Northstar California Resort

The Northstar California Resort is part of the 10,000-acre Northstar resort, among the best in the nation for family vacations. Recreational opportunities include downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, golf, tennis, swimming, volleyball, complimentary scenic lift rides in warmer months, mountain biking, and hiking. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 40 miles (64 km) away.

Northstar Recreation Center features a video arcade, a fitness center, and a playground.

Resort visitors can shop at numerous retail stores, including boutiques, galleries, and clothing retailers. The many dining options include Starbucks Coffee and Baxter's Bistro & Lounge.

Shops and restaurants center around Village Plaza, home to live music, special events, a 9,000-square-foot (836-square-meter) ice skating rink, family festivals, and a collection of fire pits.

• Barbecue grill(s) 
• Picnic area 
• Bar/lounge 
• Ski passes available 
• Fitness facilities 
• Front desk (limited hours) 
• Conference space 
• Grocery/convenience store 
• Express check-out 
• Coffee shop or café 
• Free self parking 
• Free WiFi 

• Outdoor pool 
• Free wired Internet 
• Children's pool 
• Ski storage 
• ATM/banking 
• Shopping on site 
• Laundry facilities 
• Spa tub 
• Total number of rooms - 230 
• Arcade/game room 
• Golf course on site 
• Tennis on site 

• Family Hotel  
• Outdoor pool  
• Children's pool  
• Free Wi-Fi  
• Grocery/convenience store  
• Laundry facilities  
• Arcade/game room  
• Refrigerator  
• Microwave  
• DVD player  

Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar - This award-winning restaurant blends the unique flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine with American ingenuity. 60 tons of fresh fish are delivered each month.

The Chocolate Bar - Gourmet desserts and appetizers. Savory small-plate options include cheese fondue, seared ahi tuna, herb-marinated flat-iron steak, sturgeon caviar, and crisp salads.

Baxter's Bistro and Lounge - Features live music from some of the country's top jazz acts. Features signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, and an array of appetizers.

Tacos Jalisco - A celebrated local Truckee favorite of authentic Mexican cuisine. The Northstar menu includes their renowned small plates, full entree items, and beer and wine. Visit them for a quick bite between runs, for apres ski, or for a full sit-down family dinner.

Euro Snack - This stand for French waffles and baguette hot dogs is located in the center of the Village. Offers coffee, cold beverages, and snack items.

TC's Pub - Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and apres ski, TC's Pub features your favorite pub grub and flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports.

Tavern 6330 - Featuring an American grill inspired by California farm fresh ingredients and a cozy, tavern-esque atmosphere suitable for the whole family.

Petra - a fresh new wine bar and Mediterranean tapas concept.

Rubicon Pizza - Family-style atmosphere. Italian pasta dishes, hand-tossed pizza, gourmet salads, sandwiches, and appetizers. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

The Lodge at Big Springs - Mid-mountain stop for breakfast and lunch. Pizza, burgers, salads, Mexican food, and ribs. Coffee bar. Bars on main and upper levels. Open in winter.

Summit Deck & Grill - Atop Mt. Pluto (8,610 feet) with Lake Tahoe views. Grilled foods, prime rib, wraps, tacos, soups, chili, stir-fries, and a full bar. Open in winter.

Earthly Delights - Open seven days a week.

Starbucks - Coffee drinks and pastries shop, open daily.

Featuring 3 pools and 3 spas (surcharge), an expansive recreation complex supplies year-round pleasure. A 90-foot lap pool remains open all year, but is adults-only in summer, when another large pool and a children's pool are open for families. One spa holds 50 people, with 2 smaller spas reserved for adults.

In summer, the resort provides an 18-hole championship golf course, 10 tennis courts, a volleyball court, a trout-stocked fly-fishing lake, and a nature trail. Nearby summer activities include ballooning and mountain climbing, as well as mountain biking and hiking.

In addition to downhill, cross-country, and terrain skiing for adults and children, the resort's winter activities include ice skating, snowshoeing, snowtubing, and snowskating. Ski passes are available.

The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the resort or at Lake Tahoe; fees may apply.

• Snowboarding on site 
• Golf driving range on site 
• Water skiing nearby 
• Snowshoeing on site 
• Golf lessons on site 
• Golfing on site 
• Parasailing nearby 
• Hiking/biking trails on site 
• Snowmobiling nearby 
• Horse riding/rental on site 
• Ice skating on site 
• Skydiving nearby 

• Windsurfing nearby 
• Mountain biking on site 
• Rafting nearby 
• Bicycle rentals on site 
• Ski equipment rentals on site 
• Ski lessons on site 
• Personal motorized watercraft on site 
• Kayaking nearby 
• Cross-country skiing on site 
• Sailing nearby 
• Downhill skiing on site