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It’s in our nature to make the most of life, to step outside of the day-to-day, experience the new and seize every minute. In North Lake Tahoe, our nature enhances your natural instincts—a place that elevates all of life’s moments. On a crystal blue shoreline or towering mountain, connect with nature, clear your mind and uplift your spirit. Breathe life, naturally elevated.
There is so much variety here you can fi ll your days with peak experiences. Jaw dropping scenery, wildlife, alpine forests, state parks, historic estates and modern resorts—North Lake Tahoe takes vacation variety to new heights.
Or tune it all down; fi nd a cabin in the woods where the quiet is interrupted only by the wind in the trees and bird-song.
North Tahoe sweeps in a 180-degree arc around Lake Tahoe’s pristine water, extending from Incline Village in Nevada to famous Emerald Bay. Diverse towns and resorts along its shoreline offer a myriad of opportunities to enjoy carefree freedom, all set against one of the world’s largest alpine lakes.
N T T T G N T G N T T G N T T T T G GoTahoeNorth.com This is truly “adventure central,” with world-class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, fishing, climbing and golf. You’ll also find eclectic shopping, gambling (on the Nevada-side), shows and fantastic food at one-of-a-kind restaurants and bars. Fine dining has a strong tradition here dating back to the 1960 Winter Olympics, with fresh California cuisine, fine wines and local-brews celebrated throughout North Tahoe.
North Tahoe is spectacular throughout the year and there is no time like the present to experience it, no matter the season. The following pages will help you plan your vacation, while our website can help with reservations and further details.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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ake Tahoe in winter, ringed by snow under a blue sky, is achingly lovely, the contrast made more brilliant by the lake’s deep blue. pectacular winter weather creates this magic plentiful sunshine paired with 0 to 0 feet of average annual snowfall.
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kiing and other winter sports continued to thrive in North Tahoe, leading to the hosting of the 1960 Winter Olympic ames at uaw alley. Twenty-some years later, locals embraced what was the newest winter sport and built the world’s fi rst snowboard half-pipe behind Tahoe City.
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Live the spirit of adventure and ski or ride multiple North Tahoe resorts; discount tickets are available at Tahoe City and Incline Village Visitor Centers. Go for high-octane fun on a snowmobile tour along a high mountain ridge. Or kick back and keep it simple at a ski-in, ski-out lodge, steps away from the slopes. Tone it down even further and head for a romantic cabin in the woods, snowshoe trails outside.
Whatever your chosen activity—or lack of activity—great meals will be waiting close by. Unique and creative restaurants, bars and delis are scattered throughout North Lake Tahoe, many with enchanting lake views.
Start your après-ski right at the base of the slopes. To heat up the winter night, head for dancing and live music at Crystal Bay casinos. Or dance with Lady Luck at the gaming tables or slot machines.
Or just curl up in front of a fire and save your energy for the new morning and another magical winter day in North Lake Tahoe.
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Springtime in North Lake Tahoe brings together the perfect blend of adventure, experiences and relaxation. This is the season for dual, or even tri-sport days. North Tahoe’s spring skiing and riding is universally recognized as some of the best on the planet, with many resorts staying open into April and some even into May! Backcountry enthusiasts have an almost unending variety of slopes and peaks to “bag.” Slide the spring snowpack in the morning, enjoy a paddle on Lake Tahoe mid-day, then play a round of disc golf or sink a putt at golf links that open in March, just down the hill in Carson Valley.
Or get some much needed relaxation in and absorb the views of snow-capped mountains, sunny skies and clear blue water from a restaurant deck or after a short hike to Eagle Rock. From May through June, fi elds of wild fl owers erupt in color under mountain peaks and along the lakeshore. In the evenings, signature family- friendly events such as WinterWonderGrass fi ll the clear air with live music and dancing. Spring in North Lake Tahoe is defi nitely a treasured season.
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Visitors have been falling in love with Tahoe summers for a century and a half. Tahoe City was the gateway to Lake Tahoe from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s, the well-to-do staying at the famous Tahoe Tavern resort or departing on steamboats to nearby lodges, marinas and estates.
It’s human nature to love Tahoe in summer. To start, practically perfect weather (in every way)—low humidity, sunny days and clear, starry nights. Days are warm but not hot, nights are cool and refreshing.
North Lake Tahoe boasts hundreds of miles of scenic trails through vast forests, wilderness areas and alpine lakes. Sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail around the North Shore follow crestline, peak-topping routes and provide 360-degree views.
The Flume Trail is one of the mountain biking world’s most famous rides, but it’s just part of the amazing network of single-track trails found here. For long, lift-served downhills, head to Northstar California’s Mountain Bike Park.
Prefer a paved route? Go for a relaxed ride on the scenic bike trail that runs along the Truckee River from Squaw Valley to Tahoe City. From there, the trail heads south along the West Shore to Sugar Pine Point State Park.
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Tahoe’s blue waters offer plenty of activity, but so do Tahoe’s greens. Golf courses include relaxed 9-hole circuits in Kings Beach and Tahoe City and championship courses in Incline Village, Northstar and Squaw Valley. Additional courses in Truckee and nearby Carson Valley feature the designs of world-renowned golf architects.
Whether it’s paddling along welcoming stretches of sun-soaked sand, toasting the day at a lakefront restaurant or enjoying an evening stroll under a brilliant, star-filled sky, summer days at North Lake Tahoe are much too special to be missed.
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The vivid autumn colors, crisp mountain air and thinning crowds mark the beginning of North Lake Tahoe’s breathtaking secret season. ake the most of fall step outside of your day-to-day, experience this unique season and sei e every minute.
Fall is a cherished season for Tahoe-locals. The evenings grow crisp but the days are often warm, sunny and spectacular, with the vibrant colors of nature and abundant recreation. Brief, seasonal rains create world-class mountain biking and hiking conditions on the trails. ou will also fi nd many lodging properties and restaurants offering great specials during this time of year. Fall in North Tahoe is also full of exciting events and activities, including popular food and wine festivals
Venture along the Truckee River by mountain bike or discover a new hiking trail under the Aspen trees. Let the crisp mountain air and vivid autumn colors energi e you as you follow along the Ale Trail and experience the world-class brew scene into the evening. Stay a while and uncover the many unique experiences of North Lake Tahoe’s secret season. RYAN SALM PHOTOGRAPHY ( ) RYAN
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The music and festival scene is a year-round celebration in North Lake Tahoe. During summer, enjoy a free concert series at scenic venues from the lake’s shore to mountain peaks. Lovers of classical music fl ock to Classic Tahoe in Incline in early August; in mid-August, they enjoy concerts at various locations during the Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival. And in winter, soak in bluegrass tunes at WinterWonderGrass - an alpine music festival at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows.
