At The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, guests can unwind in a high-altitude luxury retreat and enjoy a unique lakeside experience at the resort’s newly opened Lake Club. Situated on its own stretch of shoreline on magnificent Lake Tahoe with direct lake access, the stone-and-cedar clubhouse includes a private boat pier that serves as a launching point for parasailing, waterskiing, luxury boating, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. Additional water activities offered from the Lake Club include fishing charters, sailing, wake surfing, formula yachting and scenic excursions aboard the Wild Goose II, a handcrafted 36-foot wooden boat.
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Lake Club living room
Architect Clare Walton of Walton Architecture & Engineering designed the clubhouse to blur the line between indoors and outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling glass floods the interior with light, a collapsible wall in the great room opens to the terrace, and glass guard rails preserve views. The palette of natural materials — cedar, walnut, teak, stone and steel — complements the lakeside setting and creates a warm, sophisticated atmosphere.
The clubhouse layout supports relaxed socializing and alfresco dining. On the ground level, a dining terrace overlooks a lawn that slopes down to the water, where an outdoor spa and fire pit provide a cozy spot for cool evenings. Inside, a long bar and a comfortable gathering area invite guests to linger. The upper level features a dining deck with expansive water views and vistas of nearby snow-capped mountain ridgelines.
Culinary offerings at the Lake Club are designed for easy enjoyment both on the go and at leisure. Guests can choose from gourmet bento boxes, inventive a la carte sandwiches, fresh salads and a selection of sweet treats. The Lake House also includes generous changing facilities and luxurious showers, so visitors can refresh after water activities or a day outdoors.
Sustainability and sensitivity to the local environment are integral to the Lake Club’s design. Permeable pavers at the front of the building capture sediment and filter rainwater before it reaches the lake, reducing runoff. The landscape, created by Nevada-based Design Workshop, relies on native plants such as aspen, bearberry, creeping wild rye, lupine, rabbitbrush and mountain mahogany to support local ecology and reduce water use.
Lake House access is included for premium resort guests and is available to other hotel guests for a daily fee, subject to availability. Whether you’re seeking active water sports, relaxed lakeside lounging or an elegant setting to dine and socialize, the Lake Club at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers a thoughtfully designed, intimate shoreline experience that complements the resort’s mountain luxury.