Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA

Sunnyside and Tahoe City sit along the scenic northwest shore of Lake Tahoe in Placer County, California. Home to roughly 1,500 year-round residents, these paired communities offer an easygoing mountain lifestyle right on the water. Tahoe City acts as the main hub where the Truckee River flows out of the lake, featuring local restaurants, coffee shops, and public beaches. Just two miles south down the shoreline road, Sunnyside offers a quieter, pine-shaded neighborhood centered around its historic lodge and marina.

For new residents, the area blends small-town charm with practical conveniences. Families are part of the well-regarded Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, and Highways 89 and 28 provide quick connections to Truckee, Kings Beach, and major ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe. Between summer boating on the lake and winter mornings on the slopes, it offers a relaxed, year-round outdoor lifestyle in one of the Sierra Nevada's most picturesque corners.