Hotel at a Glance: Hotel Becket

The Hotel Becket borrows its name from the nautical rope used to bind two other ropes together. It’s a concept that also exemplifies the hotel’s dedication to bringing travelers together for memorable vacations in South Lake Tahoe’s vibrant downtown. This sense of unity also influences the hotel’s guest rooms; choose from alpine-accented Tahoe Blue rooms or boutique-style Heavenly rooms, each of which come with amenities including flat-screen TVs, furnishings from designer Jonathan Adler, and architectural flourishes including reclaimed-wood fixtures.

• Explore the mountains: The hotel sits across the street from Heavenly Village, the bustling shopping center that acts as the gondola gateway to the region’s unparalleled mountain trails.
• Eat well: The resort’s signature Ten Crows restaurant pairs delectable barbecue cooked over authentic Alabama-style fire pits with craft cocktails and beers from local Tahoe breweries.
• Stay warm in the indoor hot tub.

South Lake Tahoe, California: Year-Round Haven for Outdoor Adventures and Late-Night Revelry

Lake Tahoe has no real off-season; people find ways to make use of its pristine water, beaches, and mountains all year long. In the summer, the lake’s clear, freshwater surface—which straddles the California-Nevada border—is dotted with swimmers, boaters, and jet skiers. Several ski resorts typically stay open from November to April, and Emerald Bay State Park is accessible year-round. A moderately easy hike to the base of Lower Eagle Falls reveals breathtaking views of the waterfalls crashing down from above.

Spectators gather at night for South Lake Tahoe’s events, which range from wine and food festivals to rock concerts and fireworks displays. A few miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe sits Stateline, Nevada, where a handful of casinos host high-stakes games of blackjack and solitaire.