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Things to see in South Lake Tahoe (United States): 16 places and when to go
South Lake Tahoe is a town in United States, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (10), Nature (8), Hiking (4). The best known are Mount Tallac, Freel Peak and Jobs Peak. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.9273, -119.9793
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (10) · Nature (8) · Hiking (4) · Food and drink (3) · Wildlife (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 255 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Freel Peak, at 3,305 m.
What to see in South Lake Tahoe
The places in and around South Lake Tahoe, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount TallacMountain peak southwest of Lake Tahoe, California, United States of America11 km
- Freel PeakMountain near Lake Tahoe, California, USA10 km
- Jobs PeakMountain in Alpine County, California, USA13 km
- Angora PeakMountain in United States of America11 km
- Echo PeakMountain in California, USA11 km
- Emerald Bay State ParkState park in El Dorado County, California, USA11 km
- Talking MountainMountain in United States of America13 km
- East PeakHighest point in Douglas County, Nevada6.5 km
- Fannette IslandIsland in Lake Tahoe, California11 km
- Heavenly Boulder LodgeMountains · Hiking8.7 km
- Heavenly California LodgeMountains · Hiking3.5 km
- Heavenly Stagecoach LodgeMountains · Hiking8.9 km
- Sidellis BreweryBrewery2.1 km
- South Lake Brewing CompanyBrewery3.0 km
- Tahoe Brew HouseBrewery2.1 km
- Tahoe Rim TrailHiking trail in California and Nevada13 km
When to go to South Lake Tahoe
The best time to visit South Lake Tahoe is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarPossible11:42
- AprPossible13:02
- MayPossible14:08
- JunPossible14:43
- JulBest time14:28
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctPossible10:57
- NovPossible9:50
- DecPossible9:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. In July, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to South Lake Tahoe
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 255 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Carson City, Nevada21 places32 km
- Fairfield6 places45 km
- Pacific Crest Trail13 places53 km
- Reno, Nevada27 places68 km
- Placerville19 places73 km
- Cool6 places90 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in South Lake Tahoe?
The best known: Mount Tallac, Freel Peak, Jobs Peak, Angora Peak, Echo Peak. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.
How do you get to South Lake Tahoe?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 255 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with South Lake Tahoe as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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