This legendary lake is the Bay Area’s playground. Check out our list of the best things to in Lake Tahoe. 

There’s plenty to do, around or in Lake Tahoe. With 71 miles of shoreline, hiking and biking trails abound. Sunset dinner cruises and trips to the gorgeous Emerald Bay are available via the M.S. Dixie paddlewheel boat. You can rent motor boats, fishing boats, jet skis, kayaks, even the Tahoe Bleu Wave luxury yacht. If you’re altitude-certified, you can even go SCUBA diving, but bring your dry suit — this lake is fed by snow melt.

Visit our Best Restaurants in Tahoe and Best Hotels in Tahoe pages for where to eat and stay while visiting.