From gondola rides and clear kayaking, to treetop adventure courses, to cruising down groomed runs with a view, and snowshoeing through the forest, North Lake Tahoe keeps families entertained year-round. There is no shortage of great places to eat, and plenty of boutique hotels, cozy cottages, and luxury resorts with fun and adventurous amenities for every family.
Lodging
Basecamp Tahoe City
Family-friendly amenities include fire pits for s’mores, winter communal dinners, and accommodations for skiing, snowboarding, and cycling.
Cedar Glen Lodge
Cozy cottages with a wine bar, sauna, putting green, and a sandy beach across the street.
Granlibakken Tahoe
Located in a peaceful 74-acre wooded valley, this resort offers direct access to trails, yoga and meditation spaces, and the Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park. In winter, guests can enjoy a ski and sledding hill.
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
A luxury ski-in/ski-out resort with direct access to Northstar California Resort, known for its unique Marshmology sessions and high-end amenities.
Dining
Gar Woods
Waterfront dining, live music, a pier with lake views, and the famous Wet Woody cocktail.
Jake’s on the Lake
Lakeside dining with California cuisine and warm “mountain aloha” hospitality at the Boatworks Mall.
Jason’s Beachside Grille
A cozy Kings Beach lodge-style restaurant offering classic Tahoe dishes and sunset views.
Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge
A Tahoe landmark since the 1950s, featuring the largest outdoor deck on Lake Tahoe.
Warm Weather Activities ~ On the Water
AWS Incline
Watersport lessons and rentals on the Hyatt’s private beach.
Clearly Tahoe
Guided tours in transparent kayaks, including sunset and full moon experiences.
Stellar Tahoe
Private luxury charters, boat bar hopping tours, and stargazing cruises hosted by Captain Matt Lund.
Tahoe Sailing Charters
Premier sailing charters with unforgettable lake and mountain views.
Warm Weather Activities ~ On the Mountain
Aerial Tram at Palisades Tahoe
Ride 2,000 feet up to High Camp for restaurants, hiking, and panoramic views.
Northstar California Gondola & Bike Lifts
Scenic gondola rides and lift-access to Lake Tahoe’s only lift-serviced bike park.
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
Aerial obstacle courses and zip lines among the trees.
Via Ferrata
Guided climbing with fixed steel anchors and cables on the cliffs of Squaw Valley.
