[Mesa Mike]

Dan...you will find many, many motels along north shore. You might try looking at the North Shore Hyatt, it has a casino or there are a few hotels/motels on north shore state line, one is CalNeva. That area is a hugh winter ski area so there are motels all along the area with most nestled around Tahoe City, CA. A short side trip would be to Squaw Valley for a ride up the tram. Discount tickets on line. 10,000ft elevation with fab view. Reno is a short drive north and east of Tahoe City. Also nicer return to AZ is on the eastern side of California on route 295. Takes you through or by Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. Starting point for t his return is Carson City, NV.