A week in Lake Tahoe area. Is it a good destination for swimming and hiking?
May 23rd, 2007, 06:18 PM
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A week in Lake Tahoe area. Is it a good destination for swimming and hiking?
Hi,
We live in Los Angeles area and have one week off in the beginning of August.
We are thinking of renting a condo in Lake Tahoe area. We are not gamblers and prefer a quiet accommodation in a nice area near the lake where we can spend our time swimming in the lake and hiking exploring different parts of the mountains every day.
Is Lake Tahoe a good destination or it will be better for us to go to Yosemite National Park or somewhere else? We were in Mammoth Lakes area a few years ago, stayed there for 7 days hiking in the mountains, swimming, taking side trips to Mono Lake, etc. We want to have a similar experience in another part of California.
Thanks. Lev.
We live in Los Angeles area and have one week off in the beginning of August.
We are thinking of renting a condo in Lake Tahoe area. We are not gamblers and prefer a quiet accommodation in a nice area near the lake where we can spend our time swimming in the lake and hiking exploring different parts of the mountains every day.
Is Lake Tahoe a good destination or it will be better for us to go to Yosemite National Park or somewhere else? We were in Mammoth Lakes area a few years ago, stayed there for 7 days hiking in the mountains, swimming, taking side trips to Mono Lake, etc. We want to have a similar experience in another part of California.
Thanks. Lev.
May 23rd, 2007, 06:26 PM
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Yosemite Valley will be hotter and probably booked up. Though it is terrific any time of year - August would be my least favorite month in YNP.
Tahoe will be crowded - but being much larger can absorb the hordes a bit better. I might look for a cabin or condo on the north or west shores to be farther away from the mobs at southshore.
Swimming in the lake - depends on how hardy you are. It is cooooold. But lots of people do. If you rent a condo there will most likely be a pool for more comfortable swimming. There is a great beach at Sand Harbor near Incline Village.
Tahoe is a great base for doing the things you want. A side trip to Virginia City and/or Truckee, visiting Sand Harbor, hiking down to Emerald Bay, and/or to Eagle Falls
Tahoe will be crowded - but being much larger can absorb the hordes a bit better. I might look for a cabin or condo on the north or west shores to be farther away from the mobs at southshore.
Swimming in the lake - depends on how hardy you are. It is cooooold. But lots of people do. If you rent a condo there will most likely be a pool for more comfortable swimming. There is a great beach at Sand Harbor near Incline Village.
Tahoe is a great base for doing the things you want. A side trip to Virginia City and/or Truckee, visiting Sand Harbor, hiking down to Emerald Bay, and/or to Eagle Falls
May 23rd, 2007, 06:37 PM
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I think the west side of Tahoe would be great during August. Here are some things to do:
In Squaw Valley you can take the tram up to High Camp for a great day of hanging around, hiking around or ice-skating.
http://www.squaw.com/winter/hicamp.html
River rafting out of Tahoe City. Take an ice chest full of your favorite beverage and food supplies. Rafting is completely weather dependent. Some years when there is too much or too little snow the rafting season is affected. Check to see when rafting begins. Here’s a link to one of the companies with an online coupon:
http://www.truckeeriverraft.com/taho...017/direct?c=1
If you head east from Tahoe city toward the north shore:
At Carnelian Bay stop in at Garwoods for a Wet Woody – Rum drink.
The beach at the Hyatt is very nice. So is the dock. Sometimes they serve drinks on the dock. They also have an activity desk on the beach so you can rent stuff or schedule a sail etc. This side of the lake gets really rough after about 2:30 so water sports or sails should be scheduled early or late after the lake settles down.
Sand Harbor just outside Incline is a great Beach.
You can also rent bikes and ride along the bike path from Tahoe City southward all the way to just south of Sugar Pine (the path ends/begins just prior to Meeks Bay) or you can ride along the Truckee River.
If you want to see some sights along the west side here's what's available in order of arrival if you head south on 89 from Tahoe City:
Sunnyside resort - great for a lunch, drinks or appitizers on the outside deck.
In Homewood - Chambers Landing – It has 2 beach sections. During the summer months one part is roped off as private and the other part is open to the public. Not really great sand, and the shore is rocky. The best part is the dock with the historic Chambers Bar at the end. This place will be hopping on that weekend. Many people boat in and the dock is like a party at happy hour, reduced Chambers Punch prices
Sugar Pine Point – Beautiful grounds and daily tours of the Ehrman Mansion
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=510
Meeks Bay – great beach, during the summer there is a grill shack right on the beach. Paddle boats and tricycles available for rent. Beautiful views of the lake.
DL Bliss – nice beach but very hard to get into during the summer so if you go get really early start. Also there is a beautiful hiking trail that goes all the way to Emerald Bay though of course you wouldn't have to go the entire way.
Emerald Bay - Vikingsholm Trail starts at the parking area on the north side of Emerald Bay, on Highway 89. It's a wide, well-maintained trail, but fairly steep, about 2½ miles round trip. At the bottom of the trail is a picnic area, as well as world-famous Vikingsholm, a replica of a Scandinavian castle. http://www.vikingsholm.com/
Cascade Lake & Falls – Turn into the Bayview Campground across from Emerald Bay Inspiration Point, drive to the end and park at the trailhead. Take the trail that veers left. Spectacular views of the 200-foot high falls and Cascade Lake can be seen from this short trail.
Eagle Falls / Eagle Lake Trail starts at Eagle Falls Picnic Area, highway 89 across from Emerald Bay. Permits are required on this hike and a self-registration station is at the trailhead. The hike is only about 2 miles round trip to Eagle Lake (only about 1/3 mile to the falls); the terrain varies from steep to flat and crosses beautiful Eagle Falls on a steel footbridge.
Fallen Leaf Lake is reallynice. There is a nice littel road that takes you in. There are also some good hikes that originate here:
The Moraine Trail which is a fairly easy hike of 1 mile (one-way). It’s a relatively flat trail through the forest and along the shore of Fallen Leaf Lake. Take Highway 89 to Fallen Leaf Road. Continue approximately 2/3 of a mile to Fallen Leaf Campground. Drive through the campground and park just before campsite #75 on the right. There is no fee for day use. Look for the trailhead sign near the parking area.
Another hike is Angora Lakes, which is an easy hike, and hikers are rewarded with several lakes. I know in the summer you can rent rowboats or just swim and lay around on the sandy beach but. It’s only ½ mile and the scenery when you get there is great. The lake is surrounded by cliffs and giant rocks. Take Highway 89 to Fallen Leaf Lake Road and turn left. Turn left at the first paved road. Continue to Forest Service Road 12N14 and turn right. Watch for bicyclists along this road. Continue past Angora Lookout to the road's end at the parking lot.
If you want to be on a sunny beach Baldwin Beach is very nice.
Now you are nearly to south Lake Tahoe. Camp Richardson is a great beach with food and services available.
Also while you are there you should visit the Tallac site.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/recreation/tallac/
If you like fish take a look at the Stream Profile Chamber:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/recrea...streampc.shtml
After you get through the south lake tahoe area - usually really busy and slow driving in the summer - you can make your way to Zephyr Cove. Nice beach, water rentals and lake cruises are available.
Hope that's enough to keep you busy for 4 days
In Squaw Valley you can take the tram up to High Camp for a great day of hanging around, hiking around or ice-skating.
http://www.squaw.com/winter/hicamp.html
River rafting out of Tahoe City. Take an ice chest full of your favorite beverage and food supplies. Rafting is completely weather dependent. Some years when there is too much or too little snow the rafting season is affected. Check to see when rafting begins. Here’s a link to one of the companies with an online coupon:
http://www.truckeeriverraft.com/taho...017/direct?c=1
If you head east from Tahoe city toward the north shore:
At Carnelian Bay stop in at Garwoods for a Wet Woody – Rum drink.
