My family and I visited Baldwin Beach in early July. We arrived somewhat early at around noon, and…read morefound that there were a few people already at the beach - but not to the point that it was overwhelming. Overall it was a beautiful beach with incredible views of the snow capped mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe. I would advise that you come prepared with your own beach chairs and cooler with food and drinks; as these aren't available to rent or purchase on the beach. Super crystal clear and clean water, which you are sharing with geese ! Overall this was a very family friendly beach - and one which we thoroughly enjoyed.

I love Baldwin Beach! It is probably one of the best beaches in Tahoe. But plan wisely if you…read morechoose to visit! If you plan to come on a sunny warm Saturday, be prepared to arrive early, wait in line, or walk a mile. I came on a warm weekend in July and arrived around 1045am hoping to beat the traffic. I was bamboozled when I arrived, and there was already 10 other cars waiting ahead of me! I came with a big group and we had two cards and a lot of stuff to carry. Majority of us decided to walk and carry the stuff and wished the best of luck for the drivers to get inside. The walk from the entrance is only about less than half a mile, so it isn't too bad. By the time we were walking in, the early birds started leaving and after 30 minutes of the drivers waiting, they were inside. The beach was crowded, so if you're looking for something with more privacy do not come here! The only comment I have about it is that when I walked into the parking lot lugging everything, there were several spots available, and all I could think of were the people waiting in line. Maybe there's other reasons to why they weren't letting people in, but if it was because of parking spots solely, they should have a couple more people aid as parking attendants!! Otherwise, Baldwin Beach is a great experience and check it out if you're in the area!

Want to check out Lake Tahoe and see the actual lake? You can visit Pope Beach, which is open from…read moreMemorial Day weekend through October. Pope Beach is one of several beaches located on National Forest land. When my husband and I came for a visit 2 Wednesdays ago (in March), it is during the off peak season. It has gated access for cars, in which it cost $10 (but prices increase during July 4th weekend). But we ended up parking along State Highway 89 (among other cars) and walked on the bike trail over to the beach. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed. It was nice to be able to visit this beach when it was not crowded and just watch the water (which looks to be really clean). The beach itself was very clean and this beach allows for you to swim, kayak, canoe or paddleboard. The beach does have public restrooms. There were also picnic tables and plenty of shade from the trees. Definitely a place to consider when you come to Lake Tahoe in the warmer months if you are looking for a little lake/ beach fun.

Ample Parking, multiple bathrooms, shower washing/rinse area, shallow beach area, benches, tables…read moreand trees either shade? Perfection for a beach day for friends, family and kids, except when theres a random thunderstorm of gumball sized hail. The beach is fantastic with tall trees providing much needed shade. The waves are calm and if you're lucky you can secure a table and/bench. Loads of people pack in here like sardines on the weekend so get in where you fit in because when the suns out, the funs out!

This is our go to beach when we stay in Tahoe. Parking is $12. Get there before 9:30 or so to…read moreensure you get a parking space. There are a couple raised pathways that lead from the parking lot to the beach. It gets pretty busy by noon.

I dropped by Nevada Beach on the shores of Lake Tahoe. It was a warm winter sunny weekend. There…read morewere folks scattered about the beach enjoying the day. But a far cry from the summer beach population. The beach is sandy and stretches half a mile. The pebbly sand made a soft crunching noise as I walked on it. The waves gently lapped against the shore making a calming sound, the kind you hear on mediation apps. I didn't stay for sunset, but could imagine it would be a beaut. I walked here from the Lam Watah trail. But you can drive here, there is a paved parking lot with a day use fee. I think it's $12. I saw folks park along the street which I believe is free. Another important tidbit is that during the winter, the concession stand, kayak rentals, and restrooms are closed plus there is no trash service. It's requested that folks pack out their own garbage. Regarding the need to use a restroom, I suppose one could walk across the street to find a discreet spot in the grove.

