Kings Beach State Recreation Area was a great place to spend the day with the family. We had warm weather during our visit, and the lake was not too cold, which made it comfortable to enjoy the water. The beach had a lovely atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and a relaxed family-friendly vibe. Another nice part of the area is that there are plenty of restaurants, ice cream shops, stores, and other places to explore nearby. It is easy to make a full day out of the visit without having to travel far for food or something else to do. I recommend arriving early because parking can fill up quickly. Otherwise, you may have to pay around $20 to park somewhere else or take your chances finding another spot. Overall, we had a great family visit and would gladly return. read more

With so much to offer, I can see why Kings Beach is so popular. * roped off area for swimming * launch area for kayaks * plenty of flush toilets and porto-potties *fairly large playground for kids *Jet-Ski/Sea Doo and non-motorized watercraft for rent *picnic tables and shade trees When we arrived in the afternoon, Lake Tahoe was its usual windy self and too much wave action to make kayaking fun. Nevertheless, if all you want to do is hang out at the beach, this is the place. Parking in the lot is $10 for the day or $3 for per hour that you can pay at a kiosk. read more

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Wonderful State recreational Park. Kings Beach State recreational Park is amazing. Wonderful place to 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. read more

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After snow shoeing up near Chickadee Ridge, Kings Beach was easy to swing by after lunch in the area. On a March weekday, the lot had plenty of parking, but it's not a large parking area, so I imagine summers are probably impossible to get a spot. You can use your California State Parks pass, otherwise there is a day use fee. There are a few picnic areas, pier and a short walking trail in addition to the beach. Nearby, you can also walk to a few shops and restaurants. It's more laid back feel than some other parts of Tahoe (although maybe that's due to it being off season.) Lots of scenic views and a nice relaxing spot to enjoy the lake. read more

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Gorgeous views of the lake and I never get tired of staring at this lake, whether in summer or the middle 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. read more

Kings Beach State Recreation Area - Just gorgeous with snow - Beaches Near Me - Kings Beach, California

The beach is nicely attractive to having a lot people out paddle boarding and canoeing. I feel like the businesses around king beach would get more business if they had more parking options around the area. I see there is a lot of people out here on the beach. But finding parking is such a pain. For the local they probably know the back ends. But for the tourists who just want to stop in makes it difficult. read more

Stopped off for another lake walk on the way home from Tahoe City. Perfect Sunday to enjoy the fresh air and nature. Kings beach was more crowded than it's sister to the West in Tahoe City. But nevertheless just as beautiful. Parking was a bit more challenging. read more

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Came here yesterday with my husband and best friend. What's great about this location during the winter is there's hardly anyone here, even in the middle of the day. The snow in the background is the perfect backdrop to the sandy shore, and the water is so gorgeous and clear. The day was so calm, with nary a breeze--perfect for skipping rocks and rediscovering my inner child. The pier has locks on the gate, and we found some throuple and quadruple locks that made us grin. (Way to go to those living their best lives; keep rocking on, my dudes). The beach is dog friendly, and most people have very well-behaved animals. Most people also kept doggie-doo off the ground to keep the park nicer for everyone to enjoy. I'm not always an outdoorsy person, yet this was the balm to my soul I've been missing since the start of the pandemic. PS: don't use the bathrooms. Like most parks anywhere, hubs called them disgusting. read more

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Beach is great! Just make sure if you go on the weekends, leave a bit earlier because parking gets full quick. We went on a Saturday and had to find parking on the side streets. Parking cost $10, self pay at a kiosk. Just know, it can get terribly packed. This place does get very busy. The awesome thing I like about this beach is all the restaurants that are walking distance. They have little shops and bars literally 5 minutes walking time. Beware that bathrooms are busy due to the amount of people, so maybe not the cleanest, but not the worst. These have sinks and are flushable. Plenty of places to rent kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis and even parasailing. They also have the big wheel tricycles for the water. Pretty pricy if you're interested. There is a park next to the beach area and also a basketball court on the other end. Lifeguards are on duty and I even saw one picking up someone's trash left behind. The saddest part is when the trash gets full, people just dump everything right next to it so whatever you bring in, PLEASE TAKE IT BACK OUT. read more

