Lake Tahoe is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in Northern California, known as a destination for year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, romantic getaways and great camping. The region is best known as one of the best skiing destinations on the Pacific Coast, home to delightful skiing areas like Alpine Meadows, the Heavenly Mountain Resort, and the 1960 Winter Olympic Games-associated facilities of Palisades Tahoe. Visitors can enjoy excellent opportunities for cross-country skiing, snow tubing, jet skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding throughout the year or relax at beautiful summer destinations like Kings Beach and Tahoe City.

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