If it's not busy, it's such a great beach especially for those with littles since the water isn't super deep. It's smack dab in downtown Tahoe City and on a Thursday in August, with the farmer's market, it is such an awesome spot to hang with friends, grab food, enjoy the live music and the beach. It has some sand, grass, a playground, bathrooms, a small parking lot but plenty of street parking. I'd imagine on weekends it tends to get much busier, but on a weekday, it can be a little slice of heaven. read more

The best part is that it's completely free. We came on a weekday in late summer and there was ample parking, 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. read more

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Sundays at Commons Beach is the perfect place to be for concerts in Tahoe City. Backdrop is beautiful Lake Tahoe. Mellow crowd. Simply Heaven. read more

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I love love this very small neighborhood beach with some grass surrounding. One can swim out super super far and still be able to stand up when tired. Aaaaand, I learned how to SUP here; the waters are so very calm. Many locals use and the parking is de gratis!!! I like most the intimate feel of the beach. And I drove up from Stateline too-- which was not a fun drive for me. People friendly and it is a well used public space! read more

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Perfect place to paddleboard on a summer day! Parking can be tricky but what beach isn't? Would love to return for kayaking & definitely recommend to a friend. read more

Commons Beach is a GREAT location, but it is also a great crowded beach when the weather is nice and the crowds are all heading to the beach. That said - you cannot beat the location if you are in Tahoe City. Park at the marina, which typically has parking even on busy days, and walk right over. Now that it is cooler, take advantage of the great location and space to enjoy some chillaxing on the lake or watching the sunset. read more

Decided to have a nice relaxing day at the lake with a little bit of water sport. My wife found this place on her phone. When we come up to the lake, we usually go to Kings Beach. This place is really bustling. Tons of people for a Friday afternoon. So much for social distancing as this beach is packed. There's a little strip of grass can be seen in the photos, so you can sit on the grass or the sand depending on what your desire is. The grass is real, I actually thought it was fake turf, not sure how they can keep the grass up with all the people sitting/walking on it. Down side of the beach is the sand may be imported as once you hit the water, lots of rocks. Quarter size pebbles turn quickly into what can be described as a riverbed or rocks. I had to have the kids get me water shoes to get out of the water and I do NOT have sensitive feet. I'm definitely not a tenderfoot lol. Also there is a nice turn-a-bout to drop off or pickup all the supplies (ice chest, chair, canopy etc. Heading back next week though as still lots of fun. read more

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This is a nice park that is on the shore of Lake Tahoe's north shore There's a playground and a beach that does have some shade. The beach and the lake is Rocky so water shoes are a good thing to have. The water was nice to be in and the lake is clean and clear water. You can rent stand up boards and kayaks. The bathrooms were clean and there is a picnic area. read more

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Commons Beach is located in Tahoe City. It's a 4 acre park along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. The walking path is paved and bicycles are allowed. The beach part is not very large. The sand does not extend out into the water since it is not naturally occurring and is trucked in. The shoreline is mainly rocky. As in rocks not gravel and stones. The "sandy" beach has a bit of a gravelly entry into the water. The sandy beach was super crowded on a summer late weekday afternoon. So we took a walk along the path and staked out an unconventional rocky spot to dip into the lake. But watch out for snakes. They too like to cool off and take a swim. No rattlers or King Cobras though. There is a picnic area with tables and bbqs. There also is a children's playground, restrooms, amphitheater hosting summer concerts, and a vendor renting kayaks and paddle boards. #commonsbeachtahoecity read more

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Fantastic public beach that seems purposely hidden for some reason. Very peaceful with beautiful views of the lake. The parking lot is pretty small, so consider walking or biking there. Pro-tip: Look for the Commons Beach Lane street sign and go past the private parking sign. read more

Great location for the family with beach area, grass area, restrooms, playground and picnic tables. read more

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Yesterday opened the Summer Concert Series at Commons Beach, Tahoe City, CA. We opened with Joy & Madness an awesome group with a full horn section. They are nationally know with a couple of hits. The concert are free and brought to you by the Tahoe City Downtown Assn & The Public Utilities District. There isn't a better venue for a concert than on the Green at Commons Beach. This is family and pet friendly. There are food vendors including Reno Catering Co. They put out some of the best BBQ in the area. I had shrimp tacos and barbequed pork tacos. The were delicious! Also I partook in an ice cream cone treat from Little Truckee Ice Creamery. To wash it down an ice cold beer from Laguntias Brewery. The concert was fantastic and I encourage all to make the trip to Tahoe City every Sunday for 12 weeks ending in September 4-7 pm. There are plenty of restrooms and they were clean. Parking down below at the event but get there early otherwise it's parking on the street. What a great place and everyone was so friendly! read more

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The beach is very conveniently located if you are strolling through Tahoe City. We visited on 2 different occasions - on the first visit there was a local farmer's market adjacent to the beach. A nice paved trail provides accessibility and if you continue along the trail you will encounter many restaurants, shops, parks and docks. There is also a playground a clean public restroom if needed. The beach is rocky, so I recommend keeping the shoes on. read more

Commons Beach is a really beautiful beach on the shores of Lake Tahoe. There is a lot to do there's a playground, there is boating,there is hiking, and there are stores and restaurants right across the beach. There are also a lot of shade trees under which you can spread a towel or place a beach chair. In order to get to Commons Beach there is on street parking with a meter and you have to walk down stairs down a very steep cliff to get to it. We were at Commons Beach on a day that was very smokey due to the California fires so that is reflected in our photos. But normally there is a gorgeous view. read more

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Great spot to visit on a summer Sunday afternoon. They have free concerts in the park and food trucks galore. Playground for kids as well as kayak rentals and more for people who want more than just beach. read more

We have been to Tahoe couple of times, but never to North side of it. So, last weekend we made an impromptu trip here and stayed at Squaw valley. So, this was so close to the place we stayed and we decided to come here to watch sunset. We walked as long as the trail goes from the Commons beach, and loved it. Super peaceful and this is close to lots and lots of restaurants and downtown. So, if you want to take a break from the city buzz and busy life, this is the place for you. We watched sunset here and the experience was surreal. Also, there are lots of cruise companies and kayaking rentals here. So, want to come back to try a sunset cruise or kayaking. Would definitely come back again. PS: Don't miss taking pictures here. Bring selfie stick and you get amazing pictures on the board walks here. read more

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Commons Beach is a small gem of a park in Tahoe City. More than simply a beach, it sports a delightful segment of the Lakeside Trail that meanders through the park and continues to the north. Benches along the trail are useful stopping points. The beach itself is small, but extremely popular, with people from early morning until dusk. The park also contains new play structures for children, a group picnic area with barbecue facilities, and a large lawn area for stretching out and soaking in the view. A parking lot is available. It is also easily accessible by foot from Tahoe City's main street, although the couple stairs in the middle of the park are quite steep for a return trip - better to use the stairs at either end of the park. The park is signed as no dogs allowed, but I did not see this enforced and dogs are common. read more

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One of my favorite public parks located at the confluence of Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River. A terraced park that starts up high by the shops and restaurants of Tahoe City then winds down paths filled with benches and public art to the waters of Lake Tahoe. On a clear day the views are breathtaking. The planners did a wonderful job of creating different zones. Picnic tables and BBQs under the trees, benches spread throughout the park for romance and taking in the view, a great play structure including a huge boulder for jr. rock climbing and a beach (a little rocky) to dip your toes in the water. I would say the beach is actually the least desirable part of this park. The one thing I find odd is that no dogs are permitted. This is perplexing because Tahoe in general is an incredibly dog friendly place. This is also the location for many events in Tahoe City, including live music on Sunday nights and Family Movie nights on Wednesday nights during the summer months. Enjoy! read more

Even Google maps shows how low the water is. It's hard to believe that even Lake Tahoe is being effected by the drought. The beach now looks so tiny. I liked that there was a nice little parking lot, play structure, and bathrooms. Due to its winter the place has very few visitors and lots of parking. Sadly many of the public bathrooms are also closed. I am really surprised at how clean the beach is. When the water receded I thought I'd see lots of debris, but it's just rocks. I see a few beer caps, but not much else. I spotted several craw fish arms scattered around. The water was so clear. I couldn't believe it. I'd come back. It was beautiful and quiet. read more

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You could make a whole vacation out of visiting each and every beach in Tahoe. That was basically our plan. What better way to enjoy summer. It's a busy beach, there are kids, couples and families, water sports, sun tanning and picnicking everywhere. It was a pretty fun place to be. We enjoyed a nice picnic on the beach and it was hot. Nearly 88 degrees that day. Kids were playing near the shoreline and catching baby fish and crawfish in buckets. They seemed to really enjoy the water. We jumped in the water, cool and icy. It was a relief for a hot summer day. read more

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Frolic at the beach before dancing off into the sunset. Concerts at Commons Beach every Sunday. 12-week run in 2017 from June 18th to September 3rd (yes, Labor Day weekend). Suggestions: * BYOPicnic Lunch & lay out on the sand, along the grass, or at the numerous picnic tables complete with charcoal BBQ pits. * End your Sunday Funday lakeside! Don't forget your low-back chairs and blankets (it can get nipply), music kicks off around 4pm and ends at 7pm. There's something for everyone here! Local vendors sell an assortment of food and beverages from beer & wine to soda, BBQ & ice cream to sushi. Bring your Boo (I don't say Bae) or the entire bunch but you'll have to leave the four-legged family members at home. Signage says no pets. read more

