South Lake Tahoe is located in California, at the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is known for its nearby ski resorts, beaches, and picnic areas, such as El Dorado Beach. Its bars and restaurants merge with the casinos in nearby Stateline, Nevada. Van Sickle Bi-State Park offers lake views and wooded trails. Emerald Bay State Park is located west of the city and includes Vikingsholm a 1929 Nordic-style home.