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Historic site · South Lake Tahoe, California
Tallac Historic Site
A group of three early 20th-century lakeside summer properties near South Lake Tahoe, with wooden houses, gardens and a beach, maintained by the Forest Service.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Tallac Historic Site
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, wealthy San Francisco families built summer homes on Lake Tahoe’s south shore. The Tallac Historic Site brings together three neighboring estates from that era: the Pope Estate, the Baldwin Estate and Valhalla, with wooden houses, gardens, ponds and guest cabins.
The Pope Estate is the most complete, with the main house, staff houses and gardens. The Baldwin Estate houses a museum about the region’s history and the Washoe people who lived around the lake. Valhalla, with a large stone-and-wood hall, hosts concerts and events in summer.
The properties sit beneath tall pines, next to Kiva Beach and Baldwin Beach, and are connected by flat trails. Guided tours are offered in summer.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
In summer, when the houses and museum open and guided tours run. Confirm days and hours before you go.
How to get there
On Highway 89, about 5 km northwest of South Lake Tahoe. There is parking on site, and a bike path connects the site to town.
Tip
Combine the visit with a break at adjacent Kiva Beach, with shallow water and mountain views.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tallac Historic Site
What is the Tallac Historic Site?
A group of three early 20th-century lakeside summer houses with gardens, a museum and a beach.
When is the Tallac Historic Site open?
The houses and museum open in summer; the gardens and beach can be visited for longer. Confirm before you go.
Where is the Tallac Historic Site?
On Highway 89, about 5 km northwest of South Lake Tahoe.