South Lake Tahoe - Hotels, Lodging, Cabins

Secret's Inn

South Lake Tahoe offers many choices for lodging from first class hotels and casinos to low budget motels off the main strip. Rent a furnished vacation cabin from 50Cabins, stay in a luxurious Suite at Harrah's or bring your RV and park it in one of the many campgrounds!

If gambling and nightlife is a high priority, consider one of the four major hotel casinos located in Stateline, Nevada. Of all the hotel casinos, I am partial to Harrah's Hotel and Casino because of the rustic rooms, great selection of restaurants and  the overall consistency of the service. In addition, Harrah's always does a first class job when hosting special events for guests including golf events at the Edgewood Golf Resort. Other hotel casinos worth considering are the Mont Bleu Resort Casino (which has a special floor for pets), Harvey's and the Horizon Casino Resort. If on a budget, request a lake view room at the Horizon and walk right across the street to all the action at the higher end hotels, Heavenly Village and the Gondola.  Harveys Lake Tahoe is also a nice hotel and people come from all over to attend the outdoor arena and summer concerts and the famous Lake Tahoe restaurant, The Sage Room.

Families might want to stay at the Marriott Timberlodge or the Embassy Suites. Both are luxury resorts offering spacious villas and suites and within walking distance of the Casinos, Heavenly Gondola and the  Heavenly Village Shops. Further up the mountain on the Nevada side is The Ridge Tahoe, another good choice for families and skiiers.

There are dozens of less expensive lodging alternatives around town but, I would be a bit cautious since South Lake Tahoe motels come in all flavors. A good choice for lodging near the casinos is the Forest Suites Resort. There is also Lakeland Village, Inn by the Lake, Timbercove Lodge (Lake Front with the hip Blue Bistro Grill), the Secrets Inn (pet friendly), 3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club (pet friendly). local favorite Fireside Lodge, or the Royal Valhalla.  For lovers, there is always the renowned  Fantasy Inn with on site wedding chapel.

Summer visitors might want to consider the historic cabins a the Zephyr Cove Resort, or the campgrounds at Camp Richardson. Both choices are lakefront and offer boating, biking, fishing, hiking and a great selection of restaurants nearby. Campers might also consider Fallen Leaf Campground or Nevada Beach Campground.

These are some of My picks for lodging in South Lake Tahoe. If you would like to submit a Review, please go to Lake Tahoe's Alive.  Please check back as this article will be updated. Have a Great Day!

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2011 Business Expo - Pedal to Prosperity

The 2011 Business Expo, Pedal to Prosperity, was held March 25 at the Mont Bleu Convention Center in Stateline, Nevada. Forget the fact that the Tahoe basin received 3 feet of fresh powder only 48 hours before, hundreds showed up to mingle, network and support local businesses in the South Lake Tahoe Community!

There were 72 vendors exhibiting, a Silent Auction and Live Entertainment. Some of the larger exhibitors included Heavenly Valley, Amgen Tour of California, League to Save Lake Tahoe, South Tahoe Association of Realtors, Anytime Fitness, The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, The Tahoe Tribune, Tahoe TV and the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra. As the night rolled on the Silent Auction began and more people kept arriving. The Food, Beverage, Silent Auction and Live Entertainment were Exceptional!

The restaurants did an outstanding job Wowing everyone with a wonderful array of food and beverages. The Beacon Bar and Grill was pouring their Famous Rum Runners and The Fresh Catch was serving fresh shucked oysters on the half shell. The Lakeside Inn had a very impressive South West Menu. The Mont Bleu Chefs put on a fabulous buffet of Ahi Tuna and lamp chops. It was truly an Exceptional Event!.

Not only was it fun to see old faces who are the foundation behind South Lake Tahoe, it was wonderful to meet new people and find out about their businesses. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for Sponsoring a Great Evening and Thanks to all the great people around town for keeping Lake Tahoe Alive!

WHAT'SUP IN LAKE TAHOE?

