Tahoe-Pines
is a small community located on the western shore of Lake Tahoe, five miles south of Tahoe City and only one mile from Homewood Ski Center. This incredibly scenic area is one of the most visited spots in the state of California and offers year round outdoor recreation. In summertime, the nearby Truckee River offers white water rafting and superb fishing. Blackwood Canyon has hiking, biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling trails. On the Lake you can enjoy swimming, boating, sailing, water-skiing and parasailing. In addition to Homewood Ski Resort, Tahoe Pines is just a short drive to other world-class ski areas such as Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. For non-skiers there are plenty of areas for sledding and tubing. South Lake Tahoe is approximately a thirty-minute drive away and has all the glitz and glamour of the casinos live shows, theater, fine dining and shopping. For something a little more low-key, visit the quaint town of Truckee, which is a great place to stroll the historic downtown area and browse the gift shops and art galleries. Donner Lake, where the infamous Donner Party was trapped in the winter of 1846, is a few miles outside the town of Truckee. Just five miles from Tahoe Pines is Tahoe City, generally considered the "hub" of the northwestern shore of Lake Tahoe, with plenty of shopping and other conveniences.
Surrounding areas: Homewood, California (1.2 mi), Tahoe Park, California (2.6 mi), Tahoma, California (3.1 mi), Tahoe City, California (4.8 mi), Olympic Valley, California (6.2 mi), Alpine Meadows, California (6.3 mi), Dollar Point, California (6.6 mi)
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Tahoe Pines Vacation Rentals
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Tahoe Pines Weather & Climate
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A distinct four-season, alpine climate describes Lake Tahoe's weather. Located in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains at the 7,000-foot level, summers are generally warm and dry with cool evenings and winters are quite cold and snowy. Moderate amounts of snow are reported each year in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, with amounts and intensities increasing at elevations around 6,000 to 8,000 feet. Above 4,000 feet snow remains on the ground for long periods of time each winter and up to 40 feet of snow can be reported in the Sierras. Highways are sometimes closed for periods of two to three days due to blowing and drifting snow. Summers are quite pleasant and mild with occasional rain or thunderstorms. Sometimes, after a prolonged hot spell, thunderstorms at the higher elevations may become severe.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
20°F |
6.01 in. |
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| February |
42°F |
21°F |
5.71 in. |
- |
| March |
45°F |
24°F |
4.57 in. |
- |
| April |
51°F |
27°F |
1.82 in. |
- |
| May |
60°F |
33°F |
1.21 in. |
- |
| June |
69°F |
39°F |
0.77 in. |
- |
| July |
77°F |
44°F |
0.33 in. |
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| August |
77°F |
44°F |
0.46 in. |
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| September |
70°F |
39°F |
0.90 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
32°F |
1.95 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
25°F |
4.25 in. |
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| December |
41°F |
20°F |
4.68 in. |
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Tahoe Pines Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lake Tahoe airport (TVL) located about 17 miles southeast of Tahoe Pines in South Lake Tahoe, California, the Reno Tahoe International airport (RNO) located approximately 34 miles northeast of Tahoe Pines in Reno, Nevada, the Sacramento Mather airport (MHR) located roughly 72 miles southwest of Tahoe Pines in Sacramento, California, and finally the Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC) located around 73 miles west of Tahoe Pines in Sacramento, California.
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Tahoe Pines Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Tahoe Amusement Park | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 15.2 mi. | | | Playland Park | Reno | NV | 34.8 mi. | | | Wild Island | Sparks | NV | 36.9 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 80.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Island Family Adventure Park | Sparks | NV | 36.9 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 80.5 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 106.3 mi. | | | Oakwood Lake Waterpark | Manteca | CA | 107.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City | CA | 4.6 mi. | | | Old Brockway Golf Course | Kings Beach | CA | 11.7 mi. | | | Bijou Municipal Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 15.2 mi. | | | Ponderosa Golf Course | Truckee | CA | 15.2 mi. | | | Coyote Moon Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 15.5 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 15.5 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 18.1 mi. | | | Golf Club at Genoa Lakes | Genoa | NV | 18.6 mi. | | | Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch | Genoa | NV | 18.6 mi. | | | Tahoe Paradise Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 19.1 mi. | | | Eagle Valley Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 21.8 mi. | | | Empire Ranch Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 21.8 mi. | | | Silver Oak Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 21.8 mi. | | | Carson Valley Golf Course | Gardnerville | NV | 25.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Homewood | Homewood | CA | 1.2 mi. | | | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City | CA | 4.8 mi. | | | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | CA | 5.2 mi. | | | Diamond Peak | Incline Village | NV | 14.3 mi. | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 15.5 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 15.5 mi. | | | Heavenly Ski Resort | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 15.5 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 18.1 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 18.1 mi. | | | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | CA | 20.4 mi. | | | Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood | CA | 28.2 mi. | | | Mount Rose Ski Area | Reno | NV | 34.8 mi. | | | Bear Valley | Bear Valley | CA | 44.7 mi. | | | Dodge Ridge | Pinecrest | CA | 57.3 mi. | | | June Mountain | June Lake | CA | 108.9 mi. | | | Mammoth Mountain | Mammoth Lakes | CA | 119.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | | CA | 4.3 mi. | | | Tahoe State Park | | CA | 4.8 mi. | | | Burton Creek State Park | | CA | 6.0 mi. | | | D L Bliss State Park | | CA | 9.4 mi. | | | Emerald Bay State Park | | CA | 11.3 mi. | | | Kings Beach State Park | | CA | 11.4 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe State Park | | NV | 15.1 mi. | | | Donner Memorial State Park | | CA | 15.5 mi. | | | Snyder Meadows State Park | | NV | 17.1 mi. | | | Washoe Lake State Park | | NV | 22.4 mi. | | | Dayton State Park | | NV | 32.4 mi. | | | Grover Hot Springs State Park | | CA | 33.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Emigrant Trail Museum | Truckee | CA | 15.5 mi. | (History) | | Genoa Courthouse Museum | Genoa | NV | 18.2 mi. | (History) | | Stewart Indian Museum | Carson City | NV | 21.5 mi. | (History) | | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | NV | 21.5 mi. | (Technology) | | Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Gardnerville | NV | 24.8 mi. | (History) | | Vernon Wood Museum of Art | Dayton | NV | 31.8 mi. | (Art) | | W.M. Keck Museum | Reno | NV | 34.8 mi. | (History) | | Nevada Historical Society | Reno | NV | 34.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Fleischmann Planetarium | Reno | NV | 34.8 mi. | (Science) | | National Automobile Museum | Reno | NV | 34.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | NV | 34.8 mi. | (Art) | | Portola Railroad Museum | Portola | CA | 51.5 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 80.5 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 90.3 mi. | |
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