The beach at the Hyatt is very nice. So is the dock. Sometimes they serve drinks on the dock. They also have an activity desk on the beach so you can rent stuff or schedule a sail etc. This side of the lake gets really rough after about 2:30 so water sports or sails should be scheduled early or late after the lake settles down.
Sand Harbor just outside Incline is a great Beach.
You can also rent bikes and ride along the bike path from Tahoe City southward all the way to just south of Sugar Pine (the path ends/begins just prior to Meeks Bay) or you can ride along the Truckee River.
If you want to see some sights along the west side here's what's available in order of arrival if you head south on 89 from Tahoe City:
Sunnyside resort - great for a lunch, drinks or appitizers on the outside deck.
In Homewood - Chambers Landing – It has 2 beach sections. During the summer months one part is roped off as private and the other part is open to the public. Not really great sand, and the shore is rocky. The best part is the dock with the historic Chambers Bar at the end. This place will be hopping on that weekend. Many people boat in and the dock is like a party at happy hour, reduced Chambers Punch prices
Sugar Pine Point – Beautiful grounds and daily tours of the Ehrman Mansion
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=510
Meeks Bay – great beach, during the summer there is a grill shack right on the beach. Paddle boats and tricycles available for rent. Beautiful views of the lake.
DL Bliss – nice beach but very hard to get into during the summer so if you go get really early start. Also there is a beautiful hiking trail that goes all the way to Emerald Bay though of course you wouldn't have to go the entire way.
Emerald Bay - Vikingsholm Trail starts at the parking area on the north side of Emerald Bay, on Highway 89. It's a wide, well-maintained trail, but fairly steep, about 2½ miles round trip. At the bottom of the trail is a picnic area, as well as world-famous Vikingsholm, a replica of a Scandinavian castle. http://www.vikingsholm.com/
Cascade Lake & Falls – Turn into the Bayview Campground across from Emerald Bay Inspiration Point, drive to the end and park at the trailhead. Take the trail that veers left. Spectacular views of the 200-foot high falls and Cascade Lake can be seen from this short trail.
Eagle Falls / Eagle Lake Trail starts at Eagle Falls Picnic Area, highway 89 across from Emerald Bay. Permits are required on this hike and a self-registration station is at the trailhead. The hike is only about 2 miles round trip to Eagle Lake (only about 1/3 mile to the falls); the terrain varies from steep to flat and crosses beautiful Eagle Falls on a steel footbridge.
Fallen Leaf Lake is reallynice. There is a nice littel road that takes you in. There are also some good hikes that originate here:
The Moraine Trail which is a fairly easy hike of 1 mile (one-way). It’s a relatively flat trail through the forest and along the shore of Fallen Leaf Lake. Take Highway 89 to Fallen Leaf Road. Continue approximately 2/3 of a mile to Fallen Leaf Campground. Drive through the campground and park just before campsite #75 on the right. There is no fee for day use. Look for the trailhead sign near the parking area.
Another hike is Angora Lakes, which is an easy hike, and hikers are rewarded with several lakes. I know in the summer you can rent rowboats or just swim and lay around on the sandy beach but. It’s only ½ mile and the scenery when you get there is great. The lake is surrounded by cliffs and giant rocks. Take Highway 89 to Fallen Leaf Lake Road and turn left. Turn left at the first paved road. Continue to Forest Service Road 12N14 and turn right. Watch for bicyclists along this road. Continue past Angora Lookout to the road's end at the parking lot.
If you want to be on a sunny beach Baldwin Beach is very nice.
Now you are nearly to south Lake Tahoe. Camp Richardson is a great beach with food and services available.
Also while you are there you should visit the Tallac site.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/recreation/tallac/
If you like fish take a look at the Stream Profile Chamber:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/recrea...streampc.shtml
After you get through the south lake tahoe area - usually really busy and slow driving in the summer - you can make your way to Zephyr Cove. Nice beach, water rentals and lake cruises are available.
