Carnelian Bay, Carnelian Bay, CA
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Carnelian Bay is ranked #1 of 3 neighborhoods in Carnelian Bay with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 1st of 2 in Carnelian Bay) and public spaces (3.9/5). No factor scores below 3.5/5, its weakest being curb appeal.
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Carnelian Bay is the north shore's wooden-boat town, and its history is delightfully odd. It was originally spelled Cornelian, for the translucent red and yellow stones that littered the beach, until the 1880s. Before that, in 1871, Dr. George Bourne opened a health spa here and got so carried away he petitioned to rename the whole lake Sanatoria. The Flick brothers, three Illinois men all born on Christmas Day, bought his holdings in the 1890s and left their name on Flick Point. The identity now is classic-boat culture. Gar Woods Grill and Pier, named for the speedboat legend, sits on the water, and Sierra Boat Company, founded in 1952, runs a 120-slip marina and one of Tahoe's premier wooden-boat restoration yards. Prized lakefront and pier-and-buoy homes cluster near that strip, with leafier cabin and mid-century lots rising up the hillside. The honest notes are small: the commercial strip is thin and linear along Highway 28, so traffic and noise ride the lake-side edge, public parking is limited, and services spread between Kings Beach and Tahoe City. For lakefront heritage with a genuine sense of place, it earns its price.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces3.9
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Lake Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Kings Beach Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning | Primary | K-8 | |
| Creekside Charter | Primary | K-8 | |
| North Tahoe Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| North Tahoe High | High | 9-12 |
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Carnelian Bay FAQs8 answers
Is Carnelian Bay a good place to live?
Carnelian Bay ranks 1st of 3 neighborhoods in Carnelian Bay with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and public spaces (3.9/5).
Is Carnelian Bay safe?
Carnelian Bay scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 2 neighborhoods in Carnelian Bay.
Which schools serve Carnelian Bay?
Schools serving Carnelian Bay include Tahoe Lake Elementary (3.6/5), Kings Beach Elementary (3.0/5), Sierra Expeditionary Learning (3.3/5), Creekside Charter (4.2/5) and North Tahoe Middle (3.6/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Carnelian Bay?
Carnelian Bay receives 78% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Carnelian Bay's 2 neighborhoods. Summer days run 45° to 75°F and winter days 22° to 42°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 35 inches a year.
Is Carnelian Bay walkable to shops and restaurants?
Carnelian Bay scores 3.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 1st of 2 in Carnelian Bay.
What is Carnelian Bay known for?
Carnelian Bay scores highest on safety (4.5/5).
How does Carnelian Bay compare to other Carnelian Bay neighborhoods?
Carnelian Bay ranks 1st of 3 neighborhoods in Carnelian Bay. It ranks 1st of 2 in Carnelian Bay for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (3.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Carnelian Bay are Agate Bay.
What are the downsides of living in Carnelian Bay?
Carnelian Bay scores lowest on curb appeal (3.5/5).
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