South Shore Summer Fun

Altitude & Awe Events

According to research by Dr. Paul Piff, Social Psychologist, and his team at the University of California, Irvine, awe experiences, like a live concert on the shores of the bluest lake you’ll ever see, lead to a 12% greater connection to the world. And that’s not even factoring in the encore. Come catch an Altitude & Awe Event this summer on Tahoe's South Shore, where awe-inducing venues are part of the show.

Plan Your Tahoe Trip
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Raise Your Glass

Cheers to a night out on the South Shore. Whether it’s a pre-show drink or an encore to keep the fun going, there’s a seat in a bar, brewery, pub or lounge with your name on it.

Find Bars and Pubs
Edgewood Tahoe Restaurant

The Perfect Pairing

Make it a dinner and a show. There’s no better opener to a night of fun than a meal with a view of the bluest, clearest lake you’ll ever see. It truly is a culinary experience.

Dinner at Lake Tahoe
Beyond Awestruck: The Scientific Search For Connection

Beyond Awestruck: The Scientific Search For Connection

There’s no place in the world like Lake Tahoe. It’s jaw dropping. It’s awe-inducing. It’s endlessly magical. And, turns out it’s actually good for you too. During the summer of 2025, Dr. Paul Piff, Social Psychologist and Expert on Awe, along with his research team at the University of California, Irvine, set out to measure how experiencing awe at Tahoe affects people’s well-being, connection with the world and desire to protect nature. Follow their journey in the three-part documentary, “Beyond Awestruck: The Scientific Search For Connection.

Watch the Docuseries

The South Shore is packed to the peaks with awe. And, by helping protect it with the five Rules to Lake By, you’re also ensuring Lake Tahoe continues to inspire awe, for you and for generations to come.

Read the Rules
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