Love Abounds in North Lake Tahoe, California With Lodging, Dining, Spa Specials, Events Around the Lake for Valentine’s Day

North Lake Tahoe, California hotels, restaurants and attractions are preparing for Valentine’s weekend by offering couples an array of packages. Here’s a round-up of top Valentine’s Day events, specials and packages.

Diamond Peak
Couples who enjoy wine, skiing and Tahoe can soak up the views with Diamond Peak’s special Valentine’s Day Last Tracks event. Catch the last chairlift up to the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge and enjoy wine and appetizer pairings by Francis Ford Coppola Winery. After enjoying views from the lake and sunset, guests will ski down the freshly groomed run. The event begins at 4:10 p.m., but Last Tracks tickets can be picked up at 2 p.m. to get some runs in before the event. Space is limited, so reserve your spot online today or contact Guest Services at (775) 832-1253.
Cost: $34, includes lift ticket (valid 2-4 p.m.) and Last Tracks event.

Homewood Mountain Resort
Homewood Mountain Resort offers adventurous couples looking to get married on Valentine’s Day an unforgettable backdrop for their special day. Homewood’s “I do, with a view” wedding ceremonies will take place at mid-mountain, just below the resort’s iconic Big Blue View Bar – a location that provides for panoramic Lake Tahoe views unrivaled in the Tahoe basin. Three packages are available for couples that ski and/or snowboard and wish to take profess their love on the slopes. All guests attending must ski and ride to the ceremony site. All packages include on-mountain service provided by local Minister Christa Deane, a marriage license and certified license copy.
Cost: Starts at $300.

Granlibakken
Enjoy a relaxing time with your valentine at Granlibakken’s Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Weekend. This package touts plenty of quality time and includes two nights of lodging, complimentary hot breakfast each morning, an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, ski/sled/snow play hill, as well as the fireside Surf and Turf Valentine’s Three-Course Dinner for two.
Cost: Starting at $325.

Tahoe Cross Country
The Tahoe Cross Country Yurt Dinner is a dining experience truly immersive of North Tahoe culture. Begin with a moonlit ski or snowshoe hike in the wooded Pine forests where hot mulled wine awaits next to roaring fires. The warm glow of a yurt will light the horizon where a three-course dinner, catered by As You Wish is served. All money raised benefits the Winter Discovery Program. This magical evening is for adults only.
Cost: $70 per person

Northstar California
For the competitors at heart, enjoy the Cupid’s Course Valentine’s Fun Race throughout Valentine’s weekend. Challenge your loved one to a head-to-head Valentine’s race and find out who gets bragging rights for the next year! Skiers and riders of all levels are welcome to participate in this fun race at our Epic Mix Race Venue.
Cost: Donations, 50% of all donations are given to the Tahoe SAFE Alliance.

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
Join Tahoe Adventure Company for a full moon guided snowshoe trek through the brisk mountain air of North Lake Tahoe’s forests.  Throughout the journey, guides will discuss natural history and astronomy. Enjoy a stop mid-hike to enjoy the views, snacks and a warm beverage. As you travel by moonlight knowledgeable guides will discuss Natural History and Astronomy topics.
Cost: $65 per person.

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Rekindle Romance Package provides offers two guest a private and rejuvenating mountain retreat. Indulge in each other’s company with a couples massage in a romantically illuminated spa suite and enjoy an evening at a signature restaurant or breakfast in bed with a $100 resort credit during your stay. Have no worries about jumping out of bed early, a late check-out of 2 p.m. is offered on the day of departure.
Cost: Starting at $399 USD per night.

Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
The 20,000 square foot Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe offers Valentine’s Specials all month long for couples looking to relax and rejuvenate.

The “I Love Me” package includes a 50 minute Stillwater massage, a 25 minute Lushly scrub, Moroccan Oil™ Shampoo & Blowdry, a complimentary champagne toast and when you spend $50 or more on retail, you will receive a $25 retail gift card.
Cost: $225 ($345 value).

