Looking for a summer trip with a little bit of everything? Summer in Lake Tahoe brings warm beach days, mountain adventures, outdoor concerts, lakefront dining, and plenty of ways to get outside. Lake Tahoe Accommodations gives you a comfortable home base for all of it, with cabins, condos, and vacation homes on both the North Shore and South Shore.
Summer Adventures for the Brave
Lake Tahoe during summer is a good time to go beyond the shoreline and see the area from a different angle. From hot air balloon rides over the lake to forest zipline courses, ATV tours, and guided wilderness outings, these adventures give your group a more exciting way to experience Tahoe.
Hot Air Balloon Rides over the Lake
Lake Tahoe Balloons offers sunrise hot air balloon flights over Lake Tahoe, operating over the lake roughly May through October, weather permitting. Flights meet at Tahoe Keys Marina. The company offers a rare perspective of the lake, mountains, and shoreline.
- Location: 2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Phone: 530-544-1221
- Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM; sunrise flights by reservation
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Speedboat and ATV Tours
Lake Tahoe Adventures offers ATV and RZR tours through rugged terrain near Tahoe, including Ridge Run and Rubicon tour options. The Rubicon ATV Tour includes a round-trip speedboat ride across Lake Tahoe, a guided ATV ride, shuttle transportation, gear, and stops for photos.
- Location: 760 Hwy 50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
- Phone: 800-490-3995
- Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM
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Zipline Experiences
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks has aerial courses in Tahoe City, Tahoe Vista, and Olympic Valley, with bridges, tree platforms, and zip lines built into the forest. Sessions typically run about 2 to 2.5 hours, with course options for ages 6 and up.
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
- Location: Tahoe City: 725 Granlibakken Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
- Tahoe Vista: 6600 Donner Rd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
- Phone: 530-807-1004
- Hours: Hours vary by park and season; reservations recommended
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Explore the Wilderness
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures is a good fit for travelers who want guided outdoor experiences instead of figuring out trails and routes on their own. Summer options include electric dirt bike adventures, paddleboard tours, hiking tours, and cliff jumping, with customizable tours for different skill levels.
- Location: 950 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Phone: 530-494-9968
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Book Your Tour
Summer Events in 2026
There are plenty of reasons to visit Lake Tahoe during summer, but 2026 already has a few major events worth planning around. If you want lake time during the day and something fun on the calendar at night, these are strong options. The area has a full summer lineup for travelers of all kinds, from outdoor adventure and live music to golf weekends, family-friendly outings, and nights out in South Lake Tahoe.
American Century Celebrity Golf Championship
The American Century Celebrity Golf Championship returns to Edgewood Tahoe. The tournament brings athletes, entertainers, and golf fans to South Lake Tahoe for several days of celebrity golf on a lakefront course in Stateline.
- Location: 180 Lake Parkway, Stateline, NV 89449
- When: July 8-12, 2026
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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2026 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series
The 2026 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series brings major artists to the Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic, with scheduled performers including The Black Keys, Rascal Flatts, Eric Church, Koe Wetzel, Lauren Daigle, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Train, Jack Johnson, and more. The outdoor venue sits in Stateline, making it easy to pair a concert night with dinner, casinos, or a South Shore stay.
- Location: Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic
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Stay with Lake Tahoe Accommodations
After a full summer day, your rental should feel easy to come back to. At Lake Tahoe Accommodations, we offer a wide variety of vacation rentals on both the North Shore and South Shore, so you can choose the side of the lake that fits your plans. Many rentals, including short-term and weekly properties, include:
- Full kitchens
- Private decks
- Spacious living areas
- Lake or mountain views
- Hot tubs
- Fireplaces
- BBQ grills
- Pet-friendly options
Book Your Summer Vacation Rental Today!
With Lake Tahoe Accommodations, you can choose from North Shore and South Shore cabins, condos, and vacation homes near the lake, trails, restaurants, beaches, and summer events. Book your summer 2026 stay with Lake Tahoe Accommodations and start planning your Lake Tahoe getaway today!