Hope that's enough to keep you busy for 4 days
May 23rd, 2007, 06:51 PM
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Sorry Hopes that keeps you busy for a week not four days.
You can also see a shakespeare play at Sand Harbor. There is no better backdrop for outdoor theater than lake tahoe.
http://www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/
Take a tour of the famous Thunderbird Lodge:
http://www.thunderbirdlodge.org/
You can take a lake cruise out of Tahoe City on the Tahoe Gal or out of Zephyr Cove on one of the paddle wheel boats.
Also at the north end near the state line tura north on Resevoir Road and then right on Lakeview Ave. Stay left when you come to a fork in the road and do not turn onto Tuscarora. The road will bend back and then look for the spot to park on your right to walk to the old fire lookout. Great views from there!!!
BTW I love Mammoth Lakes. We go to Tahoe and Mammoth every summer.
You can also see a shakespeare play at Sand Harbor. There is no better backdrop for outdoor theater than lake tahoe.
http://www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/
Take a tour of the famous Thunderbird Lodge:
http://www.thunderbirdlodge.org/
You can take a lake cruise out of Tahoe City on the Tahoe Gal or out of Zephyr Cove on one of the paddle wheel boats.
Also at the north end near the state line tura north on Resevoir Road and then right on Lakeview Ave. Stay left when you come to a fork in the road and do not turn onto Tuscarora. The road will bend back and then look for the spot to park on your right to walk to the old fire lookout. Great views from there!!!
BTW I love Mammoth Lakes. We go to Tahoe and Mammoth every summer.
May 23rd, 2007, 07:13 PM
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Tahoe: you'll love it.
Lots of great hike ideas have been given. I am a great fan of float trips on the Truckee River. Give it a go.
http://www.truckeeriverraft.com
Our favorite place is the north east corner, Incline Village, away from the madding crowds.
You can rent homes and condos in the Incline Village Association which have rights to the beaches and lake.
Sand Harbor is a Nevada state beach, very nearby, and arguably one of the best beaches on the lake. Good swimming there (water is cold).
Lots of very good restaurtants nearby.
Good Luck.
Lots of great hike ideas have been given. I am a great fan of float trips on the Truckee River. Give it a go.
http://www.truckeeriverraft.com
Our favorite place is the north east corner, Incline Village, away from the madding crowds.
You can rent homes and condos in the Incline Village Association which have rights to the beaches and lake.
Sand Harbor is a Nevada state beach, very nearby, and arguably one of the best beaches on the lake. Good swimming there (water is cold).
Lots of very good restaurtants nearby.
Good Luck.
May 23rd, 2007, 07:55 PM
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If you are serious hikers, you will want to get into the Desolation Valley Wilderness. One trailhead access is at the end of the Fallen Leaf Lake road. From here, I can suggest two different full-day, strenuous hikes: one to the top of Mt. Tallac, a well-known viewpoint visible from most of the Lake Tahoe area, and another to Lake Aloha, a large alpine lake filled with islands, surrounded by granite peaks. You can also hike through the valley, coming out at Echo Lakes, where you would catch a boat ferry, but you'd need a shuttle back to your starting point.
May 24th, 2007, 11:09 AM
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A week in August calls for a cabin. Here's who we use:
enjoytahoe.com
We have stayed in Homewood and Tahoma cabins using that rental company. It's always been a good experience. If you can get into a cabin in Homewood that belongs to Chambers then you can be on the member side of the rope!! If you can rent a cabin in the Mckinney beach assoc. then you will have a private beach with a grassy area, rocky beach but a really nice pier.
Don't confuse that with the McKinney Rubicon area since that's more towards Tahoma.
In Tahoma you will be between Chambers and Meeks Bay. We use both beaches equally in that case.
