Kings Beach California Map

About Kings Beach, California

Kings Beach is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,563. The population density is 481.2 people per km². Kings Beach is located at 39.2475°N, 120.0199°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96143.

Kings Beach rests upon the northern edge of Lake Tahoe, where the water mirrors the deep, unwavering blue of the high-altitude sky. It lies 10.4 miles southeast of Truckee, CA (from Truckee, CA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west-southwest of Incline Village. Griff Creek flows steadily toward the water, carving a path through the landscape that defines the local topography long before the land rises toward the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Sierra Nevada. Sunlight filters through the pines with a sharp, thin clarity, illuminating the expansive shoreline of the Kings Beach State Recreation Area. The air here holds a crisp, dry weight, carrying the scent of sap and stone, while the ground remains firm under a thin layer of needles and dust. To the west, the approach toward Carnelian Canyon offers a reminder of the tectonic shifts that shaped this high-mountain basin, leaving behind a terrain that feels ancient and indifferent to the quiet progress of the day.

Economic life in Kings Beach moves in cycles dictated by the seasons, shifting from the quiet recovery of spring to the industrious pace of those who maintain the infrastructure for visitors. Historically, the timber industry once carved a living from the surrounding woods, but today the local rhythm is sustained by the transient currents of tourism and the small businesses that serve both residents and those passing through to hike the Mount Rose Trail. The community maintains a distinct character, shaped by the proximity of the Carson Ranger District and the rugged demands of living at such an elevation. Even in the height of the summer heat, the temperature drops quickly at dusk, turning the landscape into a study of long, cooling shadows and pale, amber light that settles over the timber-framed buildings and the quiet, winding roads.

About This Kings Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kings Beach, California. Coordinates: 39.247528, -120.019903. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Kings Beach includes the ZIP code (96143), telephone area code (530), county seat of Placer County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.