North Lake Tahoe

Explore North Lake Tahoe

North Lake Tahoe is a breathtaking destination, straddling both California and Nevada, with year-round activities and attractions to suit every taste and budget. 

TAHOE CITY

Distance: 6 miles from Olympic Valley, a beautiful bike ride along the Truckee River.

Summer Activities

  • Activities: River Rafting (www.truckeeriverrafting.com), Mountain Bike Rentals (tahoexc.org), Water Sports at Commons Beach (TahoeCityKayak.com), Tahoe City Marina
  • Arts & Culture: Tahoe Art Haus Movie Theater, Ceramics (www.allfireduptahoe.com), Music at Commons Beach 4-7pm through Sept 8, Farmers Market through Oct 24, North Tahoe Arts Center, year-round offering classes, gallery and gift shop. 
  • Dining: Wolfdale’s, Christy Hill, Savoir, Sylva's, Queen V's Sushi Hive, Evo's Sierra Surf Club, Tahoe Tap House, Za’s, Thai Kitchen, Moe’s BBQ, Bridge Tender, River Grille, Dam Café and Rosie’s for brunch, Tahoe Gal: Paddlewheel-style tour ride with meals and a full bar (www.tahoegal.com), Uncorked Wine Bar.

Winter Activities

  • Dining: Wolfdale’s, Christy Hill, Jake’s On The Lake, Evo, Sylva, Tahoe Tap House, Za’s, Thai Kitchen, Moe’s BBQ, Bridge Tender, River Grille, Dam Café, Shadyside Lounge, and Rosie’s for brunch. Tahoe Gal (paddlewheel-style tour ride with meals and a full bar), Uncorked Wine Bar.

CARNELIAN BAY

  • Distance: 23 miles from Olympic Valley.
  • Activities: Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals (watermanslanding.com), and Magic Carpet Miniature Golf
  • Dining: Old Post Office Café (brunch), Garwood’s Restaurant (on the water), CB's Pizza

TAHOE VISTA

KINGS BEACH

  • Distance: 15 miles from Olympic Valley. 
  • Family-Friendly Dining: White Caps Pizza and Jason’s.
  • Activities: Large public beach and playground, free summer music on the beach on Friday nights, and Kings Beach Miniature Golf (kingsbeachminiaturegolf.com).

INCLINE VILLAGE, NV

  • Activities: Tahoe East Shore Trail, a paved path with stunning views, and mountain biking at Tunnel Creek.
  • Dining: Lone Eagle Grille, Sage Leaf and various eateries with bike rentals available at Tunnel Creek.

LAKE TAHOE WEST SHORE

  • Dining: Sunnyside Restaurant, Firesign for brunch, Obexer's Market for deli and picnic options on the water.
  • Arts & Culture: The Tahoe Maritime Museum at Homewood
  • Hiking: Eagle Rock (0.7-mile roundtrip, uphill) and Emerald Bay (Eagle Falls, Rubicon Trail, and Vikingsholm Tours).
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    Truckee, California

    Truckee is a charming California mountain town rich in western history and culture, brimming with outdoor adventures. Only a 20-minute drive from Lake Tahoe’s emerald waters, Truckee offers a perfect blend of nature and heritage. Commercial Row in old town Truckee, located by the Truckee Train Depot, features three blocks of shopping, dining, beer, wine, and chocolate tasting, coffee shops, and a glimpse into the local train history of the town.

    DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE

    • Activities:  Legacy Trail, Truckee Regional Park, Donner Lake, and the Donner Memorial State Park.
    • Arts & Culture: The Truckee Discovery Museum, The Donner History Museum
    • Dining: Tangerine, 50/50 Brewery, Drunken Monkey Sushi Bar, 1882 Bar & Grill, Alibi Brewery and Pub, Casa Baeza, Moody’s, Cottonwood, Panetta’s, Bar of America, Como, Trokay, FiftyFifty Brewing Co., Old Town Tab, Jax on the Tracks, Golden Rotisserie, and Truckee Tavern
    • Wine Bars: Uncorked Wine Bar with locations in Truckee, NorthStar, Palisades Tahoe, and Tahoe City
    • Coffee Shops: Coffee Bar, Darkhorse, and Drink Coffee Do Stuff.

    TRUCKEE RECREATION CENTER

    • The Recreation Center features an indoor pool with slides, providing a fantastic water experience for children.

    RIDE THE TRAIN TO TRUCKEE

    • Soak up the views of the Sierra Nevada mountains by taking the Amtrak's Zephyr line from Emeryville (San Francisco) to Truckee, California. The line stops through Martinez CA, Davis CA, Sacramento CA, Roseville CA, and Colfax CA before getting into the historical town of Truckee. 

    LAKE TOURS FROM TRUCKEE

    Ski Resorts in the Area

    Palisades-Tahoe & Alpine Meadows

    • Activities: Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Snowmobiling, Dining, Shopping, Ski/Snowboard Lessons, and Rentals

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    Homewood

    • Activities: Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding with Lessons, and Rentals

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    Boreal

    • Activities: Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding 

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    Heavenly Valley

    • Activities: Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding in South Lake, CA

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    Mount Rose, Nevada

    • Activities: Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding only a Few Miles from Reno, Nevada

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    Diamond Peak, Incline Village

    • Activities: Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding with Beautiful Views of Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, NV

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