| off route 50, this laid-back budget hotel is a 6-minute walk from lakeside beach, and 2 miles from both heavenly ski resort and south lake tahoe ice arena. apartments feature kitchens. parking is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. room service is available. unassuming rooms have wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some offer mountain views
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 6
Heavenly Gondola (5 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. 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. Eagle Falls (26 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. Tahoe Keys (14 min)
Marina and lake Desolation Wilderness (26 min)
Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Heavenly Mountain Resort (6 min)
Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (7 min)
Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Vikingsholm (32 min)
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Fallen Leaf Lake (22 min)
Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Mount Tallac (24 min)
9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Pope Beach (18 min)
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Lakeside Beach (8 min) | 
