The main difference between North and South Lake Tahoe is that
most people who live on the lake year around tend to own houses
on the northern end. Here you’ll find housing developments of
the highest quality, serene resorts, campgrounds, beautiful
beaches as well as shopping and dining as good if not superior
to the choices in the busier, more crowded southern end of the
lake. North Lake Tahoe vacation rentals tend to favor the more
family-oriented traveler, seeking peace and serenity. Because
there are more permanent living facilities on the north shores,
there are more houses and condos available for rent to tourists
than there are on the southern shores. Furthermore, the resorts
dotted throughout the area are, for the most part, more of the
smaller, boutique resorts rather than the larger, bustling
hotels. Because the northern shores are in California there is
no gambling there. This major difference accounts for the total
difference in ambiance between the two locations around the
lake.
There are concerts, art shows, dance recitals and other local
gatherings on the north shore that are more typical of a small
town while the south end is more typical of a Las Vegas
atmosphere. In Lake Tahoe you’ll find more emphasis on skiing in
the winter and mountain play all year round. You can take the
Heavenly Gondola Tram into the mountains and hike to your hearts
content. Then cool off with a relaxing swim in the lake. In the
summer the Renaissance Fair holds its annual merrymaking in the
hills around the north shore.
North Lake Tahoe is well known for its community living. Resort
condominiums are springing up all over the area. They feature
many of the same luxuries found in the major hotels with maid
service, beautiful pools, lakeside cabanas and recreation
rentals, with one exception – you’re an owner not a tourist.
True, you can rent out your condominium to tourists as a source
of extra income. Or you can just buy it and keep it to enjoy for
the rest of your life. In North Lake Tahoe you get the best of
both worlds – the peaceful serenity of the mountains and the
lake situated minutes away from the glamorous nightlife at the
south shore casinos.
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