Things To Do in South Lake Tahoe: Margaritaville Resort

Nestled at the base of Heavenly Mountain, your guest room is just a short walk to the Gondola. In addition to Heavenly in our backyard, Lake Tahoe is home to the highest concentration of ski resorts in the country within a 100-mile radius. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and over 500 inches of snow annually, the only thing missing is you and your goggle tan.

There are multiple sledding hills, walkable from your guest room suite.

Cross-country skiing here dates back to the mid-1850s when famed skier Snowshoe Thompson carried mail across the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Over 160 years later, cross-country skiing still thrives in South Lake Tahoe.

Experience a thrill as you snowmobile Tahoe and cruise through the powder at your own speed and level of adventure. South Lake Tahoe snowmobile companies offer rides from gentle, circular tracks through meadows with peekaboo lake views, to cruising along the Tahoe Rim trail with expansive views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra that contrast the glistening white snow against the sapphire blue of the lake.

Enjoy the Heavenly Village Outdoor Ice Skating Rink, located in the middle of the Heavenly Village, surrounded by local shops and restaurants.

If you think you’ll love Tahoe (you will), just imagine how much your dog will.

With a frame specifically designed to fit around wider, squishier tires, you can ride a Lake Tahoe Fat Bike comfortably on snow, sand, and all the variable conditions in between.

Here are some of the best snow play areas in Tahoe.

Walk out of your guest room door and over to a 2.4 mile ride up in the Heavenly Mountain Gondola with breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.

Got a passion for pedaling? Whether you prefer dropped bars to dropper posts, you’ll find plenty of adventure in Lake Tahoe. Discover dirt trails, smooth pavement, technical climbs, swoopy turns, and exhilarating descents.

Hike up glacier-carved granite slopes, find hidden waterfalls, top out on summit peaks, and discover alpine meadows painted with wildflowers. Lake Tahoe hiking boasts an extensive network of backcountry hiking trails that is sure to lead to your happy place.

Add 10% distance to your drive in the crisp, high altitude air. Golfing in Lake Tahoe is under some of the bluest skies you've ever had over your head.

Lake Tahoe is one of the clearest, largest, and deepest alpine lakes in the entire world, making it the perfect place to paddleboard.

Take a leisurely drive around Lake Tahoe, also known as America’s Most Beautiful Drive. At 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, Lake Tahoe is North America’s largest alpine lake. You can begin your travels at any point along the 72-mile route around the lake.

Lake Tahoe boating is a popular hobby around here and there are launch ramps all around the lake to prove it. Explore marinas, boat rentals, boat tours, and more.

If your idea of fun includes getting wet, you’re in the right place. Lake Tahoe is the perfect spot for wake surfing, waterskiing, jet skiing, and more.

Lake Tahoe is known for its deep blue, crystal-clear waters, epic alpine views and 300+ sunny days per year making it a world-class kayaking destination.

Lake Tahoe beaches are gorgeous with amazing high-alpine scenery to match the serious beach scene around the shore. You’ll find miles of sandy beaches throughout Lake Tahoe that cater to every taste.

Take in one-of-a-kind views of Lake Tahoe, Mt. Tallac, and Pyramid Peak as you race down Heavenly's 1,000-foot-long zip line.

For a truly enchanting experience, take to the skies in a hot air balloon. Marvel at the sunrise or sunset over Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains while drifting serenely above the landscape.