No matter what the weather forecast is, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of the incredible beaches near Echo Lake from behind the wheel of your own rental car. As you travel along, keep your eyes peeled for seagulls drifting over these stunning stretches of coastline:

• Pope Beach (8 miles away).
• Regan Beach (9 miles away).
• El Dorado Beach (10 miles away).

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re about to head off on an epic road trip around Echo Lake, a safe and sturdy SUV could be your perfect match. If you’re hoping for a fantastic bargain and plan to stick to city driving, an economy car is a wise pick. All you need to do is work out what’s going to be the best fit, load up the car, and hit the highway.

You’ll have to keep right when driving in Echo Lake. Not only that, take a little extra care if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’re familiar with how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the new scenery!

Speed limits typically range from 15mph to 70mph in Echo Lake and are heavily enforced. Built-up areas usually have a maximum speed of 25mph, unless indicated otherwise.

Most of the time, your chosen car rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with the relevant local authority so they can issue a fine directly to you.

It’s prohibited to use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel in Echo Lake, and you may also be fined for just holding your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your attention remains on the road.

In Echo Lake, it’s an offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.08%. If you’re going to have a drink or two, you’d be wise to leave your car at your hotel.

Yes it is. But before you turn, you are required to stop the car completely and only continue if there’s no oncoming traffic.

Seat belts have to be worn in El Dorado County. However, the rule may vary for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.