The “I Heart You” package includes a 75 minute couple’s escape massage, a 25 minute Moroccan Oil™ scalp massage and conditioning treatment, a complimentary champagne toast and when you spend $50 or more on retail, you will receive a $25 retail gift card.
Cost: $425 ($625 value).
Packages do not include 20% service charge or taxes where applicable.

Resort at Squaw Creek
The Resort at Squaw Creek’s “Light My Fire” package includes a guest room with a fireplace, a “Sparkles and Sweets” champagne amenity, spa turndown, room service breakfast for two and complimentary valet parking. This special offer is available year-round with rates beginning at $299 per night.

Tahoe Donner
Head out on the Valentine’s Day Snowshoe at Snowplay, a wintery outing with romantic sunset views. The tour traverses through open meadows to the Glacier Point overlook above Donner Lake. Enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Rose to the east and Castle Peak to the west.
Cost: $7.50 with your own snowshoes or $15 including snowshoe rental.

Add something special to your snowshoe adventure with the full moon ski and snowshoe tour and dinner at the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center February 14 from 5 – 8 p.m. The tour includes watching the moon rise from the trails, dinner and wine tasting.
Cost: $45 adult, $30 for 12 and under.

For more Valentine’s Day deals in North Lake Tahoe check out the “Cool Deals” tab on, www.gotahoenorth.com.

For more information about North Lake Tahoe, visit www.gotahoenorth.com. And for the best bargains, including lodging, check out the “Cool Deals” tab, which is updated daily.

North LakeTahoe is a 45-minute drive from the Reno Tahoe International Airport, two hours from Sacramento International Airport and just over three hours from San Francisco International Airport. Visitor information centers are located at 100 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City and 969 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village.

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Squaw Valley Hosts the Lake Tahoe Wedding Faire on Saturday, February 1

 

North Lake Tahoe offers some of the most stunning wedding venues in the country.

North Lake Tahoe offers some of the most stunning wedding venues in the country and at the Wedding Faire, future brides can meet and mingle with local business owners who can provide everything brides need to create the wedding of their dreams. The event will host a wide range of bakeries, florists, musicians, photo booths, photographers, venues, event coordinators and wedding rentals.

“We wanted to host this Wedding Faire to make it as easy as possible for brides to see all of what Squaw Valley and North Lake Tahoe have to offer,” said Jessica Greenleaf, Squaw Valley’s wedding and banquet sales manager. “I really believe there is no better place for a wedding.”

This event will feature interactive bridal activities and will offer brides a chance to meet vendors face to face and secure their services for their weddings.  In addition to a great list of vendors, the WeddingFaire will feature a raffle with some great prizes.
Interested brides-to-be can register for the event online at www.squaw.com. Admission to the event is free and includes champagne. The first one-hundred people to register will be entered to win a special selection of elite raffle prizes.

North Lake Tahoe
For more information about North Lake Tahoe, visit www.gotahoenorth.com. And for the best bargains, including lodging, check out the “Cool Deals” tab, which is updated daily. North LakeTahoe is a 45-minute drive from the Reno Tahoe International Airport, two hours from Sacramento International Airport and just over three hours from San Francisco International Airport. Visitor information centers are located at 100 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City and 969 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village.

Squaw Valley
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is a year-round mountain destination offering world-class adventures in every season. Squaw is renowned for its legendary skiing and riding that spans 3,600 skiable acres, six peaks and 30 chairlifts including a unique mountaintop beginner area and unrivaled expert steeps, chutes and bowls. In summer, the resort welcomes a full line-up of live music and festivals and Squaw’s Aerial Tram offers a scenic ride up to a host of mountaintop activities. For the ultimate slopeside lodging experience, guests can stay in one of The Village at Squaw Valley’s one, two or three bedroom suites, each with a fireplace, kitchen and balcony.

