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.

Beautiful beach on gorgeous Lake Tahoe! The scenery is incredible! The picnic tables are clean,…read moresturdy and spacious. The beach is well maintained the people working here are nice. There is a walk up snack bar and outdoor bar for customer's convenience. What a place to spend the day, enjoying the Sun, boating, paddle boarding, swimming, etc.

The Hyatt's beach is currently undergoing renovations and in the meantime this is one of the 2…read morebeaches you have access to. It has a playground, bathrooms, and a bar. The bar was closed during our visit but it did now affect our stay. The pass does not include parking but it is a short walk from the hotel. Def recommend this beach to families with kids that will take advantage of the playground.

Sweet spot, fills quickly in the morning, when the Tahoe is full there is very little beach to work…read morewith. Parking is really tough as well. BUT - if you can get in you will love it!

Beautiful beach in North Lake Tahoe. The parking is not very plentiful and it is located at a…read moreneighborhood with narrow driveways. Plan to park somewhere else nearby or have someone drop you off to this location as the only parking spots I had seen were for active loading areas. Some people were parking for greater than 5 minutes. During the week day they appear to not enforce towing...But I highly suggest to plan around the parking situation. Other than that... the waters are amazing and definitely worth the stop!

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.

Secret Cove is a really beautiful, crystal-clear beach on Lake Tahoe's East Shore, with stunning…read moregranite boulders. Parking: Along Highway 28. It fills up super early, so plan accordingly. Clothing: Optional. If you plan to wear swimwear, I'd recommend putting it on at the parking lot since there isn't much privacy or covered area at the cove for changing. How to get there: A scenic 0.75-mile hike. Water: Warm-ish (for Tahoe standards) and a bright turquoise color. There are porta-potty restrooms available at the parking lot at the start of the trail. When I went, I only saw a couple of older men fully nude; most people were wearing swimwear. The hike is a bit steep at the beginning, so sturdy shoes or water shoes are a good idea. A lot of people bring water sports gear, coolers, and picnic setups. There was even a small hippie-style drum circle near the cove, which added to the laid-back vibe. Please remember to pack out all your trash and help keep this beautiful spot clean.

For the July 4th 2026 fireworks show, our friends, who are residents of Truckee, offered to get my…read moreparty of 6 tickets to see the show at West End Beach at Donner Lake. In order to buy the tickets at the Community Recreation Center, you must be able to show one proof of residency (driver's license, service/utility bill, car registration, current tax bill with an address in the district) and a resident can buy up to 8 tickets. Tickets are NOT sold at the gate. At $25 per person, the whole experience which includes the show at 9:30pm, games for the family beginning at 1:30pm, really good live music, plenty of port-o-potties, and lake fun complete with water rentals, food concessions is pretty good. Being this was our first time at West End Beach, there were lots of decisions to make. After researching this event, here's what we decided: - Take the free shuttle from Truckee High School which begins at 3pm - Bring our own food that was packed in a thermal bag to keep it hot instead of heating up the food at the beach. Although alcoholic beverages are allowed, glass of any kind is prohibited and checked at the gate. When we arrived at the beach around 4pm, there appeared to be no good picnic spots near the lake because those people arrive early in the morning before the gate opens at 9am. However, there's plenty of space to have a picnic meal with picnic tables, but the roped-off area in the park specifically states that the area must be cleared by 7pm. While there was plenty of space in the roped-off area, where would we go after 7pm? As it turns out, things and people begin to shift by about 7pm. In order to avoid putting things away in the dark after the show is over, people are putting their canopies and other equipment away and the family games have ended creating more space to watch the fireworks. After walking around, we found some open spots in the grass to lay down our picnic blankets to watch the show. Speaking of arriving early, there is a beach parking lot which has a limited amount of spaces and those people arrive by 6am to claim those precious spots. One lucky person I spoke with said he arrived at just before 7am to claim the last parking space. Having a parking space would have meant I could have launched my kayak, but my party of 6 was content to play in the water and play games while waiting for the 9:30pm show. If you're going to cook or heat your food, you must bring your own equipment. In fact, you see people cooking on their full-sized BBQs! There were only a few people cooking on the charcoal grills. After the show is over just before 10pm, the shuttle buses are waiting, but it takes a while for everyone to load. Nevertheless, we made it back to the Truckee High School around 10:45p. Since there was some wait time on the bus, I struck up a conversation with the person next to me who said he didn't arrive at West End Beach until 8:40pm and there was still plenty of space for him and his daughter to see the show. If you want to skip bringing your own food/beverages, chairs, and umbrellas, arriving before the show starts sounds like a good option. Lying on our blankets with our coats on was an ideal way for us to watch the show as it felt up close and personal. The show was spectacular.

West end beach is such a gorgeous spot to spend the day. A little on the pricy side IMO, but I do…read moreappreciate the clean facilities & when my babes were younger we loved having the park available for play and lifeguards on duty. The parking lot is very small so get there early!

Would give this less than one star if I could, the woman at the gate was very stuck up and rude,…read moremajor attitude problem. You would think that the welcoming staff would be WELCOMING??? Clearly a hard concept for that woman to grasp.

A+ time every time. The views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the far- FAR…read morebackground are stunning. Ski Beach definitely fills very fast and you pretty much need to be there a good 30+ minutes before opening during the summer months.

Arrived on a Saturday in January- easy to grab a parking spot and barely anyone walking along the…read morebeach. The stones kind of remind me of Washington State beaches that are rocky but it looked like further into the water was sandy. The covered picnic table area was nice and there were bear proof garbage cans. Some informative signs were interesting to read but the lake being smooth as glass was the most impressive. That water was glacially cold!!! Bathrooms were closed for the season. It was a nice little stop on our adventure into North Lake Tahoe. Would be interesting to come back during summer to see the lake in all of its glory- the cloud inversion made for a very muted color palette. It was a peaceful visit.

I've stopped here a few times in the winter time after a full day of snowboarding at Northstar and…read morecaught some amazing sunsets. It's a nice beach for a leisurely sunset stroll. During the winter, I'd say it is medium on traffic / moderately popular. It is a very enjoyable spot to me. And I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place to enjoy a walk by the lake and enjoy the sunset. It is conveniently located in Tahoe vista, on N shore blvd @ the 267 interchange.

Quaint and quiet beach. It's of the beaten path, and we really enjoyed our time! I'm so happy some…read moreTahoe City locals recommended this place, it's now on my list.

Very small beach and crowded on a sunny Saturday afternoon in late June. Parking was hard to find…read more Not really much of a beach. Could be good for water sports like paddle boarding. We went there based on reviews from here and we didn't end up staying.