5 Amazing Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
Find year-round fun in Lake Tahoe, from summer waterskiing and kayaking to winter skiing and après nightlife
Lakes & Rivers
- Summary
- Experiences
- Things to do
- Gallery
- Videos
- Podcasts
It’s hard to be in a bad mood when you’re out on the water. Toss in some perfect weather and a few jaw-dropping landscapes and it’s easy to see why California’s lakes and rivers are so popular. Whether you’re skiing over the azure surface of Lake Tahoe or houseboating on Lake Shasta or fishing for Rainbow trout on June Lake, rest assured that you will be surrounded by natural beauty. California’s many rivers—the American, Sacramento, Russian, Merced, Eel, and Klamath, to name just a few—offer similarly attractive backdrops, along with the added bonus of downstream locomotion.
Featured Lakes & Rivers
Explore Lakes & Rivers
Find More Things To Do
Removed from Likes
15 Amazing Outdoor Adventures
California offers endless reasons to get outside and explore
Removed from Likes
6 ski runs with stunning views
Where to take in the best of California’s mountain majesty
Removed from Likes
9 California River Rafting Adventures
Find whitewater rafting fun for all—from newbies to nerves-of-steel experts
Removed from Likes
Trinity County
Hike to peaks and waterfalls, paddle rivers and lakes, and delve into little-known California history in this outdoorsy paradise
Removed from Likes
California Salmon River
Join a white-knuckle whitewater adventure in emerald-green wilderness
Removed from Likes
Luxury Ski Resort Experiences
Planning a California ski vacation? It’s not all about downhilling
Removed from Likes
Tehama County
Visit America's olive capital, taste foothill-grown produce and wine, and discover Red Bluff's historic heritage
Traveler Photos
Tag #VISITCALIFORNIA on Instagram to have your trip featured on our page.
