Tahoma California Map

About Tahoma, California

Tahoma is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 873. The population density is 144.3 people per km². Tahoma is located at 39.0674°N, 120.1282°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96142.

Tahoma rests on the western shore of the vast, sapphire expanse of Lake Tahoe, a jewel cradled by the granite shoulders of the Sierra Nevada. It lies 12.0 miles northwest of Lake Tahoe, CA (from Lake Tahoe, CA: bearing 317°T), and is situated 12.1 miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe. The air here carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness, even in the height of summer, a testament to the surrounding Carson Ranger District and the nearby slopes of Homewood Canyon. The land slopes gently toward the lake, its edge defined by a fringe of sturdy pines and the occasional granite outcropping. McKinney Creek, a vital artery for the local ecosystem, murmurs its way through the landscape, feeding the immense lake with waters that have traveled from higher elevations. Just a stone's throw away, Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park offers a protected sanctuary of old-growth forest and shoreline, a place where the quiet grandeur of nature is palpable. The history of Tahoma is as deeply rooted as the ancient sugar pines that stand sentinel in the adjacent state park. Once a place of seasonal gathering for indigenous peoples, its modern development began to take shape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawn by the allure of the pristine lake and the promise of a burgeoning tourism industry. The local economy, while still embracing the allure of visitors, has evolved to support a year-round community. Many residents find their livelihoods in the hospitality sector, catering to those who come to hike the Edward F Dolder Nature Trail, marvel at the distant cascade of Eagle Falls, or simply soak in the serene beauty of Lake Tahoe. The character of Tahoma is one of quiet resilience, a place where the grandeur of the natural world dictates the pace of life, and the clear waters of the lake serve as a constant, calming presence.

About This Tahoma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tahoma, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.067407, -120.128244. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Tahoma and Placer County.

Detailed location data for Tahoma includes the ZIP code (96142), telephone area code (530), county seat of Placer County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tahoma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.