Some of the best things to do at Lake Tahoe are just hanging out with friends and family at the beach or a local park. Bringing a picnic and maybe a bottle of wine makes it even better.
For families, visit
Commons Beach in Tahoe City for some low water swimming, a playground and lots of wildlife. Other local beaches for families include the beautiful
Lester Beach in D.L. Bliss,
Camp Richardson, the South Tahoe Recreational area,
Zephyr Cove,
Cave Rock,
Sand Harbor and
King's Beach on the North Shore.
For some places off the water, visit the
Tahoe Meadows for some light hiking or snowshoeing and some bird watching. You can also find some places to sit and eat at local parks in South Shore by the
ice skating rink.
Visit the Donner Lake Recreational Area for some fishing or relaxing on the beach, the local park or the several public docks on the north side of Donner Lake.
9881 HWY 89
Shelter bay, great for swimming...
P.O. Box 266
7360 West Lake Boulevard
Popular beach in both summer and winter...
Highway 50
One of the largest beaches on the lake...
26820 Silver Drive
The Sandy Cove Picnic Ground sits toward the west of the Armador Ranger District. Additionally to offering picnicking facilities, the site provides access to Silver Lake...
P.O. Box 266
7360 West Lake Boulevard
Washoe Meadows State Park occupies 620 acres of meadow and woodland in the valley at the base of the escarpment leading to Echo Summit...
Highway 50 & Glenbrook Bay
Spectacular views of the lake...
900 Ski Run Blvd # 201
Tahoe's authentic Mississippi paddlewheeler...
Hwy 50
Moderate 5 mile hike...
26820 Silver Drive
Kirkwood Lake Campground provides close access to Kirkwood Lake. Visitors would be able to participate in activities such as boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking...