South Lake Tahoe California Map

About South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It has a population of 21,269. The population density is 817.6 people per km². South Lake Tahoe is located at 38.9332°N, 119.9843°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96150.

South Lake Tahoe rests at the edge of a vast, shimmering sapphire, a place where the Sierra Nevada mountains plunge with dramatic finality into the cool embrace of an alpine lake. It lies 19.7 miles south-west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 216°T), and is situated 0.6 miles south-west of Lake Tahoe. The air here carries the crisp, resinous scent of pine and fir, a constant reminder of the dense forests that climb the surrounding slopes, their peaks often dusted with snow even as the summer sun warms the lake’s surface. Granite outcroppings, weathered by millennia of wind and ice, punctuate the landscape, their rough textures a stark contrast to the smooth, inviting beaches that fringe the water's edge. The light at dusk paints the western sky in hues of rose and amethyst, reflecting in long, liquid streaks across the water, a daily benediction for the town that sprawls along its southern shore. This is a place shaped by the raw power of nature and the enduring spirit of those who sought its bounty and its beauty. The history of South Lake Tahoe is intertwined with the logging camps that once thrived here, their timber feeding the burgeoning cities of California, and later, with the boom and bust of the casino era that drew fortunes and dreams to its doorstep. Today, the local economy finds its lifeblood in the steady flow of visitors drawn to the unparalleled recreational opportunities – skiing the powdery slopes in winter, hiking the myriad trails in summer, or simply basking in the sun on the sandy shores. The iconic Heavenly Mountain Resort, a sprawling ski area that caps the southern end of the lake, stands as a testament to this perpetual cycle of seasonal allure, a beacon for those seeking adventure and exhilaration in this magnificent alpine setting.

About This South Lake Tahoe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Lake Tahoe, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.933241, -119.984348. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County.

Detailed location data for South Lake Tahoe includes the ZIP code (96150), telephone area code (530), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), and school district assignment (Lake Tahoe Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Lake Tahoe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.