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows joined forces in November 2011, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. Skiers and riders can access 6,000 skiable acres, 43 lifts and 270+ trails at Squaw and Alpine Meadows on one lift ticket or season pass. For more information about Squaw Valley or Alpine Meadows, visit www.squaw.com orwww.skialpine.com or call 800-403-0206.

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5 Things to Do at North Lake Tahoe, ‘America’s Most Beautiful Lake’

Lake Tahoe, “America’s Most Beautiful Lake,” has specials over Memorial Day and through the summer © 2013 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

North Lake Tahoe has several Memorial Day packages and activities to launch the summer travel season:

• Cal Neva Resort Casino Hotel is offering a $49 room special for those in our Armed Forces.
• Tahoma Meadows Bed & Breakfast Cottages is giving guests a $50 voucher to use at Swiss Lakewood when they book three nights in a B&B cottage.

There are scores more of these special deals at www.gotahoenorth.com

Meanwhile, the scenic destination is recommending five things to do at “America’s Most Beautiful Lake” over Memorial Day Weekend and throughout the summer:

Road Cycle Around Lake Tahoe

“America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride,” the immensely popular summer road bike ride around Lake Tahoe, is already sold out. But cyclists can circumnavigate the lake on their own, and for free, this spring, taking advantage of the spring shoulder season that means less traffic at Lake Tahoe and perfect weather for a long road ride. Hop on the road bike and pedal one of the world’s most scenic bike rides — a ride that gives you an open-air, front-row seat to some of the nation’s most stunning scenery, like the aquamarine waters North Tahoe’s east shore. The 72-mile ride is perfect for strong, recreational cyclists. Cyclists can take it slow by stopping at a lakefront restaurant for lunch or lounging on one of North Tahoe’s beaches as a rest stop.

Paddleboard Through Crystal Clear Waters

North Lake Tahoe’s clear waters are internationally famous, but most visitors experience Big Blue during the height of summer, when the lake’s clarity is not at its apex. In spring and early summer, North Tahoe still retains much of the winter’s stunning, gin-clear clarity, while the warming weather makes it comfortable for a lengthy paddle. Remember North Tahoe’s waters are still very cold, and only confident paddlers should venture well out into the lake. But even novice paddle boarders can hug the shoreline, and enjoy a paddle backdropped by snowcapped peaks, over shimmering, translucent waters.

Mountain Bike Dust-Free

Spring and early summer is the secret mountain bike season in North Tahoe. The trails are dust-free and grippy, and the meadows are lit up in iridescent green. While much of the Tahoe Rim Trail might still be under snow, low-elevation trails and south and west facing trails are primed for mountain biking. The world-class Flume Trail on North Tahoe’s east shore is melted out, and trails around Truckee, like the Emigrant Trail, are primed for early season riding.

Golf Under Snowcapped Peaks

Most of North Tahoe and Truckee’s many golf courses are open for business, and in immaculate shape after a very forgiving winter. Sunny skies and snowcapped peaks make a perfect backdrop for an early summer round of golf at North Lake Tahoe courses. Enjoy the thinner crowds and greener fairways before summer’s high season ramps up.

Fly Fish the Truckee or Troll for Monster Macks in North Tahoe, Donner or Stampede

River, stream or lake — the North Tahoe area has enough fishing options to last a lifetime. Stream fishing season is now in full effect, and a day spent reeling in rainbows and browns on a tranquil section of the Truckee River is an unforgettable mountain experience. The Truckee River offers it all — slow water between Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows, and a wild trout fishery below Truckee that harbors large, wild Rainbows and Browns. Or fish for the big boys, by trolling the waters of North Tahoe, Donner Lake or Stampede Reservoir for hungry Mackinaw that can grow up to 30 pounds.

To plan your trip to North Lake Tahoe, view lodging packages, or learn about more activities in North Lake Tahoe, go to www.gotahoenorth.com

 

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