This evergreen-shrouded compound of upscale cabins is within walking distance of the lake. Reno and the Tahoe region have plenty of excellent restaurants, with one of the best concentrations in South Lake Tahoe. From Las Vegas or Southern California, the ? Northstar is set around a bustling village with tony boutiques, ski and sports shops and lively cafes. New to the area and desperately seeking a gay friendly bar.
Reno has a handful of notable upscale restaurants but is even better known for some cheap, dive-y spots serving terrific food.
The state border divides this town almost imperceptibly from Stateline, Nevada, where several gaming hotels are about the only features that really distinguish it from its California neighbor. Even in summer, you should take the aerial tram at Heavenly Resort up 2, feet above the lake for knock-out views of the entire region. Most of them are laid-back neighborhood joints, a favorite being the Patio, in an attractive and cheerfully furnished cottage on the western edge of downtown. The laid-back Beacon Bar and Grill is a waterfront hangout popular with lesbians and gay men—expect casual but American fare and a very nice Sunday brunch.
A couple of gay-owned inns lie near the shoreline in South Lake Tahoe, California.
