Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and CasinoIncline Village, NV

Stillwater Spa
Towering pines line a cream-colored, private beach creating the ideal, natural backdrop for contemplation and meditation in our Lake Tahoe spa. Feel the warmth of rich leather furniture, deep natural woods, and soft lighting. The purifying taste of cool, clear waters and romantic sounds from crackling flames will leave you refreshed and ready for every aspect of your Lake Tahoe day spa experience.

Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Ski Way In the heart of quiet, upscale Incline Village, this is a great choice for a low-key, less crowded, less expensive, nonetheless beautiful skiing adventure, with spectacular lake views. Smaller than most resorts in the area, it's a premier destination for families. Skiing and snowboarding options for kids abound, with a snowboard park and sledding area, a Burton "Learn to Ride" center for snowboarders, and a snow-play program to entertain the younger ones who aren't quite ready to hit the slopes. The Diamond Peak Cross Country and Snowshoe Center east of Incline Village on NV Route 431, is gorgeous and even allows dogs to share in the fun in the afternoon.

Northstar-at-Tahoe
With 70 runs covering 2,420 acres on two mountains, Northstar is consistently rated among the top western resorts. Its sophisticated series of lifts, including an express gondola, ensure speedy access to the slopes and short lift lines. Whatever your age or experience level, you'll find what you're looking for here. Back country terrain on Saw Tooth Ridge will test the skills of expert skiers and snowboarders on 200 acres of ungroomed, out-of-boundary terrain. The Learning Center offers coaching in skiing, snowboarding, cross country, and the new snow toys. Child care (ages 2-6) is available, as well as instruction -- including the "magic carpet" lift and special Paw Parks, Northstar's pint-size obstacle courses. Other outdoor pastimes include cross-country skiing, telemarking, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, tubing, and ice-skating in the heart of Northstar's new Village. Check out the snow toys, such as the snowscoot, the skifox, the snowbike, and the snowskate, a skateboard deck without wheels.

Golf
There are several outstanding golf courses in the Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas. Each offers fine groomed greens, club house, and/or pro shop and of course, spectacular views of either the lake or towering peaks. Golfing arrangements can be made which include green fees, cart rental and club rental.


Fishing Charter
Lake Tahoe offers some of the best fresh water fishing in the west. The lake is home to Mountain Trout, Rainbow Trout, German Brown Trout, Speckled Trout, Mackinaw, Mountain Whitefish and Kokanee Salmon. Charter fishing, led by professional guides, is the only way to really enjoy fishing on the lake. Bait and tackle are included. Fishing charters leave early in the morning or in the afternoon.

Paddlewheel Cruises
A wonderful experience for any visitor, the MS Dixie, Tahoe Queen and Tahoe Gal paddlewheel lake cruises are the perfect way to take in dazzling vistas of the Sierra.

Historic Shopping
The charming dowtown of Truckee is shopper friendly. Truckee has turned the first buildings ever built in town, some dating back to the late 1800's, into wonderful boutiques. One can shop for everything from the latest in fashion to fishing equipment.

ATV Adventure Tours
Drive a four wheel All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on the most famous 4WD trail in the world, the Rubicon or on our High Desert Tour. A jeep and hummer tour is also available. Experience an incredibly unique new adventure that you will never forget. Half-day scenic rides and full-day rough rides available.

Camp HYATT!
Looking for a way to please both adults and kids? If so, then Camp Hyatt Lake Tahoe is your perfect solution. Year-round, children ages 3-12 will enjoy the entertainment and endless activities that Camp Hyatt offers. Grown-ups will benefit from some time off and will be pleased to know their kids are having the time of their life while being educated on the shores of Daowaga (the Washoe Native American word for Lake Tahoe).


Summer Activities
Action Water Sports is ready to help you make a real splash in the water, and their water craft rents right from our own Private Beach! Plus, you have the added convenience of being able to bill them directly to your room! 


