| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some have balconies with lake views and/or pull-out sofas. amenities include a seasonal pool and a hot tub. located directly across from a beach at lake tahoe, this low-key hotel in downtown tahoe vista is within 15 miles of squaw valley, northstar and alpine meadows ski resorts. the warm rooms have basic decor and come equipped with gas fireplaces, free wifi, 42-inch flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 56 min
Sand Harbor (24 min)
Popular Lake Tahoe site for swimming, boating & seasonal open-air entertainment with mountain views. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe (27 min)
1,300 acres of groomed ski runs for all levels, complete with 7 chairlifts & 3 snowboard parks. Thunderbird Lodge and Yacht Lake Tahoe (16 min)
Docent-led tours explore this lakefront estate with a tunnel, card house & a wooden speedboat. Diamond Peak Ski Resort (20 min)
Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, a kids' zone & dog runs in a medium-size resort with lake views. Granlibakken Tahoe (19 min)
Chic rooms in an upscale, rustic lodge offering seasonal outdoor activities. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (19 min)
This large state park on the shore of Lake Tahoe features beaches, boat launches, trails & more. Squaw Valley Resort (26 min)
Huge ski resort & 1960 Olympic site with many recreation activities, plus a spa, restaurants & more. Alpine Meadows (27 min)
Popular spot with many lifts, terrain for varied skill levels, multiple lodges & a terrain park. Mount Rose (37 min)
10,778-foot peak reached via a 10.7-mile looped hiking trail with a waterfall & sweeping lake views. Northstar California Resort (15 min)
Scenic resort offering cozy rooms with kitchens, plus restaurants, bars, ski runs & mountain tours. Secret Cove (27 min)
This off-the-beaten-path stretch of beach offers no amenities or facilities, just water views. Homewood Mountain Resort (25 min)
Several ski & snowboard runs along with terrain parks, 2 lodges & on-mountain dining options. Sand Harbor Beach (23 min)
Swimming, boating & nearby hiking trails on a Lake Tahoe beach with views of the mountains. Donner Memorial State Park (27 min)
This park offers hiking, camping, fishing, boating, the Emigrant Trail Museum & a historic monument. Kings Beach State Recreation Area (5 min)
Mountain views are offered from this lakeside park featuring a sandy beach with kayak rentals. | 
