meeting destination with many Lake Tahoe event venues that also double as luxurious lodging options—offering 10,000+ hotel rooms within 136 hotels and 51 meeting rooms—and new developments on the horizon with the Tahoe Blue Center coming July 2023. Conveniently located on the California and Nevada border, South Lake Tahoe is just 62 miles southwest of Reno, about 100 miles northeast of Sacramento and just under 200 miles northeast of San Francisco.

Distance from airport

  • Reno Tahoe Airport

    62 mi. from city center

  • Sacramento

    100 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Ski Run Marina

Recreation
Where Ski Run Meets The Lake. Offering a fine selection of retail stores with a variety of shopping choices. Jewelry, Sportswear for all seasons, T-shirts, souvenirs & much, much, more. Ski Run Marina – Home of Riva Grill, Artemis Lakefront Cafe, and Tahoe Cruises. Ski Run Marina is a hub of activities in South Lake Tahoe. A place full of kids having fun, great art, great shopping, fabulous food, great boating, fishing, and proximity to nature that you can’t feel anywhere else. An inviting place to come and enjoy some “Tahoe Time.” A place not to rush, but a place to linger and enjoy yourself and create lasting memories. The transformation has started and with the continued support from the South Lake Tahoe community, Ski Run Marina is fast becoming a jewel on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

South Tahoe Casinos

Recreation
If you want to experience some of the most unique casinos in the country and pair it with a vacation that embraces the great outdoors, there’s only one place in the United States to find that – Lake Tahoe. When it comes to the selection of casinos, the south shore of Lake Tahoe, on the border of California & Nevada, has the biggest choice.

Heavenly Village

Business district
Google “heaven” and you’ll probably see pictures of puffy white clouds and beautiful blue skies. Here in Tahoe South, nestled among a picturesque setting, Heavenly Village is just that: a slice of heaven. A true hub for entertainment, this premier destination is near exciting activities, luxurious resorts and versatile venues. Heavenly Village offers something for everyone. There’s an on-site movie theater, dining, shopping and more! Even those who don’t like to travel for work won’t be able to resist the awe-inspiring views and the epic adventures of Heavenly Village.

Epic Discovery at Heavenly Mountain Resort

Recreation
On-Mountain Summer Adventure – “Epic Discovery” Do you want to soar like an eagle? Travel through the forest canopy at high speeds like a goshawk? Find out if you’re as strong as a bear or as nimble as a bat? Epic Discovery provides a unique, connected, on-mountain summer experience, immersing guests in activities that provide big-time thrills, allowing them to challenge themselves physically, guiding them to explore and better understand their natural surroundings, and ultimately create lifelong memories.

Kayak Lake Tahoe

Recreation
Join us for an unforgettable adventure as you paddle through the crystal clear waters and explore depths of up to 65 feet below your boat! Clearly Tahoe offers tours suitable for all ages and skill levels (5+). Guests can choose from a variety of experiences including but not limited to our famous 1.5-hour Scenic Shoreline Tour, 2 hour East Shore Sunset Tour or NEW LED stargazing experiences! The Clearly Tahoe clear kayak experience is an activity the whole family can enjoy together. Private tours are available for as little as 2 or as many as 80 guests. With an array of complimentary amenities and lifeguard certified guides, we strive to provide a sense of safety and accommodation for our guests can relax and enjoy their time on the water.

Golf South Lake Tahoe

Recreation
Golfing at Tahoe South is under some of the BLUEST sky you’ve ever had over your head. The magnificent granite peaks of the Sierra that rise over 10,000’ and ring Lake Tahoe are the backdrop for all your shots.

Cruising Lake Tahoe

Recreation
This is a betting town, and I would put money on any frontline employee—hotel, restaurant, ski shop—in Tahoe South recommending a Lake Tahoe cruise as a must-do activity to a visitor. There are a few to choose from, but setting sail from Zephyr Cove Resort for Emerald Bay on the M.S. Dixie II is also a sure bet. Zephyr Cove Lodge was built in the early 1900’s as a way station between Virginia City and the booming business of mining silver in the Comstock Lode, so there’s a bit of history that precedes embarking on a two-hour cruise across the 13 mile-wide Lake. Even before the Lodge offered repast from the High Sierra trek, the Washoe Indians summered here. Walk the mile of sandy beach and stroll through the Douglas Pine grove to imagine what it might be like to find this place 100 years ago and set up camp. And by the way, if you love the prospect of this setting, you may want to consider renting one of the lake-view cabins that dot the shore or tent or RV camp just across the highway.

Ski Heavenly Mountain Resort

Recreation
Heavenly is one of the most unique snowsports destinations on the planet. With more terrain variety, more hidden glades, more rippin’ groomers than any Lake Tahoe resort.
3860 Saddle Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA, US 96150

Convention Centers

  • Tahoe Blue Event Center

    Tahoe Blue Event Center represents a new and unparalleled venue for conventions, special events, and entertainment on Lake Tahoe’s south shore. It will complement local resort services leveraging the existing hotel bed base. Opening August 2023.

    • Exhibit Space32,000 sq. ft.
      Total meeting space52,000 sq. ft.

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Jun 1 – Aug 31
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Apr 1 – May 31
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