About Vacation Rentals in Lake Tahoe Area
Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular vacation spots in the United States. It boasts the world's highest alpine lake, which means a lake, near or above the timberline, that is fed by the melting snow of nearby mountains. For guests of
California Vacation Homes, Lake Tahoe features 72 miles of shoreline, one-third of which is in in Nevada with the remainder in California.
A Lake Tahoe summer vacation offers activities such as sailing, water skiing, fishing power boating and, of course, the beaches. Hiking, biking and hunting are some other popular sports here. Other favorite skiing venues here include Alpine Meadows, Heavenly Valley, Mount Rose and Kirkwood, to name a few among the 31 ski areas here. Squaw Valley, about 6 miles from Tahoe City, is the most famous ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area. Heavenly Resort in Stateline, NV, is the largest resort in the area. It is also home to a few casinos. Snowboarding is another popular sport.
Golf takes over once the skiiers pack up and leave! Lake Tahoe golf season generally runs from May through October. There are a number of superior courses around the lake here: Edgewood, on the south shore; Incline Village, along the northeast shore; and the relatively new Resort at Squaw Creek on the northwest side of the lake. The Fallen Leaf Lake is an ideal location for fishing. Vacationers can also visit
Gold Country destinations from the Lake Tahoe Area.
