If breathtaking scenery, less crowded attractions and activities, and serene
mountain views are just your thing, then look no further. The Zephyr Cove area
of Lake Tahoe provides the prefect family day trip and a golfer’s, horse
lover’s, mountain biker’s or nature lover’s paradise.
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even if those activities aren’t your
style, you’ll still love Zephyr Cove’s
history, culture, and excellent dining and
shopping.
Zephyr Cove’s location on the lake enables
visitors a refreshing change of pace compared
to the busiest parts and highly touristy areas
of Lake Tahoe. Emerald waters, often flat as
glass, and striking mountain peaks and summits
make Zephyr Cove a favorite spot to take in
the enormous beauty and bounty of all Lake
Tahoe has to offer.
Just south of Zephyr Cove, a few minutes from
the California/Nevada Stateline, visitors will
find numerous major casinos, restaurants, and
shopping centers with attractions to everyone
in the family.
This gorgeous area is home of Edgewood Golf
Course, truly the Pebble Beach of Lake Tahoe.
Arguably the most scenic golf course in the
Tahoe region, this gem has been rated by Golf
Digest as one of “America’s Top
Golf Courses”. In spite of its young
age, Edgewood hosts a variety of major annual
golf events, including the famous American
Century Celebrity Golf Championship.
One game on this spectacularly groomed and
pristine course and you may be ruined for
many other courses. Several of the holes
are played
right alongside a private beach on the lake
and the views of wildlife, waterways and
mountains are incomparable.
A bit pricey, but the best the area has to
offer, Edgewood Tahoe offers both a beauty
and challenge that make it no wonder that Tiger
Woods and Arnold Palmer are repeat visitors.
You’ll want to make reservations in advance,
because this golf course closes during the
winter months. It’s an unforgettable
experience with impeccable service, well worth
your effort.
Zephyr Cove offers many different vantage points
from which to experience the wonders of North
America’s largest alpine lake with trillions
of gallons of pure water. If family golfing
isn’t your preference, then perhaps a
little mountain horse-back riding will spark
your interest. You can choose from either the
90-minute or two-hour guided tour. Zephyr Cove
Stables locally owned by Louise McGill and
family, affordably offers a spectacular way
to experience the lake and environs. What better
way than to be guided by locals through real
western wilderness taking in breathtaking scenery?
Nearby Spooner Lake is another outdoor enthusiast’s
common favorite, with mountain biking in the
summer and cross country skiing in the winter.
Zephyr Cove also offers guided snowmobiling
tours. Snow lovers and thrill seekers of all
ages can board a shuttle that takes you to
Spooner Summit and leads you on a spectacular
journey to Genoa Peak. There, you’ll
catch views and scenery only snowmobile riders
can access, all under the supervision of thoroughly
safe and knowledgeable tour guides.
If you'd like to see the lake up close, then
there’s no better way than to take a
Lake Tahoe cruise. Aramark Parks and Resorts
recently acquired the Tahoe Queen and the MS
Dixie II. Now more than ever, there’s
a cruise to fit every taste and activity. All
the way through winter, the Emerald Bay Cruise
is offered where guests can enjoy the history
of Emerald Bay, fascinating Vikingsholm, and
the other side of Lake Tahoe. The weekend dinner
dance cruise is a favorite through the fall
where guests enjoy complimentary champagne,
a three-course dinner and dancing the night
away to a live band.
The summer months have even more themed cruises
available, such as the Family Fun Cruise, where
kids have photos taken with Tahoe Tessie while
eating kid friendly foods from a boat and a
souvenir cup, while they search for surprises
throughout the boat. And keep in mind: history
buffs love Mark Twain’s Tales of Tahoe
Cruise with nationally acclaimed impressionist
McAvoy Layne telling tales of the lake and
history on a scenic voyage.
For skiers in the group, December to April
offers a skier/boarder floating shuttle including
a buffet breakfast and après ski drinks
and dinner on the way back. For $119 per person,
including an all day lift ticket and ground
transportation to and from either Squaw Valley
or Alpine Meadows, that’s service and
fun at an affordable price.
Any way you decide to cruise on Lake Tahoe,
you can enjoy the best in food, entertainment,
music, dancing, history, narration, and friendly
service, all from a relaxing and comfortable
setting aboard a unique vessel.
Zephyr Cove is known also for its annual activities,
festivals and culture.
The Summer Shakespeare Festival held at Sand
Harbor, attracts repeat visitors from all over
the world. There is nothing quite like the
backdrop that Lake Tahoe and the moonlight
provide for live theater enjoyed from one of
Zephyr Cove's best beaches.
The Tallac Historic Site is another noteworthy
attraction with various offerings throughout
the year.
This year's Octoberfest will be held October
4th and 5th at nearby Camp Richardson, less
than twenty minutes from Zephyr Cove itself.
If live theater is of interest to youplan your
visit for October 3rd or 4th, to enjoy Chaucer’s
Tales, a theatrical performance held at the
Valhalla Boat House. A busy weekend, October
4th and 5th will also feature the Kokanee Salmon
Festival held in neighboring Taylor Creek.
This is just a sampling of what Zephyr Cove
offers year round to visitors who come from
all over the world to enjoy the other side
of Lake Tahoe.