What a beautiful beach and place to visit. If you're planning to get there early at 8am and claim a…read moregood spot on beach ,make sure to make you reservations, after 1030am no reservations needs. They do charge for parking $15 CA and $10 NV residence. For us we came around 5ish and was in and parked less than 10 minutes. We also found a good spot at the beach as well. As the the lake. Beautiful clear blue water. The water temp was nice and cold, very refreshing. Beside the beautiful beach. I highly go exploring around the beach and the coves. There's a little trail that will take you around with beautiful massive rock formations around the lake. A lot of places for photo opp. The views are stunning. Sand Harbor Beach is definitely one of the stops you must do when you're in Tahoe.

Definitely not my favorite beach and costs money to enter the park. If you didn't make a…read morereservation, you can get in after 10:30am if there is space. We wanted to come to rent paddle boards but saw that the beach was crowded with people. Wouldn't opt to hang out at this beach if we wanted to have a chill morning.

This was one of our most memorable camping trips with our kids when they were younger. We last…read moreminute joined a few of our friends from work and their families. Another family sold us their spot for this week. If you've ever been here to Fallen leaf you know the breath taking views this lake and it's grounds has to offer. Our campsite was the largest and no one was behind us. Our kids played in a creek nearby. We hiked and ventured to a few waterfalls in Angora while here. It was so sad to see where the fires burned through this area. None of our photos taken here do the grounds any justice. Everything was pristine. I look forward to returning some day. I'm due for some grounding and getting lost in nature.

Gorgeous hike from the main road, easy for kids and a great scenic view of the lake. If the…read morecampground is open it's an even shorter hike. We enjoyed looking for mushrooms and wildlife!

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.

Drove up here to the entrance of DL Bliss Park at 7:55am Wednesday only to find Park Closed sign…read morewith a lowered gate to the front entrance to the Park. I park the car at the entrance right off of Highway 89, grab our hiking gear and start walking the 1 mile to the ranger station. 25 minutes later at the ranger station, we learn that the ranger just opened the front entrance to the park, letting in vehicles. $10 pay by credit card at the ranger station for each vehicle. No way we are walking back, as by the time we get the car the 15 vehicle Calawee Cove parking lot will be filled by 9am. T 10 more minutes and we join the Rubicon trail at the Lighthouse parking lot. 5 miles and 4+ hours later we hike the Rubicon trail through the Calawee Cove. these are the only flush toilet bathrooms on this part of the trail. Very clean bathrooms. When I wash my hands in the sink, the water turns brown. Wouldn't want to eat lunch at the beach with those hands. The Calawee Cove reminds me of Hawaii, with it's long light brown beaches, crystal clear waters, and bright green colored waters near shore, and deep blue waters farther ashore. Summer Lake Tahoe water temperature 64 degrees compared to 77 degrees in Hawaii. Very few people on the beach, due to only 15 parking spots, and the $10 pay by credit card entry fee at the ranger station. Takes me 70 minutes to hike the 2.3 miles of paved road back to our parked car at the Park entrance from Calawee Cove. 1000 feet elevation gain, at 6,000 feet elevation, and I'm dragging my feet at toddler speed back to the car. Wife does it in 65 minutes, and wife's sister does it in 60 minutes. Along the way meet various families with kids wearing swim suits and flip flops, and adults hauling towels, sun umbrellas, food, and other beach equipment, all walking to Calawee Cove. The rangers closed the park entrance gates to vehicles going the beach, once all 15 parking spots are taken.. These are folks who walked in, smiling now, but hiking back to the car with their mouths open gasping for air on the brutal return. Paved road so smooth it could be wheelchair accessible, at least on the way down!

Our favorite beach. It's closed right now due to construction they're doing in DL Bliss Park. But…read morethis beach is the perfect, quiet, get away.

It's a long hike, but not too strenuous... the views are stunning, and the paths are wide and…read moreclean.. we saw some interesting areas that were just old metal cans and broken bottles... there is a lot of history in this area, at the beach area there is an abandoned house,also can see there used to be a pier.. it's a nice swim area and not a lot of people on the trail.... Would recommend this hike..

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