Y Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Our pick of the best Y Area Hotel Deals
Emerald Bay Lodge
Small but cozy, renovated rooms
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
The room was not cleaned while our stay
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
From the moment we checked in everything was excellent!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Excellent
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Read so many reviews of people complaining about things and was nervous about what to expect. Don’t believe the bad reviews! The hotel is great! Would totally stay again! Romulus room was very clean and fresh. Staff was super nice and efficient. Got a cocktail waitress in the casino quickly, won ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola
Staff great customer service, friendly, courteous and very efficient. {Tito, I don’t remember the names of the other two girls sorry)
Reviewed on 21 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.
Highland Woods
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Woods and surrounding area, you can visit Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Lake Tahoe Balloons.
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 Heavenly Valley Creek and South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
Al Tahoe
If you're spending some time in Al Tahoe, Regan Beach and El Dorado Beach are top sights worth seeing.
