
Its granite face is covered in pines, and on top sits the shell of a stone tea house where ritzy vacationers of yore once relaxed. Currently there are 47 vacation rentals in Fallen Leaf to choose from and book for your upcoming trip. Just off the shore is little Fannette Island, accessible only by boat. Fallen Leaf Lake Fallen Leaf Lake 157 Reviews 809 of 12,653 things to do in California Nature & Parks, Bodies of Water CA 96150 Save Douglas G Seminole, Florida 6 1 bears and showers Review of Fallen Leaf Lake Reviewed AugBeautiful camping area. The area is home to striking vistas overlooking the bay, hiking trails, and the Vikingsholm estate. So named for its often vividly green waters, Emerald Bay is a postcard-pretty spot on the south side of Lake Tahoe. A short hike will carry you to Vikingsholm, a 1920s estate inspired by Scandinavian architecture. Thunderbird Estate, built in the 1930s, is notable for its stunning stonemasonry, ironwork, and woodwork. There’s the Ehrman Mansion, an opulent circa-1903 lodge built by a rich businessman from San Francisco, now run by the California State Park System. Long a destination for the wealthy, many of the grand estates that line Lake Tahoe’s shores have been turned into museums that you can tour. Fallen Leaf is a beautiful spot to visit and get out on the water or enjoy excellent trails for an easy walk, strenuous hike or trail run, all with the reward of incredible views From Highway 89 (near Camp Richardson Resort), turn onto Fallen Leaf Road and access the easier trails just past the campground. On your scenic ramble, you’ll pass historic homes, fascinating history museums, scenic overlooks, state parks, and characterful mountain communities, with gorgeous Lake Tahoe at your shoulder the whole time.

Start your journey at any point on the loop circumnavigating the vast lake for a chance to explore all the area has to offer.
