South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe is the lively resort city straddling Lake Tahoe's southern shore, with crystal-clear water, year-round recreation, and access to powdery skiing, hiking, and mountain biking.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United StatesUSA |
| State | CaliforniaCA |
| County | El Dorado County and Placer County |
| City | South Lake Tahoe |
| Postal Code | 96150 |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 38.9306 |
| Longitude | -119.9777 |
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11:59 AM LOCAL TIMESouth Lake Tahoe sits at the southern edge of Lake Tahoe, a high-altitude ~6,400 ft alpine basin known for sparkling water, year-round recreation, and stunning mountain scenery. The city spills onto the lake's southern arm—where beaches, docks, and lakeside resorts meet forested hills and alpine peaks. Visitors come to South Lake Tahoe for skiing and snowboarding at resorts like Heavenly and Kirkwood in winter, and for hiking, mountain biking, water sports, and golf during warm months. The area's compact, walkable lakeside villages serve up lodging, dining, and casual entertainment, while access to multiple trailheads and ski areas makes South Lake Tahoe a gateway for backcountry excursions and cross-border day trips into Nevada. Whether cruising lakeside trails, trying your hand at cliff jumping, or sunset watching from high-elevation viewpoints, this high-altitude resort region rewards active exploration and varied mountain experiences.
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