Activities Archive - Tahoe Sands Resort

An Alpine Paradise

From boating and fishing on the sparkling blue water of Lake Tahoe to skiing and snowboarding picturesque mountain trails, you can choose your own year-round adventure in Tahoe Vista.

Our on-site concierge is here to help you plan activities and make the most of your vacation.

Family Activities

Incline Championship Golf Course

Incline Championship Golf Course

Incline Village offers two distinct golf courses to fit any budget, the par 58 Mountain Course and the par 72 Championship Course.

M.S. Dixie II

M.S. Dixie II

Enjoy a narrated cruise around Emerald Bay, one of the most photographed locations in the world. M.S. Dixie II offers a variety of cruise experiences.

High Camp

High Camp

Elevate your vacation with a ride on the Aerial Tram. This year-round attraction takes runs 2,000 vertical feet to High Camp and features spectacular views of Olympic Valley. Once you reach the top, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Tahoe as well as access to abundant activities, including a heated mountaintop pool, roller skating (ice skating in the winter), six hiking trails varying from easy to strenuous, and dining.

Diamond Peak Ski Resort

Diamond Peak Ski Resort

Located in picturesque Incline Village, Diamond Peak Ski Resort offers a great learning environment for beginners and children as well as challenging terrain for experts.

Lake Tahoe Balloons

Lake Tahoe Balloons

There is nothing like floating across the blue waters of Lake Tahoe. For well over two decades, Lake Tahoe Balloons has provided this once in a lifetime experience. Step aboard and experience Tahoe from the sky.

Local Attractions

Picnic Rock

Picnic Rock

Picnic Rock on the famous switchback Tahoe Rim Trail begins on Highway 267 just south of Brockway Summit.  Follow the trail until you reach the fork with the sign. Then go left up to Picnic Rock.  Enjoy the panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the entire Truckee Meadows.  This is an excellent place to pack a lunch and relax in the sunshine and the route is approximately three miles roundtrip.

Old Brockway Golf Course

Old Brockway Golf Course

Located less than an one eighth of a mile from the resort, Old Brockway Golf Course offers a nine-hole course and putting range.  You may also enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner Spindelshanks Restaurant located next to the pro shop.

Gaming

Gaming

Enjoy gambling at the North Shore casinos located just two miles from the resort, including Jim Kelley’s Nugget, The Crystal Bay Club, or the Tahoe Biltmore.  The Crystal Bay Club and Biltmore offer music and other shows throughout the week.  Enjoy dining at the Crystal Bay Steak and Lobster House or in the café at the Biltmore.

Nearby Shopping

Downtown Truckee

Downtown Truckee

Downtown Truckee, located on Commercial Row, offers a plethora of great specialty shops.  Discover many unique items including hand blown glass, jewelry, clothing, and toy shops.

The Boatworks Mall

The Boatworks Mall

Lake Tahoe’s enclosed two-story mall is home to unique stores and two waterfront restaurants.

The Cobblestone Center

The Cobblestone Center

This Bavarian-style shopping center offers a variety of shops and services for visitors and locals alike. The clock tower is a Tahoe City landmark.

Outdoor Recreation

North Lake Tahoe Bike Path

North Lake Tahoe Bike Path

The North Lake Tahoe bike path starts in Tahoe City along the beautiful Truckee River and runs to the Squaw Valley entrance. It is approximately 14 miles round trip.  Stop and enjoy lunch on the river at River Ranch Restaurant.

Kings Beach Aqua Sports

Kings Beach Aqua Sports

Located in Kings Beach at the pier, this vendor rents kayaks, canoes, sailboats, pedal boats, and jet skis in addition to offering parasailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and boat tours.

Northstar at Tahoe

Northstar at Tahoe

One of the finest year-round mountain resorts in North America, Northstar offers 92 ski trails, half pipes, ice skating, dining, and shopping in the Village.

Cascade Creek Fall Trail

Cascade Creek Fall Trail

This short trail hike affords stunning views of the 200 foot high falls and Cascade Lake. The best time of year is to visit is spring, when runoff from snow melt is high.

Marlette Lake

Marlette Lake

This uphill hike leads you through the aspen-lined North Canyon to Marlette Lake Dam. Marlette Lake is a fish hatchery, so anglers should leave their gear at the resort.

Kayaking Tahoe

Kayaking Tahoe

Kayak Tahoe is a complete kayak touring and river shop providing daily Emerald Bay tours, Patton Beach in Carnelian Bay tours, Sand Harbor rentals and tours (by reservation only), kayak rentals, instruction, and a complete line of boats.

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