Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe sits high in the Sierra Nevada, straddling the California-Nevada border — a vast, alpine lake ringed by pine forest and mountain peaks, famous for water so clear it feels almost unreal. We stayed on the North Shore, in Incline Village, Nevada, a quieter, more residential alternative to the busier South Shore casino strip.
For people with disabilities, Incline Village turned out to be a genuinely comfortable home base. The village center, a lakeside walking path, and several points of water access were all within a short roll of our hotel, and we found the area well suited to a relaxed weekend rather than a trip requiring a car and a packed itinerary.
The guides below will help you plan a confident trip — from getting to Incline Village from the Reno airport, to what we found rolling around the village and the lakeshore, to a detailed review of our hotel.
Lake Tahoe’s North Shore was a peaceful, scenic escape, and we hope these guides help you plan a smooth trip of your own.
Lake Tahoe Travel Guides
Getting from Reno Airport to Incline Village
Incline Village is about an hour from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, and wheelchair accessible transportation options for that route are limited. This guide covers our experience booking with a local accessible transport company, including cost, vehicle setup, and what to expect on the mountain drive.
Incline Village, Lake Tahoe
Incline Village offers a walkable village center, a smooth lakeside path, and several spots to reach the water, all within a short distance of our hotel. This guide covers the accessibility of each area we explored, including a beach with water access and a beach where a curb cut was missing.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline Village (Room 102)
Our home base for the trip, this hotel offers an accessible ground-level room, a roll-in shower, and a pool area served by two lifts. This review covers room measurements, bathroom details, dining options, and what to know about the resort’s unusual floor numbering.