Welcome to South Lake Tahoe
Upscale lakefront living with spectacular beaches, wilderness, and nightlife
South Lake Tahoe represents the southern lakefront region of Lake Tahoe with the Stateline border between California and Nevada in the middle. This outdoor paradise is what draws residents to live here with the lake, rivers, forests, and mountains, truly nature’s playground. Those seeking big city amenities are not too far away from Reno (65-miles) and Sacramento (99-miles). A number of luxury homes line the clear turquoise water of Lake Tahoe or are nestled in the woods for quiet solitude. Styles of homes range from rustic log cabins to American Craftsman, Alpine chalets, contemporary, and mountain modern.
The south section of Lake Tahoe tends to be more family-friendly with more entertainment, nightlife, and activities than any other area. For those that want to live in the wilderness but have access to top restaurants and attractions, you have the best of both worlds. One of the biggest events of the year is the American Century Celebrity Championship Golf Tournament at Edgewood Golf Course. Over Memorial Weekend the Big Blue Music & Brews Festival is where great blues, beer, and food come together. During the summer, the best spot for listening to live music is at the outdoor concert venue of Harvey’s Summer Concert Series on the Stateline.
What to Love
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Lakefront homes with luxurious amenities
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Gorgeous sandy beaches along crystal-clear Lake Tahoe
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Access to Emerald Bay and Desolation Wilderness
- Top restaurants, casinos, and entertainment
Local Lifestyle
South Lake Tahoe has a great mix of residential waterfront properties, an abundance of wilderness, and nightlife. It is a family-friendly portion of Lake Tahoe with numerous outdoor activities to enjoy any time of the year from skiing, hiking, boating, and more.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
South Lake Tahoe has a high volume of stellar restaurants on both the California and Nevada sides. At the Edgewood Lake Tahoe golf course, guests can dine at the casual Brooks’ Bar & Deck or at Edgewood Tahoe Resort for New American fine dining. Along the shores of Camp Richardson, locals enjoy grabbing a bite to eat at The Beacon Bar & Grill with an exquisite view of the lake. Save room for dessert or cool off on a hot day by ordering a scoop of your favorite ice cream at the Camp Richardson Ice Cream Parlor.
Another terrific place to eat with a front-row view of the lake is Riva Grill on the Lake which serves American fare in a nautical atmosphere. The Sage Room Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant where you can savor a perfectly cooked steak, chop, or seafood to your liking.
A Whole Foods Market and other everyday items are available on the California side of the Stateline. Shopping can be found on each side of the Stateline with many luxury boutique shops in Heavenly Village or at the casinos.
Things To Do
South Lake Tahoe has an unlimited number of outdoor activities to fulfill the desire to stay active in nature. Less than two miles from the shores of Lake Tahoe near the Stateline is Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort with 97 trails for great skiing.
The top-ranking golf course on the lake is the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. It is home to the American Century Celebrity Championship Golf Tournament.
Gorgeous beaches are plentiful in South Lake Tahoe but the ones that stand out are Lakeside Beach, Thomas F. Regan Memorial City Beach, Baldwin Beach, Camp Richardson Beach, Tahoe Keys Beach, and Zephyr Cove Beach where you can rent paddlewheel boats.
Launch a kayak or paddleboard and explore the shoreline and coves taking off from Lakeview Commons, Camp Richardson, and Kiva Beach. Boating is very popular in the summer months with wakeboarding being a top activity.
A few quality hikes to trek are Emerald Point Trail, Eagle Lake Trail, Skyline Trail Hike, Cascade Falls Hike, Emerald Point Trail, and in Desolation Wilderness. Emerald Bay might be one of the prettiest spots in Tahoe and home to Vikingsholm, a historic mansion at the head of the bay that you can tour. In the evenings, enjoy various entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, and Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino.
Schools
South Lake Tahoe has superb schools served by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
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Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet
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Sierra House Elementary School
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South Tahoe Middle School
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South Tahoe High School
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Lake Tahoe Community College
