Carnelian Bay is located on the North West Shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe in California. It is a small town with a population of 876. The elevation is just over 6,000 feet. It is in a great location that gives you access to great skiing in the winter months and Lake Tahoe in the summer. The Casinos in Nevada are close by and give visitors an added entertainment venue year round. Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe offers year round activities for all ages. Lake Tahoe itself is the main attraction in the summer, with numerous water sport opportunities and beaches available. Take a cruise on the Dixie Queen, a turn of the century sternwheeler that combines luxury and entertainment. In the winter you can snowmobile or ski locally. You can also shack up in an intimate Carnelian Bay bed and breakfast or Carnelian Bay inn. The B&B’s in this area are quite cozy and offer amazing views of the region. Less