Welcome to North Lake Tahoe
Quiet lakeside communities with stunning lake and mountain views
North Lake Tahoe is made up of several lakefront communities along the northern half of Lake Tahoe. At the northernmost point is the state line between California and Nevada. The majority of these upscale towns are on the California side of the lake. Brockway, Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay, Tahoe City, and Homewood make up the main areas where residents seek properties. Luxury cabins, Tahoe Style, mountain modern, and Bauhaus-style homes line the beautiful shores of North Lake Tahoe.
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, this northern region is tranquil and centered around all the abundant activities to enjoy out in nature during each season. Fewer crowds and quiet open spaces make it an ideal place to call home. Instead of an evening party scene like South Tahoe, the days are livelier in the northern areas enjoying Après daytime parties. Each August, locals look forward to the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, the most famous wooden boat show in North America. Different classes of wooden boats are shown and judged giving the public a look into the craft and love of wooden boating.
During the holidays there are several community events celebrating the festive season with the biggest on New Year’s Eve. You can ring in the New Year at either Squaw Valley Ski Resort or at The Village at Northstar. Winterfest is a festival combining the lifestyle of mountain living with music and food at Boreal Mountain.
What to Love
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Quiet upscale living with breathtaking lake views
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Secluded communities with fewer people
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An outdoor nature oasis no matter the season
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First-class dining, shopping, and ski resorts
Local Lifestyle
North Lake Tahoe is a tranquil and secluded region where residents can enjoy privacy and breathtaking views of the lake. Boating enthusiasts, hikers, skiers, cyclists, and kayakers find an infinite number of outdoor activities to experience each season.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
North Lake Tahoe spans several miles along the lakefront with charming small towns to dine at. Above the lake at the ski resorts Squaw Valley and The Village at Northstar, there are even more fantastic dining selections. At Squaw Valley, Six Peaks Grille is an upscale New American restaurant with spectacular views overlooking Squaw Valley. Petra Restaurant and Wine Bar is one of many tasty places to grab a bite to eat at The Village at Northstar where Mediterranean food and superb wine are on the menu.
Whitecaps Pizza is a casual place on Kings Beach that has a cozy atmosphere to enjoy great pizza and beer on tap. At Carnelian Bay is Gar Woods Grill & Pier which is known for its awesome Californian fare and its signature drink, the Wet Woody. It is a famous frozen rum drink named after the beloved wooden boats seen on the water. Christy Hill Restaurant is on the lake in Tahoe City with an excellent assortment of New American cuisine to choose from.
You can find an assortment of high-end shopping at Squaw Valley and The Village at Northstar in addition to boutique-style shops in each of the idyllic lake communities.
Things To Do
One of the primary reasons to live in North Lake Tahoe is because it is a nature lover’s paradise for skiing, hiking, fishing, cycling, boating, and so much more. Those looking to relax on the gorgeous lake beaches will love spending time at North Tahoe Beach, Secret Harbor Beach, Kings Beach State Recreation Area, and Moon Dune Beach. During the summer months, they enjoy listening to Music on the Beach at Kings Beach (Friday evenings) or at Concerts at Commons Beach in Tahoe City (Sunday afternoons) from June to September.
