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Dollar Point

California, United States · North America

About Dollar Point

Dollar Point is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Sunnyside-Tahoe City, 12km from Lake Tahoe.

Dollar Point is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 1,215, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Dollar Point sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dollar Point to your route.

About Dollar Point

Dollar Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California, United States, along the northwest shore of Lake Tahoe. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 1,261 at the 2020 census, up from 1,215 at the 2010 census.

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Where is Dollar Point located?

Dollar Point is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.1880 latitude, -120.0999 longitude.

What is the population of Dollar Point?

Dollar Point has a population of approximately 1,215 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,215
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
39.1880, -120.0999

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Dollar Point

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Tahoe

A stunning alpine lake straddling California and Nevada, renowned for its cobalt-blue clarity, world-class skiing, and scenic mountain drives.

12 km · about 20 min drive

museum

National Automobile Museum

Over 200 antique, vintage, and classic cars from the Harrah Collection displayed in realistic street-scene settings.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Dollar Point

  • 76 kmEbbetts PassAn 8,736-foot Sierra crossing on a road so narrow it has no centre line in places, winding past alpine lakes and volcanic outcrops. A cult favourite among motorcyclists and cyclists.

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