30 days in Lake Tahoe Area Itinerary

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

Get out of town with these interesting South Lake Tahoe side-trips: Meeks Bay Beach (in Tahoma) and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (in Tahoe City). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Vikingsholm, stroll through Pope Beach, trek along Mt. Tallac Trail, and take an in-depth tour of Tallac Historic Site.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our South Lake Tahoe road trip website.

Washington to South Lake Tahoe is an approximately 40-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Washington in June: highs in South Lake Tahoe hover around 77°F, while lows dip to 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Truckee.

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Truckee: Tahoe City (Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads & Skylandia Park), Five Lakes Creek Trailhead (in Olympic Valley) and Incline Village (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Sand Harbor, &more). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: take a tour by water with Matt Heron Fly Fishing, stroll around Kings Beach State Recreation Area, grab your bike and head to Truckee Bike Park, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Tompkins Memorial Trail.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Truckee trip planner.

You can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Truckee, with lows of 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.