North Lake Tahoe Itinerary: Family

From gondola rides and clear kayaking, to a treetop adventure course and dog sled rides, North Lake Tahoe will keep families entertained during every season.

Lodging

Basecamp Tahoe City ● Address: 955 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​ ​ ● About: A boutique hotel built for exploring the incredible lakes, trails, and mountains in the Lake ​ Tahoe Basin. Family friendly amenities include fire pits for sharing stories and roasting s'mores, winter communal dinners and accommodations for skiing, snowboarding and cycling.

Cedar Glen Lodge ​ ● Address: 6589 N Lake Blvd Box 188, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 ​ ● About: Cedar Glen Lodge offers cozy cottages, a wine bar, sauna, putting green and sandy ​ beach.

Granlibakken Tahoe ● Address: 725 Granlibakken Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​ ● About: Located in a peaceful 74 acre wooded valley, Granlibakken offers a secluded mountain ​ escape with direct access to hiking and biking trails. Additional amenities include yoga classes in the Soul Shelter yoga and meditation space and the onsite Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park.

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe ● Address: 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee, CA 96161 ​ ● About: For a multi-generational luxury getaway, the ski in/ski out resort offers direct access to ​ Northstar California and luxurious amenities. The signature Marshmology sessions enlist an expert marshmologist to discuss the history of the marshmallow and traditional s’mores recipe.

Dining

Gar Woods ● Address: 5000 N Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140 ​ ● About: Featuring waterfront dining, live music and the infamous Wet Woody slushy rum cocktail. ​

Jakes on the Lake ● Address: 780 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​ ● About: The lakeside restaurant treats guests with warm "mountain aloha" hospitality and ​ California cuisine.

Jason’s Beachside Grille ● Address: 8338 North Lake Blvd. (HW 28) Kings Beach, CA ​ ● About: Located on Kings Beach, guests can enjoy favorite dishes at the waterfront restaurant ​ which is reminiscent of a classic, cozy Tahoe lodge.

Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge ● Address: 1850 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​ ● About: A Lake Tahoe landmark since the 1950s, the waterfront restaurant welcomes guests to ​ the festive atmosphere on the largest outdoor deck on Lake Tahoe.

Warm Weather Activities

On the Water

AWS Incline ● Address: 967 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 ​ ● About: Watersport lessons and rentals on the Hyatt’s private beach. ​

Clearly Tahoe ● About: The outfitter offers guided tours in transparent kayaks that allow paddlers to see below ​ the surface of the pristine lake. Specialty tours include Sunset and Full Moon paddle experiences.

Stellar Tahoe ● Address: PO Box 402 Kings Beach California 96143 ​ ● About: Lake Tahoe’s newest boat charter service, offers private luxury charters, boat bar ​ hopping tours and sunset and stargazing tours. Captain Matt Lund shares his in-depth knowledge of the lake with passengers.

Tahoe Sailing Charters ● Address: 700 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​ ● About: Lake Tahoe’s premiere sailing charter, featuring spectacular lake and mountain views. ​

On the Mountain

Aerial Tram at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows ​ ​ ● Address: 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​ ● About: A 2,000 foot climb to High Camp’s restaurants and hiking trails.. ​

Northstar California Gondola ● Address: 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96160 ​ ● About: The Gondola, Tahoe Zephyr or Vista Express can take guests on a scenic ride to various ​ ​ parts of the mountain.

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks ● Address: 725 Granlibakken Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​ ● About: Traverse multiple tree platforms connected by different obstacles and zip lines ​

Via Ferrata ● Address: 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​ ● About: Permanent steel anchors and cables connect climbers to the mountain, while ​ experienced guides from Alpenglow Expeditions lead the course.

Family Friendly Hikes

Monkey Rock ● Address: 1115 Tunnel Creek Rd Incline Village, NV 89451 ​ ● About: Distance: 2-3 miles; Difficulty: Moderate; Featuring panoramic views of the lake and a ​ ​ ​ curious monkey-shaped bouler.

Stateline Lookout ● Address: Crystal Bay, NV 89451 ​ ● About: Distance: 0.5 miles, Difficulty: Easy ​

Shirley Canyon at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadow ​ ● Address: 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​ ● About: Distance: 4 miles, Difficulty: Moderate ​

Cold Weather Activities

Ski Schools at one of the 12 downhill resorts.

Boreal Mountain California ● Address: 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728 ​

Diamond Peak Ski Resort ● Address: 1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 ​

Donner Ski Ranch ● Address: 19320 Donner Pass Rd, Norden, CA 95724 ​

Homewood Mountain Resort ● Address: 5145 W Lake Blvd, Homewood, CA 96141 ​

Mount Rose Ski Tahoe ● Address: 22222 Mt Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511 ​

Northstar California ● Address: 5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 ​

Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows ● Address: 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​

Sugar Bowl ● Address: 629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden, CA 95724 ​

Sledding

Borges Sleigh Ride ● Address: 2005 NV-28 Incline Village, NV 89452 ​ ● About: Includes stories, songs and views along of the Sand Harbor State Park shores. ​

Dog Sled Tours ● Address: 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​ ● About: Available at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Sleds fit up to two adults and two children. ​

Granlibakken Tahoe’s Sled Hill ● Address: 725 Granlibakken Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​

North Tahoe Regional Park ● Address: 6600 Donner Rd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 - Sledding, snowmobiling and cross country ​ skiing.

Northstar California Tubing Hill ● Address: 5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 ​

Ice Skating

Village at Northstar California ● Address: 5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 ​

All Weather Activities

Family Fire Pits at the Hyatt Regency ​ ● Address: 111 Country Club Dr, Incline Village, NV 89451 ​ ● About: Guests can get their own s’mores-making kit from room service, roast marshmallows and ​ drink hot chocolate while enjoying storytelling and star-gazing.

Northstar’s Kid Zone ● Address: 5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 ​ ● About: Children can gem pan, play miniature golf, roller skate, play on the bungee trampoline ​ and climb the rock wall.

Tahoe Star Tours ● Address: 4520 Lynnfield Ct, Reno, NV 89519 ​ ● About: Offers guided experiences to help understand and appreciate the starry skies above the ​ Sierra.

The Village Cinemas ● Address: 5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 ​ ● About: In the Village at Northstar California, plays first-run movies. ​

WinterWonderGrass Tahoe ● Address: 1960 Squaw Valley Rd Olympic Valley, CA, 96146, United States ​ ● About: Every March, the part bluegrass festival, part beer tasting, part snow holiday and part ​ ​ ​ family reunion invites fans and families of all ages.