Neighborhood Profiles

Alpine Meadows is one of the best ski areas around.  It is well known for its great terrain and high base elevation and typically boasts more snow pack than most other ski resorts at Tahoe.  It is  ... Details

California’s North Shore includes the area from the edge of Tahoe City to the Nevada stateline along Highway 28. In general, this area gets less snow, is more directly exposed to the wind, and is less  ... Details

Northstar Resort is the ski area centerpiece of the Northstar community situated between Kings Beach and Truckee on Highway 267. Northstar’s family oriented ski area has 19 lifts providing all levels  ... Details

Squaw Valley, located about 8 miles from Tahoe City, is best known for being home to one of the greatest skiing venues in the United States. It was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics, and home base  ... Details

Tahoe City is the gateway to Lake Tahoe.  Downtown Tahoe City is the hub of commercial and social activity for the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe. It is highlighted by The Commons Beach, which  ... Details

The 17 mile distance along Highway 89 between the Fanny Bridge crossing of the Truckee River in Tahoe City, and Emerald Bay, is considered the West Shore. It’s home to thick forests of firs, cedars  ... Details