17 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in the Summer

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • The video showcases 17 of my favorite places to explore in Lake Tahoe in the summer. Lake Tahoe is one of my favorite areas of California and I have been coming to its shores for years now. Each time I find a new place to explore, so this video is a culmination of my last 3-4 trips to the area. Let me know what your favorite spot is in the comments.
    The spots listed in this video are:
    1. Emerald Bay State Park
    2. Eagle Lake
    3. D.L. Bliss State Park
    4. Rubicon Trail.
    5. Sugar Pine Point State Park
    6. Gatekeeper's Museum
    7. Olympic Valley
    8. Truckee
    9. Magic Carpet Golf
    10. Speedboat Beach
    11. Sand Harbor
    12. Cave Rock
    13. Heavenly Gondola
    14. South Lake Tahoe Restaurants
    15. Tallac Historic Site
    16. Glen Alpine Falls
    17. Cascade Falls
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Komentáře • 695

  • @yori4666
    @yori4666 Před 5 lety +199

    I lived in South Lake Tahoe in the late 70s. I fell in love with the place. I visit now and then. I spend a lot of time picking up after people. It's heart breaking.

    • @superfly19751
      @superfly19751 Před 4 lety +12

      Roy B
      There need to be littering citations like traffic tickets and they should be strictly reinforced as well. That should take care of the grownups.
      As for kinds, I wish they can cane them like in Singapore but that will never happen. Make them do community services and pick up trash. That will teach them something.

    • @timpenfield5
      @timpenfield5 Před 3 lety +2

      What the hell is with that, I have not been back since the 70s, but people throw trash every were, and there are trash cans 4 ft away? Santa Monica, Malibu, trash ever were, ft from trash cans? WTF

    • @theghtrashman1978
      @theghtrashman1978 Před 3 lety +2

      yep it is heart breaking all the people here putting trash in the lake it is very sad

    • @KarenPaasche-qj6tf
      @KarenPaasche-qj6tf Před 3 lety

      We used to go a lot when I lived in the SF Bay Area and my dad had a cabin up there, but with the way things are now (garbage, hoards of tourists, traffic, pollution, expensive) I have no interest in going back.

    • @SMaamri78
      @SMaamri78 Před 3 lety +2

      @@timpenfield5 We don’t make it financially painful enough when caught.

  • @hick5y
    @hick5y Před 5 lety +59

    I'm from Australia and Lake Tahoe is one of my favourite places in the world.

  • @LifeisaPhotoOp
    @LifeisaPhotoOp Před 4 lety +6

    Yes to all that commented on keeping the beaches and lake clean. Why is it so hard to pack up your garbage and either take back out with you or find a garbage can? Happy I found this channel today!

  • @carmencornibus7228
    @carmencornibus7228 Před 5 lety +37

    Ngl I clicked on this to judge your choices since I’ve grown up in Tahoe
    All of these were pretty good choices though so hats off to you my dude

  • @theoneoutofnazareth
    @theoneoutofnazareth Před 4 lety +23

    Thanks! Helping us to plan a trip! I appreciate the fact that you just kept your video BASIC and didn't ramble on for 5 mins about each location. Super practical, simple, and helped narrow down the spots to visit in less than 10mins. Cheers!

  • @michelechavez7722
    @michelechavez7722 Před 4 lety +10

    I lived there in my twenties and still miss it like. I'm 53 now and I am sure much has changed. Going back soon 🌲

  • @MAC12503
    @MAC12503 Před 5 lety +18

    Glad to call this place home❤️

  • @michellespangler2405
    @michellespangler2405 Před 5 lety +2

    AH! Tahoe! My favorite place on Earth!! ❤ Don't live there now, but I grew up in the area and can't wait to go back for a visit the end of this month.

  • @kkwong6908
    @kkwong6908 Před 4 lety +7

    I love this passionate presentation of Lake Tahoe with all major attractions and their locations in a clockwise route. It is especially helpful to me as I am not familiar to the names and the locations of many spots. Great presentation !

  • @RudyRender
    @RudyRender Před 3 lety +10

    So thankful for you making this video! This is how landmark and travel videos should be made. Short, concise, informative and right to the point! I copied and pasted your info on all these locations into a notepad and I feel much more comfortable at least getting a general idea of knowing my way around Lake Tahoe and what to expect. Thanks so much!