Sand Harbor is the signature outdoor theater of the Sierra, a modern stage in a natural sand amphitheater with stunning lake views. In summer, it hosts the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival—the Bard’s plays in rotation with special events and concerts.
Step back in time at Thunderbird Lodge near Incline Village, Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay and Helman- Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Tahoe City’s Gatekeepers Museum and Maritime Museum are open throughout the year.
Galleries in North Tahoe and Truckee display international and regional artists, with studio tours during summer. Interactive art displays dot the region, like the Ursa Mater exhibit in Tahoe City. To experience the art of science, visit Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, with interactive displays and 3-D movies.
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uman talent and nature’s bounty combine in diverse and delicious ways in North Lake Tahoe gourmet restaurants to family-value menus to fun brew pubs and bars. Fine dining has a long tradition on these shores, dating back over years to the great resort hotels of Tahoe’s Gilded Age. European chefs were fi rst attracted to this area by the 9 Winter lympic Games, and new waves of culinary talent have established restaurants here ever since.
With California’s Central Valley, the national agricultural capital, our chefs source some of the fi nest, freshest ingredients on earth not to mention some of the world’s best wines from Napa Valley and Sierra Foothill vineyards.
If you’re seeking the raw satisfaction of a great burger or steak, fi sh taco or margarita, you’ll satisfy those appetites here, too. r pull up a bar stool at one of many craft breweries and brew pubs. Follow the North Lake Tahoe Ale Trail via an interactive map that pairs Tahoe’s best watering holes with nearby recreational trails and waterways. ike, bike or paddle between sips of great brews.
on’t miss dining or cocktails at one of many lakefront or lake view restaurants. In summer, relax on an outdoor deck and enjoy a spectacular sunset. When the snow falls, get co y at a table next to a windowpane and dine with a magic scene of twinkling lights outside.
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You won’t fi nd a more remarkable setting for your wedding or honeymoon. Lake Tahoe presides over ceremonies like no other natural wonder—a dream backdrop. To exchange vows on its shores brings a special distinction to the moment, not to mention a stunning backdrop for unforgettable photos. To see images of recent weddings, visit our Pinterest page at pinterest.com/tahoenorth/north-lake-tahoe-weddings.
North Lake Tahoe has been a popular wedding destination for decades. Many who marry here fi rst visit as a guest at someone else’s wedding. That level of expectation has produced a full complement of experienced caterers, fl orists, musicians, photographers and rental services based in North Lake Tahoe or in nearby communities.
Both lakeshore and mountain wedding sites abound in North Lake Tahoe, some of them connected to lodging properties. Chapels and other places of worship are available. Or you may prefer to defy convention with a wedding aboard a cruise boat.
Ultimate locations for ceremonies include historic sites such as Thunderbird Lodge and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and lakefront venues like the North Lake Tahoe Event Center or Gatekeepers Museum.
Visit GoTahoeNorth.com/weddings to get started creating your dreams.
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North Lake Tahoe offers everything you need for memorable meetings and events. We’re a mountain destination with thousands of rooms and , square feet of meeting space, from unique and boutique to luxury brands like Rit -Carlton and the yatt Regency. ere, fi nd distinct and complete meeting sites for events large to small, from the lake shore to the ski slopes.
The services we offer at North Lake Tahoe Convention and Visitors Bureau streamline your research and planning. We manage all the details call or send us an RFP and we’ll turn around proposals from all major hotels within hours. We provide hosted site visits, vendor referrals, support and services to ensure your success. A wide variety of spaces is available from large to intimate many of them only in Tahoe venues.
North Lake Tahoe is ideal for groups and team-building exercises, with every outdoor adventure and activity under the sun and numerous experienced caterers and rental services, outdoor guides and outfi tters. We’re ranked the most accessible mountain destination in the Western .S., with all major properties and venues approximately minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
For more on the business end of Lake Tahoe contact Jason Neary, irector of Sales, North Lake Tahoe Convention and Visitors Bureau. - - 9 , ext. . ason GoTahoeNorth.com.
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In 1909, Arthur Jost built a small pier and hotel in a sheltered section of the lake under Ellis Peak. He called his friendly resort “Homewood, and all the name implies.” Today, that spirit of hospitality reigns along 21 miles of tree-lined shore, with bike paths and beaches to enjoy in summer and Homewood Mountain Resort in winter. (A local’s ski secret: The views from these slopes are among the best in the ski world.)
Three California State Parks are found along this spectacular stretch. Sugar Pine Point includes both campgrounds and the historic Ehrman Mansion and estate grounds. Nearby, cross-country ski trails from the 1960 Olympics are still groomed during the winter. Open summer months, Bliss State Park is one of Tahoe’s enchanted places, with its white- sand beach, boulders and cliffs. A lakeside trail goes all the way to Emerald Bay State Park, one of the world’s most photographed places. Tour Vikingsholm Castle in summer, or just admire Fannette Island and its stone teahouse.
Hiking trailheads can be found up and down the West Shore leading into National Forest lands or Desolation Wilderness. Or take a short hike to a unique view at Eagle Rock.
There’s fantastic fine dining along this stretch of lake, including at waterfront tables, indoor or out. A number of charming, small resorts offer rooms or separate cabins in the woods.
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Before Tahoe City was Tahoe City, the native Washoe tribesmen called it “Daubey Odu”— roughly translated as “running over.” The name referred to the riches of fish and wild game they found here on their seasonal pilgrimage. The town was established in 1864, at the juncture where the lake spilled into the Truckee River, Tahoe’s only outlet, and quickly became a summer vacation destination. Today, the town “runs over” with energy and high-altitude fun all year-round.
Tahoe City’s scenic shoreline is packed with year-round activities. In summer, kayakers and paddleboarders put in at either Common’s Beach or Tahoe City Marina. With the Truckee River’s headwaters located directly in Tahoe City, rafters and kayakers launch from the top of the Truckee for a mild whitewater ride down the canyon. Common’s Beach hosts free concerts and evening movies. Snow season brings the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park to the downtown golf course, with a new skating rink, crosscountry skiing trails and snow play. More cross-country skiing is found at nearby Tahoe Cross-Country. Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Homewood ski areas are only 10- to 15-minute drives away.
