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Enjoy Year-Round Adventures at
MARGARITAVILLE RESORT
LAKE TAHOE
B Y S U S A N B . B A R N E S
SUN, SKI,
SIP, SHORE
Margaritaville Resort
Lake Tahoe
margaritavilleresortlaketahoe.com
MARGARITAVILLE RESORT LAKE TAHOE exterior,
above; Sit back and enjoy the Lake Tahoe view,
below.
When Margaritaville Resort Lake
Tahoe opened its doors in December
2023, it blended Jimmy Buffett’s sig-
nature island vibes with the region’s epic
adventurous mountain spirit. Each of the
all-suite resort’s 399 accommodations
boasts stunning lake or mountain views,
with coastal-inspired décor and separate
bedrooms and living spaces.
A Year-Round Retreat
The brand’s first ski destination, Margari-
taville Resort Lake Tahoe shines 365 days
of the year. Situated at the base of Heav-
enly Mountain Resort, Margaritaville
Resort Lake Tahoe is a popular home base
for winter sports buffs. By day, you ski,
snowboard, snowshoe, snowmobile, and
do some more skiing—this time cross-
country. Don’t forget there’s ample
sledding, tubing, snow biking and even ice
skating. By late afternoon, you return
indoors for the perfect après-experience.
If you prefer, sip cocktails fireside, or in a
private heated igloo. For those experi-
encing tired muscles, go for the ultimate
soak in the indoor-outdoor heated pool
and hot tub.
Now switch gears in summer. South
Lake Tahoe’s nearby shoreline attracts a
crop of outdoor lovers. Think kayakers,
paddleboarders, sailors, mountain bikers,
hikers, and those into chasing the dimpled
ball, hit the golf course. Of course, the area
is bursting with community summer festi-
vals, and getting a bird’s-eye scenic view
from the Heavenly Mountain Gondola will
make you want to stay for hours.
As summer gives way to fall, the back-
drop of these experiences is enhanced with
the fall foliage colors.
Unwind with Comfort and Cuisine
No matter the season, Margaritaville Resort
Lake Tahoe delivers comfort and fun.
There’s the indoor heated pool and hot tub,
weekly family-friendly events like movie
nights, and the Parakeets Kid’s Club for kids
ages 5 to 10. Not only is the resort family-
friendly, but it is dog-friendly, too, so you
can bring Fido along for the fun.
Foodies can get ready! Picture five dining
options, like JWB Prime Steak and Seafood,
named for the legendary James “Jimmy”
William Buffett. It serves prime steaks,
seafood and world-class wines. Island-
inspired twists on American tavern fare are
found at LandShark Bar & Grill. For drinks
and apps, pop into the License to Chill Bar,
or grab a coffee and bite to-go at Joe Mer-
chant’s Coffee & Provisions. You’ll see
groups settling in and enjoying the
weekend breakfast buffet Friday, Saturday
and Sunday mornings at Come Monday
Café. And if you cannot bear the thought of
leaving the comforts of your suite, in-room
dining is available, too.
Whether planning a vacation filled with
outdoor adventures or a relaxing getaway to
rest and recharge, you will find everything
you need at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe,
whichever season you choose to visit.
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