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The spirit of Valentine’s Day lights up the Tahoe-Truckee region for couples, friends and families alike. Whether you are looking for a cozy date night, a romantic sunset cruise or an adventurous guided snowshoe hike, the vendors and businesses in the region are here to make your special day one to remember!
To help you with some inspiration and plan for your big day, I’ve created a list of events and activities below. I hope this Valentine’s Day is your best one yet!
Head to Heavenly Village for a fun Valentine's evening for everyone to enjoy. Photo Credit: The Shops at Heavenly Village.
Date Night in Heavenly Village
Gather your loved ones and head to Heavenly Village for a night filled with fun activities in spirit of Valentine’s Day. Celebrate love with your significant other, friends or family members as you wander under the lights, take selfies at the photo booth, dance to live music and watch a magic show at the Loft Theater. Participating shops and restaurants will be offering special menus and discounts to attendees. Make reservations ahead of time to ensure you enjoy a special meal that evening, as there is expected to be full attendance.
Date and Time: February 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Granlibakken
Head to Granlibakken’s Cedar House Pub at the Main Lodge to indulge in a special Valentine’s Day menu for a romantic evening with your loved one. Available only for the evenings of February 14 and 15, Granlibakken will offer three different dinner options: braised short ribs, pan-seared halibut, and 20-layer vegetarian lasagna. After dinner, you can finish your meal with their delicious dessert special – a strawberry white chocolate creme brulee with red velvet cookies.
If you’re staying at Granlibakken for a romantic weekend vacation, they are offering a 15% discount on the Valentine’s dinner menu to guests.
Dates: February 14 and 15
Location: 725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City
Enjoy a picnic and wine tasting in a heated bubble yurt. Photo Credit: Tahoe Elevated Picnics
Picnic in a Bubble Yurt
Escape the crowds and create a unique customized experience for you and your loved one with Tahoe Elevated Picnic’s Winter Wonderland bubble yurt experiences. You will get a chance to have an intimate date in a heated snow yurt, fully decorated with a cozy alpine aesthetic. This experience also comes with an exclusive wine tasting from Truckee River Winery. There’s also an option to add a portable sauna from Lost Sauna Company as a package upgrade.
Taste local wines and ski after-hours as the sun sets at Diamond Peak's Last Tracks Wine Tasting. Photo Credit: Kirsten Alexis.
Last Tracks Wine Tasting at Diamond Peak
There’s no better event for a romantic ski date than tasting wine at Diamond Peak’s Snowflake Lodge, located mid-mountain to the right of Lakeview Chairlift. With panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain peaks, Snowflake Lodge has one of the best views in the Tahoe-Truckee region. This event will begin after operating hours, so take the last chairlifts up after an exciting day on the slopes. You can try various wines and appetizers as you watch the sunset directly over the mountains. Finish off the incredible experience by skiing down the mountain after hours by the soft light from the golden hour glow.
Date and Time: February 12, 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village
Sweetheart Snowshoe Trek with Tahoe Rim Trail Association
What better way to celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day than a hike and picnic with your significant other, best friends or family members? The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is providing a stunning guided snowshoe trek through the Tahoe Meadows and along the ridgeline. You won’t want to miss this or the scenic photo opportunities of the lake and mountains (including Twin Peaks and Barker Pass). At the top, you will be rewarded with incredible views and a picnic provided by your guides. Sign up early and bring your camera and appetite!
Date and Time: February 13, 2 to 4 p.m.
Cost: $10
Location: Tahoe Meadows South Trailhead
Celebrate love on the lake with the MS Dixie II cruise. Photo Credit: Zephyr Cove Resort.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise on the MS Dixie II
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a romantic cruise with live music, dinner and Champagne. You will get a chance to see the sunset light up the lake as you cruise through South Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay. After the sun sets, dance underneath the stars with your loved one to the live band. Bring warm layers, as temperatures drop drastically when the sun goes down!
Date and Time: February 14, 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: 760 Highway 50, Zephyr Cove
Heartbreakers Valentine’s Party at Alibi Ale Works
“Come hungry and ready to party!” Join locals and visitors for a fun evening of live music from Blu Egyptian, dancing, a delicious dinner and house-brewed beers. Alibi’s menu includes pub-style appetizers, soups, salads and pizzas with dough specially crafted by Truckee Sourdough. Their beers on tap are brewed in Incline Village using pure Tahoe water, ensuring a crisp and clean taste. They also serve ciders, cocktails, and non-alcoholic sodas and kombuchas.
Make sure to have a ride home if you drink! Carpooling is always encouraged, and Incline uses TART for public transportation.
Date and Time: February 14, 5 to 9 p.m.
Location: 931 Tahoe Boulevard, Incline Village, NV
About the Author Kirsten Alexis
Kirsten is an outdoor adventure enthusiast, writer and photographer. You can typically find her hiking, paddleboarding, cross-country skiing and checking out new spots to share in the Tahoe Donner region. She has been lucky to call Tahoe her second home since she was a child and aims to inspire people to experience Tahoe and fall in love with the beauty and adventurous spirit of the region through her blogs and content. 
