South Shore Summer Fun

Awe-Filled Adventures

According to research by Dr. Paul Piff, Social Psychologist, and his team at the University of California, Irvine, focusing on an epic view for two minutes can increase happiness 33%. Which is great, because on Tahoe’s South Shore, every hike, bike and boat comes with jaw-dropping scenery that’ll make you say “woah.” Have a summer adventure where the views are more than just pretty. They’re actually good for you, mind, body and soul.

Plan Your Tahoe Trip

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Things to Do The Many Ways to Enjoy a Summer Day

Head to the South Shore this summer where, whether you’re cruising down a trail or floating on the water, the adventure is rivaled only by its beauty.

Hiking

Biking

Water Activities

Fishing

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Beaches

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

horseback riding tours at south lake tahoe

Top Tahoe Tours

Why not let the experts give you a guided experience of the largest alpine lake in North America? No matter the mode of transportation, from bike to boat to balloon, touring the South Shore is always a great idea.

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Lake Tahoe Lodging

Hot Summer Stays

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Lakeland Village Resort

Postmarc Hotel & Spa Suites

Americana Village

Station House Inn

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Resort Casino

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Zephyr Cove Resort

The Villa Suites at Edgewood Tahoe Resort

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino

Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina

Accommodation Tahoe at Lake Village

Echo Chalet

Perennial Vacation Club Eagles’ Nest

Relax in Tahoe

Echo Lake Camp

Grover Hot Springs State Park

Camp Shelly

Meeks Bay Campground

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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.

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