South-Lake-Tahoe
is what most people are referring to when they visit "Lake Tahoe." As the name implies, the city of South Lake Tahoe lies on the south shore of the Lake, right next door to Stateline, Nevada and 24-hour gambling, cabaret shows, live music and dancing, shopping and fine dining. This is the hub of Lake Tahoe - the place with all the action. It's hard to determine which is best in South Lake Tahoe - the scenery or the nightlife. People like Tony Bennett and Robin Williams are the caliber of performers who visit South Lake Tahoe and big name casinos promise non-stop action and excitement. Outside, Lake Tahoe is a nature lover's dream. The largest concentration of world-class ski resorts are located here, and within an hour's drive there's over 30 championship golf courses to choose from. South Lake Tahoe offers hiking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, water skiing and camping. You can take a hot air balloon ride over the lake, or ride a paddlewheeler out to the middle of it. Accommodations range from five star hotels to mountain chalets and cozy cabins. South Lake Tahoe also has every type of restaurant to suit your taste and budget - European-style bistros, California cuisine, classic steakhouses, Chinese, Italian - even Swiss. South Lake Tahoe is an amazing place to visit, with opportunities for fun and adventure for everyone in the family.
Surrounding areas: Tahoma, California (12.1 mi), Rubicon, California (13.4 mi), Homewood, California (14.2 mi), Tahoe Pines, California (15.2 mi), Tahoe Park, California (17.2 mi), Tahoe City, California (18.5 mi), Dollar Point, California (18.7 mi)
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South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals
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South Lake Tahoe Weather & Climate
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A distinct four-season, alpine climate describes Lake Tahoe's weather. Located in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains at the 7,000-foot level, summers are generally warm and dry with cool evenings and winters are quite cold and snowy. Moderate amounts of snow are reported each year in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, with amounts and intensities increasing at elevations around 6,000 to 8,000 feet. Above 4,000 feet snow remains on the ground for long periods of time each winter and up to 40 feet of snow can be reported in the Sierras. Highways are sometimes closed for periods of two to three days due to blowing and drifting snow. Summers are quite pleasant and mild with occasional rain or thunderstorms. Sometimes, after a prolonged hot spell, thunderstorms at the higher elevations may become severe.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
41°F |
15°F |
3.76 in. |
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| February |
42°F |
17°F |
3.70 in. |
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| March |
45°F |
22°F |
3.00 in. |
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| April |
52°F |
26°F |
1.08 in. |
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| May |
61°F |
31°F |
1.12 in. |
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| June |
70°F |
36°F |
0.57 in. |
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| July |
78°F |
39°F |
0.57 in. |
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| August |
78°F |
38°F |
0.50 in. |
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| September |
72°F |
32°F |
0.85 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
25°F |
1.38 in. |
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| November |
48°F |
19°F |
2.72 in. |
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| December |
41°F |
14°F |
3.04 in. |
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South Lake Tahoe Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lake Tahoe airport (TVL) located about 2 miles south of South Lake Tahoe, the Reno Tahoe International airport (RNO) located approximately 40 miles northeast of South Lake Tahoe in Reno, Nevada, the Reno Stead airport (4SD) located roughly 51 miles north of South Lake Tahoe in Reno, Nevada, and finally the Sacramento Mather airport (MHR) located around 75 miles west of South Lake Tahoe in Sacramento, California.
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South Lake Tahoe Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Tahoe Amusement Park | South Lake Tahoe | CA | | | | Playland Park | Reno | NV | 42.3 mi. | | | Wild Island | Sparks | NV | 43.4 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 85.0 mi. | | | Funderwoods | Lodi | CA | 89.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Island Family Adventure Park | Sparks | NV | 43.4 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 85.0 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 98.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bijou Municipal Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | | | | Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | | | | Tahoe Paradise Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | | | | Golf Club at Genoa Lakes | Genoa | NV | 9.0 mi. | | | Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch | Genoa | NV | 9.0 mi. | | | Carson Valley Golf Course | Gardnerville | NV | 13.1 mi. | | | Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City | CA | 18.5 mi. | | | Eagle Valley Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 19.7 mi. | | | Empire Ranch Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 19.7 mi. | | | Silver Oak Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 19.7 mi. | | | Old Brockway Golf Course | Kings Beach | CA | 21.2 mi. | | | Ponderosa Golf Course | Truckee | CA | 28.7 mi. | | | Coyote Moon Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 29.3 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 29.3 mi. | | | Dayton Valley Country Club | Dayton | NV | 29.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Heavenly Ski Resort | South Lake Tahoe | CA | | | | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | CA | 11.3 mi. | | | Ski Homewood | Homewood | CA | 14.2 mi. | | | Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood | CA | 16.6 mi. | | | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City | CA | 18.5 mi. | | | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | CA | 20.2 mi. | | | Diamond Peak | Incline Village | NV | 22.0 mi. | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 29.3 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 29.3 mi. | | | Bear Valley | Bear Valley | CA | 32.6 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 33.3 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 33.3 mi. | | | Mount Rose Ski Area | Reno | NV | 42.3 mi. | | | Dodge Ridge | Pinecrest | CA | 43.3 mi. | | | June Mountain | June Lake | CA | 93.8 mi. | | | Mammoth Mountain | Mammoth Lakes | CA | 104.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Emerald Bay State Park | | CA | 5.9 mi. | | | D L Bliss State Park | | CA | 6.6 mi. | | | Sugar Pine Point State Park | | CA | 10.9 mi. | | | Snyder Meadows State Park | | NV | 14.4 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe State Park | | NV | 17.1 mi. | | | Grover Hot Springs State Park | | CA | 18.1 mi. | | | Tahoe State Park | | CA | 18.2 mi. | | | Burton Creek State Park | | CA | 19.6 mi. | | | Kings Beach State Park | | CA | 20.6 mi. | | | Washoe Lake State Park | | NV | 23.9 mi. | | | Donner Memorial State Park | | CA | 30.1 mi. | | | Dayton State Park | | NV | 30.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Genoa Courthouse Museum | Genoa | NV | 8.9 mi. | (History) | | Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Gardnerville | NV | 12.6 mi. | (History) | | Stewart Indian Museum | Carson City | NV | 19.8 mi. | (History) | | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | NV | 19.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Emigrant Trail Museum | Truckee | CA | 29.3 mi. | (History) | | Vernon Wood Museum of Art | Dayton | NV | 29.7 mi. | (Art) | | W.M. Keck Museum | Reno | NV | 42.3 mi. | (History) | | Nevada Historical Society | Reno | NV | 42.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Fleischmann Planetarium | Reno | NV | 42.3 mi. | (Science) | | National Automobile Museum | Reno | NV | 42.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | NV | 42.3 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 85.0 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 89.1 mi. | |
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