A short stroll through town takes you past unique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants. Gatekeepers Museum has an excellent Native American basket collection. Tahoe Maritime Museum shines with gorgeous wooden boats. Cross historic “Fanny Bridge” over the Truckee headwaters and you’ll see where the bridge got its name: People lean over its rail to see the massive trout trolling the waters below.
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One of the most picturesque valleys in the Sierra Nevada, Squaw Valley is legendary both for its beauty and skiing. Just over the mountain ridge is sister ski resort Alpine Meadows, accessible on the same lift ticket or IKON season pass. Together, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offer 6,000 acres of terrain for all abilities. Now just a short 10-minute drive or complimentary shuttle ride apart, the resorts are slated to be connected in the future by a gondola.
Stay slope-side at The Village at Squaw Valley condominium suites. This lively European-style village is nestled at the base of the mountain with a variety of shops, galleries, restaurants and activities for the entire family. After a day on the slopes, cozy up at one of the many outdoor firepits or take a spin at snowtubing or miniature snowmobiles for kids. Plan your visit around any number of four-season signature events or festivals. There are several additional hotels and lodging options – either ski-in/out or steps from the lifts.
In summer, a bike trail follows the Truckee River from here to Lake Tahoe while an Aerial Tram carries sightseers up 8,200 feet to High Camp where visitors can enjoy wildflower hikes, swimming in the freeform pool or dining with fabulous views. Golfers will want to test the challenging holes at The Resort at Squaw Creek course.
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RT-NL_180900_0C3-072.indd220098-XX-8.indd 1 31 11/28/178/30/18 2:41:58 12:35 PM Vibrant Tahoe Vista / Cool Carnelian Bay
Ports of call for Tahoe’s steamships in the early 1900s, Tahoe Vista and Carnelian Bay are today ports of relaxation and recreation on this sandy stretch of shoreline. Here you’ll find excellent lodging options, many with lake access and views, as well as savory dining options.
Tahoe Vista’s beaches and shallow waters make it a favorite of swimmers and waders in summer and fall, while those with Fido in tow head for Carnelian Bay’s dog-friendly Patton Beach. Kayaking and paddleboarding are both popular on this long shoreline. Yachts and fishing boats sail in and out of Sierra Boat Company and North Tahoe Marina.
North Lake Tahoe Regional Park’s 124 acres include picnicking, playing fields and hiking trails as well as sledding and cross-country ski trails. Mountain bike trails provide quick access into the heart of a huge network of single-track and fire roads around and behind 8,420-foot Mt. Watson. Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails are found at the North Tahoe Regional Park and Tahoe Cross Country resort, just up the road, and many downhill ski resorts are close by.
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This quintessential beach town is located in the heart of Tahoe’s North Shore, with shops, eateries and street-side treasures to explore along its lakeside avenue.
The epicenter of activity is the Kings Beach State Recreation Area, once the estate of town founder (and card-shark) Joe King, who won the land in a poker match where he would later start the town. Ever since, this expansive shoreline has been a safe bet for the millions who have visited.
Summertime fun includes free concerts Friday evenings on the beach. There’s golfing at the nearby Old Brockway links. Water equipment rentals abound—this is a perfect spot to take up paddleboarding, kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing or tandem paragliding.
Kings Beach is close to three downhill ski resorts and two cross-country areas. Just outside town is the North Tahoe Regional Park, 124 acres of sledding, snowplow, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in winter, playgrounds and play-fields, tennis, par course and disc golf during summer.
When it’s time to relax, stroll along the town’s brand-new sidewalks, stop in at a unique boutique, then sip a coffee on a patio or near the sand. Enjoy a casual meal or fine cuisine in one of the town’s many restaurants.
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Located right on the California-Nevada border on North Shore, Crystal Bay has it all: glittering casinos to hikes and nearby beaches. A scenic and relatively short walk leads up to the Stateline Fire Lookout, a 7,077- foot point of land with one of greatest 360 degree views in Tahoe. Plaques name the many peaks and tell the history of the surroundings from Mark Twain to lumber barons. Paragliders take off from here into the winds, landing nearby in Kings Beach.
Three casinos flank the road passing through Crystal Bay, including Crystal Bay Club—North Tahoe’s music- central—with the Crown Room and Red Room Cabaret offering world-class rock, blues, jazz, comedy and (yes) dancing practically every night of the week. Looking for slots, gaming tables or sports books? They’re here and at Tahoe Biltmore and other neighboring casinos. Dining choices abound at the casinos and at nearby favorites like Soule Domain, with creative American cuisine in the most romantic of settings.
In summer, a fantastic landscape of huge granite boulders and white sand makes the shoreline of Crystal Bay a playground of swimming, sunning, kayaking and paddleboarding. Search for the huge crystal along the water’s edge and in the lake that gave this naturally blessed section of Tahoe its name.
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On Tahoe’s northernmost shore, this town got its name from the “Great Incline of the Sierra Nevada,” a device that carried timber over the mountains to construct the silver mines of Virginia City. The Flume Trail, today a world-renowned mountain bike trail, follows a route initially carved for a v-shaped timber flume.
Sand Harbor State Park is one of Tahoe’s scenic jewels. Its stage hosts the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and music concerts in summer. Stand-up paddling over the clear water and giant granite boulders is utterly unforgettable. Just down the shoreline, Thunderbird Lodge is a reflection in stone and timber of the eccentric millionaire who built it. Take an estate tour to explore its hidden tunnels and mountainside zoo.
Diamond Peak ski resort is above the town, a family-friendly spot with stellar beginner programs and panoramic views. A 15-minute drive over the summit is Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, with long intermediate runs and super-steep, heart pounding chutes. Want to learn more about the Tahoe Sierra? The Tahoe Science Center is part of the UC Davis environmental research facility, with interactive science exhibits and engaging 3-D movies. Fine dining options are sprinkled around town, as are more casual restaurants and bars. During summer months, sip a cocktail on a white sandy beach or on a ridge-top deck overlooking all of Tahoe.
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Perched atop Mt. Pluto, the extinct volcano that dammed Lake Tahoe, Northstar California Resort is a premier family destination. On the slopes the resort is known for pristine grooming, the region’s most sophisticated snowmaking system, progressive learning terrain, an extensive cross country trail network and globally ranked terrain parks. Off-piste Northstar has a cult-like following for its glades and powder stashes.
