Bear Valley is a small community located in Alpine County, California, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is known for its ski resort and outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, and fishing in the summer months. The area is also popular for backcountry skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. In addition to outdoor activities, Bear Valley has a few restaurants, lodging options, and a general store.

Kirkwood is a small unincorporated community located in Alpine County, California, known for its ski resort and outdoor recreation opportunities in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The town is accessible by State Route 88. Kirkwood is within the Eldorado National Forest. The population was 158 at the 2010 census.

Markleeville is a census-designated place and the county seat of Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 191 at the 2020 census, down from 210 at the 2010 census. There is a hot spring, and a state park with a campground. Excellent hiking trails abound.

Alpine Village is a census-designated place in Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 224 at the 2020 census, up from 114 at the 2010 census.

Mesa Vista is a census-designated place in Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 200 at the 2010 census, up from 182 at the 2000 census.

Hope Valley is a broad mountain valley in Alpine County, California, located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada to the northeast of Carson Pass and south of Lake Tahoe. Just 20 miles from Lake Tahoe’s South Shore, Hope Valley is an extraordinarily exquisite area teeming with lakes, trails, and arrowlike peaks pointing towards the wide-open skies above.

Jobs Peak offers hiking and backcountry skiing with the view of Lake Tahoe. It is in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Caples Lake is a reservoir that is located near Kirkwood, California along highway 88. It was used as a halting place for wagon travelers who were trekking the historic Mormon Emigrant trail during the Gold Rush.

Lake Alpine is a natural alpine lake located in Alpine County, California, formed by Alpine Dam on Silver Creek, in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The lake is situated at an elevation of 7,350 feet (2,240 meters) and is surrounded by forests of pine, fir, and aspen trees.

Round Top Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located in the Mokelumne Wilderness of California, just south of Lake Tahoe. It's a popular destination for hikers and backpackers, as it's part of the Winnemucca and Round Top Lakes Trail. The trail is a moderate 6.8-mile out-and-back hike that takes in stunning views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.