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Unincorporated community in California, United States
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Homewood is a town and ski resort located on the Western Shore of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains of northern California.
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Homewood is a large resort covering two mountains with variable terrain and many different ski runs, located directly on the lake and producing some of the best views of the lake, 6 miles south of Tahoe City. Typically, Homewood is the least busy resort, has cheaper tickets than most (including a senior season pass). The smaller crowds mean better skiing longer after storms, and more relaxed attitude than some Tahoe areas. Its main downside is that it has no detachable high speed chairlifts, although they have replaced their oldest and slowest main double chair with a modern triple chair. Homewood is a year round resort with events for all seasons:
Old-Tahoe charm with casual elegance on the Lake. Outside dining and Sunday Brunch in the summer. Dinner entrées $20-$30
Classic French cuisine with a Swiss touch. One of Tahoe's finest and oldest restaurants. Extensive wine list. Summer lunch served in the outdoor gazebo garden. Dinner entrées $15-$28
Down home dinner with a New England accent. Hearty portions, nightly specials. Three fireplaces. Cozy atmosphere. 2 1/2 miles south of Tahoe City. Dinner entrées $12-$22
This is a small deli, nice restaurant and sundry shop all rolled into one; a great place to pick up sandwiches for lunch, gourmet items for your kitchen, and an expensive bit to eat at dinner.
Voted #1 for best breakfast on the West shore. Outside dining, food to go. Sunnyside. No Dinner service.
Homewood is easily reached by car from Tahoe City and Truckee by driving south along the Truckee River and then the west shore of the Lake on State Route 89.
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