River Rafting
Providing guided half day and full day trips for the young at heart. Experience nature's wonderland. Qualified white water guides ensure a fun filled day on the water. Expect beauty and adventure navigating through foaming rapids and quiet flat waters. Rivers range from two to four star. You do not have to be a swimmer but you do have to be prepared to get wet.

Sierra Cloud Catamaran
Enjoy the lake during a lazy sail on the Hyatt's own catamaran. Sun yourself on the trampoline, water is only an arms length away. Contact our concierge for details. 

Golfing
There are several outstanding golf courses in the Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas. Each offers fine groomed greens, club house, and/or pro shop and of course, spectacular views of either the lake or towering peaks. Golfing arrangements can be made which include green fees, cart rental and club rental.

Horseback Riding
Enjoy a beautiful scenic ride through Tahoe's forest area, with spectacular scenery, fresh mountain air and experienced guides. All areas offer one and two hour rides. Weight limit of 225 lbs strictly enforced.

Self-Guided Hikes
The Flume Trail begins above Incline on the north east shore of Lake Tahoe. It is an easy hike along a deserted water flume dating back to the late 1800's. This hike offers some of the best panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. This trail is not on any map so it is very peaceful. Small streams cross the path and in spring and summer, wildflowers abound. In the fall the aspen foliage comes alive.

Erhman Mansion Guided Tour
Due to the uniqueness of this property, on this excursion one may feel that he or she has returned to the turn of the century. The grounds include a mile and three quarters of lake frontage with a number of sandy beaches and a unique untouched forest that marches right down to the water edge.

One of our favorite things on the property is the Erhman Mansion, known at the turn of the century as "the finest High Sierra summer home in Califonia". It is now a fascinating example of the opulent tradition of Tahoe's summer homes, serving as a house museum, complete with furnishings.

Squaw Valley Tram Ride
We start this hike with a spectacular ride up the tram at Squaw Valley, USA, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics. At the top of the tram (8,200 feet) you will find a lot to do from Bungee Jumping to swimming in the heated pool. If you would like to stay and enjoy the amenities please do, (there may be extra charges for the amenities).

Mountain Biking
Take one of our high tech bikes down Lakeshore Drive or on a mountainous dirt trail. Our guides are very familiar with the trails of Lake Tahoe and will guide you on or off the beaten path. Bikes are available for rent at hotel.

Hot Air Ballooning
Discover the magic!!! Dip down on a clean mountain lake. Fly high and view Lake Tahoe. Drift slowly in the pines, gently brushing the tree tops. A truly unforgettable experience. Morning and evening flights

Adventure Challenge Course at Squaw Valley Resort
Ropes, cables and tall fir trees present a series of challenging games, exercise and fun. You will find yourself and your partners pushing your limits, overcoming obstacles and being positively challenged. Junior courses available for younger guests.

Tennis
Arrangements can be made by us for your tennis needs, including transportation or pro instructors. Incline Village provides a beautiful setting and has been the site of several pro tennis tournaments.

Fly Fishing
This is an adventure for all levels from beginners to advanced fly anglers. You will fly fish for Browns, Rainbows, Cutthroat and an occasional Brookie. This can be an introductory course, or those with more experience can spend the entire time fishing. You will be supplied rod and reel, flies and a leader. Each of the guides are licensed, bonded, insured and permitted in all areas that you will be fishing.

Fire Pits
Warm yourself - inside and out - with the crackling blaze of a warm fire. Prop your feet up and have a Hot Buttered Rum or a Hot Chocolate and enjoy a delicious family treat with our smores kit, while you gaze at the stars as their shimmer is reflected in the lake.

Dinner and a Movie
Spend a relaxing evening in your spacious guestroom watching a Disney movie with the kids. Order up dinner and dessert from Room Service for a night of good old fashioned family fun.