LAKE TAHOE EVENTS

2011 Business Expo 
March 25, 2011
Stateline, NV
Mont Bleu Casino
This year's Business EXPO will feature over 80 businesses, great silent auction items, and delicious food and drink to sample from popular local restaurants! Tickets are $10.00

The Pain McShlonkey Classic
March 26, 2011
Squaw Valley USA.
This action packed on and off-mountain event will serve as a hilarious tribute to legendary skier Shane McConkey as pros and amateurs battle for the highly coveted Golden Saucer trophy and bragging rights.

Kirkwood Springfest 2011
March 26, 2011
Make some time during your school break to hit Kirkwood for this new celebration of springtime on the mountain. On Saturday and Sunday, ski/ride with discounted lift tickets, then party down and get your groove on with music and events.

Soroptomist Elegant Evening
April 2, 2011

Harrah's Lake Tahoe Convention Center.

Prizes! $50 per person. 6-10 PM

South Lake Tahoe Earth Day

April 16, 2011

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Bijou Community Park
Get ready for another great year, filled with environmental awareness, local music, delicious food - fun for all!!

The 2011 Amgen Tour of CA 
May 9-15, 2011

South Lake Tahoe, CA
A weeklong celebration of the most popular bike race in America on Sunday May 15.

Valhalla Renaissance Fair
June 4-5, 11-12
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Lose yourself in the world of Renaissance Europe. Come and experience the best of live theater and shows aplenty; singing, dancing, storytelling, comedy acts, feasts, merchants, and re-creations of sword fighting and battles.

Tahoe Paddlefest
June 2011
Emerald Bay
The Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival is a solstice celebration of human powered watercraft featuring Ancient Art to State of the Art™ boats, boards and paddles.

Tahoe Bike Day Parade & Festival
June 5, 2011
Ski Run Marina, South Lake Tahoe
It’s Tahoe Bike Day! And, we’ll be celebrating with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a cavalcade bicycle parade that loops around downtown and ends at Ski Run Marina for a Festival. The festival will have exhibits, demonstrations, live music, and food and beverages that you would expect at a celebration.

46th Annual DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay

June 11, 2011

72 Mile, 7 person running relay around Lake Tahoe.

Celebrity Golf Championship

June 12-17, 2011

With a purse of $600,000 and network television exposure, it's the most prestigious and richest celebrity tournament in golf hosted right here in South Lake Tahoe.

Tour of the Carson Valley
June 26, 2011
Genoa, NV - 4th Annual. Tour of the Carson Valley - Barbecue & Ice Cream Social is a celebration of the cycling culture and a fun historic bicycle tour for all abilities in the beautiful Carson Valley.

Wanderlust Festival
July 28-31 2011
Four days of Yoga, Music and Nature
Squaw Valley, CA

Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue

September 11, 2011
The 72-mile Tour de Tahoe premiere bicycling event will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in their National Fundraising Program.

Spring Fling Deals in Tahoe

Hello Lake Tahoe Comrades!!
Today is the first day of Spring and Tahoe is getting POWerful Spring Snowstorms! Heavenly is reporting the 3rd biggest Snow year in its' history and with over 30 Feet of Snow to date, and more storms are on the Radar... Lake Tahoe Spring skiing is going to be Epic! Hoping these Discounts on Lodging and Lift tickets will entice you to bring your friends and family to Lake Tahoe!

                                       *HOT TAHOE SPRING FLING DEALS*

Quality Inn and Suites
Mention SPRING BREAK DEAL when booking to receive additional 20% off for three or more nights stay. Only valid for bookings made directly with the hotel by calling (530) 541-5400 or (800) 245-6343

Grandlibakken Lodge in Tahoe City.  Regular hotel rooms will be $99 per night, or share a dorm room for $35 per person per night.  Rates include a full buffet breakfast each morning, parking, wireless Internet, and use of Grandlibakken’s amenities, including the heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna.  To get these special rates, call Granlibakken's central reservations desk at (877) 552-6301 and ask for the Alpine/Homewood College Room Block.

