🚗 4-Day 3-Night Highway 395 Road Trip to Lake Tahoe 🍁

🏞️ Starting from Los Angeles, we headed north along California’s most scenic route—Highway 395—passing golden valleys, turquoise lakes, snow-capped peaks, and natural hot springs. Every kilometer felt like a moving postcard! 🎞️✨ 🌅 Day 1 | Los Angeles → Bishop → South Lake Tahoe 📍 About 480 km | 6–7 hours driving (recommend departing by 7 AM) Driving north on 395, the views shifted between vast valleys and rugged snow-dusted mountains, with autumn colors growing richer by the mile. 🍞 Recommended stops: • Bishop Town – Lunch at Erick Schat’s Bakery 🥖🍔🧁 A must-visit spot famous for its fresh bread, beef sandwiches, and mouthwatering cinnamon rolls! • June Lake Loop 🍁 – One of 395’s most iconic autumn scenes. Golden aspens and emerald water make it a photographer’s dream. 📸 🏠 Accommodation: Stayed in South Lake Tahoe—just a short walk to the lake! Spent the evening exploring Heavenly Village, shopping, and dining. 🏔️ Day 2 | West Shore Lake Tahoe Loop 📍 Scenic drive approx. 72 miles 💧 Classic route highlights: • Emerald Bay State Park 🌅 – Misty mornings make the bay look like a painting. Hike down the Eagle Falls trail to the shoreline. • Vikingsholm Castle 🏰 – A hidden Nordic-style castle by the lake. About 1-hour round-trip walk with incredible views. • DL Bliss State Park 💙 – Unbelievably clear blue water. Walk part of the Rubicon Trail for epic cliff-and-lake vistas. 🌇 Evening: Caught sunset at Cave Rock 🌄 – absolutely magical! 🌤️ Day 3 | North Lake Tahoe Exploration & Relaxation 📍 Leisurely sightseeing, photos, and town visits • Sand Harbor Beach 💎 – Crystal-clear water with large boulders. A dreamy spot! ⚠️ Parking reservation required before October. • Kings Beach / Tahoe City 🍽️ – Chilled lakeside cafés perfect for lunch. 🔥 Day 4 | Hope Valley Fall Colors → Hot Creek Geological Site → Back to LA 📍 About 630 km | 7–8 hours driving 🍁 Morning: • Hope Valley – One of the best fall color spots along 395! Golden aspens and mirror-like reflections. 🍂 🌋 Must-stop en route: • Hot Creek Geological Site 🔥 – Steaming geothermal streams. Looks incredible from above with a drone or wide-angle lens! 📷 🚗 Afternoon: Drove south on 395 as the setting sun lit up the mountains, returning to LA by evening. 📸 Photo Tips: • June Lake Loop – golden leaf reflections • Emerald Bay – drone shots & waterfall views • Cave Rock – sunset magic • Hot Creek – blue hot springs from above #RoadTripIntoAutumn #395FallColors #LakeTahoe #LosAngeles #TahoeTravel #CaliforniaRoadTrip #ScenicHighway #AutumnVibes #WestCoastWanderer #NaturePhotography #TravelDiaries #FallFoliage #ExploreCalifornia #SierraNevada