Kings Beach State Recreation Area - Left of our spot - Beaches Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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Quality/Quantity - Nice "local" beach. 979 square feet. 18 picnic tables. Some shaded. First come, first serve; no reservations. Playground, volleyball courts, bring your own nets and balls. Basketball court. No alcohol allowed, no smoking, no charcoal grills, no wood fires, no glass, no drones, no bikes or skateboards on sidewalks, etc. Boat ramps for non motorized boats. Fishing allowed, but don't forget your license. Unless you have a boat, not too many fish near the shore. Water sports - Swimming (water is cold!), etc. Atmosphere - See above. Off season, plenty of paid parking. Dog friendly, well NOT on the beach. Open daily from 6am to 9pm. No camping or overnight parking. Restrooms. Special events, see website. City of Kings Beach: Almost 3 square miles, 0.12 of which is water (not including Lake Tahoe, lol) 2020 US Census - Population of 3563, a decline from the 2010 Census...? Service - Self service. Price - Just the parking fee of $3 an hour or $10 a day. Owner Comment - Thanks for having a nice local beach. Too bad we only come here when entertaining. read more

While the views at this beach are breathtaking, nothing about this beach is well-maintained. The bathroom facilities are absolutely disgusting, parking is chaotic, the pier is quite dilapidated, and even the sidewalks are not maintained. There's also a lot of trash along the sand which doesn't help the ant problem. Parking is currently $10 (which isn't bad for a full-day at the beach) and there's a few restaurants and bars to walk to across the street. My recommendation is to head to Sand Harbor or Commons Beach for better and cleaner amenities. read more

This beach is really pretty but it's super busy and very challenging to find parking. The water looked rather choppy, but there were still people swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding. There's some benches to sit on. read more

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On our way back home from Tahoe, we made a quick stop to King's Beach. It was such a hot and beautiful day, and we saw plenty of families and groups spread out throughout the crowded beach with towels and tents everywhere. The water itself was gorgeous and apparently quite shallow for a good ways out. Perfect if you don't know how to swim (like me!) or have small children in tow. There were also plenty of people enjoying activities on the water including: paddleboarding, kayaking, pedal boats, as well as these really cool and large looking quad cycle trikes. There's a rental place just across from the beach where you can rent a lot of these equipment and more. It was sadly just a pit stop for us on the way home. But will definitely plan to enjoy the beach and waters longer next time we're up there. There's a paid parking lot, but we opted to simply park in the residential area across the street for free. read more

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Reasonable beach,NEEDs multiple access stairs connecting top of beach to concrete sidewalk. In all beach is not disabled friendly. CA can do wayyyy better! Awesome views, one of my new lake stops. read more

Close beach access and lots of restrooms but with that just know it can get exceptionally busy! Parking is 10$ with lots of shops and eateries nearby. read more

A very nice beach in North Lake Tahoe.Lots of stuff to do.Good recreation spot I recommend this beautiful place read more

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I liked the town and the beach. Parking was a challenge. I will definitely return to this beach. Just going to bring sand shoes. read more

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What do you do when you have a toddler that needs to get her wiggles out before nap time? Well you find the nearest playground, silly! There's a parking lot dedicated to the park. You pay at the little kiosk. It's an unattended parking lot. There is a bathroom near the playing structure which is nice. The day was beautiful. There was great amount of kids on the play structure and there was a handful of people on the beach and even in the water. Lots of benches and some picnic tables. You could definitely spend an entire day here. You don't even need to bring food. You can pick up lunch from the Taco Bell or any of the other many restaurants across the street and eat on the beach. We have to return when the weather is warmer and spend a full day here! read more

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Amazing place to experience! My family and I enjoyed every bit! Thursday not busy at all but Friday & Saturday I would recommend arriving before 10 to get good parking and spot in the lake. Parking is $10. read more

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This is about as far north as you can get on Lake Tahoe, and is on the California side of the state line with Nevada. Across the state line is Nevada's Incline Village where we ate lunch earlier. Another area popular for sunbathing; temperatures were in the mid-70s while we were there. This area is also a hub for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, jet skiing, and even parasailing. But not a lot going on the couple of hours we spent here; hanging out on the pier ( which could use some restoration). As well as walking along the paved trail, and sitting at a picnic table reading and conversing. The public restrooms leave somewhat to be desired, and are badly in need of toilet seat covers; especially for the ladies using them. Wait for the first available, they're all gender neutral. I found Kings Beach to be an excellent spot for photo ops. And Lake Tahoe as a whole is very nostalgic for us, having spent our honeymoon here some 22 miles south in South Lake Tahoe. The lake itself is 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, the highest lake of its size in the United States at an elevation of 6,229 feet above sea level. Lake Tahoe is shared by California and Nevada in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. A very popular vacation destination, offering about every outdoor activity you could imagine. There are plenty of Vacation homes, cabins, Inns, Hotels, and motels for rent. read more

