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Life's a beach at Lake Tahoe in the summertime, but with 72 miles of shoreline the decision of where to go can be daunting. Get started with a look at our Lake Tahoe beach directory, from north to south; east to west, we've got you covered.
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North Shore
• Carnelian Bay
Carnelian Bay Beach: Between Garwoods and Sierra Boat Co. Dogs legal. Restrooms, benches and footpaths. Mostly rocky beach, picnic tables available.
Patton Beach: Small stony beach adjacent to Sierra Boat Co. Marina and the Kayak Cafe in Carnelian Bay. Limited parking, picnic tables.
• Crystal Bay
Speedboat Beach -- At the bottom of Speedboat Ave., off of Hwy 28 just past the Cal-Neva on the California side. Small sandy beach, very limited parking.
• Incline Village
Burnt Cedar Beach -- Private for Incline residents, temporary renters or homeowner's association. Swimming pool and kiddie pool, barbecue and lawn areas, kids climbing structures, slides and swings. (775) 832-1100
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe -- Private for hotel guests. Boat, jet ski and other rentals are accessible from Ski Beach and the Hyatt's Beach. (775) 832-1234
Ski Beach -- Private for Incline residents, temporary renters or homeowner's association. Boat ramp, barbecue areas, kids climbing structures, slides and swings and volleyball courts.
• Kings Beach
Coon Street Boat Launch and Picnic Area (parking and launch fees)
Kings Beach State Recreation Area -- On Hwy 28 in Kings Beach. A large, free sand beach with paid state parking ($10). Boat, jet ski and other rentals are available. Barbecue areas, kid's park, and public restrooms.
North Tahoe Beach -- Directly across from Safeway in Kings Beach. Some parking, grassy areas, volleyball court, picnic tables
Secline Beach -- At the end of Secline St. in Kings Beach, just south of the junction of Hwy 267. Very limited parking, undeveloped rocky beach with access to lawn areas, picnic tables and firepits.
• Tahoe City
Commons Beach -- In the middle of Tahoe City, a large beach with a grassy area, kids swings, and a small parking area.
Lake Forest Beach -- At the foot of Bristlecone off Lake Forest Rd. 1.5 mi. east of Tahoe City with picnic tables and fire pits.
Skylandia Beach -- Off of Lake Forest Rd. 1/2 mile east of Tahoe City with picnic tables and fire pits. Stony beach.
Tahoe State Recreation Area -- Hwy. 28 on the eastern edge of Tahoe City, adjacent to the Boatworks Mall, $5 to park.
William Kent Beach -- On Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City. Camping, picnic tables and firepits, small sandy beach.
• Tahoe Vista
Moon Dune Beach -- across from from Rustic Cottages Motel. Small sandy beach with picnic tables and firepits. Roadside parking.
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area -- Hwy. 28 at National Ave., in Tahoe Vista. Picnic tables and firepits, boat launch fee.
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North Shore
• Carnelian Bay
Carnelian Bay Beach: Between Garwoods and Sierra Boat Co. Dogs legal. Restrooms, benches and footpaths. Mostly rocky beach, picnic tables available.
Patton Beach: Small stony beach adjacent to Sierra Boat Co. Marina and the Kayak Cafe in Carnelian Bay. Limited parking, picnic tables.
• Crystal Bay
Speedboat Beach -- At the bottom of Speedboat Ave., off of Hwy 28 just past the Cal-Neva on the California side. Small sandy beach, very limited parking.
• Incline Village
Burnt Cedar Beach -- Private for Incline residents, temporary renters or homeowner's association. Swimming pool and kiddie pool, barbecue and lawn areas, kids climbing structures, slides and swings. (775) 832-1100
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe -- Private for hotel guests. Boat, jet ski and other rentals are accessible from Ski Beach and the Hyatt's Beach. (775) 832-1234
Ski Beach -- Private for Incline residents, temporary renters or homeowner's association. Boat ramp, barbecue areas, kids climbing structures, slides and swings and volleyball courts.
• Kings Beach
Coon Street Boat Launch and Picnic Area (parking and launch fees)
Kings Beach State Recreation Area -- On Hwy 28 in Kings Beach. A large, free sand beach with paid state parking ($10). Boat, jet ski and other rentals are available. Barbecue areas, kid's park, and public restrooms.
North Tahoe Beach -- Directly across from Safeway in Kings Beach. Some parking, grassy areas, volleyball court, picnic tables
Secline Beach -- At the end of Secline St. in Kings Beach, just south of the junction of Hwy 267. Very limited parking, undeveloped rocky beach with access to lawn areas, picnic tables and firepits.
• Tahoe City
Commons Beach -- In the middle of Tahoe City, a large beach with a grassy area, kids swings, and a small parking area.
Lake Forest Beach -- At the foot of Bristlecone off Lake Forest Rd. 1.5 mi. east of Tahoe City with picnic tables and fire pits.
