Southshore - especially along the hwy 50 corridor, the Stateline area, and around the Y, It is very much a 'city' with a lot of traffic, fast food outlets, supermarkets, etc. Songdoc's property is very nice --but yes, the area is very city-like.

It is nothing like the west or east sides or most of the north shore.

Corny, but we loved visiting the Ponderosa Ranch when we were there YEARS ago.
It's now closed, but here's a fun video (not mine) -
Interior shots and excepts from Bonanza are in the 4 to 5:30 marks on the video.

Lake Tahoe is gorgeous! Enjoy!

I went to the Ponderosa Ranch, too! It must be at least twenty years ago (which is the only time I've been to Lake Tahoe.).

FYI, I don't think the "city" atmosphere will bother me. It will be a contrast because I live on Kauai where there are no buildings taller than a palm tree and a population of 72,000.

Off topic, but at the moment, I'm working at a conference on the Big Island on Hapuna Beach and it's absolutely beautiful. But my work schedule is intense and I wish I had more time to enjoy the island! I walk on the beach in the morning and tomorrow I'll have three hours off. I don't expect too much sympathy. I've been here many times -- and I get to return to Kauai for three weeks before leaving for Tahoe.

>>I don't expect too much sympathy

Wow. Thanks, janisj

All of Lake Tahoe is busy in the summer. I lived on the South shore many years ago, although I now prefer the north and west shores. But, you can enjoy the Lake Tahoe very much from the South Shore.

Sand Harbor (for Shakespeare) is only about a 30 minute scenic drive. It's a great experience. If you go early, you can enjoy the beach before the play.

Drive to Fallen Lake Leaf - from there you can hike into Desolation Wilderness for beautiful scenery. Be sure to see Emerald Bay. Nice hike to a waterfall. Take a boat tour from Zephyr Cove or Ski Run Blvd, or rent kayaks or SUPs. It's very special to be on the lake looking at the shore.

Thank you, cas4075. I've copied all the suggestions into a file. Much appreciated.

The beach at Sand Harbor is great (as is the kayaking) . . . and definitely think about a late picnic on the beach before the show. But you living in Hawaii the beach may be semi-ho hum But the boardwalk out around the point and through the rock formations will knock your socks off.

Thanks so much for all the great info!
I just got back from the Big Island and now I get to look forward to Lake Tahoe!

One of our favorite things to do on a Sunday is the concerts at Commons Beach. https://concertsatcommonsbeach.com/ You could drive from South Shore around Emerald Bay to the West Shore. Stop at Sunnyside, Chambers Landing or West Shore Cafe for a drink/lunch on the deck. The concerts are from 4-7 and are at Commons Beach Park right in Tahoe City. You can bring a chair/blanket and a picnic or they have food and drink to sell. If you don't linger after the music, you could still make it home by dark. You could also rent bikes there and ride up to Squaw Valley or back to Meeks Bay.

For this year's Shakespeare Festival they are alternating Taming of the Shrew and a Musical Rock n Roll tribute. You probably already have it but can find the schedule here. https://laketahoeshakespeare.com/

I'm not a big fan of Las Vegas but Valley of Fire is beautiful.

Have a great vacation.

I appreciate the suggestion, but I won't be in Lake Tahoe on a Sunday. I'll arrive late Monday (6/15) and overnight at a Reno airport hotel. We'll drive to Lake Tahoe early Tues. and leave Sat. morning.
We're trying to decide between "Taming of the Shrew" and "Million Dollar Quartet." To be honest, neither is high on our lists, so we're having trouble deciding on which show.