Phillips
in El Dorado County of California, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.818 and -120.078 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 49' 4" and W -120° 4' 39"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:30 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:51 am and 4:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Phillips

Phillips in El Dorado County (California) is located in United States about 2,294 mi (or 3,691 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Phillips is now 10:30 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 11 airports close to Phillips, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Lake Tahoe Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Yosemite National Park in a distance of 117 mi (or 189 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 6 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Minden, Carson City, Virginia City, Placerville and Reno. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

0°C (33 °F)
-4°C (26 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

-0°C (32 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Glen Eagles Retreat by RedAwning

Address
6,2 mi
1333 Glen Eagles Rd
96150 South Lake Tahoe
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


0665 Yucatan by RedAwning

Address
3,3 mi
665 Yucatan
96150 South Lake Tahoe
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


2100 Shawnee by RedAwning

Address
3,4 mi
2100 Shawnee St
96150 South Lake Tahoe
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


1631 Skyline Drive by RedAwning

Address
5,3 mi
1631 Skyline Dr
96150 South Lake Tahoe
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Echo Lake Boat Launch and Marina. Tahoe area

Published: November 12, 2012
Length: 07:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tim White Lake Tahoe Photography

By Timothy Ross White www.tahoefilmscout.com Lower Echo Lake Boat Launch and Marina. October 2012. Please, subscribe, comment and like! Thank you!


Tahoe Rim Trail, Echo-Tahoe City

Published: December 12, 2009
Length: 43:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NVdirtworshipper

my hike from Echo Lake to Tahoe City in August 2009.


Ralston Peak and Echo Lakes Skiing and Kite/Tarp Skiing on Echo Lakes (Lake Tahoe Area, March 2012)

Published: June 20, 2012
Length: 43:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yasonpro

After a rather short hike from Echo SNO Park we camped at Tamarack Lake and had an awesome party to celebrate Sergei's birthday. A storm came in around 3AM, but we decided to head for the peak.


The Bear's Den-Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental

Published: April 26, 2012
Length: 32:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dana Benedict

Hello from Beautiful Lake Tahoe! The owners created the "Bears Den" at Lake Tahoe for the most discriminating vacationer and designed it as if they were checking in (and they are very picky)....


Backpacking Break at Sayles Canyon Junction, Meiss Country Roadless Area

Published: February 21, 2010
Length: 41:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tahoetowhitney

Taking a Backpacking Break at Sayles Junction, Meiss Country Roadless Area. Tahoe to Yosemite trip. Sayles Canyon junction is 3.5 miles South of Echo Summit, 3.3 miles North of Showers Lake,...


Time lapse 11 ft Packed Snow igloo build At Echo Lakes, Ca. Grand shelters Ice Box tool

Published: January 23, 2015
Length: 56:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bradley Brown

5 Guys Build an 11 ft Packed snow Igloo at Echo Lakes CA on January 19th,2015 with the Grand shelters Ice Box igloo kit after a failed attempt in different snow 500 feet away.


Lincoln Log Cabin

Published: October 03, 2007
Length: 15:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Larry Sabo

Rarely used cabin in the woods! Only 3/4 of a mile from Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort. Large 3 bedroom cabin with 2 full bathrooms, on almost 1 acre of river front land in the private gated community...


How to get to Angora Lake ( Lake Tahoe)

Published: August 24, 2012
Length: 57:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MrBigdaddyonelove

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Lake Tahoe Family Vacation 2009

Published: June 10, 2009
Length: 57:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: andreame76

These are our vacation pics!!


1860 Mewuk

Published: October 08, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tahoerealestate

For more details click here: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=2898268 1860 Mewuk South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 $589000, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2485 SF, MLS# 120008 You chose a life in Tahoe...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lake of the Woods (California)

The Lake of the Woods is a backcountry glacial lake in the Desolation Wilderness of the El Dorado National Forest, southwest of Lake Tahoe, in El Dorado County, California. It lies just southeast of Lake Aloha. The lake is accessible by hiking west out of the Glen Alpine Springs Trailhead, Echo Lake (California) Trailhead or north out of the Twin Bridges Trailhead. The lake is known to contain Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.

Located at 38.85, -120.119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of the Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada (U.S.), Lakes of El Dorado County, California, Glacial lakes of the United States, El Dorado National Forest

Echo Lake (California)

Echo Lake, is the name of a glacial lake—summer reservoir located in El Dorado County, eastern California, United States.

Located at 38.8428, -120.076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of El Dorado County, California, El Dorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada (U.S.)

Sierra-at-Tahoe

Sierra-at-Tahoe is a ski and snowboard resort in Twin Bridges, California south of Lake Tahoe. Sierra-at-Tahoe is approximately 16 miles (26 km) south of Stateline, Nevada and 12 miles south of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and is contained within the Eldorado National Forest. Sierra-at-Tahoe (often shortened to "Sierra") is a medium sized ski area in the Lake Tahoe region, and is well known for being a more family oriented resort and also having a high annual snowfall.

Located at 38.8002, -120.081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in El Dorado County, California, Ski areas and resorts in California, Snow tubing areas in California, Visitor attractions in El Dorado County, California

Ralston Peak

Ralston Peak is a mountain in the Sierra Nevada mountain range to the west of Lake Tahoe within the Desolation Wilderness in El Dorado County, California. Ralston Peak is a very popular mountain to summit for the views of the wilderness area as it lies very near U.S. Route 50. The easiest trailhead to the summit can be found in Camp Sacramento a few miles west of Echo Summit.

Located at 38.8332, -120.102 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the Desolation Wilderness

Echo Lake, California

Echo Lake (formerly, Echo) is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, United States, along U.S. Highway 50 in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. It is 1.5 miles north-northwest of Echo Summit. Echo Lake's nearest neighboring town is Little Norway. The ZIP code is 95721. The community is inside area code 530. The elevation of Echo Lake is 7539 feet (2298 m). The average snowpack per year is 10.5 feet, with over 15 feet of snow depositing in certain areas.

Located at 38.8339, -120.042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in El Dorado County, California, Unincorporated communities in California, Unincorporated communities in El Dorado County, California

Lost Lake (California)

Lost Lake is a lake in the Desolation Wilderness in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, south of Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County, California, United States.

Located at 38.8605, -120.097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of El Dorado County, California, Lakes of the Desolation Wilderness

Phillips, California

Phillips (formerly, Phillip's and Vade Post Office) is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is located on the South Fork of the American River, 2.5 miles west of Echo Summit, at an elevation of 6,873 feet (2095 m). It is the site of the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort. The ZIP code is 95720. The community is inside area code 530. Joseph Wells Davis Phillips began cattle ranching here in 1859, and opened a hotel in 1863.

Located at 38.8181, -120.078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in El Dorado County, California, Unincorporated communities in California, Unincorporated communities in El Dorado County, California, Populated places established in 1863

Little Norway, California

Little Norway (formerly, Phillips Station and Vade) is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is located 9 miles west of Meyers, at an elevation of 7326 feet (2233 m). The ZIP code is 95721. The community is inside area code 530. A post office was established at Little Norway in 1961.

Located at 38.8247, -120.037 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in El Dorado County, California, Unincorporated communities in California, Unincorporated communities in El Dorado County, California

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Nebelhorn: Sierra at Tahoe − View of Lake Tahoe, Nebelhorn (source)

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Phillips: Sierra at Tahoe − Dynamite, Phillips (source)

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Phillips: Sierra at Tahoe − Easy Rider, Phillips (source)

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Phillips: Sierra at Tahoe − Broadway, Phillips (source)

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Phillips: Sierra at Tahoe − Base Area, Phillips (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Phillip's, Phillips