THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAKE TAHOE

13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, California 96161 USA
Phone:  +1 (530) 562-3000   •  Map & Directions
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Summer Recreation


Explore endless North Lake Tahoe summer activities and adventures

Summer in Tahoe offers bluebird skies, perfect daytime temperatures and cool evenings, and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is perfectly positioned to put you at the center of it all. Northstar California offers the region’s best North Lake Tahoe hiking and mountain biking right out our backdoors. Our Mountain Concierge can arrange guided hikes, picnic lunches for family excursions and make recommendations as to the most scenic trails on Northstar. A short, fifteen minutes from the resort, daily kayak and stand up paddle boarding excursions are lead by the professional guides at Tahoe Adventure Company on Lake Tahoe, one of the world’s most pristine alpine lakes. For the golfer, preferred access and tee times are offered on two championship golf courses, Old Greenwood and Gray's Crossing, both just fifteen minutes away.


Golf
 

Treat yourself to the best High Sierra Golf experience near Lake Tahoe.

  • Old Greenwood Golf Course
  • The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing
Hiking
 

Featuring spectacular views and diverse terrain, there is no better way to experience the Lake Tahoe region in the summer, with hundreds of miles of trails around the Basin.
Mountain Biking
 

Lake Tahoe offers world-class, nationally-rated mountain biking paths, many with spectacular, panoramic views of the Lake. A wide selection of shops provides the gear and advice tailored to all levels.
Kayaking & SUP
 

Experience the scenic and beautiful Lake Tahoe shoreline from the unique perspective of a kayak or the terrific new sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding.
Water Sports
 

There is no better way to experience the beauty of Lake Tahoe then from the Lake itself. A variety of activities suitable to all levels is available including:

  • White-Water Rafting
  • Boating
  • Wake Surfing, Boarding, Skating & Tubing
  • Charter Fishing
Fly Fishing
 

Sawmill Lake is a secluded 10-acre reservoir stocked with hundreds of bright, fighting rainbow trout, and is reserved for catch-and-release fly fishing only.
Beaches
 

The following are within a short drive of the hotel:

  • Agatam Beach, Tahoe Vista, CA
  • Kings Beach Recreation Area, Kings Beach, CA
  • Sand Harbor (East Shore), NV
Tennis
 

Join the professionals at the Northstar Tennis Center for a fun and energetic approach to the game of tennis, featuring adult and junior tennis camps, clinics, socials, private lessons and more.
Signature Drive
 

The 72 mile journey around Lake Tahoe is considered by many to be the most beautiful drive in America, taking you past trailheads, beaches, mountain communities and spectacular scenery.
Additional Summer Activities
 

Whether you are looking for an exhilarating adventure or a relaxing retreat, Lake Tahoe offers endless opportunities to create your own experience touring one of the most pristine lakes in the world and the rugged beauty of the California wilderness.
Plan your visit with our calendar of events and activities
Summer Activity Highlights