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Visited Lake Tahoe last weekend for 4th of July and it was such a great experience!! We arrived at the beach at around 6:40am, the parking lot was pretty empty with only a few other cars unloading. The cost for the day on weekends $10 and there is a parking machine available so you can pay with either cash or credit card. The beach was clean and so was the water. It got pretty full by 12pm which I imagine is the norm during the summer weeks. Kayak and Paddle board rentals are located on the beach, there are many stores and restaurants within walking distance and a gas station just across the street selling everything you need to enjoy a great day of sun and water. The bathrooms weren't super clean and there was no soap dispensers but it was bearable. Be prepared to wait on a long line or be brave and use one of the many disgusting port a potty's available. There are no garbage pails on the beach however there are two large dumpsters in the parking lot for people to pack out their trash. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I will be back soon to enjoy another day! read more

Kings Beach State Recreation Area - Peaceful at 6:40AM - Beaches Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Great park! Get there early it fills up. Right across the street from a lot of restaurants. Super convenient rentals nearby too.

My daughter's favorite beach to visit in the summer since she was only a baby. It's clean, with several restrooms and a playround nearby. They offer rentals and boat rides. It's a self register to park inside, and it's $10 fee for all-day use or $3 an hour. With school out, you can find us out here with family. We usually pack our cooler, shade tent, chairs, towels, and lunch sometimes dinner. If not, there are plenty of dining options nearby. I love working in the area, especially during the summer months. I'm never in any rush to get home when I'm here, and today is no exception. Thanks to the staff that keeps up the restrooms, etc. read more

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I did not go into the water today but I did take the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful state park. I found free parking up the street https://www.yelp.com/biz/christmas-tree-parking-lot-kings-beach?hrid=20wQH-nXcCNsyr7CFpYW-g and so I did not have to pay anything to enter. All sorts of activities here from volleyball to swimming, jetskis and paddleboats. There's even a basketball court and a playground. Picnic tables all around including one occupied by a possible residentially-challenged guy drinking from a brown paper bag. Good luck, dude. The view from the beach and on the pier is fantastic. I have never been to Tahoe before but I now understand why people in Los Angeles and San Francisco swear by it. This is amazing. [Review 17679 overall - 470 in California - round number 1200 of 2022.] read more

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The beach was clean and family friendly Our kids had a blast building a sand castle and playing The water is icy so make sure you come in warmer months read more

I forgot about the beauty of north lake until our last visit. We got there early (8am) and paid the $10 to park close. It was a Friday and it filled up 10/10:30. The water is currently low so it lead to some extra beach with some parts quite rocky. Thankfully as you get closer it gets sandy again. Perk of low water was that swimming in Tahoe felt like a dream! Perfect temp. The park was awesome for kids. The bathrooms were very clean. Overall a good beach for a day trip. Another perk is that you have everything you need within walking distance. read more

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This was the best beach in Tahoe...I felt so sexy when the water hit my painted toes. Took my heels off and took a dip with my girls...Taco bell across the street so when I got the Squirts just ran to Subway and blew that thanggggg up.....best vacation everrrrrrr.... read more

Kings Beach State Recreation Area - Feeling sexy like Marilyn Monroe.. - Beaches Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Beautiful place to come visit in the summer but even more so in the fall. The beach was completely empty and I loved it... despite the cold! read more

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Very disappointed with our latest beach day at kings beach. I haven't been in a couple years, but I grew up at this beach and went many many times throughout my childhood. It was so crazy over populated, it looked like it was the 4th of July. I couldn't believe how many people were there for a random Sunday morning. Parking was atrocious, which although isn't rare, was extra bad. The beach was filthy. We love our dogs and love to bring them to dog friendly beaches, but respect the beaches that don't allow dogs. Especially considering so many people don't pick up after their pets. There were dogs at the beach, which like I said, we LOVEEEEE DOGS. but there was dog poop ever. The ranger drove through multiple times and not once told anyone to leave because of their dogs. If you're going to bring your dogs anywhere, ESPECIALLY somewhere they are not allowed, PICK UP THEIR POOP! There was trash everywhere along the beach. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. There was pee and poop on the ground In the bathrooms. The water wasnt clear until we got 100+ feet out. The beach was smelly. I've never seen people treat our beautiful lake so terribly. People were walking around and hanging out on the beach with giant boom boxes playing loud music when so many people go to the beach to relax. I know I sound like a major stickler right now but this is not the Tahoe I grew up with and it makes me so sad to see it going this way. I don't know the answers to fix this but I wish people would care more. read more

