Kings Beach State Recreation Area was a great place to spend the day with the family. We had warm…read moreweather 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.

With so much to offer, I can see why Kings Beach is so popular…read more * 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.

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!

Love the view here. Every time I visit Tahoe, I come by here. The water is so refreshing. The air…read moreis so crisp. The people are so friendly.

Not the most picturesque beach at Tahoe. You won't find soft sands and turquoise waters here, in…read morefact it's one of the muckiest beaches imo at Tahoe. It is popular with dog owners, which is also why I find that it tends to smell here like wet dogs. It is popular due to being easy access to Tahoe City on foot and having watercraft rentals. You'll still get the pretty mountain views and pines, but the water here is mucky from the dirt/gravel/dogs rather than sparkling clear blue that is hallmark of Tahoe.

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.

Very nice guy at the boat launch. A smaller launch facility, but protected well from the Tahoe wind…read moreand waves. A small area to tie your boat up while you park or retrieve your vehicle and trailer. Unfortunately, the parking area only has one handicap parking. If that is taken, you've got a .4 of a mile walk back to your boat. If you're a local resident it's only $18... if not, you're $75 to drop (in and out same day is just the $75, if in one day in and another day out, they hit you with $75 in and $75 out... Stiff fees for a handicapped senior citizen.

Picnic tables, beach access, clean bathrooms what more could you need. Street parking is available…read morewith the option to pull in the boat marina and unload if needed. Located in the marina is also a place to rent paddle boards and kayaks. Shade is limited near the shoreline so I suggest a popup/umbrella. If you can get there early enough there is one picnic table near the water with plenty of shade.

Great clear bottom kayaks (canoes) enable you to see the crystal clear water…read more Great tour guide accompanied us on our two hour excursion. Van picks you up and transports you to the lake and provides life vests, waterproof bag, cooler with water and a snack. The only thing I would improve is the embarking and disembarking process. Trying to get out while over water is a bit of a challenge. Maybe some rubber mats on the beach would enable you to get out on dry land. Otherwise, everything was amazing!

An absolutely amazing way to see Lake Tahoe. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and the…read moreviews were very incredible!

Ordered the maple syrup latte 6.8/10. Blueberry scone was average as well. But the vibes were high…read more The outside seating looking out over the lake made it.

Our order was incorrect, and when we politely asked for it to be fixed, the response was…read moresurprisingly rude and dismissive. They made iced drinks hot. They forgot drinks completely And then none of the lattes were drinkable - worse latte I ever had. We spent over $150 on drinks that ultimately went untouched. Mistakes happen, and this could have been a much different experience if there had been even a small amount of acknowledgment or apology. Unfortunately, the poor service made an already frustrating situation much worse. Edit: they're excuse is always training, they don't take accountability. and they copy and paste ChatGPT responses to respond to reviews. They keep re-editing their response to try and take the high ground and paint a different picture.

If you love a lake day, like me, and you need a reliable paddleboard rental company, Paddle To You…read moreis the only way to go!! They are responsive, friendly, fast and have always come through with the best quality boards.. Renting their paddleboards is the perfect way to relax and have fun while you're out on a body of water.. Plus you don't have to go out of your way to rent a board cuz they come to you! Next summer, when I'm taking out-of-town folks to the lake, I'll call Paddle To You to make the experience unforgettable. Sincerely, a certified water sign

What an awesome experience. Low cost and we had a bunch of options to choose from as a family. Not…read morejust paddle boards, we rented a Kayak and a Raft for the kids. The people are really friendly and helpful. We got a free tutorial on the beach, and they set up everything for us rigth there, and when we were done they helped us back out and took care of everything. Will see you again this year.

The staff at North Tahoe Watersports were so helpful and patient as we tried to figure out a credit…read morecard issue we were having, their kindness, patience and willingness to help was unmatched! We rented a wave runner from them and they gave us extra time because they had to gas it up. If you are ever in the area we highly recommend them you won't regret it . Greg & Karen Schuette Cincinnati Ohio

Very disappointing experience. We wanted to rent a jet ski for 1 hour ($200), but because of the…read moretime we were only offered 30 minutes for $120, even though that price wasn't posted anywhere. The staff was unfriendly from the start and made us feel unwelcome. Five minutes into our ride, my wife and daughter accidentally entered a restricted area. We understand it was our mistake, but instead of simply explaining the situation, they brought them back to shore, wasting much of our rental time. After that, my wife didn't want to continue, so I went out with my daughter instead. She was so uncomfortable that she kept saying the staff member was going to come back and take us out again, so she couldn't enjoy the ride. Overall, the lack of customer service and the staff's attitude ruined what should have been a fun family experience. They showed no empathy or concern, even though there was a young child with us.