タホ湖の天然記念物・トップ5

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake that straddles the border of California and Nevada. Sitting at 6,225 feet in elevation makes it the largest alpine lake in North America. It is a major tourist draw with its stunning beauty and world-class ski resorts.

Memorial Point Overlook is located between Incline Village and San Harbor and offers spectacular views over Lake Tahoe and its large granite formations. Memorial Point hosts a very short trail to the shore, where you will find information boards about the flora and fauna of the area.

Sand Harbor is one of the most popular destination around Lake Tahoe, and with good reason. The views are outstanding and the beaches are wide and sandy. The parking area generally fills up within an hour of opening during the summer, but if you can get here on foot you'll be allowed entry.

Sand Harbor owes its current existence to the wealthy recluse George Whittell Jr, who inherited a vast fortune in the early 20th century. The wealthy heir bought 40,000 acres (nearly the entire Nevada side of Tahoe) with plans to develop large casinos and resorts. However, as he grew older he became more paranoid and reclusive and none of his grand plans came to fruition. Eventually most of his Tahoe holdings became public lands and the East Shore, Sand Harbor included, remain much less developed than other areas around Tahoe.

No longer an insider tip, but still a beautiful and sandy beach awaits you at 'Chimney Beach'. It's named after a chimney of an old cabin and even though the cabin doesn't exist anymore, the chimney still remains at the beach.

Memorial Point Overlook is located between Incline Village and San Harbor and offers spectacular views over Lake Tahoe and its large granite formations. Memorial Point hosts a very short trail to the shore, where you will find information boards about the flora and fauna of the area.

Great spot to take a dip in the Lake near the picnic area, while on the north end are the best views of the iconic Cave Rock near the boat ramp.

The State Park here gets its name from the nearby rock outcropping. This section of highway goes through a short tunnel so be ready for close quarters with cars and trucks when you ride through.