Northstar at Tahoe Ski Resort in California
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A Review of Northstar at Tahoe Ski Resort in Tahoe, California
Northstar Ski and Snowboard Resort in Tahoe, California has become a favorite destination for our family. The family friendly resort offers a wide variety of activities and high-end amenities. The children's Kids Club is first class. Our six year old had a great time and the instructors and staff are amazing! There's also a village at the base of the mountain with shops, food, ice skating, rentals, and fire pits. Even if you're not skiing, it's a great place to visit and walk around.
Northstar Tahoe Village Winter Activities
The Northstar village offers an abundance of activities for the family. Free ice skating (rentals are available for a charge if you don't have your own skates); free bungee jumping; live music on the weekends; free wine tasting on Saturdays at Grapes + Grounds wine and coffee bar; fire pits with surround seating overlooking the skating rink; DJ music (Tuesdays feature 70s and 80s music around the rink); and plenty of shopping and eateries.
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Quick Eats at Northstar Tahoe Resort
Quick Eats
- Big Wave Burritos and Wraps: Burgers, burritos, wraps, salads, beer, wine. A great cheap, quick-eat place.
- Earthly Delights: Another quick-eat place for all three meals of the day.
- Euro Snack: Hot dog and Belgian waffle stand.
- Starbucks Coffee
- Grapes & Grounds: Located inside True North. Free wine tasting here on Saturdays.
- Euro Gelato: Yummy gelato, ice cream and desserts
Restaurants at Northstar Tahoe Resort
Restaurants:
- Baxter's Bistro and Lounge: A high-end restaurant with live music and a relaxed atmosphere.
- The Chocolate Bar: Chocolate as well as small plates, appetizers, and drinks!
- Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar: Yummy sushi. They validate for parking, too!
- Rubicon Pizza Company: Great place to bring the kids. Family-style pizzeria and pastas.
- TC's Pub: Good for kids, a restaurant and bar.
Kids Club and Lessons at Northstar
Adult lessons are offered at 10:00 and 1:30. Be sure to check-in early and call ahead to reserve your spot: 530.562.3470 or 1.800.GO.NORTH.
I highly recommend the Kids Club lessons. Our daughter loved the instructors and learned a lot, plus we were able to ski while she was having fun!
Kids Lessons are offered for three age groups: Lucky Stars for 3 year olds; Super Stars for 4-6 year olds; and All Stars for 7-12 year olds. For all day lessons registration deadline is 9:30am and lessons are from 10:00 to 3:30. Half day starts at the same time and ends at 12:30. Afternoon lessons are from 1:00 to 3:30 and check-in is before 12:30.
Drop off is at the Village Children's Center and pick-up is at the Village Kid's Ski and Snowboard School up the stairs above the Children's Center.
Winter Activities at Northstar Tahoe
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Telemark Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Tubing
- Geocaching: A "high tech treasure hunt". Snowshoeing seekers use a GPS device to find treasure boxes containing toys, gift certificates, or trinkets. $55 for trail pass, snowshoe rental and GPS rental.
- Complementary Mountain Tours
- Kids Adventure Parks
Ski Equipment
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Have you been to Northstar? What did you think?
I love NorthStar, and it's proximity to Truckee. We've had our daughter in kid ski lessons at NorthStar and Squaw. I was really impressed with the number of kid instructors and how well they worked with the kids when they weren't skiing at NorthStar. For a family ski vacation in Tahoe, it's hard to beat NorthStar for all the amenities, but it is pricey.
Thanks, Jonixk. I'll check it out. ;)
Robin it sounds absolutely super. Maybe on my next trip to the USA I must take time out to have a break there.
Incidently you how cool I felt reading about it as I am sitting here in a temp of 38 degrees.
Thank you Diana
Hi Diana,
If you're in California, the Sierra Nevadas are a must see. They are beautiful. Thanks for reading! Cheers! ;) Robin
I love everything about Tahoe. It is a very good vacation destination even if you dont ski. Tahoe has some great resturants and get away sites to go and explore.
Gret Hub
I think this is a nice place to visit. maybe someday I''ll go there. thanks for posting this article. very informative.
I'm glad you did this hub. I haven't skied NorthStar since the 90s. Back then, I remember locals calling it "FlatStar". Is this still true?
jonixk says:
10 months ago
Great Hub, Robin. Northstar Tahoe Village seems very good for a perfect Winter Vacation! If you like Aspen, check my Hub about Ski on Aspen at http://hubpages.com/hub/winter-vacations-aspen-ski