    • @MZ02017
      @MZ02017 Před rokem

      Exactly my thoughts 👍

  • @1958zed
    @1958zed Před 5 lety +19

    Taylor Creek, next to the Tallac Historic Site, is a nice area to visit and you can see the salmon running in the fall. It has easy trails to walk along the creek and out to the shores of Lake Tahoe, along with a National Forest Service visitor center with helpful rangers.

  • @joelstein4657
    @joelstein4657 Před 3 lety +2

    I moved there in 1970 and didn't leave til 1999 when I just got too tired to keep shoveling snow. I don't even recognize it now but it is still a beautiful and magical spot. I miss it every day.

  • @Colin13ify
    @Colin13ify Před 5 lety +2

    I’ve been going camping here and snowboarding since I was a little kid.
    Angora Lakes are another beautiful place to visit up in the mountains past fallen leaf lake. Beautiful lakes, but very cold all the time, with cliff jumps at 30’ 50’ and almost 60’ feet.

  • @gabyjuarez8081
    @gabyjuarez8081 Před 5 lety +603

    Yall can clean up the beach after yall leave

  • @squirreldemon3506
    @squirreldemon3506 Před 5 lety +12

    Kayaking in emerald bay and hiking up to the tea place has to be the best for me. It's cheap to do, easy waters, and the view from up there is amazing

  • @Parkproductions1991
    @Parkproductions1991 Před 5 lety +45

    Base Camp Pizza is another excellent place to eat in South Lake Tahoe. Tasted especially good after a day on the slopes of Heavenly.

  • @violetbf3773
    @violetbf3773 Před 5 lety +68

    Lake Tahoe is heavenly beautiful!!! Thank you for all the ideas. We’re lucky that you like waterfalls lol, you get to share amazing footage with us.

  • @rebeccawoods4488
    @rebeccawoods4488 Před 3 lety +3

    We are spending a week in this area and your information has been extremely valuable to us. Thank you!

  • @moonstar10633
    @moonstar10633 Před 5 lety

    I live in South Lake Tahoe and have gone around the Lake throughout the summer when I was younger. I love seeing where I live and how beautiful it is. I do recommend if you *REALLY* love pizza I recommend Base Camp in the Heavenly Village.

  • @korenng5553
    @korenng5553 Před 2 lety

    Great...native SF love Tahoe - 80's skier - Las Vegas Summerlin past 20 yrs and super happy here!

  • @josephmorales210
    @josephmorales210 Před 4 lety +3

    I am a born and raised 22 year local of South Lake Tahoe. Please..take care of my home. The reason all of these places are busy is because of their beauty. Leave them beautiful.

  • @m.l2321
    @m.l2321 Před 4 lety +1

    Great vid California Through My Lens, you literally do all my pre-trip research for me. So grateful 🙌🏽

  • @ruready2rock856
    @ruready2rock856 Před 5 lety +6

    Awesome video! I love Tahoe. Makes me want to go back ASAP!

  • @guyfroml
    @guyfroml Před 5 lety +2

    Great video. I love Lake Tahoe. I make a few trips to MacDuff's every time I'm in South Lake Tahoe. Two things to order there is their Shepherd's Pie and their fried fish plate of haddock. Also, Sonny's Bar-B-Que is very good and I always like to experience Fire & Ice Mongolian grill in Heavenly Village. And at Kings Beach I usually stop at The Grid Bar & Grill. It's something of a dive, but it's my kind of dive.

  • @sandrahayes4096
    @sandrahayes4096 Před 4 lety +24

    You are such a great narrator. Great voice. Articulate. Short reviews with good pics.

  • @marciac7026
    @marciac7026 Před 3 lety

    I visited Lake Tahoe in the summer and winter, when I lived in Sacramento. Beautiful place! Awesome video!

  • @sueruppel3049
    @sueruppel3049 Před 4 lety +12

    Spent wonderful summers at Camp Richardson, family favorite was the Swiss Chalet for dinner. Can’t wait for Tahoe to open up

  • @bruiz9535
    @bruiz9535 Před 3 lety

    Súper bonito todo y la vista muy impresionante al atardecer.

  • @katekay634
    @katekay634 Před 5 lety +2

    I really enjoy your videos and I had no idea that there are so many places to visit in Tahoe...now my bucket list has 17 more places to visit!...Thank you for sharing......it is really a breathtaking spot in California!

  • @amandajanina
    @amandajanina Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the video. I grew up on the north side of Tahoe and although I’ve been to South Lake Tahoe plenty of times, It seems I still have many places to explore. I’ll be looking into a few of these hiking spots this summer.

  • @ZarZarHtun-qt2jy
    @ZarZarHtun-qt2jy Před 2 lety

    I have been there in 2019. Unforgettable trip in my life!

  • @mdavid1955
    @mdavid1955 Před 5 lety +3

    Beautiful!

  • @sharonmajeed2672
    @sharonmajeed2672 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you for this beautiful video😍

  • @Digalexander
    @Digalexander Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video. My Fiance and I get getting married later in the year and are hoping to spend our honeymoon at Lake Tahoe. This has given us so many ideas and we can't wait.

  • @jimmytrinhgiangchannel8412

    Thanks! So excited to see South Lake Tahoe. It will be on my visiting 🙏❤️

  • @smkylink
    @smkylink Před 5 lety

    Headed there next weekend for a week of skiing and snow hiking. Love Tahoe!

  • @markrodriquez4128
    @markrodriquez4128 Před 5 lety +5

    Great video Josh. I've hiked the Rubicon Trail, thanks to another of your videos. How nice it is to have the lake in my back yard. Looking forward to your next adventure.

  • @GentleGiantCompanionsOfOrlando

    This was a great informative video! Thank you. I loved how you kept it short and to the point. I wish everyone made videos this way. My family is headed to Lake Tahoe for the first time and this is super helpful.

  • @aprilspears79
    @aprilspears79 Před 3 lety

    Artemis Lakefront Cafe. My first experience with calamari on ca. Coast wasn’t good but the way they serve it here.... amazing!

  • @christianboyd4635
    @christianboyd4635 Před 3 lety

    Eagle Rock on the Westshore is a great short hike with awesome views.

  • @anneestrada6600
    @anneestrada6600 Před 3 lety

    We went to South Lake Tahoe last week and took the gondola ride. It was an amazing experience! Worth the $$$

  • @ryanbennett3958
    @ryanbennett3958 Před 5 lety +2

    Eagle Rock Hiking Trail is a quick 30 minute hike with awesome views looking towards Nevada. Chimney Beach is pretty cool too. Awesome video.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  Před 5 lety +1

      Both great recommendations, thanks for sharing them. I have been to Chimney Beach before and it is awesome.

  • @monicaarmstrong369
    @monicaarmstrong369 Před 4 lety +1

    Love Tahoe, lived there for 10 yrs, all my boys were born there. Just went in March it was beautiful with hardly anyone there

  • @kismetfast4674
    @kismetfast4674 Před rokem

    Love Tahoe, some places I've never been to and went there many years so thanks for showing us more places to check out!

  • @sophiafeng9283
    @sophiafeng9283 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for share this wonderful information.

  • @CampTravelExplore
    @CampTravelExplore Před 5 lety +3

    Incredibly well done video! Inspires us to keep improving our videos! Love your work on both channels!

  • @dntl408
    @dntl408 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for your detailed videos! Looking forward on my tahoe trip next month.

  • @mistybuttercup110
    @mistybuttercup110 Před 4 lety +4

    I LUV THIS! Perfect! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎My fave CA BLOGGER! Best quality of all! Thank you!!!!!KAG!💛🇺🇸💛

  • @SarafromtheCity
    @SarafromtheCity Před 2 lety

    Thank you for all these awsome recomendations!!!!

  • @paulcwyuen
    @paulcwyuen Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the tips! We will visit South Tahoe and Sacramento next summer. My kids will love the mountain coaster (me too). You're the best!

  • @joywimer4281
    @joywimer4281 Před rokem

    Lived in Tahoe 16 years missing it!! Thank you for this 😊😍

  • @jonesmatthew7511
    @jonesmatthew7511 Před 3 lety

    Thank you!!!! Looking forward to visiting!

  • @fredortiz5145
    @fredortiz5145 Před 5 lety +3

    Wow! This is an awesome video with some great travel tips, thanks👍

  • @Web19814
    @Web19814 Před 3 lety +1

    Just went last week. Naked Sushi is the best!!! There is an Indian place near by that is also awesome. We went to Crystal Peak, which was a VERY ROUGH drive. Super Rough. Rock lovers would like it though. Then went to Donner lake. Tahoe is absolutely gorgeous!!

  • @Italionmex
    @Italionmex Před 5 lety +3

    Mcduffs is one of my favorite spots. It’s one of the few places you can get Pliny the Elder on tap. Glen alpine falls and fallen leaf lake is my wife’s favorite lake. It sure would be awesome to stay in one of those houses facing the lake on that tiny one lane road. We used you’re Tahoe video from a few years ago as guide for our first trip up there. Great recommendations.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  Před 5 lety

      Oh man I didn't know that they have Pliney often, that is good to know. I agree it would be fun to stay in one of those houses near Fallen leaf Lake but it would not be as fun to drive in there every day haha.

  • @karenwallaceadventures3146

    Impressive list. I'm looking forward to checking out some or all of these places and taking some great photographs!

  • @barbarabeharrywatley9478

    Absolutely beautiful...

  • @bretthasnocap
    @bretthasnocap Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @Combat556
    @Combat556 Před 3 lety

    We lived in Minden, NV, and a short drive up Hwy 50, at the 28 was Spooner Lake. From Spooner you access North Canyon, and the trail head to the Flume Trail. Highly recommend.

  • @jontorr2860
    @jontorr2860 Před 3 lety +1

    You shoot some amazing videos, man! And I hardly say that. Thanks! This format is super helpful!

  • @aldrinsmithson
    @aldrinsmithson Před 4 lety

    This video is perfect so many cool sotes im going up again this summer so excited!!!

  • @cynthiastarrfilms
    @cynthiastarrfilms Před 3 lety

    Gorgeous shots! Very informative. Thanks for the interesting recommendations! 👍

  • @julialucas6626
    @julialucas6626 Před 2 lety +1

    The scenery at Lake Tahoe looks gorgeous . If I ever get to visit there, your suggestions will be very helpful. Thank you. I live in Australia

  • @vickibassett6111
    @vickibassett6111 Před 4 lety +1

    The half-day cruise to Thunderbird Lodge
    is awesome, the M.S. Dixie paddleboat excursion, and horseback riding--both on the California side and the Nevada side. We always go to Sno-Flake for ice cream, and Scusa Italian Ristorante is amazing!

  • @andypalma5412
    @andypalma5412 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for all ur Cali videos. Im going to new places thanks to ur channel.

  • @Sarah0811J
    @Sarah0811J Před 5 lety +1

    I’m moving here in a month and I’m so excited!!

    • @stephani1972
      @stephani1972 Před 3 lety

      We visited this June 2020, how do you like it so far?

  • @badfred1463
    @badfred1463 Před 4 lety +2

    Greetings from Germany❗Thank you for your great videos ❗👍👍 It gives good Inspirations for coming journeys ❗

  • @nishantthegreat
    @nishantthegreat Před rokem

    So informative!! Thanks so much !!

  • @TeamP1ckle
    @TeamP1ckle Před 2 lety +1

    This is awesome now I know what to do in Lake Tahoe

  • @davidk1651
    @davidk1651 Před 5 lety +1

    Really good video. I also visited the Thunderbird Lodge in 2018.

  • @sallazarevic6080
    @sallazarevic6080 Před 4 lety

    Currently here , betifull nature, was today on cascase trail , stay in hard rock lake tahoe. Nice , helpful video

  • @suncvar
    @suncvar Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for making this video.

  • @kiraharlamor391
    @kiraharlamor391 Před 3 lety +1

    I love Lake Tahoe!!! 😊

  • @tech-by5jy
    @tech-by5jy Před 5 lety +1

    Greetings from Sedona Arizona
    Free bird was a great pick (I actually have their t-shirt) but Artemis Greek restaurant is a must... Along with off the hook sushi... There's a great used book store right next door another must South lake Tahoe rocks!!!!

  • @vaunsphotography6820
    @vaunsphotography6820 Před 5 lety +3

    Very interesting! I especially like the falls and lake views.

  • @briansimpkins985
    @briansimpkins985 Před 3 lety

    thank you for the video..been wanting to go to tahoe for a while now and finally may go in a week or 2

  • @broakland2
    @broakland2 Před rokem

    Just came back from Tahoe and wished I saw your video first. Next time I’m going to check out all your recommendations. Thank you.

