What’s New in North Lake Tahoe Fall 2024

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What’s New in North Lake Tahoe Fall 2024 

Business updates, summer events, sustainability news and more. 

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., Oct. 1, 2024 – With vibrant hues painting its landscape, North Lake Tahoe transforms into a cozy mountain getaway for fall. During the destination’s “secret season,” explore hiking trails and bike paths, or simply relax under the stars. From crisp mountain air to cozy autumn events, fall in North Lake Tahoe offers an unforgettable experience. Here is what’s new in North Lake Tahoe this fall.  

Accessibility Updates: 

• This past summer, Waterman’s Landing and Patton Beach received two new Mobi-mats thanks to funding from the Tahoe Fund and the Tahoe Waterman Foundation. These temporary, roll-out portable ADA pathways provide access to Lake Tahoe for people with disabilities and anyone who has difficulty making their way from the parking lot to the water. Additionally, construction is slated to begin this fall on accessibility ramps to more than half a mile of boardwalks in the Tahoe Meadows off Mt. Rose Highway. 

Business Updates: 

• The Kings Beach Visitor Center opened its permanent, year-round location this summer at 8611 N Lake Blvd. in Kings Beach. The Kings Beach Visitor Center is a central hub for North Lake Tahoe, offering valuable tips and insights about the area. The visitor center is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is the third visitor center in North Lake Tahoe, with the other locations including the North Tahoe Nevada Welcome Center at 969 Tahoe Blvd. in Incline Village and the North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center at 100 N Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City.  

Events: 

• The final First Fridays Summer Market will take place on Oct. 4 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Boatworks Mall. Support more than 20 local artists and crafters while enjoying drinks specials from Tahoe Wine Collective.  

• Tahoe Gal will host A Liar’s Cruise on Oct. 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This cruise serves as Tahoe Gal’s 9th annual park fundraising cruise, which benefits the Sierra State Parks Foundation. Guests will enjoy spellbinding stories, fine wine and individual charcuterie boxes. General admission tickets are $75 per person.  

• Crystal Bay Club has a variety of live music, including shows by Groundation (Oct. 11), Melvin Seals & JGB (Oct. 12), Big Head Todd & The Monsters (Nov. 14) and more. Tickets range from $20 to $35 for general admission, depending on the show. 

• Tahoe Guide and The Seasoned Sage will present the inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival in Tahoe City on Oct. 11 and 12. The festival will be a celebration of the region’s rich and diverse literary community and will include author panels, an open mic night, short story and poetry contests, kid’s reading and storytelling and more. Tickets are $35 for general admission or $15 for the keynote only. Additional taxes and fees will apply.  

• The Made in Tahoe Festival will return to The Village at Palisades Tahoe Oct. 12 and 13. The festival boasts local artisans, businesses, chefs, organizations and entertainers. All proceeds from the Made in Tahoe bars benefit the Tahoe Food Hub.  

• The 29th annual Lake Tahoe Marathon will return Oct. 18 through 20. On Saturday, Oct.19, kick off your race with the Cal-Neva Marathon, beginning in Sand Harbor, or the Carnelian Bay Half Marathon, starting in Carnelian Bay. The Carnelian Bay Half Marathon is $145, plus taxes and fees. The Cal-Neva Marathon is $174, plus taxes and fees.  

• The Sierra Community House’s 34th annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival will take place on Oct. 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency. This event will feature an evening of decadent chocolate creations, wine tasting, heavy appetizers, music, exciting auctions and more. This year’s theme is “masquerade.”  

• Crystal Bay Club will host a Creepers Ball featuring Mustache Harbor on Oct. 26. For over a decade, Mustache Harbor has been thrilling audiences across the country with renditions of 1970s and 1980s music. This event is for guests 21 years of age or older. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.  

• With select events through Nov. 8, Tahoe Music Alive continues to host concerts with small ensembles of classical, chamber and jazz musicians. Tickets begin at $35 per person.   

• The 10th annual Tahoe Film Fest will return to North Lake Tahoe Dec. 5 through 8. All ticket proceeds benefit the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC). Information on tickets and this year’s showtimes is TBD.  

• Palisades Tahoe will host Tahoe Live on Dec. 14 and 15 with headliners, Lil Wayne and Diplo. Tahoe Live is an immersive experience that combines the thrill of live performances with the breathtaking beauty of the Lake Tahoe region. For more information, visit TahoeLive.net. 

Parks and Recreation Updates: 

• Sand Harbor will continue to require reservations through Oct. 13. This new system, implemented over the summer, aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve trip planning and alleviate overcrowding. The reservation system will be fully implemented in April 2025. For more information, visit parks.nv.gov.  

• Tahoe Adventure Company will have two more Full Moon Kayak Tours On Oct. 17 and 18. Oct. For more information, or to schedule your session, visit TahoeAdventureCompany.com. 

• DL Bliss State Park remains closed due to a large-scale water infrastructure construction project. The Rubicon Trail and beaches can only be accessed through Emerald Bay State Park as an out-and-back hike. For the most up-to-date information on Emerald Bay State Park and its surroundings, visit parks.ca.gov. 

Ski Resort Updates: 

• Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is expected to open Nov. 8. Season passes are now on sale with prices going up Oct. 1.  