At the base of the mountain, the Village at Northstar is the epicenter for family memories. Three tiers of cozy fires, cabana lounges, tubing, and complimentary passed s’mores set the stage for an après ski experience unlike any other at Lake Tahoe. The action buzzes around a central ice skating rink under the Sierra sky. Tucked around the rink sit California-fresh restaurants, creative American cuisine, shareable bites and inviting pours of regionally sourced wine and craft beer – complete with kid-tested fare.
In the summer the mountain transforms into the largest, lift served mountain bike park on the West Coast and snowmelt reveals an 18-hole golf course fit for leisurely afternoons.
Year-round, world-class accommodations can be found from the wooded neighborhoods and Village to mid-mountain. Lodging includes alpine chic mountain homes, cozy slope-side condos, spacious apartments overlooking the Village and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe.
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Truckee was named after Pauite chief Tru-ki-zo by the pioneering emigrants he helped guide west. The town got its start with the construction of the Intercontinental Railroad in the 1860s and soon became infamous throughout the Old West. Things got more respectable with the launch of winter sports resorts here in the early 1900s. Today, Truckee maintains its railroad heritage while bursting over with great restaurants, bars, shops and year-round events and activities.
There are multiple lakes close to Truckee, with a spot on Donner Lake’s beaches the most coveted. The Truckee River runs through town, and more fish are biting on the many tributaries in mountains to the north. Likewise, there is golf in every direction—three public courses and four private links are in Truckee or minutes away. The town is surrounded by four major and three smaller ski resorts, plus three cross-country ski areas.
Donner Lake State Park and Museum is open year-round with new facilities and exhibits documenting the hardships faced by the pioneers who attempted to cross the Sierra Nevada.
After filling your days with fun and activity, take an evening stroll through Truckee’s downtown and its vintage buildings, shops and restaurants; or explore the newer sections of this booming burg. ISAAC ARJONILLA ISAAC
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Site of an historic railroad engineering feat, this is a scenic land of snow-capped peaks, mountain lakes and hiking and skiing trails. In the 1860s, hundreds of workers tunneled through the solid granite of Donner Summit, often by hand, to build America’s first Intercontinental Railway. Old Highway 40 has views of the now-abandoned train tunnels and roughly follows the route taken by early settlers headed for the Pacific. Backdrop for many movies (most recently “Her”), Rainbow Bridge is a highlight of the drive. Nearby granite cliffs are well-known in rock-climbing circles.
Lodges and hostels dot the area. Near the summit, Sugar Bowl is California’s historic ski resort. Opened in 1939, it is a winter sports mecca with a charming lodge and excellent cross-country skiing. Cozy up to the bar where Hollywood royalty Errol Flynn and Charlie Chaplin tipped a few.
Boreal Mountain Resort has epic half-pipes, tubing and night skiing. Adjacent Woodward Tahoe is a trampoline and foam pit fun spot. Soda Springs is a small, value-oriented family ski area and tubing hill.
In summer, hike north and south on the Pacific Crest Trail or to a myriad of lakes and small reservoirs. The Yuba River travels through pools and waterfalls on its descent toward the Pacific Ocean. These mountains reward exploration with fantastic discoveries, any time of year.
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RT-NL_180900_0C3-072.indd 47 8/30/18 12:36 PM Events Calendar JANUARY SnowFest Winter Carnival Held throughout North Lake JUNE Mountain Table Dinners Northstar, Tahoe, TahoeSnowFest.org Ongoing—Foothill Farmers Markets Tahoe City, NorthstarCalifornia.com APRIL Kings Beach, Incline Village/Crystal Bay, Truckee through October, GoTahoeNorth.com National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month Earth Day Festival TahoeTruckeeEarthDay.com All Tahoe ski resorts, SkiandSnowboardMonth.org Broken Arrow Skyrace at Squaw Squaw Valley, Achieve Tahoe Ability Challenge AbilityChallenge.net BrokenArrowSkyrace.com Winter Film Series Olympic Village Lodge, AlpenglowSports.com Lake Cushing Classic Costumed snow/water-ski event, Ongoing—Summerlong Music Summerlong music Squaw Valley, SquawAlpine.com series through September, GoTahoeNorth.com/Music FEBRUARY Gates and Wakes Homewood, SkiHomewood.com Wine on the Water Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Kid-O-Rama Squaw Valley, SquawAlpine.com Easter Festivities North Lake Tahoe, GoTahoeNorth.com WineOnTheWater.org Tahoe Junior Freeride Series Multiple locations, North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open Tahoe City, tjfs.info MAY NorthTahoeArts.com UllrFest Diamond Peak Ski Resort, DiamondPeak.com Opening Day on the Lake TahoeWestShoreAssoc.com Adventure Sports Week Alpenglow Mountain Festival AlpenglowSports.com Waterman’s Memorial Race Stand up paddleboard AdventureSportsWeekTahoe.com race, Waterman’s Landing, TahoeCup.org MARCH Western States 100 Squaw Valley to Auburn running Made in Tahoe Festival Art, crafts, music, locally race, wser.org Beer and Gear Festival Homewood, SkiHomewood.com produced goods, SquawAlpine.com Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic Taste, shop and sip, Pink Fest Tahoe Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe Resort, SkiRose.com TahoeCityWineWalk.com WinterWonderGrassTahoe Music & beer festival at Squaw Valley, WinterWondergrassTahoe.com
