Top rated Tourist attractions in South Lake Tahoe, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Tourist attractions in South Lake Tahoe

Experience the best that South Lake Tahoe has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 149 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Eagle Rock Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Really solid trail that’s not too difficult, pretty quick, and pays off with some great views. Can be a bit dusty/dry when it hasn’t rained for a while, but not really problematic. Up at the top there is plenty of room to check out multiple view points of the lake. Definitely worth the hike if you a...

4.90 (557 reviews) (~24.73 km from centre)

Memorial Point Scenic Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 One of the cleanest water lake in US. This is Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Water is so clean they you can see tiny rock in water. It is not typical beach front but you can go near to water through few rocks.

4.90 (475 reviews) (~31.12 km from centre)

Historic Stateline Fire Lookout

Historical landmark

👍👍 You can pretty much see the entirety of Lake Tahoe on a clear day. A lovely little hike with a great payout!

4.90 (287 reviews) (~33.24 km from centre)

Mt. Tallac Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 This is a challenging hike, but if you make it to the top, you are awarded with a once in a lifetime 360° view of Tahoe and surrounding area! Get there early if you want to reach the peak! It took us 3.5 hours to reach the top, where we spent an hour eating lunch and enjoying the views. It took us...

4.90 (273 reviews) (~7.37 km from centre)

Bayview Trailhead

Hiking area

Steep trail with Emerald Bay views & access to Granite Lake, Maggie's Peaks & Desolation Wilderness.

4.90 (194 reviews) (~10.06 km from centre)

Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church

Catholic church

4.90 (107 reviews) (~6.42 km from centre)

Sand Harbor

State park

Popular Lake Tahoe site for swimming, boating & seasonal open-air entertainment with mountain views.

4.80 (7.7K reviews) (~29.84 km from centre)

Emerald Bay State Park

State park

Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake.

4.80 (5.4K reviews) (~10.87 km from centre)

Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay)

Vista point

Viewpoint overlooking a lake & Scandinavian 1920's castle with information boards & restrooms.

4.80 (4K reviews) (~9.96 km from centre)

Cave Rock - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

State park

Modest, rocky beach with a handful of picnic tables, a boat ramp & a drive-through mountain.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~12.53 km from centre)

Eagle Falls

Tourist attraction

A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~11.48 km from centre)

Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park

State park

Forested area on Lake Tahoe with a nature center, beach & activities such as fishing & hiking.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~18.42 km from centre)

Logan Shoals Vista Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 It has some of the best views of lake Tahoe. A very quite and relaxing place. You can also do a small steep trek to have the experience of trekking for those who can't do long treks. Getting down the hill is easy when compared to climbing back up. It's full of slippery sand so be careful.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~14.29 km from centre)

Glen Alpine Falls

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Wow! These water falls are amazing! I had no idea they existed and I've been coming to Tahoe for years! Even lived there for 5 years! I stumbled across these gorgeous falls while visiting Fallen Leaf Lake which I've been to several times over the years. This time I saw the sign for falls and decid...

4.80 (679 reviews) (~9.77 km from centre)

Cascade Falls

Hiking area

👍👍 In October the falls were pretty dried up so you can climb over and around the rocks to explore the other side of the mountain. The views from this hike were amazing and it's not a hard hike at all. I would rate it as easy because it's short with very rewarding views.

4.80 (591 reviews) (~10.1 km from centre)

Pyramid Creek Trailhead via Horsetail Falls

Hiking area

👍👍 One of the most spectacular and challenging hikes in the Tahoe region. Once you get up past Horsetail Falls, there are dozens of mountain lakes that you can explore and swim in. The hike from the trail head on Hwy 50 to just above the falls is the most challenging, basically straight up with some sc...

4.80 (482 reviews) (~18.13 km from centre)

Tahoe Meadows Ophir Creek Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 If you've been here for winter activities, summer and fall will be surprising. The flat wooden walking paths are ideal for many ages. The views are spectacular and there's plenty of wildlife, especially birds. There are some trails that go deep into the woods, or you can take it easy. I parked right...

4.80 (435 reviews) (~41.35 km from centre)

Truckee River Rafting

Rafting

👍👍 We had a group of 20 and we loved this experience. Check in was quick and easy. Each raft fit up to 8 people. The river is very calm, requires some paddling but you aren't paddling the whole way through. Price includes raft rental, life jackets, parking and shuttle back to your vehicle. Tips: -Ever...

4.80 (432 reviews) (~29.48 km from centre)

Van Sickle Bi-State Park

State park

Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings.

4.80 (402 reviews) (~4.46 km from centre)

Monkey Rock Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Loved this trail. Most of the trail is not paved but flat. Only last steps you need to climb on the rocks. We brought two toddlers but just fine. You need to park at paid parking and it’s $6/hour. If you are good at hiking probably one hour is fine but we took less than 3hours to let kids walk a lit...

4.80 (328 reviews) (~33.87 km from centre)

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Top rated Tourist attractions in South Lake Tahoe, United States