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This is the vista point where Fannette Island is visible on Route 89. It was early in the morning, so ample parking (free) was available. Spent about 20 minutes walking around the beautifully built overlook to get superb views of Fannette Island and Lake Tahoe.
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- Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe, California
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Fannette is the only island to be found in all of Lake Tahoe. It is located in beautiful Emerald Bay on the west shore of the lake. A sparsely timbered, brush covered upthrust of granite that rises 150 feet above the water, Fannette Island was not always known by that name.
Make planning easy with this guide to all the must-see vistas, must-eat dishes and must-experience attractions. Fascinating Fannette Island in Emerald Bay on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. The history and legacy of Lake Tahoe’s only island.
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Book your tickets online for Fannette Island, South Lake Tahoe: See 10 reviews, articles, and 32 photos of Fannette Island, ranked No.31 on Tripadvisor among 60 attractions in South Lake Tahoe.
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- Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe, California
Fannette Island is the only island in Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada, United States. [1] It lies within Emerald Bay, on the California side of the lake. [2] Over a long period of time, it was called many different names, including Coquette, Fanette, Baranoff, Dead Man's, Hermit's, and Emerald Isle. Fannette Island is a part of Emerald Bay State ...
Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe’s only natural island is a small dot of rocks and trees peeking out of the bright blue waters of the lake. It’s famous for having an old tea house constructed by the owner of neighboring Vikingsholm for fancy afternoon gatherings.
Fannette Island view at Emerald Bay State Park is one of the most picturesque views in the Lake Tahoe area.