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JULY Lake Tahoe Music Festival tahoemusic.org An Elegant Affair Wine and food tasting in Tahoe City, NorthTahoeBoosters.org July 3 Fireworks and Beach Party Kings Beach, Ta-hoe Nalu Stand Up Paddleboard Race & Festival NorthTahoeBusiness.org TahoeNalu.com Chocolate & Wine Festival TahoeChocolateFestival.org
Incline Village Crystal Bay Independence Day SEPTEMBER Passport to Dining Food & wine tasting in Kings Beach, Celebration Incline Village, GoTahoeNorth.com NorthTahoeBusiness.org Achieve Tahoe FoamFest Beer festival fundraiser for Beerfest & Bluegrass at Northstar Achieve Tahoe, AchieveTahoe.org Women’s Wellness Weekend Granlibakken Resort, NorthstarCalifornia.com Granlibakken.com Spartan World Championships at Squaw Spartan.com Tahoe City July 4th Fireworks and Party DECEMBER Commons Beach, VisitTahoeCity.org Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival Northstar, TahoeFoodandWine.com Merry Days & Holly Nights Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State SquawAlpine.com Park, LakeTahoeShakespeare.com Tahoe Fall Classic Longest inland paddleboard race in the world, TahoeCup.org Northern Lights Festival Incline Village/Crystal Bay, Wanderlust Yoga, music and mindful living at Squaw northernlightstahoe.com Valley, Wanderlust.com Tahoe City Oktoberfest Breweries, food and music, VisitTahoeCity.com Noel Nights at Northstar Northstar, AUGUST NorthstarCalifornia.com Alpen Wine Fest Annual fundraiser for Can Do MS, Lake Tahoe Triathlon LakeTahoeTri.com SquawAlpine.com Tahoe Film Fest Film festival & fundraiser for SWEP non-profit, TahoeFilmFest.org Lake Tahoe Xterra Off-Road Triathlon, OCTOBER BigBlueAdventure.com New Year’s Eve Celebrations GoTahoeNorth.com Pro/Am Disc Golf Tournament Tahoe Vista, pdga.com Concours d’Elegance Wooden Boat Show Santa Ski Crawl Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe Resort, SkiRose.com LakeTahoeConcours.com NOVEMBER Lake Tahoe SummerFest Classical music festival, Opening Days at North Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts ClassicalTahoe.org GoTahoeNorth.com/ski
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Northstar California Royal Gorge Cross Country Gorge Royal Northstar Cross Country, Telemark & & Telemark Northstar Cross Country, Creek Nordic Center Resort at Squaw Area Cross Country Ski Tahoe Winter Sports Park City Tahoe Donner Cross Country Tahoe Ranch Whitehawk Golf Club at Meadows Golf Course Graeagle Golf Course Old Brockway Old Greenwood Plumas Pines Golf Resort Golf Course Ponderosa Coyote Moon Coyote
8 1 4 2 5 7 6 3 20 18 19 22 17 21 Truckee, CA 530.562.3290 Truckee, NorthstarCalifornia.com/golf 18 holes GOLF COURSES NORTH SHORE Soda Springs, CA 800.500.3871 CA 800.500.3871 Soda Springs, 88 groomed trails across 6,000 royalgorge.com, 9 warming huts, races, clinics, rentals, lessons, acres, dog-friendly snowshoeing, 2 lodges, 1 trailside café, and more snowkiting, trails, NorthstarCalifornia.com, 35km, rentals, lessons, clinics, clinics, lessons, rentals, 35km, NorthstarCalifornia.com, family moonlight snowshoe and stargazing tours, races, sundeck and more warming huts, snowshoe tours, Truckee, CA 800.GO.NORTH Truckee, City Tahoe Located in the heart of 4km XC skiing, Ice Rink! Sled hill, New for 2016, dog friendly trails, snowshoeing, bar and restaurant CA 530.836.2323 Graeagle, 18 holes playgraeagle.com, Snowshoe Center CA 530.583.6300 Valley, Olympic Valley, ski-in/ski-out access to Squaw squawcreek.com, ice rink and more lessons/rentals, 18 km trails, CA City, Tahoe Lake Blvd, 251 N. 530.583.1516 wintersportspark.com CA 530.836.0394 800.332.4295 Clio, golfwhitehawk.com 18 holes CA 530.550.7010 Truckee, oldgreenwood.com 18 holes CA 530.587.3501 Truckee, ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com 9 holes winter activities CA City, Tahoe 925 Country Club Drive, 530.583.5475 tahoexc.org 3 dog City, Tahoe just minutes from 24 groomed trails, ski café, day lodge, lake views, snowshoe trails, trails, rentals lessons, CA 530.587.9444 Truckee, 58 groomed trails, tahoedonner.com/cross-country, 4 5 warming huts, new cross-country ski lodge, rentals PSIA Ski School, snowshoe-only trails, CA 530.546.9909 Kings Beach, 9 holes oldbrockway.com CA 530.836.1420 Graeagle, plumaspinesgolf.com 18 holes Truckee, CA 530.587.0886 CA 530.587.0886 Truckee, coyotemoongolf.com 18 holes
Kirkwood Cross Country & Boreal Mountain Resort Mountain Resort Heavenly Donner Downhill Tahoe Soda Springs Valley Squaw Bowl Sugar Alpine Meadows Diamond Peak Donner Ski Ranch Granlibakken Homewood Mountain Resort Kirkwood Mountain Resort Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe Northstar California Sierra-at-Tahoe®Resort
1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 SKI RESORTS DOWNHILL CA 530.583.4232 City, Tahoe 800.403.0206 squawalpine.com 2,400 acres 100+ trails, 13 lifts, CA 530.426.3666 Soda Springs, 380 acres 33 trails, 8 lifts, rideboreal.com, NV 775.832.1177 Village, Incline 655 acres 30 trails, 7 lifts, diamondpeak.com, CA 530.426.3635 Norden, 505 acres 52 trails, 6 lifts, donnerskiranch.com, CA 530.583.4242 877.552.0185 City, Tahoe 1 trail 2 lifts, granlibakken.com, CA 775.586.7000 Tahoe, South Lake skiheavenly.com 800.HEAVENLY 4,800 acres 97 trails, 28 lifts, CA 530.525.2992 Homewood, 2,010 acres 64 trails, 8 lifts, skihomewood.com, CA 209.258.6000 Kirkwood, 877.KIRKWOOD kirkwood.com 2,300 acres 86+ trails, 15 lifts, 800.SKI.ROSE NV Reno, 1,200+ acres 60+ trails, 8 lifts, skirose.com, NorthstarCalifornia.com CA 800.GO.NORTH Truckee, acres 3,170 100 trails, 20 lifts, CA 530.659.7453 Tahoe, South Lake 2,000 acres 46 trails, 14 lifts, sierraattahoe.com, CA 530.426.3901Soda Springs, 200 acres 15 trails, 5 lifts, skisodasprings.com, CA 800.403.0206 squawalpine.com, Valley, Olympic 170+ trails, 29 lifts, 3,600 acres 16 bowls, CA 530.426.9000 sugarbowl.com Norden, 1,650 acres 103 trails, 12 lifts, CA 530.587.9444 Truckee, tahoedonner.com/downhill-ski 120 acres 15 trails, 5 lifts, CROSS-COUNTRY Snowshoe Center CA 877.KIRKWOOD kirkwood.com 80 km, Kirkwood, 2 warming day lodge, snowshoeing, rentals, lessons, groomed trails huts,
