Where to stay on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe for skiing

About West Shore

The West Shore is the quiet, pretty side of the lake, with private cabins in tall pines, granite shoreline and almost no commercial development. You won't find a strip or any nightlife. People come for the solitude, the big trees and some of the most beautiful stretches of the lake. Stay here if you want to disappear for a few days and don't mind driving to everything.

Homewood sits right on the lakeshore here, about 5 minutes from West Shore lodging. It's a low-key locals' mountain with maybe the best on-hill lake views in Tahoe. Palisades is roughly 30 minutes north, and most dining is a drive away in Tahoe City. Lodging is mostly cabins and vacation rentals rather than hotels, so it works well for groups who'd rather have a kitchen and a fireplace than room service. The setting is hard to beat, with Emerald Bay, the West Shore bike path and the forest all close by. Just plan on driving for every outing.

Skiing nearby

Homewood is right there on the lakeshore (5 min), and Palisades is 30 min north. Fewer options, but you can't beat the setting.

• Homewood Mountain Resort
• Palisades Tahoe