On the waterExperience North Lake Tahoe from its purest element – the Lake itself! This immaculate body of water is a signature American symbol that has no parallel anywhere else in the world. How you enjoy it can be a deeply personal experience. But if you’re open to them, we’ve outline a few of our own favorite water-based pastimes.
Take a classic lake cruise on one of our three paddlewheelers. Rent a motorboat, sailboat, jet ski or kayak and witness up close the true clarity of our world-renown blue water.
To get a totally different perspective of our beautiful mountains, kayak around Tahoe. The LakeTahoe Water Trail Map will guide you on this one-to-four day journey. Camp on the beach, stay in a bed and breakfast or a cozy cabin. It could be the experience of a lifetime.
Get the birds-eye view with one of our parasailing outfits…Take your watercraft to one of several dock & dine options, tie up and grab a bite to eat or sip a beverage during your outing…Take a diving lesson and witness history buried at the bottom of the lake…Experience the ultimate sunset cruise on one of our many charters and enjoy the quiet serenity of the water under moonlight…The options go on! Explore this page and discover all the ways you can fall in love with Lake Tahoe while you’re here.
Family Fun!
Take a self-guided tour down the Truckee River in a 6-person white-water raft. The complete trip lasts 2-3 hours, with scenic bends through the North Lake Tahoe forest and alongside Hwy. 89 from Tahoe City to River Ranch at the base of the Alpine Meadows access road. Lots of spots to stop and snack, swim or sunbathe. At the end, pop into the River Ranch for a bite to eat or a drink on the patio.
Truckee River Raft Co. (530) 581-0123
Truckee River Rafting (530) 583-RAFT (7238)
Tahoe Cruz Sailing Charters (530) 583-2000
Watercraft Rentals
Powerboats, Sailboats, Canoes, Kayaks, Jetskis, Waterskis…there are lots of ways to get around the lake, on the lake. Click here for a list of Watercraft Rentals and Dealers.
Lake Tahoe Marinas
Not sure where to launch your boat or gas up? Click here for a list of North Lake Tahoe marinas and boat launch ramps.
Lakeside Dining & Bars
Want to dock & dine? Click here for a list of dockside dining options.
Nightlife
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino in Incline Village allows for public docking of watercraft near their private beach. Tie up your boat and then walk up and across the street for a few hours of entertainment before returning home under the moonlight. Commons Beach in Tahoe City has free weekly evening movies and concerts throughout the summer. Anchor your craft offshore and enjoy the entertainment while dining on a picnic dinner. Cruise down the West Shore, with leisurely stops at Sunnyside, West Shore Cafe and Chambers Landing.
S.C.U.B.A. Diving
Emerald Bay, one of the few underwater state parks in California, is also home to several sunken crafts dating back to 1884. These include boats, barges and a Model A Ford. Just two miles to the north of Emerald Bay is Rubicon Point, which features a sheer granite wall with a vertical drop of over a thousand feet to the bottom of the Lake. Due to the lake's elevation of 6228' (1900 m) above sea level, diving at Tahoe should be undertaken with caution. Click here for more details about advanced diving spots in Lake Tahoe or call the dive shop below to schedule lessons and guided dives.
(775) 884-3483
ANNUAL EVENTS:
Concours d' Elegance Wooden Boat Show
4th of July Celebrations: Tahoe City
Kings Beach
West Shore
Incline Village
Beer Can Races every Wednesday off Tahoe City
OTHER RESOURCES FOR BOATING IN TAHOE:
A bird's eye view of kayaking Tahoe's famous East Shore.
The Thunderbird, a 1939 Hacker Craft wooden vessel, on Tahoe's North Shore.
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