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Meeks Bay Resort & Marina Meeks Bay Boat Co. Obexer’s Marina Sunnyside Rock State Park Cave Hellman-Ehrman Mansion Homewood Marina Homewood Marina Sand Harbor State Park Museum Donner Memorial State Park Log Cabin Museum Gatekeeper’s UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Environmental Tahoe UC Davis Watson Cabin Museum Watson Olympic Museum Valley Squaw Maritime Museum Tahoe Thunderbird Lodge Vikingsholm Castle 9 2 8 9 3 5 6 7 8 7 1 10 11 12 10 thunderbirdtahoe.org, summer tours thunderbirdtahoe.org, Incline Village, NV 775.832.8750 NV 775.832.8750 Village, Incline WEST SHORE CA 530.525.5588 meeksbayresort.com, Meeks Bay, summer only launch, slips, CA 530.525.7962 Homewood, launch, storage, slips, moorings, fuel, obexersboat.com, summer only lift, CA 530.583.7201 City, Tahoe summer only lift, storage, slips, moorings, fuel, EAST SHORE NV 775.831.0494 North of Zephyr Cove, year-round launch, parks.nv.gov, CA Sugar Pine Point State Park, 530.583.9911 sierrastateparks.org summer tours 800.403.0206 Valley Olympic High Camp, squawvalleymuseum.org CA 530.583.9283 City, Tahoe year-round tahoemaritimemuseum.org, and attractions, marinas, courses, For a full list of resorts, please visit: GoTahoeNorth.com HomewoodMarina.net, fuel, moorings, storage, lift, lift, storage, moorings, fuel, HomewoodMarina.net, summer only Homewood, CA 530.525.5966 Homewood, NV 775.831.0494 Village, Incline year-round launch, parks.nv.gov, MANSIONS MUSEUMS & HISTORIC CA 530.582.7892 Truckee, sierrastateparks.org, year-round sierrastateparks.org, CA 530.583.1762 City, Tahoe year-round northtahoemuseums.org, CA 530.583.9911 Emerald Bay, summer tours sierrastateparks.org, Center Research NV 775.881.7560 Village, Incline terc.ucdavis.edu Tahoe City, CA 530.583.1762 CA 530.583.1762 City, Tahoe summer only northtahoemuseums.org,
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Lodging Guide AREA AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS ROOMS AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS ROOMS CASINO HOTELS Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, IV • • 424 Cedar House Sport Hotel TRK • • 42 Spa & Casino 10918 Brockway Road 111 Country Club Drive Truckee, CA 96161 Incline Village, NV 89451 866.582.5655 cedarhousesporthotel.com 800.553.3288 laketahoe.hyatt.com Ferrari’s Crown Resort KB • Some 75 Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino CBR • • 113 8200 North Lake Boulevard 5 Highway 28 Kings Beach, CA 96143 Crystal Bay, NV 89402 800.645.2260 530.546.3388 tahoecrown.com 800.245.8667 tahoebiltmore.com Firelite Lodge TV • 26 HOTELS & MOTELS 7035 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 America’s Best Value Inn TC • 47 800.934.7222 530.546.7222 tahoelodge.com 455 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 Franciscan Lakeside Lodge TV • • 64 866.588.8246 530.583.3766 abvitahoecity.com 6944 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 Border House at Crystal Bay Casino CRB 10 800.564.6754 530.546.6300 franciscanlodge.com 24 Stateline Road Crystal Bay, NV 89402 The Lodge at Obexer’s WS 4 775.833.6333 crystalbaycasino.com 5335 W. Lake Boulevard Homewood, CA 96141 Cedar Crest Cottages WS • 16 530.525.5505 thelodgeatobexers.com 4815 West Lake Boulevard Homewood, CA 96141 The Lodge at Sugar Bowl SS 27 530.412.9222 cedarcrestcottages.com 629 Sugar Bowl Road Norden, CA 95724 Cedar Glen Lodge TV • Some 31 866.843.2695 530.426.6742 sugarbowl.com 6589 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 530.546.4281 tahoecedarglen.com
KEY AREA ALL = ALL AREAS, AM = ALPINE MEADOWS, CAB = CARNELIAN BAY, LW = LAKE-WIDE, NS = NORTHSTAR, OTHR = OTHER AREAS, SS = SODA SPRINGS, CRB = CRYSTAL BAY, DL = DONNER LAKE, IV = INCLINE VILLAGE, KB = KINGS BEACH, SV = SQUAW VALLEY, TC = TAHOE CITY, TRK = TRUCKEE, TV = TAHOE VISTA, WS = WEST SHORE
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AREA AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS ROOMS AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS ROOMS HOTELS & MOTELS Meeks Bay Resort & Marina WS Some 21 Pepper Tree Inn TC • 51 7941 Highway 89 645 North Lake Boulevard Meeks Bay, CA 96142 Tahoe City, CA 96145 877.326.3357 530.525.6946 meeksbayresort.com 800.624.8590 530.583.3711 peppertreetahoe.com Mother Nature’s Inn TC • 9 PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn SV • Some 61 551 North Lake Boulevard 1920 Squaw Valley Road Tahoe City, CA 96145 Olympic Valley, CA 96146 800.558.4278 530.581.4278 mothernaturesinn.com 800.323.ROOM 530.583.1576 plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort TV • Some 32 Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge TV • • 24 6834 North Lake Boulevard 7630 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 800.273.5298 530.546.9500 mlrtahoe.com 877.681.4171 530.546.6262 redwol akesidelodge.com Nakoma Resort CL • 42 Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley SV • • 32 348 Bear Run 2000 Squaw Loop Road Cilo, CA 96106 Olympic Valley, CA 96146 530.897.2300 nakomaresort.com 877.344.0686 redwolfsquaw.com Northstar Lodge, A Welk Resort NS • Some 123 Resort at Squaw Creek SV • Some 405 970 Northstar Drive 400 Squaw Creek Road Truckee, CA 96161 Olympic Valley, CA 96146 530.562.3900 welkresorts.com/northstar-lodge 800.327.3353 530.583.6300 squawcreek.com Parkside Inn at Incline IV • 38 The Ritz - Carlton Lake Tahoe NS • 170 1003 Tahoe Boulevard 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court Incline Village, NV 89451 Truckee, CA 96161 800.824.6391 775.831.1052 innatincline.com 800.542.8680 530.562.3000 ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe
