Carnelian Bay, CA

Travel Guide

A wooden pier leading to a small house on stilts over water, with mountains in the background.
A calm lake with two paddleboarders, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and dense forest.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise water, scattered rocks, and dense green foliage.
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A clear lake with a pebble beach and a forested hillside in the background.

Where to stay in Carnelian Bay

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Carnelian Woods

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carnelian Woods and surrounding area, you can visit North Tahoe Regional Park and Agate Bay.

Cedar Flat

While Cedar Flat isn't home to many top sights, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Agate Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

4 out of 5
55 Highway 50 Stateline NV
$88 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$106 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Stateline. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

3.5 out of 5
15 Hwy 50 Stateline NV
$102 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$121 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Stateline. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,799 reviews)
"No room service to our room, but you think you should be able to get at a casino. They kept messing up our reservation. I had reservations for three rooms and they kept calling us to see if we checked in or not. It was odd. There was a real great girl at the front desk that helped me, but I’d love ..."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

3.5 out of 5
50 Highway 50 Stateline NV
$55 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$63 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Stateline. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the bar and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (5,834 reviews)
"Clean room, nicely updated. Only complaint was the early check in fee and parking fee on top of the resort fee. Seemed a little excessive to have all 3."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
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Hot Tub - Game Room - 14 beds - Across from Lake Tahoe

Hot Tub - Game Room - 14 beds - Across from Lake Tahoe

Carnelian Bay CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Carnelian Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"The location and the place is amazing! The host was very welcoming and helpful. Would return and recommend for sure!"

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

Hot Tub - Game Room - 14 beds - Across from Lake Tahoe
Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn

3 out of 5
1909 Chamonix Place Olympic Valley CA
Stay at this condo in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Olympic Village Inn
South Lake Chalet

South Lake Chalet

3 out of 5
942 Poplar St. South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this chalet in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
"Check in was so easy! Loved that it was electronic and seamless. Our stay was great - love that they provide eye masks and earplugs. My only gripe is that there was no water (bottled, etc.) in the room, nor was it available to purchase. We had got back to the room late and forgot to stop for water ..."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

South Lake Chalet
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Stay near popular Carnelian Bay attractions

beach near Carnelian Woods

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Carnelian Woods during your trip to Carnelian Bay? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Things to do

Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

$79
per adult
Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

$15
per traveler
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.

"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.

$207
per adult
"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.
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Cities near Carnelian Bay

A clear lake with a sandy beach, surrounded by mountains and trees.

Tahoe Vista

A dense forest with tall trees and a clear view of a large lake with mountains in the background.

Tahoe City

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