Tahoe Vista, Lake Tahoe, California

On the beautiful shores of North Lake Tahoe, California, is Tahoe Vista. With a census completed in 2000, the population is 1,668, residing in an area of 2.7 square miles. Near the Nevada state line and the town of Kings Beach, California, it is high in the Sierra Mountains, known for alpine loveliness, and is on the quiet side of the lake. Tahoe Vista lies in the midst of one of one of the world's premier vacation destinations.

When warm weather comes, Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River offer endless amounts of fun with boating, fishing, waterskiing, and parasailing, among other summer sports. One of the best sandy beaches at Lake Tahoe is at nearby Kings Beach. In Tahoe Vista is the North Tahoe Marina that has boat launches by ramp or lifts, fuel pumps, boat rentals, jet ski, kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and water toys for rent. When the Sierras are covered with snow, Tahoe Vista's close proximity to the North Star Ski Resort, and a short drive to Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Heavenly, all the adventures of winter are close at hand. All these ski areas have so many trails one vacation is never enough. Plus, all the ice skating, snowmobiling, snowboarding, downhill and cross-country skiing make Tahoe Vista a winter world all unto itself. The Pogan Gallery, specializing in art of the Lake Tahoe and the Sierra by nationally recognized artists, is a must stop. The apres' ski and nightlife is fabulous at North Star Resort, Squaw Valley, and even easy more picturesque short drives to South Lake Tahoe and around the lake. Tahoe Vista, California, has the quiet wilderness retreat and the nearby skiing and snowboarding thrills down pat. Now it's up to you to see where Tahoe Vista can take you.