Skylandia Beach -- Off of Lake Forest Rd. 1/2 mile east of Tahoe City with picnic tables and fire pits. Stony beach.
Tahoe State Recreation Area -- Hwy. 28 on the eastern edge of Tahoe City, adjacent to the Boatworks Mall, $5 to park.
William Kent Beach -- On Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City. Camping, picnic tables and firepits, small sandy beach.
• Tahoe Vista
Moon Dune Beach -- across from from Rustic Cottages Motel. Small sandy beach with picnic tables and firepits. Roadside parking.
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area -- Hwy. 28 at National Ave., in Tahoe Vista. Picnic tables and firepits, boat launch fee.
South Shore
South Shore offers beaches with many amenities including picnic facilities, barbeques, boat ramps and playgrounds on Baldwin Beach, El Dorado Beach and Emerald Bay Beach to name a few. South Shore beaches are also usually less rugged than those on the North and West Shore.
Baldwin Beach -- Four miles north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 on State Route 89. Rest rooms, picnic facilities, BBQ, parking fee.
El Dorado Beach -- Between Rufus Allen Blvd. and Lakeview Avenue in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. Rest rooms, boat launch, picnic facilities, BBQ.
El Dorado Beach -- Base of Emerald Bay with a one-mile hike down. Vikingsholm Castle historical home, scenic, rest rooms, picnic facilities.
Fallen Leaf Lake -- Fallen Leaf Road off State Route 89. Boat launch, Fallen Leaf Lodge, rest rooms, picnic facilities, BBQ.
Kiva Beach -- 2.5 miles north of the intersection of Highway 50 on Highway 89. Rest Rooms, picnic facilities, BBQ.
Nevada Beach -- Elk Point Road near Round Hill, off Highway 50. Boat-in at south end, rest rooms, picnic facilities, BBQ.
Pope Beach -- 2 miles north of the intersection with Highway 50 on Highway 89. Parking fee, rest rooms, picnic facilities and BBQ.
Regan Beach -- Lakeview Avenue and Sacramento Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. No dogs, fire or alcohol allowed, food concession, rest rooms, picnic facilities, playgrounds.
Spooner Lake -- Highway 50 and Highway 28, Nevada State Parks, hiking trails, lake, rest rooms, picnic facilities, BBQ.
Timber Cove -- Highway 50 behind Timber Cove Lodge. Nearby marina, rest rooms, picnic facilities.
Zephyr Cove Beach -- Highway 50 at Zephyr Cove. Rentals, cruises on M.S. Dixie II, food, rest rooms, BBQ, parking fee.
East Shore
While much of the East Shore is off limits to the general public, some of Lake Tahoe's most private and beautiful coves can be found along Highway 28 just outside of Incline Village. Parking is available in some lots, and in some roadside spots, along Hwy 28 between Hwy 50 and Sand Harbor. Once parked, there are steep, sandy hikes to mostly-boulder beaches. Generally, there are no facilities, so bring trash bags to haul out what you haul in. Do not park where no parking signs exist - you will be towed immediately.
Sand Harbor -- (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park) Nevada Division of State Parks. Picnic facilities, restrooms, a huge sand beach and boulders for climbing. Parking $6 per car, boat launching (at a separate entrance) is also $8, and anchoring in the harbor is $6. Annual day use/boating permits are available, $75.
2005 Hwy. 28 Sand Harbor, Nevada
(775) 831-0494
West Shore Beaches
D.L. Bliss State Park -- On Hwy. 89 between Meeks Bay and Emerald Bay, large camping area, reservations a must, beach, picnic tables, firepits. Day-use parking fee, beach fee, and other use fees. (800) 444-7275.
Emerald Bay Beach -- Limited parking, accessible only by one-mile, steep, sandy hike from parking lot on Hwy. 89 or by trail from Bliss Park, about 4 miles. Picnic tables, historic Vikingsholm Castle, views of the only island in Lake Tahoe.
Kaspian Recreation Area -- South of Sunnyside on State Route 89. Campsites across highway, rest rooms, picnic facilities, BBQ.
Meeks Bay -- On Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City, adjacent to Meeks Bay Campground. White sand beach, boat launch, day use fee, rest rooms, picnic facilities.
Sugar Pine Point State Park -- 1 mile south of Tahoma on Hwy. 89. More lake-edge than beach. Nature trails, pier, rest rooms, picnic facilities, historic Ehrman Mansion. Parking fee. (800) 444-7275.
William Kent Campground -- Near Sunnyside on State Route 89. Rocky beach with room for sunbathing, rest rooms, picnic.
Do you have a favorite beach you'd like to recommend to our readers? Comments from a not-so-hot Tahoe beach experience? Or questions about beach particulars? Share your thoughts in our comments section below!
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