  • @SS-ln3dg
    @SS-ln3dg Před 10 měsíci

    Found this video and subscribed immediately. You're amazing at your job! Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @kevinstephenson3880
    @kevinstephenson3880 Před 3 lety +6

    While in Tahoe, everyone who has an adventurous side should go for a hot air balloon ride. The balloon actually takes off and lands on a boat. Spectacular!!

  • @MV-di1he
    @MV-di1he Před 2 lety

    I came across Camp Richardson, it’s beautiful! Definitely recommend

  • @Mr.Man1900s
    @Mr.Man1900s Před 4 lety

    Can't wait! I'm going there next week 😁👍

  • @clausb.2032
    @clausb.2032 Před 3 lety +1

    amazing simple wonderful!!!

  • @taturpin
    @taturpin Před 11 měsíci

    Great ideas and very well presented. Thanks for your efforts!

  • @shaunroberts9361
    @shaunroberts9361 Před 4 lety +1

    This was awesome. Thank you

  • @samdesylva
    @samdesylva Před 2 lety

    Very informative video. Helped me plan my vacation. Thank you!

  • @johndoiron9615
    @johndoiron9615 Před 2 lety

    Going there this year. This is very helpful!

  • @bwaynesilva
    @bwaynesilva Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your video. My friends and I will be going up there in September so this should be a good resource.

  • @familydelvideos4460
    @familydelvideos4460 Před 5 lety

    Wow...cool channel we moved to northern Cali. Almost 2 years and we love travelling to lake Tahoe so thanks for all the beautiful info. 😍🙌

  • @kiraharlamor391
    @kiraharlamor391 Před 3 lety +1

    A couple of my favorites are, The Beacon, by Richardson’s Camp and Revive! The Beacon has a beautiful beach and patio where they used to play music and I love their Bloody Marry!!! They have their own mix and it’s fabulous!!! Revive is a great peaceful place to do just that...revive! Kick back, relax with a coffee, tea or beer & like I always say to, “Revive at Revive”!lol! 😁

  • @tracybennett5405
    @tracybennett5405 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the info! Your content is great!!

  • @Dolcevita_bakes
    @Dolcevita_bakes Před 4 lety

    Great! We’ll be there this Monday!

  • @ceciliaperez2187
    @ceciliaperez2187 Před 3 lety

    Very beautiful!

  • @GiGi-wu3zq
    @GiGi-wu3zq Před 5 lety

    Your videos are great for those that don't like big city life. Thanks...You got a new subscriber.

  • @toshibavoodoo
    @toshibavoodoo Před 5 lety

    AWESOME!!! Can't wait to get back up to Tahoe and spend a few days hitting each spot!

    • @toshibavoodoo
      @toshibavoodoo Před 5 lety

      LOVE THE MAP! like seeing where each location is at on the map, great addition.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks! I appreciate the feedback, I tried to make it a more easy to follow video with a clockwise rotation around the lake

  • @Marie-of6fp
    @Marie-of6fp Před 5 lety +4

    Orchid Thai, Base Camp Pizza and Sno Flake Drive in (burgers and shakes) all in South Lake Tahoe!!

  • @mandytrivedi
    @mandytrivedi Před 2 lety

    Awesome list!

  • @bs5064
    @bs5064 Před 5 lety

    Taylor Creek nature center is a great little place to go if you have kids. Used to be one of the highlights of our stay when we'd visit Tahoe for a week each year in my youth.

  • @truth9758
    @truth9758 Před rokem

    Wow, a great video. Thanks.

  • @hannahall5598
    @hannahall5598 Před 3 lety +1

    My cousins, aunt, and I are going to Lake Tahoe next June I’m so excited thank you for the suggestions

    • @melytonin333
      @melytonin333 Před 3 lety

      Hanna Hall rn as I’m driving to Lake Tahoe (I live in USA California.) it is my first time going there, but I hope you have a good trip on your way there :)

    • @---8282
      @---8282 Před 3 lety

      I still don’t get why it’s a turist attraction it’s probably that I live here and was born here in Lake Tahoe I could just walk down to the beach rn

  • @barbarabeharrywatley9478

    Thank you for sharing... lovely video.😊