Y Area Travel Guide
South Lake Tahoe
Popular places to visit
Heavenly Gondola
Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.
The Shops at Heavenly Village
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Shops at Heavenly Village during your visit to South Lake Tahoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or seek out the ski slopes.
Lakeside Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lakeside Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to South Lake Tahoe. In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
Fallen Leaf Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fallen Leaf Lake during your travels in South Lake Tahoe. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its ski slopes.
Pope Beach
Take the family to this well-equipped long strip of soft white sand, where the clean, clear waters of southern Lake Tahoe gently lap the shore.
Regan Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Regan Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to South Lake Tahoe. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Y Area
Emerald Bay Lodge
Small but cozy, renovated rooms
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
The room was great, awesome view and very cozy room.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
clean room with recent remodel upgrade
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Rooms were clean and nice. The breakfast buffet was delicious! Great customer service as well
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Becket, BW Signature Collection
Place was nice and clean but with very limited parking. Even tho you have to pay for parking, one night I wasn’t able to find a spot where to park. I had to park my car outside the hotel on the street and make sure I moved my car early in the morning next day. I was on the first floor and I could ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Y Area
Gardner Mountain
When in Gardner Mountain, you can plan a visit to Mt. Tallac Trail and Lake Tahoe Balloons, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tahoe Keys
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tahoe Keys and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Tahoe Balloons and Pope Beach.
Tahoe Sierra
While visiting Tahoe Sierra, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Tahoe Trout Farm.
Black Bart
While Black Bart may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena and Campground by the Lake.
Al Tahoe
If you're spending some time in Al Tahoe, Regan Beach and El Dorado Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Pioneer Trail
While there might not be top attractions in Pioneer Trail, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Lake Tahoe Balloons.
