Physical Processes In Natural Waters
PPNW XII
Lake Tahoe, USA
September 2-5, 2008
Transportation
Airports
The closest airport is the Reno/Tahoe International Airport (45 minutes). The Sacramento Airport is about two hours away. The closest major international airport is the San Francisco Airport, which is about 3½ hours away by car. Please see the links below for each airport to find information about rental car information. There is a shuttle to the Tahoe area from the Reno Airport; information listed below.
http://www.renoairport.com/
http://www.sacairports.org/int/
http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/index.jsp
Airport Shuttles
http://www.northlaketahoeexpress.com/home
http://www.nostressexpress.com/index_files/rno_airporter.htm
http://www.northtahoeexecutiveshuttle.com/ntes/rates.html
http://www.supershuttle.com
Rental Cars
Rental cars tend to be relatively cheap in the US, particularly if arranged ahead of time and picked up at the airport. See for example:
https://www134.americanexpress.com/consumertravel/travel.do?source=cmhp_inav-travel
http://www.sidestep.com/
Train/Bus
It is possible to take a combination of train and or bus to Lake Tahoe from San Francisco and Sacramento; however, it is a long and convoluted trip (about 7 hours from San Francisco and about 3 hours from Sacramento).
From San Francisco: you will need to take the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) from the airport or from downtown San Francisco to the Richmond Station and transfer to the Amtrak train.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
http://www.bart.gov/guide/airport/airport.asp
From Sacramento: you will need to take the Yolobus from the airport to the Sacramento train station (bus stop is nearby).
http://www.yolobus.com/m3.html
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
The train takes you to the town of Truckee, from where a bus takes you to Lake Tahoe.
Bus (locally in Lake Tahoe):
http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/Works/Transit/TART.aspx
http://www.laketahoetransit.com
Lodging
Within walking distance
The Parkside Inn at Incline (www.innatincline.com) – Recommended. It is the closest and least expensive option. If the Web site does not work, please call 775-831-1052.
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe (http://laketahoe.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp)
Within 10 minutes drive time
The Ferrari Crown Motel (http://www.tahoecrown.com/lake-front-lodging) in Kings Beach
For other options, please see the following chart or visit any travel Web site and search for hotels/motels in Incline Village, Kings Beach or the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Lodging Property Name |
Phone |
Web Address |
Physical Address |
Description and Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Shore House at Lake Tahoe |
(800) 207-5160 |
7170 N. Lake Blvd. |
A small, cozy resort that boasts: a lakefront dining room (breakfast is included in price), in-room fireplaces, lawns on water’s edge. |
|
Cal Neva Resort |
(800) CAL-NEVA |
2 Stateline Rd. |
A larger casino resort that has a: lounge, exercise room, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, spa, coffee shop. |
|
Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort |
(800) TAHOE-81 |
6834 N. Lake Blvd. |
A beautiful vacation resort with: a lakeshore location, outdoor pool, hot tub, beach. |
|
Parkside Inn at Incline |
(775) 831-1052 |
1003 Tahoe Blvd. |
A small motel with basic, simple rooms that includes: an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, spa, complimentary continental breakfast. |
|
Ferrari's Crown Resort |
(800) 645-2260 |
8200 N. Lake Blvd. |
A beachside motel with simple yet comfortable rooms that boasts: a heated pool, spa, jacuzzi, BBQ/picnic area, beach. |
|
Firelite Lodge |
(800) 934-7222 |
7035 North Lake Blvd. |
An accommodating hotel with: high-speed internet access, location close to beach, continental breakfast, pool. |
|
Goldcrest Resort Motel |
(800) 852-5348 |
8194 N. Lake Blvd. |
A simple motel (sister property to Ferrari’s Crown Resort) that includes: a heated pool, jacuzzi, beach. |
|
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe |
(775) 832-1234 |
111 Country Club Drive, |
The North Shores only 4-star hotel, resort, spa and casino. Has restaurants, gym, pool and spa, salon, etc. |
Restaurant Information
A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided everyday of the conference. Dinner will be provided on the first night, June 2nd, and on the third night, June 4th. Please see the following list of restaurants for possible dinner options in the area.
In Incline Village (by foot or car)
Casual:
China Village Restaurant, Chinese, 775-831-9090
Hacienda de la Sierra, Mexican, 775-831-8300
T’s Rotisserie, Rotisserie Mexican, 775-831-2832
Thai Recipe, Thai, 775-831-4777
Tomaato’s Restaurant, Pizza and Pasta, 775-833-2200
Wild Alaskan Restaurant and Bar, Seafood, 775-832-6777
Fine Dining:
Big Water Grille, 775-833-0606
Fredrick’s, 775-832-3007
Lone Eagle Grille, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, 775-832-1234
In Kings Beach (all casual)
Blue Onion Cafe, 530-546-3915
Jason’s Beachside Grille on the Lake, Sandwiches and Salads, 530-546-3315
Lanza’s Restaurant, Italian, 530-546-2434
Lakefront
Garwood’s Grill and Pier on the Lake, Carnelian Bay, 530-546-3366
Jake’s on the Lake, Tahoe City, 530-583-0188
Sunnyside Restaurant, West Shore/Tahoe City, 530-583-7200
Lake Tahoe Activities
Tahoe is great place for hiking, biking and swimming. There are great beaches with water sport activities all over the lake. For more information about the different activities that are available in the Tahoe area, please visit the following Web sites:
http://www.gotahoenorth.com/
http://www.tahoewelcome.org
http://www.northlaketahoechamber.com