Emerald Bay State Park

  • Hwy 89, Lake Tahoe (California), California
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A National Natural Landmark, this beautiful state park is rich in its natural beauty, history, and geology, and features Vikingsholm, one of the best examples of Scandinavian architecture in the western hemisphere. The park is also ... more on DogFriendly.com

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3.5

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The views are spectacular and you should definitely bring a camera!!! more on TripAdvisor

This place is truly one of the most fantastic views I have ever seen. more on TripAdvisor

Once you get down its just a beach like the rest of the lake and there is nothing else to do. more on TripAdvisor

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I fell in love with several parts of Emerald Bay. I've been going skiing in Lake Tahoe for years, but had never been to see the park until I just stumbled upon it during a drive. My family and I scale ... more on TripAdvisor

Emerald bay is a tiny bay in Lake Tahoe with a very narrow and shallow entrance that gives the water a shimmery, green hue, hence the name Emerald Bay. We toured the bay on The Tahoe Queen, Tahoes off ... more on TripAdvisor

This place is truly one of the most fantastic views I have ever seen. I truly can say the scenery is as good as Hawaii. more on TripAdvisor

First when you arrive you have to go into a parking lot where you have to pay $7 to park. There is no one working there to give you a pen to fill out the pass or change. If you plan on going swimming ... more on TripAdvisor

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Of the dozen or so campgrounds we have stayed at in the past 3 years since our family took up campin ... more on Epinions.com

Great Amenities at Emerald Bay State Park:

  • Children's activities
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Historic sites nearby

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Emerald Bay State Park Website

www.parks.ca.gov

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