Lake front luxury for every season at 
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

NOT A SKIER/RIDER?
Below are some ideas for additional Lake Tahoe winter activities
 

• Vacation like a Hyatt VIP in one of our Lakeside Cottages
• Relax in an Adirondack chair on our private beach and be mesmerized by the surrounding majestic snow-capped mountains
• Sip a hot cocktail around one of our lakeside fire pits
• Tempt Lady Luck in our Grand Lodge Casino
• Relax and unwind at our Stillwater Spa &Salon
• Enjoy our year-round heated pool and deck, with a swim-in, swim-out area to stay warm
• Ice Skate or enjoy a snowshoe tour at Northstar, Heavenly or Squaw Valley
• Have some family fun around town and enjoy sledding, tubing, snowball fights and more
• Enjoy a romantic horse drawn sleigh ride at Sand Harbor
• Visit historic Virginia City (Best Bloody Mary’s around)
• Rent a Fat Tire bike in the snow
• Take a snowmobile tour thru the back country
• Browse through the shops of Old Town Truckee
• Go on a winter photo safari
• Try an indoor climbing wall at High Altitude Fitness
• Enjoy a scenic gondola ride up Heavenly Mountain or Squaw Valley 
• Get out and enjoy lounge shows, live music and dancing
• Experience the magic of the holidays at our Resort

 
And so much more!
 

Do you have clients looking for some Food and Wine or Culinary experiences?  Spa Specials, look no further than Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino.

Cutthroat’s Saloon
Cutthroat's Saloon is excited to introduce their most unique craft cocktail to the menu. “On the Boulevardier” is made with award winning Old Forester 100 proof signature bourbon, Contratto Bitter, and Carpano Antica. All the ingredients are barrel aged for 4 weeks on property, for the most flavorful and smooth finish.
 
Lone Eagle Grille Gourmet Buffet
We offer a Christmas Day buffet from 12 PM to 8 PM. Our chefs will be featuring 12 food stations, including traditional holiday favorites, a seafood display, multiple carving stations, a make-your-own-cookie station and more! Adults: $75; children 5-12: $35; children 4 and under: free. Tax and 20% gratuity additional. Reservations strongly recommended.

 
Sierra Café Buffets
We offer a Christmas Day buffet from 2 PM to 8 PM. Adults are $45 +18% gratuity, Children 12 and younger pay their age; under 4 is free with purchase of an adult buffet. Please note that we do not take reservations.
 
New Year’s Eve at Lone Eagle Grille
Come kick off the new year with us! We offer elegant chef additions, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, as well as a DJ in the lounge.
(menu online)
 
We also offer kids and family activities (movies, crafts, etc.) over the Christmas break, though those tend to be for guests.
 
Stillwater Spa & Salon
Here are the four winter treatments at Stillwater Spa & Salon! They haven’t started yet but they should in the next week or two.
 
Butterscotch A La Mode
$70 mani, $90 pedi

• Best Enjoyed:  The sweetest side of the holiday season
• The Mood: A silver spoon, please
• Experience: Swoon and savor- your relaxation is our top priority!  Begin with butterscotch and sweet almond oil. Next up, a brown sugar and rice polish will scrub and sooth dry winter skin. Then, you'll be drizzled and massaged in a warm, buttery melt of shea, cocoa and mango butters to sweeten the experience.

 Campfire Pedi:
$85 mani, $105 pedi

• Best Enjoyed: Over a good chat
  • The Mood: Relax and melt into it
  • Experience: This pedi is toasty fun with skin-loving goodness oozing out the sides. Begin with a rich whole milk Butter Brûlée to soften skin. Next, enjoy a glistening brown sugar, oil and rum scrub with delicious notes of butterscotch. A dark chocolate mask leaves skin ultra-smooth. Finally, an all-natural marshmallow-scented rich butter blend melts into skin for a warm, toasty finish.

 Winter Warmup Massage:

• Best Enjoyed:  When it's frosty outside
• The Mood:  Brrr-illiantly warming
• Experience: TREAT yourself to a body-hugging warming linen wrap, followed by a spicy warm cinnamon massage with enriching grapeseed oils.

 
Après-Ski Boot Relief

• Best Enjoyed:  After a day on the slopes
• The Mood: Restfully relieved
• Experience: Don't let sore muscles keep you off the slopes!  Stillwater Spa & Salon's Après-Ski Boot Relief Massage will have your legs feeling top-notch in no time! Enjoy a warming paraffin bootie application, a soothing leg and foot massage, and a toasty arm and hand massage, too!

