Note that Highway 89 is subject to weather-related closures, so check road status before your drive, especially if you plan to be in Lake Tahoe in late fall. Incline Village, on the Nevada side, and Tahoe City, on the California side, offer dining options, if you want to stop for a meal or a drink. It is a wonderful spot from which to enjoy the beauty of the lake!Īlso on the east shore, Sand Harbor State Park offers a beautiful sandy beach and an easy boardwalk trail. You will, of course, want to allow for more time to stop and enjoy the beauty!Ĭave Rock, on the southeast shore, has a small beach for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. The scenic drive around Lake Tahoe is a 72-mile loop, and is supposed take about 3 hours without stops. One of the classic things to do in Lake Tahoe, on a nice weather day, is a drive around the lake. The narrated cruise lasts 2 hours and you can pick from a daytime or sunset option.īook this cruise now! Do the Scenic Drive around Lake Tahoe This highly-rated cruise aboard a motorized boat takes you across Lake Tahoe to much-photographed Emerald Bay. Wine, beer, or non-alcoholic drinks are included. This highly-rated sailing cruise aboard a 40-foot sailing vessel departs from South Lake Tahoe. The shoreline is covered in rich green evergreen forest, making for a beautiful foil to the water.īring a sun hat and wear sunscreen so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery safely! Here you can see Fannette Island, the only island on Lake Tahoe, and marvel at the beautiful blue-green color of the water.
We’ve done both on different visits and enjoyed both experiences.Ĭruises generally run across the lake to Emerald Bay, one of the most beautiful parts of Lake Tahoe. You can opt for a daytime cruise to enjoy the vistas and the weather, or you can enjoy a sunset cruise. Getting out onto the water gives you a different perspective of the iconic beauty of Lake Tahoe and its picturesque setting.Ĭruise aboard a regular boat, or enjoy a sailing cruise for a wonderfully relaxing small-group experience with no motor sound to distract from the scenery! One of the best things to do in Lake Tahoe, regardless of the time of year, is to take a relaxing cruise. Planning a California leaf-peeping trip? Check out our detailed guide to fall colors in the Eastern Sierra of California, where aspen, willow, and cottonwood put on a show each fall against the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains! Cruise Lake Tahoe Planted trees put on a show of color at the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe, so if you are out shopping, enjoy the bright orange and red of maples!
They weren’t aspen, but still, the color looked beautiful against the blue of the water. You won’t find a lot of native fall color right around the shore of Lake Tahoe, but two spots where you can find some leaf color are Zephyr Cove and Sand Harbor, both on the east shore of the lake.Īt the Zephyr Cove Resort, you’ll find a stand of aspen trees that change to yellow and orange in October.Īt Sand Harbor, we saw a few trees that had changed color when we visited in early October. If you drive further along the road, past the two fire stations, you will come to a beautiful little waterfall, another great photo spot.įallen Leaf Lake is just a 15-minute drive from South Lake Tahoe, and you’ll see lots of color from aspens on the drive to the lake. The chapel is located on the southern shore of the lake, and accessed via the narrow Fallen Leaf Road. Park at the campground and take the trail to the lake, from where you can continue walking along the shore for a bit if you like, before heading back.īe sure to drive to the Saint Francis Chapel (also known as the Fallen Leaf Chapel): the colors from aspen and the picturesque little chapel make for fabulous photo ops. Fall color by the Carson River Fallen Leaf Lakeįallen Leaf Lake is a wonderful fall destination, with great views of Mt.
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