This is a cute picnic spot close to the lake. There's a few benches around the bear sculpture and…read moreeach bench can easily seat 4-6 people. There's street parking available beside the plaza but it is limited so you may have to park elsewhere and walk here. The bears made from coins are pretty cool and a nice backdrop for taking pictures!

A great place to sit with a lake view high above Tahoe City Beach, in a park designated to honor…read morethe heritage of the city through informational placards that celebrate the history. You can walk a trail to the beach below. The park has picnic tables, beach access, and tone block benches that sit like a small amphitheater, but the star of the show is a 12.5 foot mother bear with cubs, covered in about 200,500 pennies. If I know my math, that's like $41,536 pesos. According to Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, who met at Burning Man for which this 2017 art piece was made, they "encourage interaction with public art because it is approachable and provocative. The materials we use seem from a distance to be standard coatings like paint or steel, but it is on closer examination that the viewer becomes a participant, discovering that the art is covered in whimsical materials like pennies or marbles. These materials have nostalgic connections, they are delightful to touch, perhaps make a sound or pass light." I look at it and think that makes cents.

Crazy that you can review this... Located on HWY 50, the Cave Rock Tunnel is a Lake Tahoe landmark…read more A true icon. It's a great tunnel. I am not sure how else to review this or what else to say. It's never crumbled beneath me or fallen apart while I drove through it. I have probably driven through it hundreds of times, and I have taken to a tradition that my Dad did when I was a kid- honk twice in the tunnel. Now my kids love it too. I heard you can hike to the top, too. Pretty cool. Overall, a great tunnel and a required part of the drive from Carson City to South Lake Tahoe. (unless you go around the lake the other way, which would take forever)

Cave Rock Tunnel is an interesting attraction. It takes US 50 through Cave Rock. Maybe tunnel isn't…read morelong but it's fun though. Be careful. Try allowing the passenger to handle pictures. It kind of looks like any tunnel inside. It's just there so US 50 can go through a mountain. There's several parking areas to stop at and look at the amazing scenery. Look for the side roads you can turn onto and get up the hills. There's a trail to take you far up. Basic tunnel but it's in a big rock. It has good places to look.There's very good views of the lake water.

Amazing scenic views at the Lake Tahoe Scenic Overlook. Parking is available but can probably get…read moretight during peak season times. Beautiful spot to take in all the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and get some great photos to help capture the memories. 5 stars to get them started!

The Y as the locals call it is an area at the southern end of South Lake Tahoe where Highway 50…read moreand Highway 89 meet. People use this reference point to tell you where places are located and which direction to take. It is a rather flat area of South Lake Tahoe that boasts many shops, businesses, restaurants and homes. Raley's, Starbucks, McDonald's, Big 5, Goodwill, Pets Supermarket , South Lake Brewing Company and others call this area home. Since it is just 5 miles to Stateline it is a perfect place to stock up, refuel, or grab a bite before you head on to your next adventure

It's always great when you can capture a memory of a vacation location with a picture next to a…read more'Welcome' sign! Our family were really happy to get the opportunity to take pictures here & solidify our 2025 annual family trip! Parking is somewhat easy - just limited! The good news is you shouldn't need much time taking pictures, so even if you need to wait to park, it likely won't be longer than 5-10 mins.

Cool sign for a photo op to show you've made it to Lake Tahoe. It's easy enough to get to, doesn't…read moretake much time so why not? There is a small area where 2-3 cars could park, but if those are taken, it will be a bit more difficult because it's off a main road. As you see from submitted photos, the sign is cool and large enough to make it worth while.

This is a must do for people that like Christmas parades. A…read morevery small town parade with tons of community pride. The parade starts at five and lasts for about an hour. I suggest that you get there early and secure a parking spot and a place to sit along the route. We sat across from the C.O.D. casino and parked in there lot. It is a nighttime parade so bundle up and bring some blankets. They were selling hot chocolate and coffee across the street from us, so we got some chocolate to keep us warm. The parade itself is awesome. It has marching bands, cars and trucks decorated and lit up, low rider cars, tractors, semi trucks, and much more. I really hope to make this happen again.

This is a parade you must put on your bucket list. This is…read morenot the biggest parade, it does not have exquisite floats, and balloon characters. What it does have is charm. Minded is a small town, and the small town pride and friendliness gushed from every local we met. It is a nighttime parade, so bundle up. I would recommend getting there about an hour before the parade starts. Parking may be an issue, so just secure a parking spot, put your chairs out, and wait for the parade. We sat across from the C.O.D. casino. The parade comes directly in front of you. They were selling hot chocolate and coffee to warm you up. I really hope to make this again.

My current favorite view in South Lake is the top of the dipper chair at Heavenly (nevada side)…read more When it is clear to your left you can see the CA mountains and Lake Tahoe and to your right the high desert of Nevada. Downside: long lines on busy days and high wind (and no view of course) on weather days.

Installed in Spring 2019, this sculpture was created by Brett Moten of Reno, Nevada. It is located…read morein the roundabout on North Lake Blvd at Raccoon Street and is one of two public art pieces that were funded by the Placer County Board of Supervisors in partnership with Tahoe Public Art. The other is in another roundabout 1000 feet to the west and is titled "Estrella." From the artist's statement, "I have lived in the Lake Tahoe area most of my life and am naturally drawn to its beauty and majesty. The name of my piece, 'Daow Aga' means 'edge of the lake' in the language of the Washoe Tribe. It is believed the name Tahoe comes from a mispronunciation of 'Daow'." "The piece is representative of the mountains, trees, granite and waters of Tahoe. The seven plates are representative of the directions north, south, east, west, above, below and within. All these facets are bound together as one piece, representing how all the elements are interdependent. 'Daow Aga' hopes to artfully inspire residents and visitors to act as stewards to protect this fragile ecosystem." "Constructed of weathering steel, stainless steel, wood, and granite." I was inspired. It is a powerful piece and certainly dominates the roundabout. [Review 17678 overall - 469 in California - 1199 of 2022.]