Lake Tahoe has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Spectacular views, clean mountain air, and super clear waters that vary in temperature depending on your location at the lake.
The sun is very intense at the altitude where you find Lake Tahoe.
Wear sunblock and sunglasses even on cloudy days, you don’t want to go home with a painful sunburn!
Incline Beach/Ski Beach
Lakeshore Blvd – Incline Village, NV
775-832-1233
Hours of operation – 8:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m.
Fees – $12.00 per day per adult. $6.00 per day per child. $10.00 per day for senior citizens.
If you are an IVGID passholder then beach access is free.
Boat Launch – $20.00 for ivcid pass holders or you can purchase a season boat launch pass through the parks and recreation center.
This is a private beach open only to residents of Incline Village and lodging guests (who pay a daily fee).
Dogs and other pets are prohibited. This is a good place to see the fireworks on the 4th of July.
Driving time – Local
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Burnt Cedar Beach
633 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village NV
775-832-1233
Hours of operation – 8:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m.
Fees – $12.00 per day per adult. $6.00 per day per child. $10.00 per day for senior citizens.
If you are an IVGID passholder then beach access is free.
Boat Launch – $20.00 for ivcid pass holders or you can purchase a season boat launch pass through the parks and recreation center.
This is a private beach open only to residents of Incline Village and lodging guests (who pay a daily fee).
Dogs and other pets are prohibited. This is a good place to see the fireworks on the 4th of July.
Driving time – Local
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Sand Harbor State Park
South of Incline Village on Highway 28
775-831-0494
Hours of operation – 8:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m.
Fees – Day use entrance fee: $10.00 per vehicle
Boat launch – $20 per vehicle
Bike in – $2.00 per bike
There is also the East shore Express shuttle from incline Village into the park.
The largest beach with the most heavily used boat ramp on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. Parking lot fills up early in the summer and it can get very crowded and noisy. Not the place to go if you want a quiet spot to relax.
Driving time – 8 minutes.
Driving distance – 3 miles.
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Kings Beach
Highway 28
Kings Beach, California
Hours of operation – Open all year.
Free access most of the year. Fees possible in the summer time and during peak periods. This is part of the California State Park system. Parking is limited and this beach gets very crowded in July and August.
Driving time – 10 minutes. Driving distance – 8 miles.
D. L. Bliss State Park
Rubicon Bay, California
On Highway 89 along the west shore
Hours of operation – Generally open from May or June to October, depending on the snow levels each year.
Driving time – Approximately 60 minutes. Driving distance- Approximately 40 miles.
Fees – A $10 fee is due for entering the park
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Outside of Incline Village there are many other beautiful beaches along Lake Tahoe’s Water edge to cool off outside. Below you will find North Lake and South Lake beaches.
North Lake Tahoe Beaches
Incline Private Beaches
Carnelian West Beach
Chambers Landing
Chimney Beach
Commons Beach
D.L. Bliss State Park, Lester Beach
Hidden Beach
Hurricane Bay Beach
Kings Beach State Park and Boat Launch
Meeks Bay Resort and Marina
North Lake Tahoe Beach
Sand Harbor
Secret Cove Beach
Skunk Harbor
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Boat Launch
South Lake Tahoe Beaches
Zephyr Cove Beach and Marina
Baldwin Beach and Ski Beach
Round Hill Pines Beach and Marina
Camp Richardson Resort
Nevada Beach and Campground
Cave Rock Boat Launch and Beach
D.L. Bliss State Park, Lester Beach
El Dorado Beach
Nevada Beach and Campground
Emerald Bay Beach
Kiva Beach
Reagan Beach
Lakeside Beach and Marina
Nevada Beach and Campground