| complimentary perks include morning coffee and pastries, passes for a private beach and parking. unassuming rooms with exterior entrances have free wifi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docking stations. some rooms add minifridges and microwaves. . a 6-minute walk from the beach, this straightforward motel is also a 5-minute walk from the heavenly gondola cable car
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 6
Van Sickle Bi-State Park (9 min)
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Eagle Falls (27 min)
A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (11 min)
Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Heavenly Gondola (4 min)
Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on a 2.4-mile sightseeing lift to a viewing deck with a cafe & a shop. Mount Tallac (24 min)
9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Vikingsholm (33 min)
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Lakeside Beach (8 min) Fallen Leaf Lake (22 min)
Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Heavenly Mountain Resort (7 min)
Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (8 min)
Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Desolation Wilderness (27 min)
Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Emerald Bay State Park (28 min)
Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. D. L. Bliss State Park (30 min)
Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Tahoe Keys (14 min)
Marina and lake Pope Beach (18 min)
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. | 