Lakeside Inn Gold Package
$125.00 package
One night hotel accommodations
One adult lift ticket per person to Heavenly Valley

Forest Suites Resort
Stay two nights in our one bedroom suite and get two lift tickets to Heavenly, a bottle of sparkling wine in your room at arrival. All for under $600. Package Includes: 1 Day Adult lift ticket at Heavenly, Kirkwwod, or Sierra-at-Tahoe (2 people) and Bottle of Sparkling wine in the Room. Call to book a special discounted winter package today. Toll Free: 800-822-5950 or Local: 530-541-6655.

Mount Rose 2 Day Lift Ticket $43.00
Start date April 13, 2011
Mt. Rose is the closest resort to the Reno/Tahoe Intl. Airport, and just 25 minutes from Reno's 17,000 rooms. Mt. Rose is the perfect choice for the first and last day of your Lake Tahoe vacation.

North Star at Tahoe $59.00
College Week Discounted Ski Lift Tickets
March 21-25
Bring current student ID to Tickets-Season Pass Office located in the Village at Northstar™ to receive $59 discounted lift ticket. or 530-562-1010

The Avalon Lodge Bromance - Bettys Package  Fresh air, a few beers, great friends reminiscing about the good old days and heading out for new adventures, the Avalon Lodge’s Bromance Package let’s you take full advantage of guys weekend. And who says girls can’t have a “boys” getaway too? For girls who lead the pack up and down the hill, show off their bruises and cuts, and enjoy a little too much wine in the hot tub, we extend our Betty Package to you. To kick off your Tahoe vacation off right, we start you off with our specialty Tahoe Brews and Munchies in room, provide our signature stainless steel water bottles to keep you hydrated when playing outside, and since we are steps to all things fun, our Tahoe "Apres" Kit to help you recover from all your legendary moments on the mountain, the lake and the evening after. Don’t forget breakfast each morning, Jacuzzi each night and flat screen tvs, the best beds in Tahoe and free wireless whenever you need it…Enjoy! Book online at avalonlodge.com or call 888-544-STAY (7829) Restrictions: Some restrictions may apply.

Snowbomb Tahoe Gold Card - $80.00

• Free lift ticket to Sugar Bowl or Kirkwood
• Free lift ticket to Dodge Ridge
• 50% off lift ticket to China Peak
• $5-$20 off every ticket purchased to 15+ mountain resorts

    Thanks for Keeping Lake Tahoe Alive!
                

1862 David Wally's Hot Springs Resort and Spa - Fountain of Youth

David Walley's Resort is a natural Hot Springs, Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Resort located in Genoa Nevada. Founded by David and Harriet Walley and two partners in 1862, Walley's began as only a tent for shelter and mineral bath for 50 cents. The spa was built, later burned down, rebuilt and today it is time-shared. Despite all these changes, the sacred waters remain. People still travel from all over the world to visit David Walley's. Even Mark Twain and Clark Gable have soaked in the magical Walley's Hot Springs!

The healing qualities of the mineral waters are what many call "The Fountain of Youth".  The hot springs absorb a high content of mineral elements from the ground including silica, sulfur, lithium and boron. These elements are proven to heal, rejuvenate and restore the body.

Today, there are seven separate hot mineral pools all varying in temperatures between 98 and 104 degrees. Some of the pools are large, some small with jacuzzi jets... some are middle sized. You can soak in the morning, under the stars at night, in the Snow or when it is 100 degrees in the summer. David Walley's has it all, in fact, in addition to the mineral pools, there's a steam room, sauna, work out room, swimming pool, full spa offering massages, facials, body wraps and scrubs as well as an outstanding restaurant and bar.

Go Treat Yourself today!

David Walley's Resort

Historic Thunderbird Lodge - Incline Village

Incline Village was once owned by Captain George Whittell, a very "colorful" character from San Francisco. Whittell was born into a wealthy banking family and had the intuition to liquidate his stock holdings right before the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Nevada tax advantages drew Whittell to Lake Tahoe where he purchased 100,000 acres and 29 miles of lakefront land. Whittell began building his dream home in the middle of the Great Depression. It took 2 years and 100 workers to complete the French Tudor Mansion known today as the "Thunderbird Lodge".  Rumors still fly about Whittell's high style playboy life. From exotic animals to high gaming parties in his Card Room, the Thunderbird Lodge was the Place to be for Who's Who.  In the 1950's, Whittell sold 9000 acres to Crystal Bay Development Company for 25 million.

