Carnelian Bay, California 96140
In 1860, Carnelian Bay in North Lake Tahoe, was named for the semi-precious red and yellow stones peppering the shoreline. Carnelian Bay was a popular spot for boat racing and recreational boating in the 1930s and 1940s. Today, Carnelian Bay is an annual destination for wooden boat enthusiasts coming from around the country for a weekend of cruising with the Concours d’Elegance wooden boat show.
Year-round, Carnelian Bay in North Lake Tahoe is the spot for big Mackinaw trout. The beaches are favorites with dogs, kayakers, SUPers and sunset seekers. Prized vacation rentals line the beach, for easy access to the North Shore’s 12 Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
A Fun Fact about Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe
Did you know? Carnelian is one of the many stones that has been used throughout history, even in ancient Egypt.
Things To Do
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Magic Carpet Golf and Arcade
Magic Carpet Golf & Arcade, located in Lake Tahoe’s Carnelian Bay, has both indoor and outdoor fun for everyone. This facility has two 19 hole courses and one 28 hole course overlooking Lake Tahoe (66 holes total) with many...
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Tahoe Adventure Company
The Tahoe Adventure Company offers unsurpassed options for a full day of exploring. We offer a wide range of options for adventure and specialize in combining sports to allow you to get the most out of your day. Day trips...
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Dining
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CB's Bistro
CB's dishes up some of the finest pizza anywhere. Casual family style dining, hand thrown pizza, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta. Open year-round for lunch, dinner. Beer and wine bar, friendly service, video...
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Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Gar Woods is ideally situated on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in beautiful Carnelian Bay and showcases the nostalgic ambiance of Tahoe’s classic wooden boat era. Our waterfront location offers sweeping vistas of the lake...
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Hey Chef! Private Chef's Service
For the finest dining experience in Truckee-Tahoe, look no further than your own table. We are your source for the area’s premier private chefs. Each of our chefs has a unique culinary specialty, and we match you with the...
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Patton Landing - Watermans Landing
Home to Waterman's Landing, a gourmet coffeehouse, Patton Landing is located on the east side of Sierra Boat Company in Carnelian Bay. his three-acre, pebbly beach is quickly becoming Lake Tahoe's stand up paddling...
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Tahoe Luxury Properties
Family owned since 1994, Tahoe Luxury Properties offers more than 140 Tahoe vacation rentals in class of their own. Rentals start at $225 per night and range from charming and elegant ski cabins to dramatic lakefront estates,...
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Waterman's Landing
Our unique blend of delicious Cafe Menu, Stand-up paddle board shop and year round watersport rental fleet makes Waterman’s Landing Lake Tahoe's coffee house and paddling headquarters. Find us in Carnelian Bay and check out...
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