Beautiful! Convenient and only $12 for parking. Kayaks available to rent right on the beach.read more

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!

One of my go-to beaches in my youth. My friends and I would always go in a large group during the…read moreweek. Carpool and hike in what we'd need for the day. Nostalgia set in visiting so many years later. I felt there was less beach this last time around. I really wouldn't recommend packing heavy with coolers and heavy umbrellas. My Tommy Bahama cooler chair and portable umbrella saves me every Summer. It's a rocky little hike and I wouldn't recommend taking younger children. It was a great day date and we are looking forward to visiting again next Summer as this season closes. Tip: Get there earlier to find parking and claim a spot on the beach. Please help keep Tahoe blue and pick up after yourselves!!! We packed other visitors trash in with us. It's a shame!

What used to be one of the best beaches in Tahoe has become one of the worst. Went today on a…read moreThursday, and there was trash everywhere!!! Makes me sad. Humans have ruined this beauty. Seriously how hard is it to "pack it in, pack it out." Don't come here if you're going to leave trash everywhere. Also parking used to be free now it's $12. They also added another parking lot, which is so bad because this is a very small beach it can not ahold all those parking spots. Still can not believe all the trash left on this beach. Shame on those people.

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.

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.

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.

My husband and I came to Zephyr Cove - North Beach two Thursdays ago (in March). We came here to…read morekayak and decided up this spot because it was highly recommended by the woman who owned the Airbnb that we were staying in. On the afternoon that we arrived, we were lucky that the parking kiosk was not working and the gate to enter was open, so we lucked out with free parking. But will mention that this most likely was during off season because it was pretty cold on the day of our visit (we were one of very few crazy people willing to kayak in the water on this cold day (low to mid 60's). After we parked, my husband and I pulled our foldable kayaks over to the sand. After putting our kayaks together, we launched ourselves from the sand and then were off. Initially the water nice and calm but about 30 minutes into it, the waves started to get choppy and the winds were blowing kind of hard, so we only managed to kayak for about an hour but it was a fun visit. The view from my kayak was very beautiful and serene (before the winds starting to blow harder). Please note that near this beach is dog friendly, Zephyr Shoals Beach north of Zephyr Cove Resort. But where we parked and launched our kayaks is not dog friendly. There is food sold from the concession stands and there are restrooms on this beach (but I did not use any of the restrooms, nor did I purchase any food). Also kayaks are available for rent here. Overall, we had a good visit and would consider coming back here to kayak again the next time we visit Lake Tahoe.

Beautiful piney area. Long walking paths. Right along the…read morebeach. Great vistas. Unsure if dogs allowed but is off season and no one else was around. By the way she only peed and we were prepared to pick up after her.

Easily my most favorite beach in Tahoe. I came to Tahoe every summer growing up, and although it's…read moregotten a lot more crowded overall, it's still my favorite place to go when I can come out here. The water is so clear and beautiful, and it's one of the best places to paddleboard/kayak. Some tips for anyone wanting to go here for the day: 1. PLAN AHEAD! Yes, vacations are supposed to be relaxing but if you don't put in the work to research and plan things ahead of time, then of course you're going to be disappointed when you can't find parking or gain entry to not only this beach, but tons of other places in the basin. They've implemented a parking reservation system sometime in the last 2 or so years. Go to Reserve Nevada and it's $10 for NV license plates, and $15 for out of state plates. 2. GO EARLY! Rule of thumb with anything in Tahoe (or any major park really) is go early or go home. I left SLT at around 6:30 am to give myself wiggle room getting up to the entrance for Sand Harbor. They open at exactly 8:00 am on the dot. 3. Entering the lot: Coming from the south/SLT, it will be a left turn into the entrance. You can queue up in the middle lane dividing the lanes going north/south, but there is limited space to do so. If it's too early, you can keep driving and park at the parking lot for Monkey Rock Trailhead for a bit before turning back to head down to the entrance. Coming from the north/Incline Village, it's a right turn into the entrance. They block off the right turn lane into the entrance with cones if they aren't open yet, so you have to time it right if you're approaching that way. 4. Paddleboarding: Clearly Tahoe is the only paddleboard/kayak rental business on shore. It's pretty pricy at $60 for 2 hours on a paddleboard. I opted instead to rent a paddleboard from SUP Tahoe in SLT and it was $50 for the whole day + $15 overnight fee. That way, I could have the paddleboard picked up and loaded onto my sedan the night before and head out to Sand Harbor early in the AM. If you go early like I do, you get to experience the best water conditions because morning is much calmer than the afternoon. As always, getting a reservation is easier on a weekday. I planned my whole trip only a few days before going, in late June/early July (before 4th of July). It's easy if you avoid major holidays and weekends. If you think the main beach is too crowded, you can paddleboard or kayak further up the shore and explore a bit!

Sand Harbor is one of those places that never gets old. The crystal-clear water, granite boulders,…read moreand mountain views make it one of the most beautiful beaches on Lake Tahoe. The only downside? Getting in can be a challenge. If you're planning a visit, here's a tip: instead of trying to park at Sand Harbor or Tunnel Creek/Hidden Beach (which fills up very early), park in Incline Village at the Wells Fargo shopping center and hop on the free East Shore Express Shuttle. Since it's one of the first shuttle stops, you'll have a much better chance of getting a seat before it fills up. Once you're there, spend the day floating in the unbelievably clear water, exploring the rocks, or just soaking up the views. Don't forget to stop by the snack bar for an ice cream or, if you're in vacation mode, a Rum Runner. A little planning goes a long way, and this beach is absolutely worth it. Have a great Tahoe day!

This place is super crowded. But it's a big beach. And it's right on the lake as soon as you drive…read moreinto north side of Lake Tahoe. There's a park with a half court for bball. Oh man! Mile high hooping! There's a place to launch boats and a nice pier too. It's open to the public. Lots of trails and sidewalks for a nice stroll along the beach. And a place to wash sands off your sandals. Overall a very nice beach despite the heavy public usage.