We've come here for a couple of Sunday evening concerts in the summer and have had a great time. Not only are the concerts free but there are vendors selling food and beverages for reasonable prices. Folks are also allowed to bring their own picnics! There is a fantastic ply area and plenty of restrooms. Most of all it is right on the lake! read more

We have come here several times for Concerts at Commons Beach - a concert series which takes place every Sunday during the summer. It is FREE and features a variety of great musical talent - from jazz to bluegrass! If you get thirsty or hungry, you can find beer and food trucks on hand or you can bring your own picnic. We love bringing float tubes and watching the concerts from beautiful Lake Tahoe. The only downfall is that, understandably, it gets pretty crowded and parking can be a challenge - so plan accordingly. read more

Commons Beach - Parks Near Me

Pretty, family-friendly beach with a gorgeous view and clean restrooms. Right off the main strip of town, with easy access to restaurants and shops. read more

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Commons beach was our final stop on our Lake Tahoe adventure, and I wish we had more time to explore because it was such a lively spot. Very clean sitting areas, a live band playing, food trucks (and beer trucks), ice cream, and plenty of room to spread out and get comfortable. We found an area away from the crowds to drink our beers and enjoy the view. Beautiful! read more

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This is the place to be in the summer. Concerts by the water. Across from local shops and restaurants. Family and pet friendly park. Bathrooms are down to two stall as the summer season is over. Great place to watch sunsets. read more

This is a cute little beach in Tahoe, especially if you have kids. There are a couple nice play grounds and the walking trail is great. I also like that it is walking distance from the shops and restaurants. I don't really care for how rocky it is and the sand fly's are pretty annoying. I think I left with about ten bites from those little buggers. Overall not a bad spot to hang out, just bring some bug repellant and make sure you have shoes for the rocky areas. read more

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This is definitely not my favorite beach in Tahoe city. But it is a beach. And it is beautiful because hello Tahoe. And I gave it 2 Stars for having an excellent recreational situation. But since I don't have children to enjoy this I don't know how it helps this helps me in terms of beach situation. In reality, this makes it a worst beach because that means there are more children here. However, the swings are fun for "adults" if you're in a swinging competition and trying to see who can go the highest. Spoiler alert: I did not go to highest. But my friends sure did! One of them almost flipped her swing over. Maybe she'll nail it next time! Who knows. Also, be warned that this beach parking lot becomes the farmers market every Thursday from May to October and it is a nightmare of people with no parking available. But once the renovations are finished in Tahoe City the farmers market will be moving over to 64 acres anyway! read more

What a wonderful public space for families! When we visited in early April, the crowd was low but there were still people enjoying the gorgeous view and the calm Lake Tahoe. Our kids loved spending time on the jungle gym, swinging and rock climbing. There are also public restroom, picnic tables, and grass area available for people to spend a relaxing day. We'll definitely visit again next time we are in town. read more

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Right in the heart of Tahoe city and just off the main road is a beach, playground, restroom combo. It's quiet the statue case to get down and back, however even at elevation they are smalls steps with plenty of room to lean on the rail and take a break if needed. There were three main stairs to descend to the beach but parking was not designated. You're best option is to spot a stair case and park across from it in the next open spot usually. The beach itself is on the smaller side and could be easily busy even in the off season. However it offered a more calm area to try to wade into the water. The water was honestly freezing, and the beach fell away quickly so it was thigh high 5-10ft in. The beach is also home to the Tahoe Market on Thursdays 8am-1pm from May-October. The sand itself is a more course grain if you're looking for fine grain like a PNW beach this is as close as we have found, though it leaves a coating of gravel dust on you from playing in it. They are currently renovating the turf behind the beach and the playground has plenty of options, from a rock wall, two large slides for school age children and a smaller scale for tiny tots to play as well. There is a rental booth for kayaking, paddle boarding and others water desires. Honestly looked to be reasonable prices (around $35/hr paddle board) though we didn't inquire further the first day for all the rates. The restrooms are on the east end of the park and there seems to be plenty at least 6-9 gender neutral bathrooms with a sink, toilet and bench spot each. Seems handicap accessible in size though I did not see any designated restrooms. They were better than I expected. Looked generally picked up and "clean" though I'd still use caution. The somewhat pleasant surprise was the intense use of air freshener so that it did not smell, though also a possible allergy for some. Would definitely recommend for an easy access beach and became a quick go to for a couple hours each day. read more

