Beach Retreat turns into Winter Wonderland

The Beach Retreat in South Lake Tahoe is not your normal lake front hotel this season. It has been transformed into something from the North Pole. Walk through the grounds and look at their lights and holiday decor that cover every inch of the resort and stay on display until mid-January. All Winter Wonderland events are family friendly, and some are even pet-friendly. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all events.

December 15 - Ugly Sweater Happy Hour at the Boathouse on the Pier from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and enjoy Happy Hour specials all night long! $5 beer/shot combos, $3 jamo, $2 fireball, $2 bud lights, and more drink specials! Raffle Prizes! 1 raffle ticket for anyone that wears their ugly sweater. Live music by A Blank Space.

December 16 - Santa & Santa Paws photos with Wild Blue Dogs, Canine Cancer Treatment Organization. Family and pet-friendly photo ops available in the hotel lobby. 1-4pm: $10 donation for Wild Blue Dogs encouraged with Santa photo. Professional photographer will be onsite and photos will be provided via e-mail.

1-4pm: Decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus after your picture with Santa.
Visit us at: http://www.tahoeDec. 18: Christmas edition of Canines & Cocktails at Sidelines!

December 18 - 5-9 pm: Roast s'mores and bring your pups in for 25% off your tab! Stroll the beautifully decorated grounds of the Beach Retreat and take pictures in their reindeer hut! Wear your ugly sweater for even more fun! *Cannot be combined with football specials. Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant unless they are service animals. Hotel lobby and Sidelines patio are available for your furry friends.

Dec. 22 - Polar Express PJ & Movie Party in the Conference Center. 6 - 9pm: Wear your PJ's and sip hot cocoa while watching Polar Express. Free admission. Food and drinks available at additional charge.

Dec. 23 - Gingerbread House Building - 1 - 4pm in Sidelines, free event!

Dec. 24 - Cookies & Crafts for Santa - 11am - 2pm in Sidelines, free event!

Dec. 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY S’mores at Sidelines - 5pm - 9pm, free event!

The Beach Retreat is located at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. Their phone number is (530) 541-6722.