Lake Tahoe - California (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Lake Tahoe chapter from Lonely Planet’s California guidebook.

Lake Tahoe - California (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Lake Tahoe is the USA’s second-deepest lake and, at 6255ft, it’s also one of the highest. The sun shines on Tahoe three out of four days in the year, making it a top destination for both summer and winter activities.

survey the shimmering expanse of blue Lake Tahoe from the sandy beach at Zephyr Cove
maps
thunder down the Flume Trail on a mountain bike to tranquil Spooner Lake
transportation
restaurants & accommodation
trek the Rubicon Trail from Vikingsholm Castle to DL Bliss State Park

Coverage includes: Tahoe Ski, Snowboard & Snowshoe Areas, South Lake Tahoe & Stateline, Western Shore, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Truckee & Donner Lake, Northern Shore and Eastern Shore.