Summer Rules

Enjoy Tahoe Time

According to research by Dr. Paul Piff, Social Psychologist, and his team at the University of California, Irvine, experiencing awe boosts environmental stewardship by more than 20%. That means the longer you admire the lake glistening under a summer sunset, the more you’ll want to protect it. So slow down, take your time and take it all in. It’s more powerful than you think. Check out the Rules to Lake By and explore the South Shore sustainably all summer long.

Plan Your Tahoe Trip

Ride Windows Down

With views like this, why not let someone else drive so you can focus on gazing out at the scenery? Or perhaps you prefer two wheels and fresh air in your hair? Going from A to B on the South Shore without a car is easy breezy. Plus, the lake will thank you.

Go Car-Less

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

couple enjoying drinks at lake tahoe beach

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

Lake Tahoe Lodging

Hot Summer Stays

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Marriott Grand Residence Club®, Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Ridge Resort: Managed by Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Heavenly Inn Lake Tahoe

Marriott’s Timber Lodge®

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Resort Casino

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

Zephyr Cove Resort

Zalanta Resort at the Village

Marriott Grand Residence Club®, Lake Tahoe

The Lodge at Edgewood

Perennial Vacation Club Eagles’ Nest

Grand Welcome, Tahoe

Black Diamond Tahoe Vacation Rentals

Tallac Realty Vacation Properties

Echo Lake Camp

Zephyr Cove Resort

Meeks Bay Campground

Luther 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.

Read the Rules