My favorite beach in the Tahoe Truckee area. I love it even more then King's beach. Why do I love…read moreit so much. Usually parking isn't an issues. This time there weren't any parking spaces in the lot. We went around twice, but no cigar. We ended up finding a place on the street across from the back entrance. We lucked out. I also love that it's not as busy as kings beach. This time it was packed, but we still found 2 great spots. One in the shade and another in the sun right there on the sand and steps away from the lake. They offer boat rentals: Pedal boats and canoes or kayaks, I wasn't close to tell, it was one or the other. They also have 2 lifeguards on duty. If you get the munchies or are thirsty thy have a snack-shack. Unfortunately they were out of hot dogs. And lastly they have pretty clean bathrooms. 2 stalls in one and a family bathroom. They also have tennis courts. And a Basketball court and play structure for the kiddos. If you want a picnic table you can reserve one or just arrive early. If you want pick of spots arrive early. If you want a parking spot luck out when someone leaves or arrive early. Summer time is a prime time to come. It's $12 per person during the summer. If you come before the 4th of July the snack-shack is closed, but it's free to enter and there is plenty of parking. We usually come before the 4th of July so we were surprised to see some many people and a packed parking lot, but we totally get it, It was a perfect day. In the 80's not to hot or cold. They have a swimming area which the lifeguards patrol. It's pretty shallow near shore. If you bring your paddle board like many people do you can do this outside the swimming area. You are allowed to bring inflatables. Someone had a giant unicorn and another party had a giant round party float. I'd return, but I'd go earlier in the day if I come in the summer time to ensure we get a parking space. We arrived around 1pm and I believe it opens around 10 or 11am. So we weren't so late. There were just a lot of early birds.

Drove here from Sacramento for the day and had an absolute blast! Water was clear and gorgeous…read morescenery. The sand was actual beach-like sand and they had plenty of space to set up our small tent. Make sure to come early as finding parking is a nightmare. I believe we arrived around 8/9am on a Saturday and most of the parking spots were already taken.

My husband and I came to Zephyr Cove - North Beach two Thursdays ago (in March). We came here to…read morekayak and decided up this spot because it was highly recommended by the woman who owned the Airbnb that we were staying in. On the afternoon that we arrived, we were lucky that the parking kiosk was not working and the gate to enter was open, so we lucked out with free parking. But will mention that this most likely was during off season because it was pretty cold on the day of our visit (we were one of very few crazy people willing to kayak in the water on this cold day (low to mid 60's). After we parked, my husband and I pulled our foldable kayaks over to the sand. After putting our kayaks together, we launched ourselves from the sand and then were off. Initially the water nice and calm but about 30 minutes into it, the waves started to get choppy and the winds were blowing kind of hard, so we only managed to kayak for about an hour but it was a fun visit. The view from my kayak was very beautiful and serene (before the winds starting to blow harder). Please note that near this beach is dog friendly, Zephyr Shoals Beach north of Zephyr Cove Resort. But where we parked and launched our kayaks is not dog friendly. There is food sold from the concession stands and there are restrooms on this beach (but I did not use any of the restrooms, nor did I purchase any food). Also kayaks are available for rent here. Overall, we had a good visit and would consider coming back here to kayak again the next time we visit Lake Tahoe.

Beautiful piney area. Long walking paths. Right along the…read morebeach. Great vistas. Unsure if dogs allowed but is off season and no one else was around. By the way she only peed and we were prepared to pick up after her.

Wonderful State recreational Park. Kings Beach State recreational Park is amazing. Wonderful place…read moreto stop by and enjoy nature and beautiful scenery. Great spot to take some photos bonus there's a play park for the kids to play and there's also wonderful Pier. 5 stars.

Gorgeous views of the lake and I never get tired of staring at this lake, whether in summer or the…read moremiddle of winter. No one was really here when I came as it had just snowed a ton so I got the park mostly to myself. I fall in love with the mountains surrounding the lake everytime I come. And this time, the snow on the peaks with the blue from the water was just totally mesmerizing. There is a parking lot here which was mostly empty when I came but probably very challenging in the summer. Glad I got to see this beach in all its serenity and peace in the middle of winter. Just beyond breathtaking.

