You can also catch a movie at the Heavenly village or nearby Horizon casino. The narrow road running along the south shore of the lake is lined with cheap places to stay and eat, with a sprinkling of higher end lodging and dining.
A bit farther afield, a monster plate of nachos from Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe was just what we needed to fill the empty chasm in our midriffs after a hard day slopeside (3123 Harrison Ave., South Lake Tahoe, 530-541-6969).
We also enjoyed a good steak lakeside at The Beacon Bar and Grill (1900 Jameson Beach Rd., South Lake Tahoe, 530-541-0630). Beware the Rum Runner drinks!
San Francisco is about three and a half hours away by car, so it's easy to add on a couple days of city exploration to the mountain fun. Either way, if you're seeking a blissful ski vacation, check out Heavenly and see if you agree that it earns its name.
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If You Go...
HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT: South Lake Tahoe, Calif. (on the Nevada border); http://www.skiheavenly.com or 775-586-7000. Daily lift tickets, $86, with discounts for certain days, multi-day passes, advance purchases. Visit Web site for details.
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