Meeks Bay

On Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City, adjacent to Meeks Bay Campground, you will find a long stretch of white sand beach on the west shore’s famed crystal blue waters with a boat launch,  restrooms, and picnic facilities. The Meeks Bay shoreline is popular for its beautiful scenery, sprawling clean beaches and easy […]

Carnelian Bay

Patton Landing in Carnelian Bay is a popular dog-friendly beach. It is not a sandy beach, rather it is a about a half mile stretch of pebbly rocks, which are surprisingly comfortable. When the rocks warm in the sun, give yourself a hot stone treatment. The water here is deep, which is great for anyone […]

East Shore Beaches

The east shore beaches are some of Tahoe’s best. With sandy beaches and clear blue waters, beaches like Hidden Beach, Chimney Beach, and Secret Beach make for perfect Tahoe days. If you are not coming by boat, these beaches are accessed by hiking trails down to the lake, which often (but not always!) means you’ll […]

D.L. Bliss State Park

This breathtakingly beautiful park is on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, just 17 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89 and a few miles north of Emerald Bay. The park has a wonderful interpretive visitor center with wildlife displays, beaches and hiking trails. At the north end of Bliss is Rubicon Point, where, […]