Welcome to North Lake Tahoe! Lake Tahoe is a big blue centerpiece, surrounded by massive granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada, with skies reflecting into the largest alpine Lake in North America. Traveling to Lake Tahoe? North Lake Tahoe spans two states, California and Nevada, with top rated lodging for the perfect family, romantic or relaxing vacation. Unique and beautiful communities dot the shores of North Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountainsides, each offering fine, casual and leisure dining options. Lake Tahoe is a year-round outdoor playground with twelve ski resorts and all types of winter sports, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, dozens of beaches, and 39 trillion gallons of water to enjoy. Many nationally recognized Lake Tahoe events including music festivals, concerts, food pairings and sporting events take place each season. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, renowned entertainment, world-class recreation, and all types of lodging, dining and shopping experiences, you may need to stay awhile.