Tahoe City

Known throughout the United States as Northern America's premier outdoor recreation and skiing locale, North Lake Tahoe is a natural haven for outdoor enthusiasts, as well as a fantastic meeting and event destination with many Lake Tahoe event venues. Located just 44 miles southwest of Reno, 97 miles northwest of Sacramento and 200 miles northeast of San Francisco, North Lake Tahoe straddles California's eastern and Nevada's western state lines. The area's golf courses, ski resorts, casinos, hotels, tourist attractions and countless outdoor and indoor recreational options draw more than three million visitors to the region each year. Bolstered by 200,000 square feet of meeting space throughout the region, Lake Tahoe's natural attractions and mega resorts make the region a perfect spot for your next group event. North Lake Tahoe is served by several private airports and three large commercial airports, which include the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and Sacramento International Airport. Located just 45 miles outside of the North Lake Tahoe region, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport serves nearly four million passengers each year, operating 160 daily arrivals and departures throughout the United States and Canada. The Sacramento International Airport, located hours outside of North Lake Tahoe, offers nonstop flight locations throughout the United States on its 14 airlines. Located approximately 210 miles from North Lake Tahoe, San Francisco International Airport has been consistently ranked as among the 30 busiest airports in the world, serving more than 33 million passengers per year, Once in the North Lake Tahoe region, visitors can use the North Lake Tahoe Express which offers convenient daily door-to-door airport shuttle service from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport throughout the North Lake Tahoe area. North Lake Tahoe offers approximately 1,177 hotel rooms with retreat-like to town-center locations. Properties range from the five-star caliber Ritz Carlton Highlands – which opened in December 2009 – to the lakefront Hyatt Regency Resort, Spa and Casino, the ski-in/ski-out Village at Squaw Valley USA, Resort at Squaw Creek and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort™, boutique-style PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, and the all-inclusive Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge, to the larger and smaller condominium complexes, as well as intimate bed and breakfasts. Over $200 million has been invested in property and facility renovations that are either recently completed or in progress. Occupancy and rates peak from Memorial Day through Labor Day and during winter holiday periods. Beyond its large resorts, North Lake Tahoe features an array of unique facilities for smaller group functions and events. Dedicated to the exploration of Tahoe's rich history, the Tahoe Maritime Museum houses a vast collection of photographs and objects from the late 19th century and the largest collection of outboard motors on the West Coast, as well as 25 vessels and private event space for up to 100 people. The historic Thunderbird Lodge, one of Lake Tahoe's shining examples of Gilded Age opulence, features exceptional craftsmanship among its many buildings and main house, available for private guided tours and group rentals. Many of Lake Tahoe's lakefront restaurants offer private meeting space. Big Water Grille in Incline Village offers breathtaking panoramic lake views and basement wine cellar dining for up to 18 guests, while the lively Mamasake specializes in Cal-Japanese fare, innovative sushi and private group dining. Many of North Lake Tahoe's beautiful resorts, meeting facilities and restaurants form the basis of the region's economic strength. Major corporations, such as State Farm, Microsoft and Lowe's, hold a strong presence in the region. Lake Tahoe's main industry is tourism, made evident by its many multimillion resorts and hotels. Tahoe also features the largest concentration of ski areas in North America, all built around the region's main attraction – the beautiful Lake Tahoe.