For South Lake Tahoe, take Interstate 580 through Carson City and then follow U.S. 50 west. You don't have to pay to tour Lake Tahoe, but different attractions around town may charge admission.

Jason's Beachside Grille, which sits on Kings Beach in North Lake ... map, which features more than a dozen spots to quench your thirst and sample local beer and food. There's also a South Tahoe ...