On our way to Sand Harbor for Mother's Day. It was packed already by 10 AM, so we had to find another place. Drove across the border to California at Kings Beach. The beaches were not open yet, however they allowed people to walk . Parked on the street had a bit of a walk, however it was really nice. The water was a freezing 45°F however this did not stop the kids from staying in till they turn the blue. The weather was pretty nice 75 to 85° through the day. We barbecued some Kearny Asada we bought from Winco. We also pre-boiled some corn, and put it on the barbecue so it was nice and caramelized. Not sure if it was legal, however ran to a local market and bought some sangria. It was a really nice time. After the wind started picking up, we decided to pack up and drive over toward Sand Harbor and stop at one of my favorite places on the way. There's no real name for it, however lots of locals know about the little trail that goes down to a really tiny beach. Some rocks to swim out to so the kids decided... Yeah to get back in the water yet again. Funny story, about 25 years ago, giver take a couple, my girlfriend and I decided to camp at the spot. We were amazed that no one was around the place was deserted. I knew there was no overnight parking, so we actually hitchhike from Reno up the mountain. After staying for four days, we were hiking out and I turned and saw a sign that actually said do not feed or touch the animals bubonic plague epidemic. I could not believe what I read. Now we knew why they were no people. We had chipmunks and squirrels and even a couple of raccoons in our tent. We dodged a bullet that weekend. Good times!!! read more

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What a beautiful view of Lake Tahoe that you get from King's Beach! My son and husband practically ran straight from the parking lot into the water! We have the California Poppy parking pass, so we were able to easily park (and not pay the daily fee) in the lot right off the beach. It was a very easy walk across the lot to the beach. Since it's right in town, food is accessible (our friends returned with some yummy chili and bread for us), there are restrooms (we didn't use it so I don't know how clean they are). The sand is fairly nice - it is a tad dirty with trash in the sand that we tried to pick up. I am giving it four stars too bc it was a bit crowded - if you are not a fan of too many people on beaches, this is not the beach for you. Overall it's a great beach with many conveniences at your fingertips. read more

Kings Beach State Recreation Area - So excited - practically running into that beautiful blue water - Beaches Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Not much snow but Kings Beach always here for us. So beautiful as always. The cloudy skylines wells perfect. read more

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Beautiful, but very populated! Located right off the main drag in Kings Beach lies this very easily accessed slice of public Tahoe beach. The snow capped mountains surround and the blue skies are mirrored off the calm glassy water. That serenity is punctuated by screams of children, dogs barking, families trying to gather for a photo, and of course, the vehicles in the parking lot and in the road a few hundred yards away. Don't get me wrong. This park can totally be enjoyed. The facilities are nice and clean and bathrooms immaculate. You are not far from your vehicle, so you can bring lots of fun, making this a great area for families. Best of all there is limited shade provided by some big trees semi separating the parking lot from the beach! One last downer... $10 to park! Get there early and you'll probably find a spot in the nearby neighborhood streets. Tahoe is our backyard. May as well enjoy it! read more

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The parking is $10 for the whole day or $3 for an hour, which is a bit pricey but there is very limited parking so it is understandable. There is a kayak rental place and some kind of large red bicycles you can ride on water read more

My family and I were on vacation in Kings Beach and we stopped to explore Kings Beach Park to help our girls (5 & 7) to burn off some extra energy. It was winter so it was just us and a handful of other people. There is a really nice play structure that the girls spent a long time playing on. The view is spectacular and it's a great spot to take photos. It's so wild to be able to stand on a beach see the nearby snow capped mountains. The water is so clear. You can almost walk to the end of the pier and still be able to see through it. Though I am sure that this place is very popular in the summer, I would recommend stopping here no matter what time of year you are passing through the Kings Beach area. read more

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The entrance to the parking lot is $10. We came here on a weekday, so it wasn't too crowded. We were able to find a spot in the shade. People here can enjoy various water activities such as swimming and paddle boarding. It's a nice place for a relaxing day. read more

I say this beach is magnificent and it is right for each California residence ,at least to try to be here , In This mini paradise once in his whole time. read more

Kings Beach State Recreation Area - Beaches Near Me - Kings Beach, California

So chill, clean and free. Bathrooms, picnic tables. The water and waterbed are always the best, clear and easy to walk out far read more

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Beautiful beach and relaxing! Our family and friends spent almost all day here and didn't really want to leave. It was so relaxing and clean! Definitely must visit beach! read more

Beautiful! Just absolutely beautiful scenery! The sun was shining and yes it was cool but the view is well worth it! read more

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