Hotel at a Glance: Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel

Pine trees reach up to this resort’s gabled rooftops, with the Sierra Nevada mountains rising in the background. Lake Tahoe’s glassy waters lap against the shore nearby, presenting a place for water adventure year round.

• Where you’ll stay: Spacious suites feature separate sleeping and living areas as well as flat-screen TVs.
• Hit the slopes: When the snow starts to fall, you can head over to Heavenly Ski Resort, only about 2 miles away.
• Echo: Chefs at this onsite restaurant hand toss housemade pizza dough and top grilled diver scallops with toasted macadamia nuts.
• French toast and fresh fruit are among the offerings at the hotel’s daily complimentary breakfast buffet.
• Nightly happy hour: Guests can enjoy $2 all-inclusive drinks each night from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Take a dip in the heated indoor pool.
• Recent recognition: A TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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 with world-class slopes 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.

A diverse crowd of spectators gathers at night for South Lake Tahoe’s various 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.

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