Commons Beach is a great spot for the entire family. This four-plus-acre park is located on the lake in downtown Tahoe City. Commons Beach is popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking. Group picnic sites and children's playgrounds are located within a large lakefront grass and sand area.

The park boasts a group barbecue area that can accommodate up to 75 people and an amphitheater that will seat another 65. Each of these areas and other outdoor venues is available to rent through the Tahoe City Public Utility District.

In the summer, Commons Beach is the home of FREE Concerts at Commons every Sunday afternoon and FREE Movies on the Beach every Wednesday night. A great family spot.

There is a non motorized watercraft concession available with kayaks, paddleboards, and other related watercraft for rent.

From Commons Beach in Tahoe City, rent paddle boards and kayaks for reasonable prices.

Sia's favorite childhood activity! Rent bikes and bike from the Lake to the entrance to Palisades Tahoe, and then turn around and bike back. Don't forget to stop and swim in the river!

Historic Truckee River Bike Path, 5 miles: This is a great ride for the entire family – its level, relaxing and beautiful. You cruise alongside the Truckee River to the entrance of Squaw Valley. Along the way are several places to turn out to absorb the natural beauty of the river’s eco-system. During the summer months, the river is most popular for rafting and you can literally see hundreds of people enjoying a fun-filled flow down to River Ranch Resort – where they exit and is a great local spot for food, refreshments, and entertainment.

Reservations only beach in eastern Lake Tahoe, outside of Incline village. Its a bit of a drive, and can get worse in the summer driving around the lake, BUT its in my (Sia's) opinion the most beautiful beach and spot in all of Lake Tahoe. Big fun rocks to jump off of, a little food spot, and the most beautiful sunsets. You can now Hike/walk from Incline Village to the beach too on the Tahoe East Shore Trail.

This easy 3-mile scenic paved trail between Incline Village and Sand Harbor provides spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and several access points to its shore. The 10-foot wide path has gentle grades and meets ADA standards to ensure it is accessible to all. https://travelnevada.com/outdoor-recreation/tahoe-east-shore-trail/

Located right next to the wedding venue, enjoy a ropes course! Make sure you book the "TAHOE CITY TREETOP" experience and not the others.

We offer self-guided rafting trips on the Truckee River, with commercial-grade rafts available for groups of 2 to 8 people per raft. The leisurely float takes approximately 2-3 hours, beginning in Tahoe City and ending at the River Ranch Restaurant. The rafting trip passes through scenic meadows, mountains, and small rapids, making it enjoyable for all ages (2 years and up). Rafters are encouraged to bring a small cooler with snacks and drinks but styrofoam and glass are not allowed. Our Truckee River Rafting experience is sure to create a fun and memorable adventure for all!

Think of Tahoe Via Ferrata as an assisted climbing activity. It transforms once complex and impassable terrain into a fun and accessible course. We’ve equipped the rock with ladder rungs, steel steps, and suspension bridges to allow climbers to move through challenging terrain. Each route also has a steel cable anchored into the rock which runs up the entire route from start to finish. Each participant is issued a harness with a specialized lanyard that attaches to the cable. This system achieves two goals. First of all, it ensures that participants are connected to the rock 100% of the time. Secondly, it makes climbing a big cliff accessible to people with no prior climbing experience.

Entertainment, family, friends, and refreshments will converge once again under the stars on the scenic shore of Lake Tahoe this summer as Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (LTSF) launches its 53rd season in 2025. Featuring live entertainment seven nights a week during its run, July 5- August 24, 2025 at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, LTSF’s 2025 season is headlined by mainstage productions of productions of Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s delightful romantic comedy, and Peter and the Starcatcher, the playful Peter Pan prequel. Twelfth Night and Peter and the Starcatcher will run Tuesdays (select) through Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Twelfth Night will be directed by LTSF Producing Artistic Director, Sara Bruner. Peter and the Starcatcher will be helmed by Jaclyn Miller.

Take in sweeping summer views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra from the legendary Aerial Tram. With unlimited rides all day, you can enjoy the stunning landscape from 8,200 feet as often as you like. Each ticket includes a $5 voucher, valid at Palisades Tahoe-owned Food & Beverage locations.

Pair your tram ride with a hike either back down to the base or around the high camp area. There is a restaurant and bar here too.

Tahoe Activities & Attractions list put together on Granlibakken's website. Check it out for a very long list of activities.

Granlibakken offers five outdoor tennis courts, two of which are also striped for pickleball. A tennis ball machine is available for rent. There is a pool for guests as well.

https://visitlaketahoe.com/parks/emerald-bay/

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506

On the way to South Lake Tahoe on the west side of the lake is Emerald Bay. Its the jumping off point to go hiking and mountain biking and swim in the lake:

-Cascade Falls for example:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cascade-falls

As soon as you drive in, one of the most iconic stops along Highway 89 to Emerald Bay is Inspiration Point. This drive-up overlook is the perfect place to capture the dramatic landscape and historic Fannette Island. There are many different spaces to pull over and admire Emerald Bay, so don’t be discouraged if you can’t park directly at the point. Inspiration Point is easily accessed along Highway 89 and while there is traffic, it is often mellow, as drivers can’t help but take a peak down at the gorgeous inlet. Inspiration Point offers paved walkways and towers a whopping 600 feet above Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay.