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EMERALD BAY VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in Emerald Bay |
| Emerald Bay’s beauty is a feather in the cap of Lake Tahoe’s appeal. The magnificent beauty and innumerable recreational activities including skiing, hiking, walking and jogging at Emerald Bay will not leave vacationers asking for more. |
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Emerald Bay Vacation Rental Information |
Vacation rentals in the scenic Emerald Bay encompass a multitude of choices to suit all visitors who flock to see Lake Tahoe, whose meandering shoreline stretches 72 miles across the states of California and Sierra Nevada.
The choice of Emerald Bay vacation rentals ranges from vacation rental studios, log vacation rental cabins, vacation
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rental condos or condominiums, and large vacation rental homes. Well-endowed with amenities such as sauna, health and fitness centers, Jacuzzis, heated swimming pools, fireplaces, these rentals are within easy distance of Lake Tahoe, North America’s largest alpine lake.
Government programs aimed at maintaining the area's aesthetics have given rise to masterfully designed Lake Tahoe vacation rentals that complement the beauty of the rugged shoreline, sparkling blue water, glacier-carved granite, and the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 1-bedroom and 2-bedrooms Emerald Bay vacation rentals can sleep up to 6 vacationers and the price per night is usually about $100-$135. The 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom Emerald Bay vacation rentals can sleep around 10 vacationers, which is priced, per night at about $400-$700. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Emerald Bay |
The peak seasons are summers and rates tend to be upward ranging $200 to $750 per night. Rates for Emerald Bay vacation rentals shoot up even more during festivals to anywhere in between $ 300 to $1000, more so depending on spaciousness and luxury of the accommodation.
Fall has relatively lower rates for Emerald Bay vacation rentals. Vacation rentals charge a cleaning fee and have a minimum night-stay policy, which varies from vacation rental to vacation rental. Lake Tahoe vacation rentals guests can pitch their tents on Emerald Bay's Eagle Point campground, which has 100 developed campsites and is open from mid-June through Labor Day. |
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Must See in Emerald Bay |
Emerald Bay is nestled in the South Lake Tahoe region, which promises some of the unprecedented vistas. The beauty and serenity of the area is sure to stir your soul, which will leave you completely relaxed and rejuvenated. Emerald Bay State Park, the highlight of the region features extreme tranquility, where you can enjoy walking, jogging or hiking too.
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The panoramas at the glacier-carved Bay itself are worth visiting, for an intimate experience with nature. |
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Sights and Attractions in Emerald Bay |
| Innumerable sights and attractions await your arrival at Emerald Bay. You can soak in the natural panoramas and unprecedented vistas offered by the region.
• Emerald Bay State Park
• Vikingsholm Castle
• Emerald Bay
• Lake Tahoe
• Fannette Island |
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Outdoor Recreation in Emerald Bay |
| The region offers its visitors some of the most diverse activities, thanks to its vivid landscape and topography. You can satiate your craving for skiing, by being at Emerald Bay City in winters and go hiking, walking or jogging at its stunning parks and trails.
• Skiing
• Hiking
• M.S. Dixie II Cruise | |
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Golfing in Emerald Bay |
Emerald Bay and its surrounding Lake Tahoe region offer some challenging golf courses for golf aficionados.
Located in Stateline, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is a challenging golf course for all levels. Offering a choice of four sets of tees, the golf course offers a game of playing from 5567 yards to a demanding 7445 yard test of golf. Set along the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe, Edgewood Tahoe is rated among the top golf courses of America.
Lake Tahoe Golf Course, situated amidst the scenic High Sierras, is Lake Tahoe's best championship golf course. The variety of terrain of the 18-hole golf course suits everyone from an accomplished player, novice or beginner or someone looking for a relaxing atmosphere. |
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Emerald Bay Fairs and Festivals |
The colorful city seeped in natural splendors, reflects its umpteen hues in its festivals as well. Held in the picturesque South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Festival of Fine Arts is an outdoor fine arts show focusing on genres including jewelry, printmaking, leather, metalwork, drawings, ceramics, fiber art, glass, wearable art, watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel paintings, photography, mixed media, woodwork, and sculpture. The festival is held in the month of July and is a visual treat for all art enthusiasts.
The Valhalla Renaissance Faire is a regional fair spread over two weekends in South Lake Tahoe. Held in the month of December, the renaissance fair takes place before the camping season officially begins and is a must visit to enjoy an evening of dancing, gourmet fare and champagne.
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Dining and Nightlife in Emerald Bay |
Emerald Bay and the surrounding areas are abundant in opportunities for a vibrant and colorful nightlife. The innumerable restaurants, bars, nightclubs are perfect getaways to dance away the night, or simply dine, and enjoy the live entertainment. Acclaimed as South Lake Tahoe's finest restaurant, Evan's American Gourmet Café is nestled in a cozy cabin surrounded by the majestic pines. The menu is equally tempting including varied cuisines. The highlights of the menu are the delicious seafood and an extensive list of wines to accompany the meals.
Rockwater Bar & Grill is Emerald Bay’s local favorite offering American Food menu including Great Burgers, Salads, Sandwiches, and Homemade Pasta. The bar includes 5 TV’s to show all the sports at any time of day or night.
Cantina Bar and Grill is a must visit for great Mexican food. A favorite local hangout, the bar has three sports televisions. The menu includes Rock Shrimp Quesadilla, Chingalingas, and Smoked Chicken.
If you have the energy for an all night outing, head for Harveys Lake Tahoe in Stateline. The casino offers everything from top celebrity entertainers, casino gaming, to a fine dining experience.
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Shopping in Emerald Bay |
You can do your shopping and also collect souvenirs for yourself and friends at the nearby Camp Richardson. Then there is The Vault Gallery, which exhibits the works of fine artists on the Central Coast of California. You can pick up some fine pieces of art from the Gallery.
The surrounding regions of South Lake Tahoe, offer some more shopping choices for those who can’t survive without shopping here. The Buffalo Trading Post here presents an authentic collection of Native American Indian jewelry and gifts including Lake Tahoe souvenirs, Minnetonka moccasins, t-shirts, hats and more. Crescent V Shopping Center happens to be an ideal store to shop for sporting goods, summer swimwear, women's fine clothing, and kids clothing. |
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Best Times to Visit Emerald Bay |
The best time to visit Emerald Bay would definitely be the spring season for this is the time when you can enjoy the Eagle Falls in their full glory. The place is crowded in mid summer. Summer temperatures range from about 75º F during the day to the low hovering around 40º F at night. Whereas, the winter temperatures hover around a high of 40º F to a low of 20º F. During extremely cold winters, the whole of Emerald Bay just freezes. |
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Time Zone for Emerald Bay |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Emerald Bay |
The nearest airport servicing Emerald Bay City is the Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Emerald Bay is 5 miles from South Lake Tahoe and 23 miles from Tahoe City.
If you wish to use road transport, then take highway 89, south of Tahoe City or north of South Lake Tahoe. Then you hit Emerald Bay, which is located about halfway in between.
Emerald Bay may be explored by boat. The nearest rentals are in Meeks Bay, north of Emerald Bay and Camp Richardson, south of Emerald Bay.
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