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King's Beach, a lakefront community
Time seems to stand still in the funky little beach town of Kings Beach. Located at the center of Lake Tahoe's North Shore, Kings Beach's main road is dotted with old-timey cottage motels, local restaurants and little shops. Locals can spy a good look at Lake Tahoe from almost anywhere in Kings Beach. The lake is a major draw for residents to settle in the area, but for many, the easy access to golf is an added bonus. Kings Beach is also home to the only natural hot spring in the Lake Tahoe region.
Kings Beach is one of Lake Tahoe's iconic townships.
Homes on and off the lake
Like surrounding neighborhoods, Kings Beach's landscape feels like living in a mountainous forest, with its dense population of tall pine trees, steep roadways, and views of Lake Tahoe from almost anywhere. Kings Beach home prices can range from $500,000 for townhomes to nearly $8 million for lakeside properties. If residents are lucky, they can snag a property right on the lake. These properties are grandstanding estates, many with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. For homes more inland, cross over North Lake Boulevard and take notice of the street names. The streets feature names of different types of trout and animals commonly found in forests like beavers, bears, wolves and deer. These homes mainly look like log cabins with wood paneling wrapping their exteriors. There's also A-frame mountain homes and small cottages. Further up north in Kings Beach is a townhome community.
A select few get to live right on the lake in Kings Beach.
A larger split-level cabin in Kings beach California.
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Skiing, golf and activities on the lake
In the summer, locals can enjoy swimming in the cool, crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe at Kings Beach State Park. In the winter months, snow activities are all the rage. While Kings Beach doesn't have the steep mountain slopes like its neighbors, locals can still go cross-country skiing, sledding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at the Historic Old Brockway Golf Course. A family-owned and operated 9-hole course, Old Brockway offers the longest golf season in the region. Kings Beach is also home to the Historic Stateline Fire Lookout. Built in 1936, this historic landmark was one of the first fire lookouts in Lake Tahoe. While the fire tower is long gone, locals can still hike to the top of the lookout and enjoy the fantastic views.
Kings Beach State Park holds the namesake of the surrounding neighborhood.
The sands of Kings Beach have larger grains of sand compared to other beaches.
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Local shops and restaurants
Along North Lake Boulevard, residents can find the neighborhood's small downtown filled with local shops and restaurants. The Char Pit is an iconic, no-frills hole-in-the-wall joint where locals can enjoy burgers, ice cream and onion rings. The Burrito Window has a simple menu consisting of burritos, tacos, chopped salad, tostadas and kid's food. Locals say it's an excellent spot for a quick lunch. Neighborhood businesses include Jai Yen, a shop that sells trinkets from Thailand and Laos and Jackpot Vintage Second Hand Score. Residents can grab groceries at the Tahoe Central Market, a locally owned shop and deli or at La Mexicana Meat Market & Taqueria, an all-in-one meat market, grocery store, bakery and restaurant.
North Tahoe Art Center has a great variety of work by local artists.
Tahoe Central Market
is a locally owned market and deli in Kings Beach.
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Highly rated public schools
Neighborhood children can attend the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. They can begin their schooling at Kings Beach Elementary, which has an overall B-plus rating from Niche. At Kings Beach Elementary, the school's goal is for students to be fluent and literate in English and Spanish. Students can then attend North Tahoe School for their middle school years. North Tahoe School has an overall A-minus rating from Niche. High schoolers can attend the highly rated North Tahoe High School, which Niche recognizes with an overall A ranking. North Tahoe High is home to a highly acclaimed music program, including a popular jazz band. The high school also offers a Ski/Independent Study Academy. Students pursuing competitive downhill, Nordic skiing, or other extracurriculars that make it difficult to attend school regularly can enroll in the academy's customized study programs to provide a flexible schedule without losing a comprehensive high school experience.
Kings Beach is a wonderfully unique elementary school.
North Tahoe School is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and responsible environment.
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Getting around King's Beach
Local bus stops on the Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) line can transport residents across Lake Tahoe. The bus runs seven days a week along 30 miles of shoreline. Kings Beach locals can cross state lines into Nevada in as little as 2 miles or travel 52 miles to the Tahoe National Forest. Sacramento is the closest major California city, about 113 miles from Tahoe Vista.
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On average, homes in Kings Beach, CA sell after 99 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Kings Beach, CA over the last 12 months is $850,000, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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