Beaches, The Sand, and the Water

The Parks and Recreation commission maintains many of the local parks including the North Tahoe Regional Park, along with Tahoe Vista Recreation area and the Coon Street Boat Launch facility. Many of the beaches have areas to mark off swimming from boats that wish to dock on the sand.

Here is a great map that shows where all the beaches are located with a little bit more information about each. Also the public utilities lists several facts and photos about the public beaches.

Lake waves are pretty mild.

• 64 Acres Park
  • Just south of the "Y" in Tahoe City, Hwy 89
  • This park offers parking for bike trails and Truckee River access.
• Chambers Beach
  • One mile south of Homewood on Hwy. 89
  • It is perfect for sunbathers, swimming, and picnicking. Access is limited to foot or bicycle traffic only, no public parking is available.
• Commons Beach Park
  • Four-acre park located in downtown Tahoe City, on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
  • Popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking, it includes two children's playgrounds located within a large lakefront lawn area. Rest Rooms & BBQ Grills also available.
  • During the summer stop by every Wednesday at dusk and see a free movie!
  • Free Summer Music Concert Series on Sundays at 4 PM
  • Farmer’s Market on Thursdays during the summer from 8 AM – 1 PM
• Coon Street Boat Launch and Picnic Area
  • East end of Kings Beach, Coon Street
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills
  • Boat launch, (fee) parking (fee), dog beach
  • Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays during the summer from 8 AM – 1 PM
• Kilner Park
  • 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89
  • Has a children's playground, tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court. Kilner Park has walking and biking trails, picnic tables, a group picnic area, and restrooms.
  • Wooded 7 acre park
• Kings Beach State Recreation Area
  • Center of Kings Beach, off Hwy 28
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Playgrounds
  • long, wide beach, fairs, parking (fee)
  • North Tahoe Water sports provides parasailing, jet ski, kayak and water bike rentals.
• Lake Forest Beach Park
  • Located at the end of Bristlecone Avenue in Lake Forest, one mile East of Tahoe City
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Playgrounds
  • This park is a popular spot for swimming, sightseeing, bird watching, picnicking, and wind surfing with boat launch nearby (limited parking).
• Moondunes Beach
  • Near Pino Grande Avenue, Tahoe Vista
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms and Picnic Area
  • 600' sunbathing & swimming beach
• North Tahoe Beach and Park
  • At the intersection of Hwy 28 and Hwy 267, Kings Beach
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Sand Volleyball Courts
  • Group picnic shelter available for rental, contact the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, 530-581-6900.
  • Summer Tourist Information Center
• Patton Beach/Carnelian Bay Beach
  • Hwy 28 in Carnelian Bay
  • Featuring: Seasonal Rest Rooms, Picnic tables
  • Small building with full kitchen and outside deck available for rental from
    North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, 530-581-6900
  • Rocky Beach
• Pomin Park
  • Located adjacent to the Lake Forest Campground and Boat Ramp
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and Playgrounds
  • Pomin Park boasts a large athletic field. Limited parking.
• Sand Harbor
  • South of Incline Village, NV
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Lifeguards and Boat Launch
  • Parking Fee
• Sandy Beach
  • Hwy 28 in Tahoe Vista
  • Campsites across highway
• Secline Beach
  • End of Secline Street, Kings Beach
  • Featuring: Picnic Area and BBQ Grills
• Skylandia Park & Beach
  • 24 acre park located 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, Hwy 28
  • Skylandia Park provides bike trails, hiking trails and picnicking facilities.
  • The park also features a beach, pier, and swimming.
• Tahoe Vista Recreation Area
  • Hwy 28 and National Avenue, Tahoe Vista
  • Featuring: restrooms, picnic tables, boat launch (fee)
  • Extremely limited parking until construction of new parking lot is completed, suggest walk, bike, the Tahoe Trolley or TART
  • Designated stop on the Lake Tahoe Water Trail
  • Tahoe Bungy providing Bungy fun for all ages
  • Tahoe Adventure Company providing kayak rentals and guided tours, hiking/biking tours.

West Shore Parks and Beaches

• D. L. Bliss State Park
  • Hwy 89, South of Meeks Bay
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills, Trails, Camping and Beach
  • Admission Fee
• Elizabeth Williams Park
  • North of Kaspian Campground on Hwy. 89
  • Longtime favorite of fisherman.
• Emerald Bay
  • Hwy 89, South of Meeks Bay
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, Trails and Vikingsholm Castle
• Kaspian Recreation Area
  • Hwy 89, South of Sunnyside
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills, Dogs Allowed
  • Campsites across highway
• Meeks Bay Resort and Marina
  • 7941 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma
  • A Full Service Resort & Marina
• Sugar Pine Point
  • Hwy 89, just South of Tahoma
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Pier and Ehrman Mansion
  • Parking Fee

South Shore Parks and Beaches

• Baldwin Beach
  • Hwy 89, 4 miles North of South Lake Tahoe "Y" Hwy 89/50 Junction
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills
  • Admission fee $3.00, no dogs allowed
• Camp Richardson Beach
  • Hwy 89, 2½ miles North of South Lake Tahoe "Y"
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Boat Rentals, Food and Playgrounds
  • Parking fees
• Connolly Beach
  • Hwy 50 at Timber Cove Lodge
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and Boat Launch at nearby Marina
  • No Lifeguards
• El Dorado Beach
  • Between Rufus Allen & Lakeview
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Playgrounds
  • Boat launch subject to lake level, no lifeguards
• Emerald Bay Beach
  • Base of Emerald Bay, North of Camp Richardson, Hwy 89
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, One Mile Hike, Scenic, Pier and Vikingsholm Castle
• Fallen Leaf Lake
  • Fallen Leaf Lake Road, off Hwy 89
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Boat Launch and Fallen Leaf Lake Lodge
• Kiva Beach
  • Hwy 89 - 2½ miles North of Hwy 89/50 Junction
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Dogs Allowed
• Nevada Beach
  • Elk Point Road near Round Hill/Hwy 50
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Boat in at South end
  • No dogs allowed
• Pope Beach
  • Hwy 89, 2 miles North of South Lake Tahoe "Y"
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills
  • Admission fee $3.00, no dogs allowed
• Regan Beach
  • West of Hwy 50 at Lakeview & Sac.
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and Playgrounds
  • No dogs, fires or alcohol allowed
• Tallac Picnic Area
  • Hwy 89, 2½ miles North of South Lake Tahoe "Y"
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills
  • Dogs on leashes allowed
• Zephyr Cove Beach
  • Hwy 50 at Zephyr Cove
  • Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Boat Rentals, Cruises and Food
  • Parking fees