We are only four blocks away from the Heavenly Gondola. There is a dedicated path from our hotel all the way to the village. A 2.4 mile ride up in the Heavenly Mountain Gondola will leave you breathless as you take in panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. On your way up, stop at the Observation Deck for photos, a latte at Café Blue or a unique Heavenly souvenir at The Gondola Sports shop. Open 9am-4pm daily; walk up tickets are available day of your adventure at the ticket window.
Station House Inn is conveniently located just a 5-minute, 3 block walk from beautiful Lake Tahoe & Lakeside Beach. Beach passes are included with your stay at the Station House Inn. Your passes provide you FREE beach access, so you can enjoy all Lake Tahoe has to offer on us. Additional passes are offered at the front desk for $15 per adult & $10 per child.
Lakeside Marina is one of two protected marinas at South Lake Tahoe with boat slips available to the public, Lakeside Marina offers a full-service facility, paved launch ramp, convenient floating docks, moorings, and top-of-the-line water toys and boat rental equipment. As the closest marina to the casino corridor, Lakeside Marina offers fun in the sun followed by easy access to nightlife and restaurants. Rent a boat to experience the beauty of Lake Tahoe or take advantage of Lakeside Marina’s many amenities. Book your Lakeside rentals online today!
Paddle through the turquoise-blue water and along the iconic rocky shoreline as you enjoy a 365 degree of the beauty that surrounds you. This guided 1.5 tour will give guests a chance to experience the clarity of Lake Tahoe and visibility of up to 75 feet below the surface through their completely transparent kayak. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Lake Tahoe as well as how to help preserve and protect it.
Lift-accessed hiking is almost as fun as lift-accessed skiing, allowing you to access high elevation trails without all that pesky effort. Explore Heavenly’s varied options at the top of the Gondola. One favorite is to take the Tamarack Express chairlift for expansive views of Lake Tahoe. Once at the top, hike along Skyline Trail for more scenic views of the Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe. Approximately 2 miles round trip.
Need a family-friendly hike? Fallen Leaf has you covered. Numerous gentle trails contour around the lake, Taylor Creek, and the nearby campground, with views of Mt. Tallac and the Desolation Wilderness. The aspens along Taylor Creek are beautiful in the fall. Approximately 1-3 miles round trip.
This short hike, Cascade Falls Trail, near Emerald Bay is best enjoyed in the spring, when Cascade Falls is at its peak. The trail contours along a mountain overlooking Cascade Lake, with views of Lake Tahoe and Desolation Wilderness. Ambitious hikers can head back to the Bayview trailhead and hike up to Maggie’s Saddle into the Desolation Wilderness. Approximately 2 miles round trip.
Located just behind the Heavenly Village, the Van Sickle Bi-State Park is Lake Tahoe’s newest park. The park’s premier trail, the Van Sickle Trail, connects Stateline to the Tahoe Rim Trail, delivering terrific views within the first mile of the hike. Hike up to the waterfall (0.75 mile one-way), or continue up to the junction of the Tahoe Rim Trail (3.6 miles one way). This is best done as an out and back so you can savor the views on the descent.
The scenic Rubicon Trail hike along the shores of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe’s west shore boasts terrific panoramas of the lake along a moderate, undulating trail that takes you past cliffs, coves, wildflowers, waterfalls and even an old lighthouse. Park at either D.L. Bliss State Park or Emerald Bay, or both if you wish to hike it point-to-point. Approximately 6.6 miles one way, 13.2 miles round trip.
One of the most challenging hikes at Lake Tahoe, Mount Tallac trail takes you to the summit of the tallest mountain in the Tahoe basin (9,735’). While it takes effort (admittedly a lot of effort), the views from the top are well worth it. This hike is approximately 10 miles roundtrip, with an elevation change of 3,255 feet. Note: a hiking permit is required for this trail, and can be obtained at the trailhead.