I can't thank hubby enough for this last minute experience before we left Tahoe…read more He's really not a fan of heights and he braved his fear to put a smile on my face (get teary eyed from this!). I had no idea about the gondolas til I saw a flier at our hotel lobby. I only read Google reviews & many complained about the price. We ordered our tickets online & didn't care for the activities. Adult price $84 (and something new is guests can have unlimited rides up/ down) through tour the day!). We grabbed a Gondola ride & $30 lunch voucher $110. Absolutely worth the price. Yes, food is pricey up there, but- I think it's expected. I didn't read anything about bringing your own food. There are tables & chairs near Tamarack Lodge. The $30 voucher worked perfect for me. A cup of Mac & Cheese & a cup of Chili (cornbread included) is $9.74 each. I snagged some oyster crackers & bottled water. Since I grabbed an Angry Orchard can- I came out of pocket $13. It was a way to start July 1st off. We enjoyed the clear summer skies sitting outside. Some of the tables had an umbrella. Jenga is provided on some tables and corn hole is near by. The Observation Deck is highest elevation at 9735 ft & Tamarack Lodge/ final stop is 9150 ft. There are some trails to walk along at both stops and bathrooms are spacious. Gift shop at Observation Deck & Cafe Bleu. If you wanna get a pick of the Heavenly signage- walk immediately to the left when you get off the gondola and walk towards the first set of stairs. You'll see it below with corn hole & some chairs to take in the view. If you bought your tickets online, you do NOT need to fill out the paper waivers at the ticket window. You can also proceed to a separate line designated for online purchases. There is a ticket booth at the top level for activities if you'd like to purchase as well. Opens at 11:30am.

I have never been on a gondola ride before. We were planning a trip to South Lake Tahoe so this was…read moreadded to our itinerary. We reserved the tickets online for a gondola ride and one activity. Tickets were quite pricey. This was at the beginning of October so the crowd wasn't too bad. The first stop of the gondola ride took us to the Observation Deck. From the deck, you can see the beautiful view of the lake. There are spots to sit to enjoy the view, eat or relax. There is a cafe that offers variety of drinks. We brought our own food and drinks. After lunch, we took the gondola ride again to take us to the next stop. From this 2nd stop, you can do the extra activities. For our 1 activity that came with our reserved tickets, we chose the mountain coaster. Each car is a two seater. There is a weight limit per car. We shared a car. A car with 2 adults were a bit too tight. I would recommend separate car =P. The ride itself was pretty fun. There is a lodge where you can sit to relax or grab a bite. While we were there, we also took a ski lift (free) which took us to the very top. It was my first time on a ski lift and boy, I was so scared. The views from the top was gorgeous though. The staff we have encountered were friendly. A good experience overall but I think this will be a one time thing for me. Parking available at the garage or at parking lot. Parking fee applies.

Needed a place last minute for my toddler and we ended up staying all morning! Met some new…read morefriends, did some art & smiled nonstop! Jen was so nice and everything was clean! We will def be back whenever we visit again!

My main issue was the cleanliness. As soon as I walked in, I could see the dinginess of the toys,…read moremats, etc. The dirt is very visible. Toys were visibly dirty, old, and worn looking, almost as if they were donated as opposed to being purchased brand new. I noticed a child putting some of these toys in her mouth. I do believe they should replace alot of these toys with new ones. I just thought I'd check it out for my son who is 1 1/2 years old and see if there was a place he could burn some energy and be around some kids his age. There are different age groups that play, so keep your eye out on your little ones to prevent them from getting trampled by the older kids. Service was great. Everyone was pleasant. But unfortunately, I won't be returning.

Huge thanks to Logan and all the staff!…read more We had an amazing first experience. One kid was off and having a blast out of the gate, but the other kid got scared and locked up in one place. Logan jumped in and handled the situation flawlessly. I swear both the kid and I walked away having learned some life lessons. We are BEYOND grateful and appreciative! The team are real pros at every turn. .

Had an awesome time. No issue with pick up or drop off although this did take a few more hours than…read moreI anticipated. Would absolutely book with this company again.

Always love me a rock climbing gym! The location is super convenient - right in south Tahoe. Was…read morethrilled to see a gym so close to my AirBnB. They have rope climbs and bouldering. A day session is $25 but they have a cheaper rate for certain drop in hrs so ask if you have flexibility. There is also a sauna which is lovely. The only downside is that it is very small. I went for bouldering only and it's one large room and that's it. It was fine for 1-2 sessions but if I'm a regular, I'd really want a bigger gym with more routes. That said, any rock climbing gym in the community is always a big big plus for me!

Nightlife in Tahoe? Climbing gym :)…read more I love checking out climbing gyms wherever I go, and I thought Blue Granite was pretty good! Disclaimer: this is only based on my one time experience here. The gym is located a bit of outskirts of town but since I stayed a bit out, it was only 5 mins drive. Super cute building sitting in a forest, small parking lot but I didn't have trouble finding parking. Workers are required to give you a tour of the gym and mine was very friendly and thorough. The gym has little touches here and there to make it special. There is a partner board where people leave their information and names, how cute is that? Also, I enjoyed browsing through the climbing artworks they displayed in the hallway. Lastly, I loved how they up-cycled ropes for bathroom curtains. The route settings are fun! Since the wall space is precious, the settings can be compact. Lots of different colors of holds to identify and read. I'd say the grading is somewhat on the same level of Movement gyms in the bay, so slightly harder than the touchstones. The vibe is chill and friendly, not super packed, kids aren't running around, I personally got tired of the music towards the end though, but that was it. I didn't get to try their yoga/Lyra/Dance classes, but it's so cool they offer those especially Lyra or Aerial classes which you may have to pay $40-$50 for in the Bay Area. Will definitely be back!

I came here to play disc golf for my best friend's bachelor party and it was heavenly. I didn't see…read morea single piece of trash on the entire course. The course was very well maintained and the views were breathtaking. I highly recommend 10/10

We went here today and had a blast. The kids played for hours sledding and never got bored. There's…read moretons of space and great snow for sledding. There's also an awesome dog park, our dog had so much fun. Bathrooms were clean, which is always appreciated. Such a great spot for families and dogs. Five stars, definitely recommend.

Had a fun time doing the attic escape room. Our hostess was Alissa, and she was wonderful. The…read moreroom had a moderate level of difficulty, and three of us were able to complete it with about 16 minutes to spare. One suggestion - the weights of the batteries is not distinct enough for one to ascertain simply by feel. I would recommend making it slightly more obvious.

So much fun! 4…read moreadults and 2 kids (7 years old) took on the 'Bunker.' Boy did it give us a challenge and we almost escaped but missed it by a minute. The room was well decorated, the puzzles were challenging, everyone was tested but enjoying. Alissa was our host. 5 stars to her, helpful hints when we needed it and got a picture of us for a memory at the end. Definitely recommend

It was a first time, but my son really liked here. Every toys are fun for him, educational, and…read moreencourages him to use his imagination and play. My only concern is some of parents were talking too much, and they didn't notice that their kids were fighting. But there is a great indoor area for kids on a rainy or windy day. And it was really convenient that there is a potty in the restroom. Also, staff was friendly and kind.

The staff was very helpful and talked to us about the area and what they had for the kids…read more They had Fishes, a Turtle, and Guinea Pigs in the front entrance, my child loved them. They have a small gift shop with a place to shif your our rocks, fossils and stones for only $5 which was very fun. They play areas were well maintained, and clean. The play structure with slide is definitely for older kids but everything else was easily playable by my 2 yr old. Thank you for a great visit!

Amazing as always, the most amazing fish store I've ever seen. I love the employees they're so…read morefriendly and easy to talk to

If you are an aquarium or reptile hobbyist, this is a place you should visit. The fresh and…read moresaltwater fish selections are good. The fish all look healthy, and the tanks they are housed in are clean and appear well-maintained. They have quite a bit of variety in terms of fish species. The only downside is that most fish for sale are juveniles, so the selection is limited if you want larger, full-grown fish. In the back area, they have snakes, frogs, spiders, etc. In addition, they have all the necessary supplies and accessories you should need. The store is quite large, occupying two bays of a strip mall off of Moana. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this business.

We brought the kiddies here for the climbing wall and skyjump trampoline. The kids really enjoyed…read morethemselves with both activities. Climbing Wall: $10 for 2 or $15 for an all day pass. My daughter's like a monkey, you can never get her off the climbing wall. So we opted for the all day pass. My husband was also able to belay for her the whole time. SkyJump Trampoline: $12 for 5 minutes. You wouldn't think 5 minutes would be long enough, but it's the right amount of time. Especially if yours is a toddler or a 3yo strapped in a harness attached to bungees! Or if yours is an 11yo trying to flip herself over but can't. All in all, safe and fun. The employees at both activities were professional and great with the kids. Next time, we'll have to try the ropes course!

Winter activities... the tube runs were a lot of fun for my 6 year old girl (and for my wife and…read moreme). Really had a good time. Even the ice castle was a good time. It was $20 for an hour and that was about as much time as I think you'd want to spend doing this anyway. Wishing we could find another weekend to come back.

Kings Beach State Recreation Area was a great place to spend the day with the family. We had warm…read moreweather during our visit, and the lake was not too cold, which made it comfortable to enjoy the water. The beach had a lovely atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and a relaxed family-friendly vibe. Another nice part of the area is that there are plenty of restaurants, ice cream shops, stores, and other places to explore nearby. It is easy to make a full day out of the visit without having to travel far for food or something else to do. I recommend arriving early because parking can fill up quickly. Otherwise, you may have to pay around $20 to park somewhere else or take your chances finding another spot. Overall, we had a great family visit and would gladly return.

With so much to offer, I can see why Kings Beach is so popular…read more * roped off area for swimming * launch area for kayaks * plenty of flush toilets and porto-potties *fairly large playground for kids *Jet-Ski/Sea Doo and non-motorized watercraft for rent *picnic tables and shade trees When we arrived in the afternoon, Lake Tahoe was its usual windy self and too much wave action to make kayaking fun. Nevertheless, if all you want to do is hang out at the beach, this is the place. Parking in the lot is $10 for the day or $3 for per hour that you can pay at a kiosk.