A small sheltered section on the west shore, the Emerald Bay State Park is one of the loveliest areas of Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay is surrounded by forested hillsides of glacier-carved granite and dotted with a tiny islet at its centre. Because the bay is slightly shallower than the rest of Lake Tahoe, the waters take on a striking blue-green colour. Along the rugged shoreline of Emerald Bay are serene hiking trails with breathtaking panoramic vistas.

Vikingsholm - On the shores of Emerald Bay is a surprising landmark, Vikingsholm Castle, a marvellous example of 9th-century Scandinavian architecture. There will be time to get off the boat and tour the grounds.

Beatiful DL Bliss State Park

This park extends along Lake Tahoe for nearly two miles, with densely wooded forests of aspen, fire pine, and juniper trees. The property was owned by the wealthy financier Isaias W. Hellman and later by his daughter, Florence Hellman Ehrman, from 1897 until 1965. The family's opulent holiday residence, the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion was completed in 1903. Designed as a summer home, the casual yet elegantly rustic mansion was equipped with the most modern conveniences of the time. The estate stands in a tranquil pine and cedar grove on 2,000 acres of woodlands. The grounds include a flower garden with a gazebo, which is often used as a wedding venue.

As seen in the film Godfather part 2 you will see the actual house and boat house.