Best things to do in El Dorado County, CA
Recommended activities in El Dorado County
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Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 415 reviews
9.4/10
415 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
South Lake Tahoe: Sightseeing Cruise of Emerald Bay
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 444 reviews
9.8/10
444 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 119 reviews
9/10
119 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe: Sunset Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.4 out of 10 with 45 reviews
8.4/10
45 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Activity duration is 12 minutes
12m
10.0 out of 10 with 98 reviews
10/10
98 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.6/10
24 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe: Daytime Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 84 reviews
9/10
84 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe Wine Tasting Cruise on a Boat | Emerald Bay Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 25 reviews
9.8/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Electric Dirtbike Adventure in Lake Tahoe
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
10/10
26 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe: 2-Hour Sailing Cruise with Drinks
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 33 activitiesEmerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Activity duration is 12 minutes
12m
10.0 out of 10 with 98 reviews
10/10
98 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
8/10
13 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Zephyr Cove Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 20 minutes
20m
9.8 out of 10 with 33 reviews
9.8/10
33 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Emerald Bay Boat Tours
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
10/10
42 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Pontoon Boat Charter - Up To 13 Passengers
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
2 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9.6/10
18 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake T...
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
6.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
6/10
5 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Lake Tahoe: 2-Hour Private Sunset Boat Charter
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Boat Charter Emerald Bay in the Grateful Red
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 20 reviews
10/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Adventure & outdoor
See all 24 activitiesElectric Dirtbike Adventure in Lake Tahoe
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
10/10
26 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rocklin: Aerial Adventure Gold Ticket
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tahoe Tactical Airsoft Combat Experience – Team Battle Games
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe Peak and Beach E-Bike Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
South Lake Tahoe: Guided Hidden Trails Hiking Adventure
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Sunset Hike and Photography Adventure in South Lake Tahoe
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe Guided quad bike Tour to a Hidden Alpine Lake
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Granite Adventure at Quarry Park Adventures Rocklin, CA
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe Luxury Pontoon Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Classes & workshops
See all 10 activitiesLake Tahoe: 2-Hour Sailing Cruise with Drinks
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay Signature Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe Scent Mixology Perfume & Cologne Making
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Granite Adventure at Quarry Park Adventures Rocklin, CA
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Beginner Archery Experience in Lake Tahoe–Outdoor Shooting Lesson
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Create Custom Cold Process Soaps - Tahoe Workshop
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Craft Your Own Custom Candles Tahoe Workshop
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
South Lake Tahoe: Candle-Making Workshop & Scent Bar
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunday Brunch Buffet and Mimosa Cruise on Lake Tahoe
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe: Scent Mixology Perfume Making
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 6 activitiesEmerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Activity duration is 12 minutes
12m
10.0 out of 10 with 98 reviews
10/10
98 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zephyr Cove Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 20 minutes
20m
9.8 out of 10 with 33 reviews
9.8/10
33 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Circle the Lake
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tahoe's Sand Harbour Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ultimate Tahoe Balloon Adventure
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Donner Summit Scenic Aeroplane Flight
Activity duration is 20 minutes
20m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Stay near popular El Dorado County attractions
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Lakeside Beach
8.8/10 (3,343 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Lakeside Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to South Lake Tahoe. In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