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We have stayed in Homewood and Tahoma cabins using that rental company. It's always been a good experience. If you can get into a cabin in Homewood that belongs to Chambers then you can be on the member side of the rope!! If you can rent a cabin in the Mckinney beach assoc. then you will have a private beach with a grassy area, rocky beach but a really nice pier.
Don't confuse that with the McKinney Rubicon area since that's more towards Tahoma.
In Tahoma you will be between Chambers and Meeks Bay. We use both beaches equally in that case.
May 24th, 2007, 12:06 PM
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Tahoe is great in August just so long as you avoid the crowded roads as much as possible. You can always find a spot at the beach and the trails are never crowded.
I agree that August in Yosemite Valley is the worst time to go. No one speaks English, everything is full, and this year especially, there's no water in the falls. However, August is usually the best month to see its high country and once you get off the road, the meadows and rivers are glorious.
For Tahoe, when we need a condo, we usually find somehting nice at www.vrbo.com. But, we never stay in a Condo in August. We camp instead. Fallen Leaf Lake Campground is our favorite but there are many other great ones too. We like Fallen Leaf because it's really spread out and its location can't be beat. And there's usually no problem getting a site.
The campground is right in between two lakes with great beaches a short hike or bike ride away. And the great hiking trails of Desolation Wilderness are just a few miles away.
Don't believe what you've heard about swimming. The water is cool but it's the freshest, most refreshing swim you'll ever have and in August, the water temp will be at its max. If you have kayaks, make sure to bring them or you can rent some. Emerald Bay is a great spot and just a short paddle from Baldwin Beach which is near the campground.
Enjoy your vacation, whatever you do.
I agree that August in Yosemite Valley is the worst time to go. No one speaks English, everything is full, and this year especially, there's no water in the falls. However, August is usually the best month to see its high country and once you get off the road, the meadows and rivers are glorious.
For Tahoe, when we need a condo, we usually find somehting nice at www.vrbo.com. But, we never stay in a Condo in August. We camp instead. Fallen Leaf Lake Campground is our favorite but there are many other great ones too. We like Fallen Leaf because it's really spread out and its location can't be beat. And there's usually no problem getting a site.
The campground is right in between two lakes with great beaches a short hike or bike ride away. And the great hiking trails of Desolation Wilderness are just a few miles away.
Don't believe what you've heard about swimming. The water is cool but it's the freshest, most refreshing swim you'll ever have and in August, the water temp will be at its max. If you have kayaks, make sure to bring them or you can rent some. Emerald Bay is a great spot and just a short paddle from Baldwin Beach which is near the campground.
Enjoy your vacation, whatever you do.
May 24th, 2007, 01:50 PM
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I checked www.vrbo.com
and they offer the following condos on the North and West shores:
North Shore, Agate Bay
North Shore, Northstar
West Shore, Skyland
North Shore, Alpine Meadows
North Shore, Squaw Valley (Olympic Valley)
West Shore, Sunnyside
North Shore, Brockway
North Shore, Tahoe City
West Shore, Tahoe Park
North Shore, Carnelian Bay
North Shore, Tahoe Donner
West Shore, Tahoe Pines
North Shore, Cedar Flat
North Shore, Tahoe Vista
West Shore, Tahoma
North Shore, Dollar Point
North Shore, Truckee
South Shore, Camp Richardson
North Shore, Donner Lake
West Shore, Chamberlands
North Shore, Juniper Hill
West Shore, Homewood
North Shore, Kings Beach
West Shore, McKinney Estates
North Shore, Kingswood Estates
West Shore, Meeks Bay
North Shore, Lake Forest
West Shore, Rubicon Bay
Which one would you recommend?
