South Lake Tahoe
United States · CaliforniaUS
City in California, United States
South Lake Tahoe is the most populous city in El Dorado County, California, United States, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The city's population was 21,330 at the 2020 census, down from 21,403 at the 2010 census. The city, along the southern edge of Lake Tahoe, extends about 5 miles (8 km) west-southwest along U.S. Route 50, also known as Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The east end of the city, on the California–Nevada state line right next to the town of Stateline, Nevada, is mainly geared towards tourism, restaurants, hotels, and Heavenly Mountain Resort with the Nevada casinos just across the state line in Stateline. The western end of town is mainly residential, and clusters around "The Y", the intersection of US 50, State Route 89, and the continuation of Lake Tahoe Boulevard after it loses its federal highway designation.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 21,330
- Coordinates
- 38.933, -119.984
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 1901 m
Overview of South Lake Tahoe
Travellers heading to California, United States will find South Lake Tahoe, a small town. Its resident count stands at approximately 21,330. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on water sports and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,901 metres.
Things to do in South Lake Tahoe
Water Sports in South Lake Tahoe
(2)Looking for water sports? South Lake Tahoe has Paddleboarding and Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for South Lake Tahoe.
Nature in South Lake Tahoe
(1)Nature lovers get Mountains. All of it is drawn from South Lake Tahoe's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit South Lake Tahoe
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
South Lake Tahoe is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in California and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near South Lake Tahoe that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is South Lake Tahoe known for?
- South Lake Tahoe, in California, United States, is best known for water sports and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 21,330 residents.
- What can you do in South Lake Tahoe?
- Recorded activities in South Lake Tahoe include Paddleboarding, Water Sports and Mountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is South Lake Tahoe located?
- South Lake Tahoe is located in California, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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