Ski Run, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Ski Run is ranked #23 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factor is public spaces (3.8/5). It ranks 24th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety. The trade-offs are schools (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
South shore skiing was born on this street. In 1947 Lee and Daisy Miller ran a rope tow off a Model T wheel at Bijou Park, on what is now Ski Run Boulevard. Casino man Chris Kuraisa bought the little operation for $1,950, and in December 1955 opened Heavenly Valley at the top of the road with a single double chairlift on Gunbarrel. The boulevard has been the city's lake-to-lift axis ever since, marina at the bottom, Heavenly's California Lodge at the top. The boulevard carries the restaurants and the apres traffic, while the side streets hold everything from vintage cabins to view rebuilds as the grade climbs. It is the most tourism-forward residential pocket on the California side, so expect churn: winter parking crunch, summer marina crowds, rental turnover on some blocks. The compensation is real. Almost nowhere else in Tahoe can you walk to both a chairlift and a boat slip, and the street that invented South Shore skiing still delivers exactly that.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 2.7 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra House Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Bijou Community | Primary | K-5 | |
| South Tahoe Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| South Tahoe High | High | 9-12 |
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Ski Run FAQs7 answers
Is Ski Run a good place to live?
Ski Run ranks 23rd of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factor is public spaces (3.8/5). The trade-offs are schools (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
Is Ski Run safe?
Ski Run, South Lake Tahoe scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 24th of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Ski Run?
Schools serving Ski Run, South Lake Tahoe include Sierra House Elementary (3.0/5), Bijou Community (2.7/5), South Tahoe Middle (3.0/5) and South Tahoe High (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Ski Run?
Ski Run, South Lake Tahoe receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 30 in South Lake Tahoe. Summer days run 44° to 78°F and winter days 22° to 43°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Ski Run walkable to shops and restaurants?
Ski Run, South Lake Tahoe scores 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5, 13th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
How does Ski Run compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Ski Run ranks 23rd of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 24th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety (3.3/5) and scores lowest on schools (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Cascade Properties and Fallen Leaf Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Ski Run?
Ski Run, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on schools (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
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