Thanks. Lev.
and they offer the following condos on the North and West shores:
North Shore, Agate Bay
North Shore, Northstar
West Shore, Skyland
North Shore, Alpine Meadows
North Shore, Squaw Valley (Olympic Valley)
West Shore, Sunnyside
North Shore, Brockway
North Shore, Tahoe City
West Shore, Tahoe Park
North Shore, Carnelian Bay
North Shore, Tahoe Donner
West Shore, Tahoe Pines
North Shore, Cedar Flat
North Shore, Tahoe Vista
West Shore, Tahoma
North Shore, Dollar Point
North Shore, Truckee
South Shore, Camp Richardson
North Shore, Donner Lake
West Shore, Chamberlands
North Shore, Juniper Hill
West Shore, Homewood
North Shore, Kings Beach
West Shore, McKinney Estates
North Shore, Kingswood Estates
West Shore, Meeks Bay
North Shore, Lake Forest
West Shore, Rubicon Bay
Which one would you recommend?
Thanks. Lev.
May 24th, 2007, 02:16 PM
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Here are my notes next to those choices:
North Shore, Agate Bay - Good choice for north shore
North Shore, Northstar - Not at the lake half way between the Lake and Truckee
West Shore, Skyland - Good choice
North Shore, Alpine Meadows - Not at the lake. Near Squaw Valley and River Ranch
North Shore, Squaw Valley (Olympic Valley) - Not at the lake
West Shore, Sunnyside - Good choice
North Shore, Brockway - Not good
North Shore, Tahoe City - Ok choice may be really busy in town.
West Shore, Tahoe Park - Good
North Shore, Carnelian Bay - Good choice (especially if near Garwoods Restaurant – YUMMY!!!)
North Shore, Tahoe Donner - Not at the lake
West Shore, Tahoe Pines - Ok
North Shore, Cedar Flat - unfamiliar with this
North Shore, Tahoe Vista - ok
West Shore, Tahoma - I like Tahoma for location cabins can be iffy so make sure you check closely.
North Shore, Dollar Point – Ok mostly condos
North Shore, Truckee - Not at the lake
South Shore, Camp Richardson - Love Camp Richardson. Close to south shore without being in the middle of the craziness
North Shore, Donner Lake - Not at the lake
West Shore, Chamberlands - Love chambers
North Shore, Juniper Hill - not familiar with this
West Shore, Homewood - Love Homeswood
North Shore, Kings Beach - Not for me. Some people like it but it’s too close to Crystal Bay and has a bit of a dumpy reputation. No matter what they do that’s how I will always think of Kings Beach.
West Shore, McKinney Estates - Have stayed in McKinney Estates many times. Good location for getting to beaches and hiking.
North Shore, Kingswood Estates - don’t know this
West Shore, Meeks Bay - Love Meeks Bay
North Shore, Lake Forest - Don’t know this
West Shore, Rubicon Bay - Wonderful area of the lake. Would love to stay in a lakeside house in this area!!
North Shore, Agate Bay - Good choice for north shore
North Shore, Northstar - Not at the lake half way between the Lake and Truckee
West Shore, Skyland - Good choice
North Shore, Alpine Meadows - Not at the lake. Near Squaw Valley and River Ranch
North Shore, Squaw Valley (Olympic Valley) - Not at the lake
West Shore, Sunnyside - Good choice
North Shore, Brockway - Not good
North Shore, Tahoe City - Ok choice may be really busy in town.
West Shore, Tahoe Park - Good
North Shore, Carnelian Bay - Good choice (especially if near Garwoods Restaurant – YUMMY!!!)
North Shore, Tahoe Donner - Not at the lake
West Shore, Tahoe Pines - Ok
North Shore, Cedar Flat - unfamiliar with this
North Shore, Tahoe Vista - ok
West Shore, Tahoma - I like Tahoma for location cabins can be iffy so make sure you check closely.
North Shore, Dollar Point – Ok mostly condos
North Shore, Truckee - Not at the lake
South Shore, Camp Richardson - Love Camp Richardson. Close to south shore without being in the middle of the craziness
North Shore, Donner Lake - Not at the lake
West Shore, Chamberlands - Love chambers
North Shore, Juniper Hill - not familiar with this
West Shore, Homewood - Love Homeswood
North Shore, Kings Beach - Not for me. Some people like it but it’s too close to Crystal Bay and has a bit of a dumpy reputation. No matter what they do that’s how I will always think of Kings Beach.
