Kirkwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

These are winter trees in a snow storm. They are located near the Kirkwood ski area. They are surrounded by a snowy hillside.
These are winter trees in a snow storm. They are located near the Kirkwood ski area. They are surrounded by a snowy hillside.
Remote mountain top, hiking to the bowls in the distance, Kirkwood resort, California, USA January 4, 2020
California's Kirkwood ski resort in Summer. A beautiful alpine meadow with snow dappled mountains in the background
Road trip through the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Where to stay in Kirkwood

Panoramic landscape scene with sun shining behind the snow capped mountains in Lake Tahoe California

West Meadows

West Meadows might not have many top sights, but TC Express Ski Lift and Cornice Express Ski Lift are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West Meadows
Lake Tahoe California. Emerald Bay. Winter Drone Panorama. Beautiful colors.

Palisades

While there might not be top attractions in Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kirkwood Mountain Resort and TC Express Ski Lift.

Palisades
This way - Skiing - Snowboarding - Trails

Juniper Ridge

While Juniper Ridge isn't home to many top sights, TC Express Ski Lift and Cornice Express Ski Lift are some notable places to visit nearby.

Juniper Ridge
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

3.5 out of 5
50 Highway 50 Stateline NV
The price is 1.349.278 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
1.349.278 ₫
2.499.358 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stateline. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the bar and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (4,884 reviews)
Everything was wonderful! Super easy check-in, very nice staff (everywhere). The staff at registration, bartenders, cocktail servers at the slots, and servers…all amazing. Our server, Luis, was amazing! Very clean rooms and a super dog friendly hotel. We will be back!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

4 out of 5
55 Highway 50 Stateline NV
The price is 1.801.038 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
1.801.038 ₫
2.987.114 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Stateline. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (4,863 reviews)
Limpio, accesible. Con restaurantes . Me gusto

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
The price is 2.557.761 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.557.761 ₫
4.513.895 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,515 reviews)
The staff, every one of them we encountered went above and beyond

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
See all 3,055 properties in Kirkwood
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott's Timber Lodge

Marriott's Timber Lodge

4 out of 5
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 hot tubs and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Room was clean, and right next to Gondola. However, neighbors were very loud, disappointing especially how much those rooms are per night.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Marriott's Timber Lodge
The Americana Village

The Americana Village

2 out of 5
3845 Pioneer Trl South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,574 reviews)
They are very limited in the breakfast section and quantity for the guests

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Americana Village
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

3 out of 5
3601 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this beach condo in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
The room was very clean and the location is fantastic. To be so close to food and entertainment as well as beach front is amazing.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
See all properties in Kirkwood
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

This is a vertical jump.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Kirkwood with a visit to Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort
The sunrise silhouettes a chairlift

Cornice Express Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Cornice Express Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Cornice Express Ski Lift
An empty ski resort in winter covered in fog and sunlight shining through on the mountain with trees and ski lifts

Solitude Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Solitude Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Solitude Ski Lift

TC Express Ski Lift

You can take time to visit TC Express Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

TC Express Ski Lift

Slide Mountain Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Slide Mountain Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Slide Mountain Ski Lift

Snowkirk Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Snowkirk Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Snowkirk Ski Lift

Cities near Kirkwood

A man, Brendan Burnside, catches a fish fly fishing in Pleasant Valley Creek in Markleeville, California.

Markleeville

The Ghost Town of Bodie, in the State Park of California

Pioneer