Christmas Valley
Offering mountain serenity, outdoor adventure, and a true Tahoe lifestyle.
Offering mountain serenity, outdoor adventure, and a true Tahoe lifestyle.
Known for scenic mountain views, outdoor recreation, and peaceful community living.
Christmas Valley is one of South Lake Tahoe's most peaceful mountain communities, located just south of Meyers along the Highway 89 corridor. Surrounded by the Upper Truckee River, national forest, and the dramatic peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the neighborhood offers a quiet setting with exceptional access to outdoor recreation. Its holiday-themed street names, open meadows, and forested surroundings give Christmas Valley a character that is distinctly its own.
The neighborhood features a mix of classic Tahoe cabins, updated mountain homes, and custom residences, many situated on larger parcels that back to meadows, the Upper Truckee River, or U.S. Forest Service land. Located in unincorporated El Dorado County, Christmas Valley appeals to buyers seeking additional privacy, generous lot sizes, and a stronger connection to the surrounding landscape.
Life in Christmas Valley revolves around the outdoors. Residents enjoy convenient access to hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and trail systems leading toward Luther Pass, Echo Summit, and the Tahoe Rim Trail, while Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are both within a short drive. Meyers provides nearby restaurants, coffee shops, golf, and everyday services, with the beaches and amenities of South Lake Tahoe just 15 minutes away. For buyers looking for a quieter pace of life with year-round access to the Sierra's best recreation, Christmas Valley remains one of the South Shore's most desirable mountain neighborhoods.
29,527 people live in Christmas Valley, where the median age is 40.3 and the average individual income is $54,839. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Christmas Valley, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fallen Leaf Store, Honeybee Ice Cream Truck, and Barkley Co.
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| Dining | 1.36 miles | 15 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 2 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 7 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 6 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 11 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.45 miles | 49 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.56 miles | 146 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.88 miles | 108 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.88 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.01 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.2 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.93 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.05 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.14 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.24 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.34 miles | 121 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.54 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.52 miles | 4 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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Christmas Valley has 12,678 households, with an average household size of 2.29. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Christmas Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,527 people call Christmas Valley home. The population density is 181 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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