About South Lake Tahoe
Population: approx. 30,000
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort isn’t just about working at the mountain…it’s also about playing in South Lake Tahoe. Everything we do here is big, from big lake, to big sky, to living the big life! With six casinos, tons of nightclubs, and over 15 other resorts a stone’s throw away, you have no excuses to hang out at home. If you are into expanding your horizons, we’ve got a community college offering everything from Art History to Yoga. And that’s just what you can do around the lake! Reno and Sacramento are both just a 1.5 hour car ride away, and San Francisco is 3.5 hours down the road. At Sierra Resort, you’re right in the middle of things!
South Lake Tahoe, California, the closest city to Sierra Resort, is located on the border of California and Nevada. While South Lake Tahoe is known for its 4 major casinos, it is also a thriving town. South Lake Tahoe offers great restaurants, bars, live entertainment, movie theaters, a recreation complex with swimming, ice-skating, health club facilities, and a public library with access to the Internet.


Getting to South Lake Tahoe
Planes, trains, automobiles, or snowboard, we donโt care how you get to Sierra Resort, as long as you make it! We are located 12 miles west of South Lake Tahoe (about 100 miles east of Sacramento) on U.S. Highway 50, at the top of Echo Summit . The nearest airports in California are Sacramento International Airport or San Francisco International Airport, or you can fly into the Reno/Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada.
If you fly in to one of these cities, you should be able to reach South Lake Tahoe by rental car, bus, or airport shuttle (from the Reno airport). The most recognizable landmark in South Lake is Harvey’s Casino, which has many cheap hotels nearby. If you get lost, or just want general travel information, give Sierra Employee Services Department a call at 530.659.7453 x107, and let them know when you expect to arrive in South Lake Tahoe.
Helpful Links
| Ground Transportation | Flight Reservations |
|---|---|
| southtahoeairporter.com (ground transportation) | Cheaptickets.com |
| Amtrak.com (train) | Hotwire.com |
| RenoAirport.com (shuttle) | Travelocity.com |
| Orbitz.com |
Events at Sierra
Sierra offers a non-stop lineup of events throughout every season. From annual competitions, to community events and everything in between, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
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live music – The Imposters
Need Valentine’s Day plans? Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live music featuring The Imposters! This talented band, known…
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Music w/ dJ justin smaine
DJ Justin Smaine is bringing the beats and the energy to the Plaza from 8:30AM – 12:30PM. Make sure to…
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live music – Kyle k
Join us for live music from Kyle Kirchubel from 2:00-5:00pm in the Pub! Kyle is a local Tahoe musician, and…
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Presidents’ day scavenger hunt
Abe Lincoln and George Washington are lost! Locate 1 of 4 stuffed presidents on the mountain + return to Guest…
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Never Summer Demo Day
Whether you are in the market for a new shred stick or just want to try something new for a…
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Passholder early load – 2/20
February is officially Passholder Love Month at Sierra-at-Tahoe! To thank our loyal passholders who make our mountain community so special,…
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Never summer demo day
Whether you are in the market for a new shred stick or just want to try something new for a…
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Live Music – Justin Eubanks
ย Stop by the Pub from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM for an afternoon of tunes with Justin Eubanks of Pickle Barrel! Pickle…
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Live Music – The Imposters
February 22, 2026 | 2:00-5:00PM Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live music featuring The Imposters! This talented band,…