George Whittell's historical Thunderbird Lodge is a historical landmark open to the public for touring from May - October.

Here is a list of scheduled wine maker dinners for 2011:

Sunay, July 10th
Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique ~ Chef Douglas Dale
Robert Mondavi Winery ~ Winemaker Rich Arnold

Sunday, Aug. 14th -  Moody’s Bistro ~ Chef Guy Frenette
Forman Vineyard ~ Proprietor Ric Forman

Sunday, Sept. 11th -
Six Peaks Grille (Resort at Squaw Creek)
Executive Chef Jason Friendy
Rombauer Vineyards ~ Proprietor KR Rombauer

Sunday, Oct. 9th -  The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe ~ Chef Ruben Garcia
Palmaz Vineyards ~ Winemaker Florencia Palmaz

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*Thunderbird Yacht and Whittell's Castle in the Sky can be rented for special events, conference or weddings.

Thunderbird Lodge Info

2011 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA

The 2011 Amgen Tour of California is approaching! The kick off will take place in South Lake Tahoe on May 15, 2011. The Mont Bleu Resort will be the start of the 119 mile Phase 1 race consisting of a one and a half lap around Lake Tahoe ending at the Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort. The race is expected to take 5 hours to complete.

Imagine watching 19 cycling teams from around the world with over 100 cyclists racing at an average of 45 miles and hour! This is the largest cycling event of its kind in the US and South Lake Tahoe is going to be the Starting Point!  There are still Tickets Onsale for the Special Opening Gala and Team Introduction taking place on May 13 at the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa in Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe is thrilled to be selected as a host city. The city is looking forward to the gigantic ecomonic boost for our local businesses and hoping to become branded as a worldwide cycling destination. There will be many add-on events and festivities around town that you don't want to miss out on!!

If you are looking for a unique first class experience, be sure to check out all of the special VIP Packages including the VIP Car Ride, Time Trial Cycling Experience and  the Finish Line Package.

Several hotels are offering packages and discounts for the Amgen Tour.



The Inn by the Lake is offering special deals during the AMGEN Event. It is located directly on HWY 50, and you will be in the perfect spot to watch the race from the Front Lawn or Event Center!!! To Book use Promo Code AMGEN. Restrictions: Offer Valid 5/5 – 5/17. Rates starting at $108 per night + tax. Company Code: AMGEN Tour of CA.

The Best Western Station House in is offering an unbeatable price of $44.00 per person, per night rate based on double occupancy, plus tax.  Enjoy staying in their newly remolded rooms located just a few blocks from the casinos and Heavenly Gondola and only one block from the lake. Three-Diamond AAA and two star Mobil rated.

Harrah's and Harvey'sLake Tahoe is offering a special discount of 25% off any stay of 2 nights or longer. Valide May 12- May 17. Promo Code AMGEN

The Lakeside Inn is offering rooms from $79.00 to $109.00. This is a great rate for a hotel casino right on the course.

Amgen is recruiting volunteers to help with the event. This is an exciting opporutunity to connect with the folks behind the scenes. If you are interested in participating, go to Volunteer Registration.

This will be The Biggest Lake Tahoe Event of 2011 so make your plans now to attend!!

Kings Beach CA

Kings Beach CA is a resort town located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. With a population of appx 4800 people, Kings Beach is also known as Brockway. 

Kings Beach State Park is open year round. It is one of the best locations to watch the Sunset. Coon Street Beach is a dog friendly beach located at end of Coon Street, on the east side of Kings Beach. There are picnic tables and BBQs located at Coon Beach.

Take a hike on the Tahoe Rimm Trail. There are several access points around the lake. The Brockway Summit trail climbs towards Martis Peak. There is appx. ten miles of trail before the wilderness boundary at Rifle Reak.

There are some great dining options in Kings Beach including Lanza's Italian Restaurant, The Log Cabin Cafe and Ice Cream, Jason's Beachside Grill and Steamers Beach Side Bar and Oven.
Places to Stay include the Falcon Lodge, Ferrari's Crown Resort and Stevenson's Holliday Inn.