Glide across the crystalline lake as you feast on a gourmet dinner. Sample rare cuts of meat from Lone Eagle Grille's mountaintop perch. Or try the seasonal tasting menu at ritzy Manzaita. Lake Tahoe's culinary attractions are as compelling as its natural splendor. Here are the top tables in town:
Enjoy dinner as you float across Lake Tahoe beneath the glacial grandeur of the mountains. You'll discover natural landmarks such as Emerald Bay and the architectural marvels of Vikingsholm mansion. Tahoe Queen and MS Dixie offer guests at Lake Tahoe hotels for Christmas luxurious experiences in an alpine paradise.
With 14 house beers on tap, including the award-winning Eclipse barrel-aged stout, Lake Tahoe's craft brewery is a must for locavores, and beer lovers. For a relaxed alternative to the Christmas frenzy, dig into sausages, burgers, and giant calzones in the relaxed dining environment.
Made with brownie, molasses, and ice cream packed inside meringue, Baked Tahoe crowns the menu at this lakeside marvel. A superb wine list and choice cuts of meat attract guests to Lake Tahoe hotels for Christmas. Durham Ranch bison and elk present an appealing alternative to the ubiquitous turkey.
With a mirrored ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows, this mountain ranch has a tasting menu to match its architectural heights. Incredibly well-priced pizzas stone-bake before your eyes, while the Chef's Counter serves seasonal treats to get your taste buds buzzing.
Ice sculptures glisten like Lake Tahoe in the sun. Santa makes appearances on the ski slopes, and champagne receptions figure squarely in the culture. The best winter activities you'll relish when you spend Christmas in Lake Tahoe include:
Gliding across crests of crisp snow as you look upon the sapphire waters of Lake Tahoe is living inside a Christmas card. Lake Tahoe vacation rentals for Christmas involve photo shoots with a snowcat and warming up with champagne (s'mores for the little ones) after days spent playing in pristine white mountains. You might even spot Santa on the slopes!
Come and experience a 2-week dreamscape of winter wonders. Every December, ice sculptors carve giant shapes that sparkle, and children pose for photos with Santa inside a 16-foot snow globe. Outdoor concerts, an LED dance show, games, and fireworks complete this Christmas crackerjack of a festival.
A parade follows the same route as the 1932 Olympics, and everyone is welcome to join in. Hot chocolate, mulled cider, and s'mores abound, as do photos with Santa Claus.
Symphonic sounds and Santa in a giant snow globe. The magic of Lake Tahoe will mesmerize your family. Skate on the rink as fireworks explode high in the sky. Share these experiences with your family:
Thousands of skiers and snowboarders take to the slopes on December 10th dressed as Santa Claus. Spreading the holiday spirit, this entertaining event is visually spectacular and so much fun. Don't miss the torchlight and snowcat parades at the end of the month, which also take place at Mt. Rose.
Squaw Valley presents an evening of sonic splendor with a performance of George Frideric Handel's Messiah by the Toccata-Tahoe Symphony. Come and revel in the 1742 Christmas classic.
Sleigh rides maneuver through the twinkling lights and garlanded houses in this picturesque mountain village. Every Thursday is Noel Night, offering visitors a different weekly celebration, from fire pits and carols to Santa sightings and parades. Glide across the skating rink with your family and watch the fireworks overhead. The Fire & Ice Celebration culminates in an entertaining performance by a David Bowie tribute band.
A miniature Polar Express ferries children to a giant singing Christmas tree. Some delight in horse-drawn carriage rides, and Santa himself judges a Grinch look-alike contest for kids. Other events in Squaw Valley include moonlight snowshoe tours and a torchlight parade.
| 📏 Average home size | 208 m² |
|---|---|
| 🥳 Busiest month | August |
| 🛏️ Popular home types | House rental and Cabin |
| 🌡️ Hottest months | July and August |
| ❄️ Coldest months | January and December |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | December and January |
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