• Northstar California Resort, which is expected to open Nov. 22, will launch My Epic Gear for the 2024-2025 ski season. My Epic Gear is a first-of-its-kind membership that combines the luxury of owning high-quality gear and the customer service of a premium valet.  

• Palisades Tahoe, celebrating its 75th anniversary this ski season, is expected to open Nov. 27. New to Palisades Tahoe this year, the resort has partnered with Warren Miller Entertainment to offer a film segment featuring Palisades Tahoe athletes. The resort has also invested $1.4 million to upgrade its snowmaking operations, ensuring more efficient snow production. New this season is Little Bear Café, located across from the Tram. Palisades Tahoe anticipates an opening date of Nov. 27.  

• Granlibakken Tahoe will begin its sledding experiences Nov. 28, with lifts starting Dec. 13.  

• Diamond Peak Ski Resort is expected to open Dec. 12, depending on weather conditions. New this winter, Diamond Peak will offer backcountry skiers and snowboarders access to the backcountry surrounding the resort via a dedicated backcountry access gate located near the top of the Crystal Express Chairlift. A valid Diamond Peak lift ticket or season pass is required to ride the Crystal Express Chairlift. 

• Free and paid parking reservations will return to Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort for the 2024-2025 ski season. Before planning your trip, be sure to read up on how to score parking reservations, which are generally required for Saturdays, Sundays and select holidays and peak periods. 

Stewardship Updates: 

• The North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) won the 2024 CalTravel Sustainability & Stewardship Award. This award, which was presented on Sept. 10 at the CalTravel Summit, recognizes a member individual or organization that has successfully implemented sustainability and stewardship practices that enhance environmental health, manage visitor impacts, and improve the well-being of residents in their communities. 

• From Oct. 15 through 17, various lake-wide organizations will execute “business walks” to gauge the region’s economic success and the business community’s needs. These walks will include ten questions to aid in giving local businesses a voice.  

• The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) are developing a comprehensive plan to restore Meeks Bay to a more natural condition while continuing to support sustainable recreation opportunities. Across the road from the recreation area, the Washoe Tribe has taken an active role in restoring Meeks Meadow (maɁyála wàťa). Through a stewardship agreement with the Forest Service, the Tribe is helping with wildland fire mitigation and ecological restoration and conservation in this part of their traditional homelands. 

• The USDA LTBMU introduced restroom murals to four popular tourist sites. Instead of blank walls inside the vault toilets, people will find beautiful murals painted by local artists that were designed to motivate residents and visitors to become better stewards of the environment. In North Lake Tahoe, these murals can be found in each of the two Stateline Lookout restrooms in Crystal Bay.   

Transportation Updates: 

• TART Connect’s fall hours will be in effect from Sept. 3 to Dec. 11. TART Connect is North Lake Tahoe’s free curb-to-curb, on-demand shuttle service that follows a shared ride model and promotes sustainable transportation within the destination. The Mainline Route, operated by TART, travels the western shore of Lake Tahoe from Tahoma to the North Shore at Incline Village. To find a ride, download the app or call (530) 553-0653. TART Connect app or call (530) 553-0653.  

• Mountaineer, the free, on-demand winter micro-transit in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, will expand its 2024-2025 season operating schedule. This year, an additional van will join the Alpine Meadows fleet on weekends and holidays to increase capacity and reduce wait times during peak demand. The operating schedule within Alpine Meadows will be extended by five hours per day to offer five days a week (Thursday-Monday) service from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., matching the hours offered daily in Olympic Valley.  

• Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is offering new flights to Southern California, making North Lake Tahoe more accessible than ever to Los Angeles and San Diego residents. This December, Alaska Airlines will join Southwest in offering nonstop service to San Diego. Both Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines recently announced service to LAX, joining Delta, Southwest, United and American Airlines. The Spirit flight began service July 10; the Alaska Airlines flight will begin in Oct.  

• The North Lake Tahoe Express Airport Shuttle began offering a new door-to-door service within a geographic zone for $140 per passenger. This new service allows riders to be dropped off at a location not offered in the standard shuttle service.  

As we transition to fall, it’s important to act as stewards of North Lake Tahoe. By making thoughtful choices, such as reducing waste and respecting wildlife habitats, we can all play a role in keeping North Lake Tahoe’s pristine beauty for generations to come. To learn more about how you can make a difference in North Lake Tahoe, visit GoTahoeNorth.com/Know-Before-You-Go. To learn more about North Lake Tahoe, visit GoTahoeNorth.com.  

ABOUT NORTH LAKE TAHOE  

North Lake Tahoe spans two states (Calif. and Nev.) and boasts two dozen beaches, 11 downhill ski resorts and 10 cross country ski areas, hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails, and communities filled with local artisans and shopping experiences. North Lake Tahoe is a 45-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, two hours from Sacramento International Airport and just over three hours from San Francisco International Airport. Visitor information centers are located at 100 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City and 969 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village, as well as a new location coming soon to Kings Beach. For more information, visit GoTahoeNorth.com. 

North Lake Tahoe is aligned with and taking action to implement the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan in collaboration with over 20 regional organizations. The award-winning plan, developed with the participation of over 3,000 residents, visitors, and businesses, establishes a shared vision for the region’s outdoor recreation and tourism and encourages everyone to help take care of Tahoe’s cherished communities and environment. Visit www.stewardshiptahoe.org to learn more and read the plan. 

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