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.

Kayaking/Paddle boarding is one of my bucket-list and I can't believe I finally did it! This was…read moredefinitely a workout, 1000/10 experience though! Based on our experience, We were accompanied well, the process went smoothly and the team from Sand Harbor Beach Rental was great! Cindy, Jeff and Cierra/Sierra were all very nice. Will definitely come back and do it again!

This is my favorite place to paddle, swim, hike, explore, & relax. It's sad that this place has…read moregotten so popular that it's now hard to visit during warm days and summer months. Please help keep this place clean and pristine so we can all enjoy it for a long time!

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 )!

Loved this place! Nicely kept and I love that it was dog friendly!! We brought our paddle boards…read moreand it was a perfect day!

A perfect little area to walk around. It was peaceful. Our dog really enjoyed it. The water was so…read morecalm, reflecting the beautiful pine trees.

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.

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!

Sand harbor is a great place to spend the day especially on a hot day! The sand is great at this…read morebeach. It does have a tendency of being a bit crowded on a summer day. The restaurant is convenient for a refreshing drink or to satisfy your hunger. The bathrooms could use more cleaning through out the day since there is so many visitors passing through all day. The kids had a blast paddle boarding, rock jumping, walking around, swimming and sun bathing. I do love this lace and will continue to visit whenever I get the chance.

If you're planning your very first trip to Tahoe, rented a house for the weekend, and dream of…read morevisiting the most popular spots - be prepared that you might not actually get in. Or, take a look at my tips to maximize your chances: 1. Reserve your day in advance at www.reservenevada.com to enter before 10:30 AM. 2. If you only realize this during your vacation (instead of a week earlier), you'll have to battle it out at 10:30 AM along with thousands of others. The problem? There's only one lane each way, so you'll end up stuck in an hour-long traffic jam. We left Tahoe City at 9:00 AM on Sunday and still didn't make it in. Part of our group walked in on foot and noticed plenty of empty parking spaces, but when we asked why they weren't opening the gate, the staff told us they'd "open at 5 PM" and even demanded a fee for walking through a park we didn't even plan to stay in (and no, you're not allowed to just walk along the road). Everything besides the natural beauty here is a disaster: - Poorly planned access roads that leave people stuck in traffic for hours, even those not going into the park. - Rude, unhelpful staff who clearly don't care about visitors. - A completely broken system: instead of letting cars in as spaces free up, they just say, "We'll open the gates at 5." At a place this busy, that's unacceptable. I'm giving 1 star not for the park itself, but for its management and staff. Oh, and one more thing: if you finally make it into town and leave your car there, don't count on the shuttle. You'll wait for 2 hours, only for it not to show up - or to arrive full, with staff telling you to "wait for the next one" over and over until your day is wasted. Our situation was even worse: six people with paddleboards. We had to drop off people and gear at a nearby viewpoint (20-minute parking only), then drive back into town, park, and take a $50 taxi ride to meet up with our friends. The nature here is absolutely stunning, but the organization will ruin your day. Plan ahead carefully, since you have no other place with this monopoly.

This past Saturday was probably my millionth time coming to Lake Forest Beach. It is one of my…read morefavorite spots on the lake. Saturday's visit was probably one of my best and worst. As it was the last time that I ever got to walk my dog. He was always a very happy dog. And lake forest beach brought us both so much joy, peace, tranquility and serenity. He marked it as his many times! It was and forever will be our happy place. We shared many peaceful moments at lake forest beach. Lake Forest Beach just won't be the same without my beloved dog:(

What a find. This a beautiful peaceful beach with…read moreincredible views. It offers picnic tables, BBQ grills, ample shade, and the perfect little beach. It is also a great spot to paddle board and kayak. Perk: Dogs friendly beach. Note: It can get crowded easily because of the very small parking lot. Arrive early and bypass the crowd.

Amazing spot. Chill for you and the kiddos. There's sand that's not all rocky so the kids CAN play…read more It's clean. It's small. Parking isn't that hard as long as you don't block driveways or park like an idiot. That's my new beach next time I'm in that area . That's how much I loved it.

Great little beach one accesses by walking a short trail. It was perfect for the grandkids. There…read moreis a wooden pier that some people enjoyed jumping off into the lake. A small beach area with a few picnic tables above.

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.