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.

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.

This is a great dog beach in North Shore Tahoe. Parking is easy along the road, and there is shade…read morefrom the aspen trees.

Dog friendly? Sign us up! This is an immaculate little beach with pebbles, not sand, to bring the…read morepups and have a picnic or take in the breathtaking view of Lake Tahoe. PARKING There are plenty of parking spaces in a small lot shared with Waterman's Landing Cafe & Coffee Shop/Kayak Rental. EXPERIENCE My SO and I took our two hound dogs, and they loved it!! We enjoyed the refreshing, crisp winter air, and the views were spectacular. There are several picnic tables along the beach for patrons to use.

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!

Such a beautiful place to be in. I went as soon as they opened at 8am. I reserved in the website…read morewhich looked a bit confusing but anyway i got the spot reserved. The beach was very nice and water still cold so we just stayed by the beach area and watch the beautiful scenery. I love their Visitor Center. It has bathrooms and they have a lot of products. I love collecting stuff every place i visit so it's a plus.

What an absolutely beautiful place! The massive, smooth rock formations scattered along the water…read morehere are so unique and stunning. We specifically came out here for the sunset because the northern part of Lake Tahoe gives you the absolute perfect angle for it. We arrived around 7:30 PM to claim a spot and wait for the sun to drop. Pro-tip: the absolute best view for the sunset is right near the BBQ place on the bridge that leads over to the sandy beach. A ton of people come here during the day just for the beach itself. It's a really extensive, wide sandy beach area, though the water was definitely on the colder side! For me, the real highlight was just sitting back, taking in those iconic smooth boulders, and watching the incredible sunset colors over the lake. Highly recommend saving an evening for this spot!

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.