About this city
Also known as: The Paddlewheel Port of Tahoe
Commanding an unparalleled, world-class alpine waterfront location on the sandy southeastern shores of the crystal-clear Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove is an affluent resort community nestled high within Douglas County. Incorporated in the mid-20th century and named after the cooling, gentle afternoon zephyr winds that sweep off the Sierra Nevada ridges, the planned village owes its origin to 19th-century maritime pine transport and early passenger steamship landings. Today, the village operates as a premier global destination for luxury lakefront real estate, fine dining, and elite four-season water and alpine sports recreation, famously serving as the home port for the iconic paddle-wheel cruise fleets. The striking sub-alpine landscape features deep blue open waters, fine sandy resort beaches, and historic lakeside log pavilions.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Board the historic, multi-story M.S. Dixie II paddle-wheel steamship for a narrated scenic cruise across Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay. Relax, swim, or beachcomb along the miles of smooth sand at Zephyr Cove Resort Beach. Embark on a thrilling parasailing flight or rent a high-speed jet-ski from the bustling marina docks.
