Attractions in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Lake Tahoe was formed about 25-million years ago and is the second deepest lake in the United States at 1,645 feet deep. It is the tenth deepest in the world and one of the clearest. Lake Tahoe has 75-miles of shoreline, is 22-miles long, 12-miles wide, and the lake surface level averages 6,225 feet. Average water temperatures are 68 degrees (Fahrenheit) in the summer and 41 degrees in the winter. Surrounded on all sides by the majestic Sierra Ne...
Our 7 day weather forecast for South Lake Tahoe updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Wednesday 08th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:54 and will set at 20:00. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 13mph.
On Thursday 09th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:52 and will set at 20:01. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 17.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 28mph.
On Friday 10th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:51 and will set at 20:02. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 13mph.
On Saturday 11th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:50 and will set at 20:03. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 23.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 10mph.
On Sunday 12th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:50 and will set at 20:04. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 22.3°C. A few showers are expected, 4mm of rainfall is possible today. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 13mph.
On Monday 13th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:49 and will set at 20:05. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 22°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 17mph.
On Tuesday 14th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:48 and will set at 20:06. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 22.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 24mph.
Our weather forecast for South Lake Tahoe is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
CA
96150
5305445050
Lake Tahoe was formed about 25-million years ago and is the second deepest lake in the United States at 1,645 feet deep. It is the tenth deepest in the world and one of the clearest. Lake Tahoe has 75-miles of shoreline, is 22-miles long, 12-miles wide, and the lake surface level averages 6,225 feet. Average water temperatures are 68 degrees (Fahrenheit) in the summer and 41 degrees in the winter. Surrounded on all sides by the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, one can see on average 71 feet down into its cobalt waters.
Lake Tahoe is a three and one-half hour drive east of San Francisco (200 miles) and an hour west of Reno, Nevada (55 miles). Tahoe straddles the border of California and Nevada, although two-thirds of it sits within California’s boundaries.
Lake Tahoe is home to rocky coves, white sand beaches, plunging cliffs, and glacier carved granite peaks. Forests of Jeffrey and Sugar Pine ring much of the 72-mile shoreline.
Scenes from “The Godfather II” and “Bonanza” were shot at Lake Tahoe, as well as “The Bodyguard” with Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, and “City of Angels” with Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage. Action film, Smoking Aces, was filmed at the Horizon. Bonanza was the first television series shot in color, which resulted in major sales of RCA televisions.
On any day of the year, visitors can hop aboard one of the two Mississippi paddlewheelers, the M.S. Dixie II and the Tahoe Queen, and cruise into Emerald Bay.
Among the dozen or so communities of Lake Tahoe, the largest is South Lake Tahoe/Stateline which has myriad motels, casinos, 24 hour Nevada gaming, nightclubs, celebrity showrooms, headliner entertainment, and a plethora of dining options.
The Heavenly Village has become the new focus of South Lake Tahoe as the cornerstone of recent redevelopment. Two new granite and timber Marriott lodge-style resorts flank the Village and its centerpiece, The Heavenly Gondola. The Village features upscale shops, eateries, a movie theatre and an outdoor, lighted ice-rink.
Elvis Presley used to perform regularly at the Sahara Tahoe, today called the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe.
Golf season begins in May at Tahoe. Edgewood Tahoe on the South Shore has been voted one of the top 100 public courses and offers a stunning natural granite and wood clubhouse and restaurant.
Tahoe has the largest concentration of alpine ski resorts in North America with 15 as well as a dozen cross-country ski centers around the lake. Snowmobiling, dog-sledding, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and winter cruises on the lake provide endless variety