Cape Horn, California
Cape Horn: Located at an elevation of 8005 feet within Alpine County, this site is a prominent geographical feature situated high in the Sierra Nevada mountains along State Route 88.
About
Cape Horn is a city located in the county of Alpine in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Cape Horn
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Alpine County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4907,-119.9669 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 12:08:33 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 32℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Cape Horn is located at 38°29'27"N 119°58'1"W (38.4907400, -119.9668500).
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Weather
32°F
Mostly Clear
9 to 16 mph NE
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cape Horn, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117195 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe (CA) | 96150 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cape Horn, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLT | South Lake Tahoe, California | 1000 Emerald Bay Road | BUS |
| SLH | Stateline Transit Center, California | 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd | BUS |
| SLN | Stateline, NV | 169 Highway 50 | BUS |
| YOW | Yosemite National Park (White Wolf), California | Old Tioga ROad at Highway 120 East | BUS |
| PCV | Placerville, California | Mosquito Rd. and Clay St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Cape Horn.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Markleevill Post Office | Markleeville (CA) | 96120 |