City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 5 miles from South Lake Tahoe
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
4. Tahoe Queen
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (800) 238-2463
Description: Seeing Lake Tahoe from the deck of a boat is an unforgettable experience. The recently renovated Tahoe Queen sails from its pier in South Lake Tahoe across the lake and into Emerald Bay daily throughout the year. The cruises last from two to three hours and are available with options that include meals, drinks, and dancing. Departures are from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the summer, but vary in other seasons. Prices for the cruise only are typically $46 for adults and $22 for children ages 3 through 12 (see the Kidstuff chapter for more details). Other cruise options are available, so call for specific prices and times. A second ship, the M.S. Dixie II, sails from Zephyr Cove on a similar schedule.
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
8. Tahoe Family Zone Amusement Park
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 541-1300
Address: 2401 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Description: This is a good amusement park that has lots of rides and carnival games. You can buy a book of tickets that lets your kids ride on go-karts, a blow-up slide, a merry-go-round, a Tilt-A-Whirl, a variety of kiddie rides, and more. There is a snack bar, and the park is open from May through September from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Family packs of tickets and coupons are available.
9. Tahoe Queen
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (800) 238-2463
Description: If you’re not up to renting your own boat, a wonderful alternative for the whole family is a cruise on either the Tahoe Queen or MS Dixie II. You can leave the “driving” to the able captain while you lean back and just enjoy the spectacular views. Cruises last a couple of hours, with some including dinner, dancing, and/or lunch. The bars and restaurants are always open, however. The Dixie sails from Zephyr Cove and the newly renovated Tahoe Queen is berthed at Marina Village at South Shore. Cruise-only fares run around $22 for children and $49 for adults, but ask if they are running any specials.
10. Lakeview Sports
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 544-0183
Address: 3131 U.S. Highway 50
Description: This is the place to go on the South Shore to rent just about any type of recreational toy you might need to have fun in the lake or around it. You can rent in-line skates, Jet Skis, and bikes. If you want to rent a boat, they run a shop nearby called Tahoe Key Boat Rentals, (530) 544-8888. Both of these establishments are kid-friendly. (See also the Recreation chapter.)
11. Saw Mill Pond
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Description: You’ll find lots of places to take kids fishing on and around Lake Tahoe, but as we’ve said before, you have to be a fairly good angler to catch anything (besides, fishing with kids is not as much fun as catching fish with kids!). So, if you’re looking for fishing spots that cater to the younger anglers on the South Shore, try Saw Mill Pond. You have to bring your own gear here, and only children younger than age 16 are allowed to fish in the pond. There is no charge. The pond is located about 1 mile south of South Lake Tahoe on US 50.
12. Tahoe Trout Farm
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 541-1491
Address: 1023 Blue Lake Avenue
Description: Tahoe Trout Farm is the other place especially for kids to fish. They loan the young anglers rods and reels and even supply the bait. Prices vary. This farm usually opens in May and closes in September. Questions about other fishing in California can be answered by calling the California Department of Fish and Game at (916) 445-0411, or go to www.dfg.ca.gov.
13. Camp Richardson
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 541-3113
14. Magic Carpet Golf
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 541-3787
Address: 2455 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Description: Magic Carpet Golf is the place to play miniature golf on the South Shore. Their three big courses are not usually overcrowded and provide great entertainment for kids. The facility is closed during the winter months. The price per round is about $6.
15. Heavenly Village Cinema
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 544-1100
Address: 1021 Heavenly Village Way