A STAY ROOTED IN TAHOE
Designed for Days Spent Exploring the Tahoe Basin
The proposed 39 North hotel and townhomes are designed to embody the true spirit of Tahoe—wellness, sustainability, connection with nature, and lasting memories. Guests and locals can relax in thoughtfully designed gathering spaces, enjoy fire pits with loved ones, and explore the best of Tahoe year-round, from skiing, biking and hiking to paddling on the lake or unwinding at the rooftop bar. Conveniently located across from Lake Tahoe in Kings Beach, the hotel offers immediate access to shops, restaurants, and the beach, ensuring every stay feels genuinely special and memorable—just like the best Tahoe trips, where visitors leave feeling renewed and connected to the place and its community.
Working with the Kings Beach community to deliver achievable housing, lodging, and more—shaped by local feedback that respects Kings Beach's history and community.
Since 2021, extensive input from a series of small group sessions and two well-attended public meetings in 2024 and 2025 have greatly shaped our revised plans. We have just made our sixth submission to Placer County for review.
Discover how the 39 North redevelopment project will strengthen Kings Beach’s future—honoring local voices while aligning with County and TRPA planning goals.
One of the biggest challenges in the Tahoe region is the lack of housing for local workers. 39 North will offer for-rent units located next to a TART (Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transportation) transit stop. These studio, one and two bedroom units will be deed-restricted strictly for use by residents who work within the boundaries of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. These units will always be for local, full-time Lake Tahoe residents and not remote workers or second home owners.
Key updates made in response to community feedback include:
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A dog park and tot lot has been included in the project to meet a clear community priority
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A barbecue and picnic area is included for use by the apartment residents
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Increased bike and gear storage area
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Decreased building length to reduce massing from 247 feet to 192 feet (22% reduction)
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Added a mix of 13 studios, 25 one‑bedroom, and 13 two‑bedroom apartment layouts for a total of 51 units and 64 bedrooms
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Expanded parking from 50 to 62 spaces (24% increase) in response to resident input
Here's a look at the changes we made to the hotel and commercial space.
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Reduced Hotel height from 6 floors to 4 floors (from 75 feet to 56 feet high, reduction of 25%)
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Reduced Hotel room count from 179 rooms to 132 rooms (reduction of 26%)
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Maintained parking capacity at 189 stalls even though the number of hotel rooms was reduced by 25%
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Relocated Hotel car access from Highway 28 (N. Lake Blvd) to Salmon Avenue
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Introduced a variation of building materials for the hotel and a mixture of various ground floor level facades for the commercial spaces
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Revised Architecture to look more “Old Tahoe”
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Added street-level visual break to create a more welcoming streetscape
TOWNHOMES
A mix of 38 two- to five-bedroom townhomes will be offered for sale, with rear-access 2-car garages that keep cars out of sight and create a clean, pedestrian-friendly street scene.
The changes we made to the Townhomes based on the feedback received, are outlined below.
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Revised Townhome Architecture to be more “Old Tahoe”
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Reduced Townhomes from 4 stories to 3 (a 25% reduction in height)
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Increased the number of buildings from six to nine, creating visual breaks between structures for better neighborhood integration
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Increased open space areas
Placer County laid the groundwork for a walkable Kings Beach core with over a $50 million investment in streetscape infrastructure improvements completed in 2017. 39 North is the fulfillment of Placer County and TRPA's vision for a revitalized Kings Beach.