Sharp curves on narrow roads lead to one of the outstanding spots on South Lake Tahoe. At 600 feet above the lake, Inspiration Point provides views of shimmering watery deep blues set against a striking backdrop of green mountains, with an island thrown in for good measure. Take a kayak, SUP, or a glass-bottomed paddle wheeler boat ride to the little tea house on Fannette Island. Tip: One mile down the road, historians will want to see Vikingsholm, the original Lake Tahoe residence that’s a 1920s landmark and a fine American example of classic Scandinavian architecture. parks.ca.gov<