Vikingsholm is a historic mansion located in Tahoma, California, on the shore of Emerald Bay of Lake Tahoe. It was built in 1929 as a summer home for Lora Knight, a wealthy philanthropist and preservationist who was inspired by Scandinavian architecture. The mansion was designed by architect William Henry Weeks, and its construction took 200 workers and two years to complete.
Placer County is a county located in Northern California and is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is bordered by the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east and encompasses a diverse range of landscapes, including mountains, forests, lakes, and the Sacramento Valley. As of the 2020 census, the population was 404,739.
Olympic Valley Park is located in Olympic Valley, California. It offers a variety of recreational activities throughout the year, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. It contains the Olympic Stadium and the International Broadcast Centre, large synthetic turf soccer field, playground, pickle ball, restrooms, picnic areas, bike and hiking trails, and trail staging area.
Olympic Valley (historically and informally known as Squaw Valley) is an unincorporated community located in Placer County, California northwest of Tahoe City along California State Highway 89 on the banks of the Truckee River near Lake Tahoe. It sits at the elevation of 885 m. Its population was 823 in 2016.
Tahoma Market & Deli has been serving the West Shore community since 1943, providing fresh deli fare and a general store to meet all your needs. If you dine in, you can sit in the historic Western Union telegraph office!
Sheridan is a census-designated place in Placer County, California. It is located at the western edge of the county, along State Route 65. Sheridan is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northwest of Lincoln. It sits at the elevation of 32 m. The population was 1,238 at the 2010 census. Living in Sheridan offers residents a suburban rural mix feel.
Funny Farm Petting Zoo is located in Sheridan, California featuring a variety of miniature and small breed farm animals including bunnies, miniature horses, miniature donkeys, sheep, goats, miniature chipmunk pigs, alpaca, miniature cows and chickens.
Newcastle is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Placer County, California. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Newcastle is located 8 miles (12.9 km) northeast of Rocklin and 31 miles northeast of Sacramento. It sits at the elevation of 288 m. The population was 1231 as of the 2020.
La Fornaretta Restaurant is an Italian restaurant located in Newcastle, California. The menu features handcrafted pizza, pasta, fresh seafood, and house-made tortelli and ravioli—each prepared with high-quality ingredients. Enjoy al fresco dining on the updated patio with heaters, ambient lighting, and curtains for increased privacy.
General Creek Campground is a part of Sugar Pine Point State Park located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe and is a popular destination for visitors to Lake Tahoe for more than 200 years. There are 10 group campsites and 120 family campsites during the warmer months. Group sites are limited to 25 people.
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is a beautiful state spark located along the shore of Lake Tahoe in Tahoma, California featuring a year round operated campground, the Ehrman Mansion and Sugar Pine Point Nature Center. Ehrman Mansion is one of the most beautiful historic summer homes on Lake Tahoe.
Tahoma is a census-designated place in Placer and El Dorado counties, California. Tahoma is a sleepy community, nestled on the western shores of Lake Tahoe. It is located along Lake Tahoe 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Homewood. Tahoma had a population of 969 in 2023 (there is more people in El Dorado County than in Placer County). It sits at the elevation of 1,932 m.
Colwell Thundering Herd Ranch is a traditional, small family orchard located in Penryn, CA. The ranch is operated by Rich and Nancy Colwell, along with their children. Visitors to Colwell Thundering Herd Ranch can enjoy self-guided or guided farm tours, orchard demonstrations, a tasting room and gift shop, quilt displays, picnic areas, old farm equipment displays, and children's activities.
Mandarin Hill Orchards, located in Penryn, California, is a family-owned citrus farm with a rich history spanning over a century. The Aguilar family, who have operated the orchard for more than 70 years, specialize in cultivating premium citrus fruits, notably their tree-ripened Satsuma mandarins. These mandarins are celebrated for being sweet, seedless, and easy to peel.
Penryn is a census-designated place in Placer County, California. Penryn is just over 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of Rocklin off I-80 and in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The population was 1150 at the 2020 census. Penryn’s known for its palm trees that line either side of English Colony Road. The old timers say that these were planted to attract people from the old country to move here.
Cedar Flat is a census-designated place in eastern Placer County, California. It is located on the northwest shore of Lake Tahoe, between Carnelian Bay to the northeast and Dollar Point to the southwest. It lies at the elevation of 1,960 m. Its population was 797 in 2020.
Dutch Flat is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place in Placer County, California, about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Auburn along Interstate 80. It was founded by German immigrants in 1851 and was once one of the richest gold mining locations in California. Dutch Flat is now registered as a California Historical Landmark. Its population was 183 in 2020.
The Dutch Flat Hotel is just 1 mile off I-80, offering easy access to snow parks and ski resorts. Located in the charming, historic Gold Rush town of Dutch Flat, it provides an affordable, pet-friendly option for families and adventurers. Enjoy free breakfast, the convenience of being away from the crowded ski resort traffic, and a quaint mountain-town experience.
Dollar Point is a census-designated place and a picturesque community in Placer County, California, along the northwest shore of Lake Tahoe. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,261 at the 2020 census up from 1,215 at the 2010 census.
Colfax is a city in Placer County, California The population was 1,995 at the 2020 census. The town is named in honor of U.S. Vice President Schuyler Colfax (1869–73), a bronze statue of whom stands at Railroad Street and Grass Valley Street. This Gold Rush–era town is rich in trees, railroad history, and outdoor recreation.
