| complimentary perks include continental breakfast, all-day popcorn and coffee, as well as parking, on-site laundry, loaner bikes and seasonal sports equipment such as sleds and snowshoes. low-key suites offer free wi-fi and kitchenettes, plus flat-screens with dvd players. less than a block from the heavenly mountain gondola, this unpretentious all-suite hotel is a mile from the lake. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room, plus a bbq area. studio suites have wall beds, while 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature separate living spaces with pull-out sofas
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 6
Pope Beach (18 min)
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Desolation Wilderness (26 min)
Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Mount Tallac (24 min)
9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Vikingsholm (32 min)
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (7 min)
Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Fallen Leaf Lake (22 min)
Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Eagle Falls (26 min)
A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (7 min)
Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Heavenly Mountain Resort (6 min)
Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Emerald Bay State Park (27 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 Heavenly Gondola (1 min)
Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on a 2.4-mile sightseeing lift to a viewing deck with a cafe & a shop. Van Sickle Bi-State Park (8 min)
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Lakeside Beach (11 min) | 