 
 

Enjoy Fall in Lake Tahoe at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe and enjoy the amazing rates and colors of the season.

7 Ways to Take Advantage of Tahoe in the Fall

By Shanie Matthews

It is a no-brainer that Lake Tahoe is filled with magnificent summertime activities. And given the framing of mountains that shoulder the shores of the lake, it is obvious that the fall and winter in Tahoe is also ripe for fun.

But there’s a secret that not many know.
The gold star really goes to autumn for its exceptional – yet little known – bonuses. The fall is a stellar time to visit Lake Tahoe (in fact, I have to say, it is my all time favorite).

Here are seven ways to take advantage of Lake Tahoe's fall.

Take in the changing colors. Although Tahoe may be filled with pine trees, it's also rich in aspen trees. This gives the entire Tahoe basin the beautiful aspect of the changing colors that comes with autumn leaves. There are a few different places in particular that are great for enjoying the hues of fall. One place in particular is Paige Meadows, located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, just outside of Tahoe City. Another honorable mention for changing leaves is the hike to Vikingsholm, nestled in Emerald Bay. Other places that deserve attention are the various beaches that span from Tahoe Vista to Kings Beach as well as Hope Valley, Fallen Leaf Lake, Squaw Valley, Ebbetts Pass, Marlette Lake and Spooner Lake.

Enjoy the big discounts. Tahoe is full of fabulous ways to save money during the fall season. From slashed rates on guided trips to incredible discounts on winter gear in the ski shops, the fall tends to be the time of year to find deals in Lake Tahoe. One place in particular that is full of seasonal discounts is the hotel industry. This is the time of year to stay in that hotel room that you always wanted to but thought was just a little bit out of your price range.

Get Together with the Locals. The fall season is when the locals get together. If you would like to get to know the crazies who call Lake Tahoe their home, then this is the time to visit. There are a lot different ways to enjoy their company. One way to mingle that is sure to increase your friend circle is by partaking in one of the festivals that happen in the fall. A few to put on your list include the Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival, Camp Richardson Oktoberfest or the Fall Fish Festival.

Get out and get some. One of the beautiful aspects to the fall in Lake Tahoe is the exceptionally beautiful weather. Although the nights can get cold, the days tend to be a perfect temperature for hiking, mountain biking or doing that last backpacking trip into the mountains before the snow flies. But one word of caution: Be sure to bring layers as the temperatures can get chilly.

Throw some disc golf. Although it is true that the golf courses tend to shut down come fall, one entertaining and family friendly sport that flies into full tilt is disc golf. An adaptation of the little white ball game that we are all familiar with, disc golf uses small Frisbees instead. There are various courses around the basin, including both north and south shore.

Take in the views from the water. A fabulous aspect to Lake Tahoe in the fall is that the lake water is at its warmest. This makes autumn a great time of year to enjoy the exceptional views that await you from either a paddleboard or a kayak. To help with the excursion there are various companies that offer both rentals and guided trips.

Give yourself the gift of deliciousness. Lake Tahoe is full of gourmet restaurants that are gifted at showcasing the Farm to Fork movement that is happening throughout California. With autumn being the time of harvest, this is the optimum time of year to take advantage of the impressive tastes that are coming from the small, organic, micro-farms in the foothills around Lake Tahoe. A few dining experiences to put on your hit list include Camp Richardson’s Fall Feast Week, the Passport to Dining and the 47th Annual An Evening of Food, Wine and Beer Tasting and Competition at the Montbleu Casino.

About the Author Shanie Matthews
A longtime Lake Tahoe local, Shanie is a freelance writer, Vinyasa Flow yoga teacher and positivity warrior. A true lover of the the gorgeous Tahoe region, she connects with the serenity of the mountains via skiing, biking and backpacking. She also believes in the gift of yoga and its way of allowing one to become his or her true best self, a passion she shares with the world with her online yoga studio.