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Lodging Guide AREA AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS ROOMS AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS ROOMS HOTELS & MOTELS River Ranch Lodge AM 19 Tahoma Lodge WS • • • 10 2285 River Road 7018 West Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 Tahoma, CA 96142 866.991.9912 530.583.4264 riverranchlodge.com 844.755.2226 530.525.7721 tahomalodge.com Squaw Valley Lodge SV • • 115 Tamarack Lodge TC • 21 201 Squaw Peak Road 2311 North Lake Boulevard Olympic Valley, CA 96146 Tahoe City, CA 96145 530.562.4881 855.222.8956 Squawvalleylodge.com 530.583.3350 tamarackattahoe.com Stevenson’s Holiday Inn KB • • 21 BED & BREAKFASTS 8742 North Lake Boulevard Kings Beach, CA 96143 Cottage Inn at Lake Tahoe WS • 22 530.546.2269 stevensonshollidayinn.net 1690 West Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge WS 23 800.581.4073 530.581.4073 thecottageinn.com 1850 West Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 Tahoma Meadows WS • • • 15 800.822.2754 530.583.7200 sunnysideresort.com 6821 West Lake Boulevard Tahoma, CA 96142 Tahoe Sands Resort TV • • 61 866.525.1553 530.525.1553 tahomameadows.com 6610 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 CONDOMINIUMS & HOMES 888.546.7575 530.546.2592 tahoesandsresort.com Agate Bay Realty CAB • • • 50 Tahoe Vistana Inn TV • Some • 13 4991 North Lake Boulevard 6549 North Lake Boulevard Carnelian Bay, CA 96140 Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 800.550.6740 530.546.4256 agatebay.com 800.316.LAKE 530.546.2529 tahoevistanainn.net Brockway Springs Resort KB • • 36 9200 Brockway Springs Drive Kings Beach, CA 96143 530.546.4201 brockwaysprings.com
KEY AREA ALL = ALL AREAS, AM = ALPINE MEADOWS, CAB = CARNELIAN BAY, LW = LAKE-WIDE, NS = NORTHSTAR, OTHR = OTHER AREAS, SS = SODA SPRINGS, CRB = CRYSTAL BAY, DL = DONNER LAKE, IV = INCLINE VILLAGE, KB = KINGS BEACH, SV = SQUAW VALLEY, TC = TAHOE CITY, TRK = TRUCKEE, TV = TAHOE VISTA, WS = WEST SHORE
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AREA AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS UNITS AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS UNITS CONDOMINIUMS & HOMES Chinquapin TC • • 64 Hyatt High Sierra Lodge IV • • 60 3600 North Lake Boulevard 989 Incline Way Tahoe City, CA 96145 Incline Village, NV 89451 800.732.6721 530.583.6991 chinquapin.com 775.832.0220 hyatthighsierralodge.hyatt.com Club Tahoe Resort IV • • 92 914 Northwood Boulevard Incline Vacation Rentals IV • • 25 Incline Village, NV 89451 917 Tahoe Boulevard CB 775.831.5750 clubtahoe.com Incline Village, NV 89451 800.831.3304 775.831.3349 inclinevacations.com Constellation Residences at Northstar NS • • 17 13051 Ritz Carlton Highlands Drive Kingswood Village KB • • 10 Truckee, CA 96161 1001 Common Wealth Drive 530.214.0660 constellationatnorthstar.com Kings Beach, CA 96143 800.646.0809 kingswoodvillage.com Goldfish Properties IV • • • 100 920 Incline Way CRB LakeFrontHouse.com WS • • Incline Village, NV 89451 Rubicon, CA 95116 800.948.7311 775.832.4646 goldfishproperties.com 408.269.2330 lakefronthouse.com Granlibakken Conference Center & Resort TC • • • 165 Lake Tahoe Accommodations LW • • • 110 725 Granlibakken Road 905 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 Tahoe City, CA 96145 877.552.0185 530.583.4242 granlibakken.com 800.250.8013 tahoeaccommodations.com Hauserman Rental Group AM • • • 92 Lake Tahoe Deluxe Vacation Rentals TV • • • 7 475 North Lake Boulevard CAB 605 West Lake Boulevard, Suite 4 Tahoe City, CA 96145 KB Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.208.2463 530.583.3793 enjoytahoe.com TC 877.522.6022 laketahoedeluxe.com
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Lodging Guide AREA AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS UNITS AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS UNITS CONDOMINIUMS & HOMES Marmot Vacation Rentals ALL • • • 22 Tahoe Luxury Properties ALL • • • 160 888.962.7668 923 Incline Way, Suite 8E, Incline Village, NV 89451 marmotvacationrentals.com 135 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.581.8828 530.584.3444 tluxp.com Martis Valley Associates NS • • 21 10880 Brockway Road Tahoe Marina Lodge TC • • 45 Truckee, CA 96161 270 North Lake Boulevard 800.587.2070 530.587.1515 martisvalley.com Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.748.5650 530.583.2365 tahoeml.com Northstar California NS • • 225 Northstar Drive and Highway 267 Tahoe Moon Properties TC • 66 Truckee, CA 96161 866.581.2771 tahoemoonproperties.com 800.GO.NORTH NorthstarCalifornia.com Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging NS • • Sierra Vacations by Natural Retreats NS • • • 54 4001 Northstar Drive TRK 7252 North Lake Boulevard, Suite 101 Truckee, CA 96160 Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 866.241.1524 tahoemountainlodging.com 888.451.0156 sierravacations.com Tahoe Tavern Properties TC • • 74 Stay in Lake Tahoe TC • • 42 300 West Lake Boulevard 530.583.4495 stayinlaketahoe.com Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.300.5565 530.583.3704 tavernproperties.com Sun Bear Realty & Management IV • • 76 811 Tahoe Boulevard CRB Tahoe Woodside Vacation Home Rentals TV • 3 Incline Village, NV 89451 Post Office Box 500 888.686.5253 775.831.9000 sunbearrealty.com Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 530.546.4698 tahoewoodside.com Tahoe Getaways TC • 165 10010 Church Street Vaca North Tahoe TV • • 19 Truckee CA 96161 7220 North Lake Boulevard 800.922.4929 530.583.0220 tahoegetaways.com Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 530.546.9009 vacanorthtahoe.com
KEY AREA ALL = ALL AREAS, AM = ALPINE MEADOWS, CAB = CARNELIAN BAY, LW = LAKE-WIDE, NS = NORTHSTAR, OTHR = OTHER AREAS, SS = SODA SPRINGS, CRB = CRYSTAL BAY, DL = DONNER LAKE, IV = INCLINE VILLAGE, KB = KINGS BEACH, SV = SQUAW VALLEY, TC = TAHOE CITY, TRK = TRUCKEE, TV = TAHOE VISTA, WS = WEST SHORE