West Shore, McKinney Estates - Have stayed in McKinney Estates many times. Good location for getting to beaches and hiking.
North Shore, Kingswood Estates - don’t know this
West Shore, Meeks Bay - Love Meeks Bay
North Shore, Lake Forest - Don’t know this
West Shore, Rubicon Bay - Wonderful area of the lake. Would love to stay in a lakeside house in this area!!
May 24th, 2007, 05:29 PM
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I'd go for (in no particular order):
Sunnyside
Dollar Point
Meeks's Bay
Tahoe Vista
Tahoe City
Tahoma
Chamberlands
Kings Beach has a fun public beach, but I'm not so sure about staying there.
Meek's Bay is more secluded and has it's own beach. Tahoe City can be a nightmare of traffic, but if you avoid using your car at certain times of the day you are ok. Some great hiking on the west side.
Sunnyside
Dollar Point
Meeks's Bay
Tahoe Vista
Tahoe City
Tahoma
Chamberlands
Kings Beach has a fun public beach, but I'm not so sure about staying there.
Meek's Bay is more secluded and has it's own beach. Tahoe City can be a nightmare of traffic, but if you avoid using your car at certain times of the day you are ok. Some great hiking on the west side.
May 24th, 2007, 05:45 PM
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Suzie's comments are good - however - the specific property would make a HUGE difference. VRBO are all individually owned and unique so saying for instance Brockway is no good but Rubicon Baty is great may or may not be so. Depends on the individual place.
(BTW - Suzie - why don't you like Brockway? If it is well placed, a property there would have among the best views on the entire lake)
(BTW - Suzie - why don't you like Brockway? If it is well placed, a property there would have among the best views on the entire lake)
May 24th, 2007, 06:53 PM
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Janis it's all personal preference. I don't like Brockway as a town so I wouldn't recommend it. Others are free to recommend it if they like Brockway though. Then Lev can decide for his family. I don't happen to agree that Brockway has the best views of the lake but that's personal too. If we all liked the same parts of the lake then one area would be way crowded. 
May 24th, 2007, 07:01 PM
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No - I agree w/ you in general. It is just saying one is better than the other is no good unless we know WHICH property. A condo right on the water at Brockway might be much better than one in the woods somewhere else.
May 24th, 2007, 07:05 PM
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And I totally agree with Janis that the unit is the thing to look at as the deciding factor. My comments were strictly the location of the units. What I look for in a place in Tahoe is woodsy, quiet, but near beaches, hiking and biking - you know outdoor stuff. I'm not into the gambling so I don't need to be close to the state line. I'm not interested in shopping or eating out so being in a bigger town doesn't interest me. I don't think Kings Beach, Brockway or even Tahoe City would fit my requirements, so really that's all I meant. If Lev wants those ammenities he/she should indicate that so we can make a better recommendation. I guess I was basing my recommendation on the past vacation in Mammoth which is pretty slow in the summer and the other choice which is Yosemite which would be woodsy, quiet.... well you get it!
May 24th, 2007, 08:05 PM
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Location, location, location. That would be more important to me than the individual unit. Somewhere in the west side---Camp Richardson, Rubicon, Meeks Bay, on up to Sunnyside---would give the best access to biking and hiking.
I'd look at places on Fallen Leaf too.
I'd look at places on Fallen Leaf too.
May 24th, 2007, 09:41 PM
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Lev,
Our favorite side is the north/east side of the lake in Incline Village. I bet you didn't put NV in your search on VRBO, which is where you will find many condo's and lake fronts in Incline.
Our favorite side is the north/east side of the lake in Incline Village. I bet you didn't put NV in your search on VRBO, which is where you will find many condo's and lake fronts in Incline.
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