Great spot to bring the fam! The park has a super kid friendly, sandy beach, playgrounds for both small and big kids with swings, and public restroom. There was plenty of parking and the place with crawling with kids on a sunny August day. During the summer there is a farmers market there on Thursdays. No dogs allowed. read more

Commons Beach - The beach and grass area, looking from the sidewalk near the parking lot. Playground and bathroom (not pictured) are off to the left. - Parks Near Me

Beautiful park and very convenient to shops and restaurants in Tahoe City, but I could not give it more stars due to the "no dogs policy." Maybe I'm the weird one but my dogs are part of my family. I cleanup after them, train them to behave, and keep them healthy. I should be able to walk them through a public park. read more

Commons Beach - Boooooo!!!! - Parks Near Me

Nice little family friendly beach in Tahoe city. There is a small strip of sand between the grass and water. Due to it's small size, most people lounge around on the grass and most likely you will be inches from other people. This beach has many options for resturant and shops up nearby on top of the strip. The bathrooms are not the best, but not the worst either. There are kayaks, rafts and paddleboat rentals ans ice cream shops along the beach as well. Nearby playgrounds were a big hit with the little cousins too. This beach is a perfect hang out spot on hot summer days if your cabin doesn't have A.C. read more

Totally not cool- a "no dog" policy? My pup stays on leash, walks on the sidewalk, and refuses to poop anywhere but our backyard (hey, no complaints.) and she's not allowed to walk through a public park? Especially annoying because the beach itself and the park are clearly separated, and Commons beach is right at the beginning of a great walking path. I understand if they don't want them on the beach, but there is goose poop EVERYWHERE on the grass, but my dog isn't even allowed to roam there? Ridiculous. Seriously. At least let dogs on the paved path. Tahoe City is totally known for its laid back attitude and dog friendliness, so why the sudden canine hostility? read more

I'm not usually a fan of public beaches filled with screaming kids and rowdy teens (hey, I'm from NJ, that's what I remember from the Jersey shore), but this is a lovely town beach that really caters to both tourists and locals alike. Lots of events have been held here - we've been to concerts and even fundraiser lobster dinners! And I admit, if I've got tourists in town with their knee-biters, this is an option for us if we've already done the beaches in my own town (Incline) or are in town for dinner or are playing in the Truckee River. read more

My kids love visiting Commons Beach when we're up at Tahoe; the playground is fantastic, the view is gorgeous, and the beach is awesome! read more

Commons Beach - Commons Beach is a lovely place to spend some time. - Parks Near Me

One of my favorite beaches in the area. Concerts during certain times of the summer are fun. The grass green leading up to the sand is a cool thing and it's in the heart of the city almost with some cliff protection from all the activity, so you don't feel too much like you're part of the buzz, still close to nature. Rental canoes, and things of that nature are in the area and there's a good amount of social activity, if you are into meeting new people. Great for families. But the walk down could be hard on someone with disability or an older person. read more

This is a beautiful park right on the lake. It has a large playground divided up into 3 structures built for different ages, several restrooms, and a large beach and grass area with picnic tables. Bonus: check out the first jail in the city (with lake view!) and first log cabin and learn a little about the history of the town. read more

Great small beach. Close to shops if you want to walk around. Water is great! Close to a pear where you can walkout and take it all in. Beautiful views all around. read more

I wish I could give exactly half the amount of stars (2.5) because it is what it is... It's a "beach" in every sense of the word, I suppose. It's very rocky - not comfortable AT ALL without sandals...and barely so with a towel between you and the "beach." It's also THE shallowest part of the Lake, so you have to walk FOR-EV-ER to actually "swim"...unless you're two. I know they have free concerts on Sundays during the summer (until Labor Day), and there are also "movie" nights, but I feel the Lake gets pretty nippy by the time the movie rolls around and I've known absolutely none of the performers in the concert series. The benefit to this park would be for the folks with children. There is a very large playground area almost RIGHT on the beach, and a large concentration of picnic tables, as well as a really neat barbeque area with six-or-so picnic tables slightly elevated above the bathrooms. It's pretty much right IN Tahoe City, also, so it's within walking distance to anywhere in town. It's also right off of the paved bike/walk path that runs along the Lake. The (overpriced) Farmers Market in Tahoe City posts up in the parking lot here during the summer, also (every Thursday). If you want a sandy beach or a beach with more comfort, look elsewhere (try Sandy Beach or the beach in Kings Beach). If you have children who love playgrounds, maybe you could just sit at a picnic table and take in the fresh air. Regardless, this isn't what I think of when I think of a beach, and I feel it's too shallow and rocky for adults. read more