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AREA AREA POOL TUB HOT KITCHEN PETS UNITS CONDOMINIUMS & HOMES ADDITIONAL NORTH LAKE TAHOE LODGING Vacasa Rentals ALL • • 343 7 Pines Motel 530.546.9886 605 West Lake Boulevard Basecamp Hotel - Tahoe City 530.580.8430 Tahoe City, CA 96145 Chaney House B&B 530.525.7233 530.802.2343 www.vacasa.com/usa/tahoe Chalet de Huttlinger 925.964.3440 Vacation Station IV • • • 120 Christy Lodge 530.412.5436 930 Tahoe Boulevard, Suite 703 First Accommodations 530.546.5547 Incline Village, NV 89451 Holiday House 800.294.6378 800.841.7443 vacationstation.com Hostel Tahoe 530.546.3266 The Lodge at Sugar Bowl 530.426.6742 The Village at Squaw Valley SV • • 200 Olympic Village Inn 530.581.6000 1750 Village East Road Parkside Inn at Incline 775.831.1052 Olympic Valley, CA 96146 Pullen Realty Group 530.550.7710 866.818.6963 530.584.1000 squawalpine.com Rockwood Lodge B&B 530.525.5273 Rustic Cottages Resort 888.778.7842 Waters of Tahoe Properties KB • • 21 Sierra Mountain Properties 530.583.0880 Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 TV Stevenson’s Holliday Inn 530.546.2269 800.215.8904 530.546.8904 watersoftahoe.com TC Tahoe City Inn 530.581.3333 Wells & Bennett Realtors ALL • • • 175 Tahoe Edgelake Beach Club 530.546.5974 1225 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe North Shore Lodge 530.546.3425 Tahoe City, CA 96145 Tahoe North Rentals 800.585.3312 800.858.2463 775.831.3633 tahoerentals.com Tahoe Park Realty 800.800.6942 Tahoe Real Estate Group 530.583.1566 West Lake Properties WS • • • 60 Tahoe Vacation Properties 530.583.8986 55 West Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vacation Rentals, Inc. 530.583.3550 Tahoe City, CA 96145 Tahoe Vista Lodge & Cabins 530.546.3523 800.870.8201 530.583.0268 westlakeproperties.com Ta-Tel Lodge 530.546.2411 Vacation Tahoe 800.222.5758 West Shore Café & Inn 530.525.5200
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FLYING INTO RENO Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the closest major airport to Tahoe’s North Shore and offers frequent flights to and from several major hubs and cities across the United States. A variety of ground transportation, including rental cars, taxis, limos, buses, resort shuttles, as well as ride sharing programs, Uber and Lyft, is available to transport you to your hotel. renoairport.com
AIRLINES Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United and Volaris
NORTH LAKE TAHOE EXPRESS For fast transportation between North Lake Tahoe and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), contact: North Lake Tahoe Express | 866-216-5222 | NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com
FLYING INTO SACRAMENTO Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a secondary gateway to Lake Tahoe, with convenient non-stop flights on most major carriers from cities across the United States. and world. This modern regional airport is quick and efficient, gate-to-rental car, limo or bus. Located just off Interstate 80, the airport is a fast 120-mile drive to North Lake Tahoe. sacramento.aero/smf
FLYING INTO TRUCKEE AND NORTH LAKE TAHOE Truckee Tahoe Airport is the closest general aviation airport to North Lake Tahoe. The airport has two runways and multiple instrument approaches serving private aircraft and charter flights. Rental cars and courtesy bikes are available at the airport. truckeetahoeairport.com DAVID NOTON PHOTOGRAPHY /ALAMY DAVID
62 GoTahoeNorth.com © PRIVATE AVIATION SERVICES Lake Tahoe has several general aviation airports that offer air taxi service for convenient, low-hassle transportation. An air taxi provides exceptional Your Air Taxi to the West value and, most notably, the ability to fly into many more airports than the major airlines. Flying directly into the Truckee Tahoe Airport is your best option for visiting Tahoe North.
GETTING AROUND NORTH LAKE TAHOE TART (Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit) offers daily bus service along Tahoe’s North and West Shores with connections to Squaw Valley, Northstar, and Truckee. TART’s ski shuttle service will be offered every 30 minutes between Incline Village, Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay and Tahoe City ONVENIENT OMFORTABLE AND FFORDABLE IR with connections to Squaw Valley every 30 minutes between 6am – 8:30am C , C A A TRAVEL TO THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN AND 100’S OF and 4pm – 6pm. And hourly service will be offered beginning at 6am between OTHER WEST COAST AIRPORTS Crystal Bay, Kings Beach and Northstar. TART’s FREE Night service runs year-round and offers nightly bus service between Crystal Bay and Squaw Call for more information 408.805.4359 or go to www.GaryAir.us Valley, Tahoe City and Tahoma, and Crystal Bay and Northstar until 2am, with service continuing until 9pm beginning spring 2018. For Information and Get Closer, Faster! SM schedules visit: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com GaryAir is a FAA Certifi cated Air Taxi #6GTA731M
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RT-NL_180900_0C3-072.indd 63 8/31/18 11:00 AM 64 GoTahoeNorth.com Experience Emerald Bay’s majestic waters from the authentic paddlewheeler, the M.S. Dixie II. Soak in spectacular views of mountains and cascading waterfalls during our Sightseeing Cruise or breeze off into the sunset while enjoying a four course meal and live music during the Dinner and Dance Cruise.
Whether you’re after speed or relaxation the best way to take in the beauty of Lake Tahoe is on the clear blue water. From our sandy, pine-tree covered beach you can take off into the skies on a parasailing adventure, test your water skiing and wakeboarding skills behind a speedboat, power through the turquise water aboard a Waverunner®, or absorb the views from a paddleboard.
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