Alpine Meadows, CA, is a small community known for its rich skiing history, having hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, it offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round. In winter, residents and visitors enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Palisades Tahoe, which boasts the longest ski season in the Lake Tahoe area. During warmer months, activities such as fly-fishing at Bear Creek, river rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and golfing at the Alpine Meadows Golf Course are popular. The community features home styles reminiscent of ski cabins and Swiss chalets, with properties ranging from lodge suites to mountain estates, many offering stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. The Bear Creek subdivision is particularly sought after, providing residents with access to a private swimming pond and beach.
Local dining options include Crest Cafe & Catering and River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, both situated along the Truckee River. The area also has a variety of shops, including ski and snowboard stores and a Patagonia outlet. For groceries, residents can travel to nearby Lake Tahoe neighborhoods or Truckee. Children in Alpine Meadows attend schools in the highly rated Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, including Tahoe Lake Elementary, North Tahoe School, and North Tahoe High School, which offers a specialized Ski/Independent Study Academy.
Transportation is facilitated by nearby Interstate 80 and State Route 89, with the Reno–Tahoe International Airport approximately 50 miles away. The community is also served by the Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) bus system, which runs along the Lake Tahoe shoreline.
