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Tahoe Vista, California

Tahoe Vista is a census-designated place located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in Placer County, California. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Type TownMetro Area Population 1,392

Why go

  • Census-designated place in California, United States.

History

Tahoe Vista is a census-designated place located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in Placer County, California. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 1,392 at the 2020 census, down from 1,433 at the 2010 census.

Airports

Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) 7.3 mi to the centre
Truckee, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Carson Airport (CSN) 18 mi to the centre
Carson City, NV, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) 23 mi to the centre
South Lake Tahoe, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) 23 mi to the centre
Minden, NV, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Tahoe Vista, California
Tahoe Vista, California
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Tahoe Vista, California — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tahoe Vista, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

North Lake Tahoe Express
Bus · Nevada · Schedules & GTFS data
Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART), North Lake Tah
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach