Best of South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe offers a variety of quality hotels, restaurants, outdoor adventures & sites to see.
South Lake Tahoe is a fantastic mountain town for a destination wedding & special events.
Quality Venues to host a wedding or special event
Edgewood Stateline : Pristine Lake Front Property for those who want incredible service & a professionally run event. We love the North Room & front lawn.
Valhalla Tahoe : Lake Front in the forest with a historical estate to dance the night away. Fantastic venue however keep in mind set up time for vendors is very short so you will need to book additional time for set up for nicer affairs. Accommodates up to 120 people outside and 90 inside with a dance floor.
Large Mountain estate A South Lake Tahoe Mansion in the forest with lake views, a fantastic place for those looking to accommodate family & friends for a weekend-long celebration.
West Shore Estate on the water: An intimate cozy home on the west shore of Lake Tahoe.
Chambers Landing: One of the best Lake Front Properties that offers a variety of options for hosting your wedding or special event.
Tahoe Blue Estate: Tucked away in the mountain tops of South Lake Tahoe. Fantastic venue for micro weddings.
Recommended Hotels & Great Hotels for Room Blocks
Desolation Hotel: Lake Tahoe’s Premier Micro Resort - Modern Adventurers Paradise & home to Maggie’s Restaurant
Azure: A modern hotel with lake views & out of the hustle and bustle of Heavenly Village.
Black Bear Lodge: Mountain luxury cabins on Ski Run Blvd next to some of the best local restaurants in South Lake Tahoe.
The Coachman: A modern mountain motel that offers an understated elegant experience. Dogs welcome & great little bar!
Fantastic restaurants for a Welcome Party, Mixer or Rehearsal Dinner
*Call ahead to reserve
Maggies at Desolation: A boutique restaurant that serves quality brunch & dinner overlooking Heavenly Ski Resort.
Toulouse: One of our favs! A thoughtful newly renovated New Orleans-inspired restaurant. Love!
The Idle Hour: Lake Front Wine bar with great small spaces for welcome gatherings & small bites
Lake Tahoe Ale Worx at the Y: Best pizza in town, Ale Worx has a fun atmosphere as well.
Edgewood, Lake House, Chart House : Higher-end dining for South Lake. Incredible atmosphere, food & hospitality.
The hanger: Fantastic Tap Room & Beer Garden - great for kiddos in the warmer months.
Cocktail Corner: Fantastic cocktails, food and mix & mingle space for 50+ people.
Quality place to eat in between your events
Azul: wonderful Mexican food & great Bar.
Shangrila Himalayan Kitchen: Delicious Indian cuisine, expect a wait.
Scusa: Serve quality authentic Italian food and offer cozy atmospheres.
Samurai, Off the Hook, The Naked Fish & Yugen: Freshest Sushi in town.
My Thai & Orchids: Never disappointed at either place.
Mc P’s: Great sports bars that serve all-American cuisine. Fun bar!
Speakeasy Bar Boutique Cocktail Lounges. Expect a wait at the Speakeasy, but well worth it!
Activities & Entertainment
Tahoe Tastings: Wine tasting on Lake Tahoe on an old Chris Craft boat through Emerald Bay.
Sport Rentals: offers a variety of bikes from electric bikes to mountain. Here are some of the top trails to check out.
Valhalla: A quality art, theater & music center. Check out a live show or attend a festival.
Cruise Tahoe offers boat tours to Emerald Bay & to Incline to tour Thunderbird lodge.
Edgewood: offers a world-class golf course & 3 different patios with Lake views for quality dining.
Tahoe Blue Event Center : Great place for music concerts live hockey games, ice shows & more.
The village at Heavenly: offers live music on the weekends, incredible patios for dining & a variety of shops and galleries.
Heavenly Gondola & Ski Resort: offers a 2.5-mile ride to the top of Heavenly Mountain where you can enjoy panoramic views.
Van Sickle Trailhead: Forest hiking walkable from Heavenly Village.
Here is a guide on how to travel outside the town & see more of all Tahoe has to offer.
Airport & shuttle Tip:
The South Tahoe Airporter offers shuttles from Reno Airport to South Lake Tahoe. This shuttle drops off at Harrah's, Hard Rock Hotel & Montbleu in Heavenly Village.
Photo was taken at Emerald Bay - credit to: Kati Nicole Hoy