North Tahoe is a remarkable vacation destination throughout the year. The summers are warm and sunny, perfect for enjoying the cool waters of pristine Lake Tahoe and taking advantage of the surrounding wilderness. Winter brings snow that covers the slopes, making Lake Tahoe a famous skiing and snowboarding destination with the highest concentration of ski resorts in the country. Summer or winter, spring or fall, Kings Beach in North Tahoe is the perfect destination for outdoor adventure and enjoying the beautiful natural landscape.

North Tahoe is located in the Pacific Time Zone, straddling the borders of California and Nevada.

North Tahoe boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, making it a nearly perfect bet for a bright and sunny vacation. In the winter, the slopes receive between 300 and 500 inches of snowfall a year, while at lake level, 150 inches is the annual average, so even non-skiers can enjoy some flakes. Summer days peak at between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, though at night temps drop to the upper 30’s and 40’s, making crackling fires a year-round favorite. Winter temps average between the mid-teens and low 40’s, perfect weather for snow sports and curling up by a warm fire. Current North Tahoe temps are available here.

Lake Tahoe is called the “Jewel of the Sierras,” and will certainly be the centerpiece of your stay in North Tahoe. The largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe holds 39 trillion gallons of water and is so clear that a ten-inch white dinner place would be visible 75 feet below the surface. Appreciate the lake from near and far in the summer months with a boat ride or kayak adventure on the lake and a hike along the shores or in the mountains. Winter brings a new set of adventures to Tahoe as the snows come, and trying your hand on the slopes – whether on skis, snowboard, sled, or tube – is a must-have experience.

Kings Beach and Incline Village are both convenient to area airports and everything Lake Tahoe has to offer. Reno/Tahoe International Airport,Sacramento International Airport, and Truckee Tahoe Airport all serve the Tahoe area. The North Lake Tahoe Express offers door-to-door shuttle service, though renting a car is the best way to experience everything that Lake Tahoe has to offer. If you do drive, area roads are simple and straightforward, and you’ll be calling Tahoe “home” in no time.