Living in the Lake Tahoe Community

Lake Tahoe is a gorgeous result of volcanic and glacial master planning. Lake Tahoe’s North Shore, in particular, is a stunning 180 degree panorama that vividly narrates the impact of that ancient earth shaping.

North Lake Tahoe’s singular greatness draws not only pleasure-seeking visitors from the world’s nations, but also some of the planet’s foremost scientists and policy makers. Respectively, they journey to this only-of-its-kind place to understand its incredible blueness and to ensure that Lake Tahoe remains an icon of pure alpine perfection.

Whether you’re coming to study this fascinating mountain jewel on an academic level, or simply anticipating a few well-deserved days in its radiant light, we encourage you to explore our 11 neighborhoods and revel in the 180 degrees of fun you’ll find only at North Lake Tahoe.

Sierra Nevada College is located 35 miles Northeast from Reno, a thriving metropolis of over 200,000 inhabitants with shopping, dining, theatre, river kayaking, world class entertainment and an international airport.  Heading 30 miles to the Southeast you will find the capital of the Silver State, Carson City, Nevada.  Carson City offers an array of shopping, restaurants and cultural events ranging from Native American Pow-wows to the symphony... and much, much more.

Incline Village - home of Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village comes by its name honestly. Flat it isn't. Named for the Great Incline Tramway built by loggers in 1878, today's Incline Village is where some of the world's wealthiest people have built stunning mountain retreats.

This eastern North Shore enclave features some of Lake Tahoe's most relaxing beaches and a genteel approach to Lake life. In addition, the gaming (Incline Village is in Nevada) here is uptown, particularly at the Hyatt Regency. Incline is the closest Lake Tahoe town to Reno and the Reno/Tahoe International Airport.

In addition to a wide variety of outdoor activities, full-time SNC students also have access to the Incline Village Recreation Center, located just a short 5 minute walk from the Lake campus. The recreation center has a gym, extensive workout facilities, and an indoor swimming pool. Incline also has three fully equipped private beaches (one with a heated swimming pool), 24 tennis courts, two spectacular golf courses and its own ski hill, Diamond  Peak.

There are also abundant creative and volunteer opportunities in which to share your time and talents.  Organizations such as the Truckee Actors Guild, Lake Tahoe Chautauqua, The Pet Network, the Tahoe Rim Trail, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare, Project MANA, and many other worthy causes are located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.