Southwest® flights from Long Beach to Reno/Tahoe from $79

Whether you’re headed to the region for the glitz and glamour of downtown Reno or you’re excited to explore the great outdoors, Reno/Tahoe is a destination you’ll want to return to again and again. Amateur and expert skiers alike are drawn to the area for a legendary season that sometimes extends into July. If you’re staying in downtown Reno, you can get to one of the many resorts by car and be zipping down a hill in an hour or less. If your visit falls in the warmer months, scratch the adventure itch with whitewater rafting down the Truckee River. Choppy water not your thing? Take a dip in Lake Tahoe’s calm and clear waters, surrounded by picturesque granite boulders and colorful wildflowers.

Another great way to take in the area’s natural landscape is on horseback. Saddle up on your own or join a tour around the desert or ponderosa pine forests. For sightseers who prefer to get around on bike, the 114-mile Tahoe-Pyramid Trail will bring you from Tahoe City to Pyramid Lake. The lake itself is one of the most iconic views in Reno, with limestone tufa rock formations that peek out from the lake’s tranquil waters.