This beach is very easy to access in South Lake Tahoe from most of the hotels and resorts around…read morehere. There's a nice parking lot and you can easily walk down to the shore down the stairs. You can also easily access the South Lake Tahoe bikeway. This beach affords great views of the mountains and lake! Love it and highly recommend if you just want to spend a lot of time at the beach without driving too much on the mountain roads.

Firstly, I appreciated how this place has bathrooms and a snack booth ! This park is right by the…read morestreet, so I always see it when driving around Lake Tahoe when I am over there. It is also a good place to see the lake and mountains from. There's a lot of seating, picnic tables, and some grass areas to sit down on. Closer to the water, there is a small sandy area where people can hang out as well. I put a 4 because parking was really difficult to find. There is a parking lot right next to the park, but it could have been that it was Labor Day Weekend, making parking more difficult. Beautiful place though, would love to visit on a less crowded time again !

Quality/Quantity - Not so hidden, lol. The first beach…read morewalking towards Sand Harbor from Incline. Very small, but we were here off season (just the way I like it) and other than one other family, it is just us "two" here. So a private beach, lol. We are hosting our friends today. Showed them our free local parking spot. Gave them a quick tour of this area and all of Incline. A short 1.5 walk on the beautiful and easy Tahoe East Shore Trail. Just be careful of all the ebikes that do NOT have full control of their bikes or themselves. It would be nice if there was a separate bike path, or only allow manual bikes on the walking paths...? Atmosphere - Again, a very small, NOT so hidden beach. A nice stop/break from the 3 mile walk. Approximately the half way mark from Incline to Sand Harbor. Restrooms nearby, but I can NOT recommend them. More like outhouses with NO sink to wash your hands. Easy walk or bike ride. Fairly easy, very short walk/hike to each path. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - N/A.

If you park at tunnel creek cafe, you can access the beach. You walk on the sidewalk then loop…read moreunder a tunnel. The lake is always amazing. You can even do the walk with a stroller.

The greenish blue lake looks just like a giant gem. It's also as clear as a mirror. The trails down…read morethere are really hard to walk. While walking in the woods you can just hear the wind sound and the birds singing.

I would not call this place a secret, by any means, but it IS a cove and it's a beautiful place to…read morevisit if you can find a place to park. The trails are magical, the water is spectacular and the views will knock your socks off (if you happen to be wearing any )!

Kiva is our favorite stop. It's a very simple hike along a well maintained trail with lots of…read moreinformational posts along the way. We were very lucky this trip and go to see the eagles (golden and bald) flying over the marsh. There is a nice beach area with stunning views of the lake. This is a don't miss spot for us each time we're in Tahoe.

What a fab find in Tahoe! This summer I got to Tahoe like a local and this was hands down one of my…read moregreatest discoveries. Where else are you going to find access to a beautiful and unique dog-friendly Tahoe beach just a short walk from a good sized free parking lot? Anyone who knows the area knows this is a big ask UNLESS you know about Kiva. It's a large, expansive sand bar that separates the lake from a wetland area offering a lot of space to spread out, a calmer section of the lake great for swimming and paddle boarding, several trees and shrubs along the shore for shade too. My kids and I enjoyed a nice late afternoon here. It's close to the Y, so we stoped and got a pizza at Tahoe AleworX and picnicked in the parking lot afterwards. Love this beach!

What is not to love about a lazy Sunday, great weather day in Tahoe City on the beaches of Lake…read moreTahoe? Beautiful scenic stroll. Families enjoying the sand, sun, and water. It was heaven. Dining is near by. Traffic manageable. Parking was good.

The best part is that it's completely free. We came on a weekday in late summer and there was ample…read moreparking, so no complaints. The beach itself has a small area you can swim or wade in, and the sand seems nice enough. It didn't seem overly rocky to me either. There's a pretty big playground for kids too, so if you don't want to go near the water with little ones you don't have to. It's also very conveniently located right in the center of town. You can just cross the street and be in all of the action. Great spot, and I would go back if ever in the area again.