Hotel at a Glance: Alpine Inn and Spa

Whether during the summer months when Lake Tahoe is shining its signature bright blue, or during the winter months when snow covers the landscape, Alpine Inn and Spa provides guest with a place to relax and recharge from an adventurous day of kayaking, skiing, or just beach bumming.

• Alpine backdrop: Alpine Inn and Spa is nestled between the rocky Sierra Nevada mountains and pristine Lake Tahoe, allowing guests a stunning 360° view.
• Make a splash with beach access just a few steps from your front door. Relax on shore, or get out in the water with kayaks, paddle boards, or canoes.
• Hit the slopes during the winter months with Alpine’s ski school and close access to the lifts.
• Explore South Lake Tahoe with its multiple casinos and art galleries, or take one of its many hiking trails for a birds-eye view of the city and lake.

South Lake Tahoe, California: Year-Round Haven for Outdoor Adventures and Late-Night Revelry

Lake Tahoe has no real off-season; people find ways to make use of its pristine water, beaches, and mountains all year long. In the summer, the lake’s clear, freshwater surface—which straddles the California-Nevada border—is dotted with swimmers, boaters, and jet skiers. Several ski resorts typically stay open from November to April, and Emerald Bay State Park is accessible year-round. A moderately easy hike to the base of Lower Eagle Falls reveals breathtaking views of the waterfalls crashing down from above.

Spectators gather at night for South Lake Tahoe’s events, which range from wine and food festivals to rock concerts and fireworks displays. A few miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe sits Stateline, Nevada, where a handful of casinos host high-stakes games of blackjack and solitaire.