Y Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Heavenly Gondola
Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.
The Shops at Heavenly Village
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Shops at Heavenly Village during your visit to South Lake Tahoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or seek out the ski slopes.
Lakeside Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lakeside Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to South Lake Tahoe. In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
Fallen Leaf Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fallen Leaf Lake during your travels in South Lake Tahoe. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its ski slopes.
Pope Beach
Take the family to this well-equipped long strip of soft white sand, where the clean, clear waters of southern Lake Tahoe gently lap the shore.
Regan Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Regan Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to South Lake Tahoe. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.
Activities
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks
Lake Tahoe: Sunset Dinner Cruise
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Our pick of the best Y Area Hotel Deals
Emerald Bay Lodge
tiny room, broken heater, broken coffee machine, but still charges for $200+ won't come back
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
I have stayed here a couple of times in the past 5 years but this was probably the worst experience I had here. Aside from all the renovations they are having. The room smelled like smoke so bad and I had 2 small children. Things in the room were not working properly. Or broken. The hotel seemed ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Non smoking room smelled like an ashtray.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Amazing stay. Tina was amazing!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Mobile "express check in" wasn't. Room was clean but stains on pillowcase and rug not vacuumed. No body wash in the dispenser. Construction is one thing, but multiple kiosks didn't work. The fridge was off/not cold. ADA requirements: these have to still be met during upgr/construction. Some elevators ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola
Stacey is amazing
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Y Area
Gardner Mountain
When in Gardner Mountain, you can plan a visit to Mt. Tallac Trail and Lake Tahoe Balloons, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tahoe Keys
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tahoe Keys and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Tahoe Balloons and Pope Beach.
Tahoe Sierra
While visiting Tahoe Sierra, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Tahoe Trout Farm.
Black Bart
While Black Bart may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena and Campground by the Lake.
Al Tahoe
If you're spending some time in Al Tahoe, Regan Beach and El Dorado Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Pioneer Trail
While there might not be top attractions in Pioneer Trail, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Lake Valley State Recreation Area.
Y Area Travel Guide
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- Meeks Bay Beach
- Homewood Mountain Resort
- South Lake Tahoe Holidays
- Vikingsholm
- Regan Beach
- Emerald Bay State Park
- Pope Beach
- Lake Tahoe Golf Course
- South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
- Sierra-At-Tahoe Resort
- Heavenly Gondola
- Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
- Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
- Visit Pla-Vada Woodlands
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- Visit Christmas Valley
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- Visit Soda Springs
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- Visit Kings Beach
- Visit Alpine Meadows
