A wooden dock leads to a pine-lined beach with rows of colorful kayaks.

Rubicon Bay

A quiet, tree-lined pocket of the West Shore beside D.L. Bliss State Park and the Rubicon Trail.

Welcome to Rubicon Bay

Rubicon Bay sits on the southern end of the West Shore, just north of Emerald Bay along Highway 89. It is a small, wooded community where the pace is slow and the lake is the main event.

What to Love:

I love places like this, where you can step out your door and be on a trail or the water within minutes. The setting is calm, private, and very much a get-away-from-it-all kind of Tahoe.

Local Lifestyle:

Tahoe City is roughly 20 miles north along Highway 89, so most groceries and services require a short drive. Winter driving on the West Shore takes patience, and I always walk buyers through that.

Things to Do:

D.L. Bliss State Park is right next door, with beaches and access to the Rubicon Trail, a scenic shoreline path toward Emerald Bay. Paddling, swimming, and boating are the favorite summer pastimes.

Amenities of Rubicon Bay Real Estate:

Homes here include lakefront properties, forested cabins, and larger mountain homes set among tall pines. Because the neighborhood is small and quiet, options come up less often than in the bigger towns.

If a peaceful corner of the West Shore appeals to you, I would be glad to show you Rubicon Bay.


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Overview for Rubicon Bay , CA

821 people live in Rubicon Bay , where the median age is 45.1 and the average individual income is $54,390. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

821

Total Population

45.1 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$54,390

Average individual Income

Around Rubicon Bay , CA

There's plenty to do around Rubicon Bay , including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Wa She Shu, TK Mountain Cafe, and Where We Met.

Name Category Distance Reviews
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Dining 2.23 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 4.08 miles 6 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $ 4.08 miles 102 reviews 3.9/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.08 miles 195 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.23 miles 146 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Active 1.52 miles 2 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Rubicon Bay , CA

Rubicon Bay has 392 households, with an average household size of 2.09. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rubicon Bay do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 821 people call Rubicon Bay home. The population density is 51 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

821

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.1 years

Median Age

59 / 41%

Men vs Women

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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Total Households

2.09

Average Household Size

$54,390

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Rubicon Bay , CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Rubicon Bay . The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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