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.

Beautiful beach on gorgeous Lake Tahoe! The scenery is incredible! The picnic tables are clean,…read moresturdy and spacious. The beach is well maintained the people working here are nice. There is a walk up snack bar and outdoor bar for customer's convenience. What a place to spend the day, enjoying the Sun, boating, paddle boarding, swimming, etc.

The Hyatt's beach is currently undergoing renovations and in the meantime this is one of the 2…read morebeaches you have access to. It has a playground, bathrooms, and a bar. The bar was closed during our visit but it did now affect our stay. The pass does not include parking but it is a short walk from the hotel. Def recommend this beach to families with kids that will take advantage of the playground.

This seems like a wonderful private family beach in Incline village…read more It has a swimming pool for adults and older children and a toddler pool A snack bar is there as well as a small sandy beach, picnic tables and grills

Beautiful beach full of under age drinking. High schoolers getting in to fist fights and the staff…read moredoing nothing to control the crowd. It's a shame this beauty is ruined by young kids whose parents never taught them how to behave.

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!

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.

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!

This spot on Tahoe has ahhhmazing breathtaking views, dog friendly beach access for everyone and is…read moretruly a hike to a hidden gem that you won't soon forget!! Skunk Harbor not only combines all of these wonderful attributes but also throws in a bit of history for you to check out too! Parking is FREE but limited, located at a turnoff along HWY 28 about a few miles north of the Spooner/HWY 50 junction - look for an old green pipe gate which is also the entrance to the trailhead (do NOT park in front of gate, you WILL be fined). After you park, grab your gear (keep in mind there are NO facilities - take out what you take in). Travel along the old dirt road on the other side of the green gate through the Tahoe forest. When you reach the fork in the road you have 2 choices: left fork leads to Prey Meadows which is blanketed with many varieties of wildflowers in the spring anddd right fork leads you to Skunk Harbor. Throughout your hike down to Skunk Harbor take in the breathtaking picture worthy views all around. Upon your arrival to the beach be sure to find the historical remants of an old railroad ramp used to supply timber to Virginia City after the Comstock Lode plus an abandoned stone house along the waters edge with historical markers from the 1920s that belonged to the wealthy family of George Newhall built as a summer house here for vacations and parties. Everything was brought in by boat, during the Roaring Twenties ~ WOW!! This is a MUST DO!! Hike is roughly 3 miles round trip, I always enjoy an adventure / hike with a reward at the end, Skunk Harbor not only has this throughout but pays off at the end. Be prepared for a bit of workout on the way back out as it is uphill and can be exposed depending on time and season/weather. So bring plenty of H20 and take your time but this hidden gem is worth it!!

My favorite spot to hang out and enjoy Lake Tahoe's pristine waters. If you get there early enough…read moreand don't do in the dead of summer, you'll have a good shot of having it all to yourself. My last 3 trips have resulted in me being the only one down there for a solid couple hours. The trail and beach are dog friendly, so bring your companion along with you. It's a short hike in and out but beware, your going up and up on the way out. Nothing impossibly difficult, but it can wind you. Other than that, go out and enjoy it. Leave no trace, respect the historic building down there, and don't feed the wildlife. Oh, by the way, parking can be a pain. There's only room for maybe 6-7 cars if they cozy up with one another. So like I said above, getting here early is key.