Beach Information

Family Vacations in North Lake Tahoe during the summer consist of everything including but not limited to days lounging at the lake or taking a scenic drive to Emerald Bay. For the more active Tahoe vacation, rent jet skis, kayaks or ski boats. Either way, enjoy lunch by the shores and be sure to bring a camera.

North Shore Beaches of Lake Tahoe

Kings Beach State Recreation Area - off Hwy 28.
Picnic area, BBQ grills, playgrounds, jet ski, kayak and water bike rentals, boat launch, parking fee.

North Tahoe Beach - Intersection of Hwy 28 & Hwy 267, Kings Beach
Picnic area, BBQ grills, sand volleyball courts, tourist information

Secline Beach End of Secline St., Kings Beach
Picnic area and BBQ grills

Moondunes Beach Near Pino Grande Ave, Tahoe Vista
Picnic area

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area - Hwy 28 & National Ave, Tahoe Vista
Picnic tables, boat launch (fee), bungee jump

Sandy Beach Hwy 28, Tahoe Vista
Parking along road

Lake Forest Beach Park End of Bristlecone Ave, Lake Forest, 1 mile east of Tahoe City
Picnic area, BBQ grills, playgrounds, boat launch nearby, limited parking

Patton Beach/ Carnelian Bay Beach Hwy 28, Carnelian Bay
Picnic tables, rocky beach

Pomin Park - Lake Forest
Lake Forest Campground, boat ramp

Skylandia Park & Beach - Hwy 28, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City
Bike trails, hiking trails, picnic area, pier

Commons Beach Park - Downtown Tahoe City
Picnic area, BBQ grills, playgrounds

West Shore Beaches of Lake Tahoe

Kaspian Recreation Area - 3 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89

Sugar Pine Point State Park - 10 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89

D.L. Bliss State Park - 17 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89

Emerald Bay - 22 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89
Picnic area, trails, and Vikingsholm Castle