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.
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.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Learn about the nature of Taylor Creek Stream through self-guided trails and an interpretive look at the stream from below the surface.
Activities
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe
Our pick of the best Y Area Hotel Deals
Emerald Bay Lodge
Cute rooms, walkable to restaurants, bars, shopping. Rented an e scooter to buzz to the keys for a boat tour.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Room was great. The food options at the hotel is what makes this Hotel great.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Nice rooms
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Staff was great. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Everything was great
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination
We were in the Romulus Tower with large rooms, giant bathroom and a partial lake & Mountain View. Very clean and modern, easy access to restaurants and tunnel to Harrah’s for concert at South Shore Room. Ate at Wolf, it was fabulous! Get a reservation or you can stand in line for bar seating.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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.
Highland Woods
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Woods and surrounding area, you can visit Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Lake Tahoe Balloons.
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 Heavenly Valley Creek and South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
Al Tahoe
If you're spending some time in Al Tahoe, Regan Beach and El Dorado Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Y Area Travel Guide
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