Carnelian Bay, California
Carnelian Bay (formerly, Cornelian Bay) is an unincorporated community on the shore of Lake Tahoe in Placer County, California, United States. The Cornelian Bay post office operated from 1883 to 1887 and from 1891 to 1893. The Carnelian Bay post office opened in 1908.
Carnelian Bay, California | |
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Location of Carnelian Bay in Placer County, California. | |
Carnelian Bay, California | |
| Coordinates: 39°13′58″N 120°04′54″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Placer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) 0.18% |
| Elevation | 6,325 ft (1,928 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 518 |
| • Density | 398.77/sq mi (153.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 96140 |
| Area code | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628716 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carnelian Bay, California | |
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Carnelian Bay as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 524 at the 2010 census. The elevation is 6,325 feet (1,928 m).
Nearby cities and towns include: Tahoe Vista, Brockway, Kings Beach, Crystal Bay, Incline Village, Truckee, Tahoma, Homewood, and Tahoe City. Its ZIP code is 96140 and its area code 530.