Kings Beach Summer Activities

Kings Beach buzzes with hustle and bustle in the summertime. With its plentiful and picturesque beaches, Kings Beach summer activities provide opportunities to enjoy a little sun, sand and water. The beaches range from easy to access to a bit more isolated, so depending on what you’re looking for, finding a great spot is easy. Some of the beaches offer grills, picnic tables and patios making them perfect spots for a lakeside cookout – a classic Kings Beach thing to do. There are even boat launches at certain locations that allow you to escape to the center of the lake – an ideal spot for fishing. Kings Beach summer activities also bring you live musicians jamming on the beaches during the evenings. Several beach locations are pet friendly, so you and your furry friend can enjoy the surf and sand together. Thanks to the quick access to water, summertime Kings Beach things to do feature lots of watersports, including kayaking, SUPing and Jet skiing.

Kings Beach summer activities extend beyond the surf and sand. Explore the area by bike or by foot with trails that can take you around the mountains and even lead you to neighboring towns!

Kings Beach Summer Activities Are Active

Including North Shore

When you’re not on the beach or hiking about, you can enjoy a game of tennis or round of golf at recreation centers and scenic golf courses. And the kids can get crafty with different art workshops and classes held in the area. Pilates and yoga sessions also let you start the day off right by finding your center and practicing balancing skills. After an active day, wind down with a spa visit or acupuncture therapy that gets you feeling rejuvenated right away. There’s a whole world of summer activities, so check out the listings below to learn more.

Summer Activities by Category

Adrift Tahoe

Kings Beach Summer Activity
8338 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, CA
(530) 546-4112
(888) 676-7702

Owned and operated by a true Tahoe local, Adrift Tahoe carries the leading brands of standup paddleboards for sale or rent. The beach is just outside Adrift's back door, so you can walk your rental or potential purchase right out to the sand and launch into the lake for a test drive or a day’s journey. Adrift also rents canoes and kayaks and stocks all...read more

Owned and operated by a true Tahoe local, Adrift Tahoe carries the leading brands of...read more

Around Tahoe Tours

889 Tahoe Boulevard, Unit C, Incline Village, NV
(775) 345-5966

Around Tahoe Tours is your best bet for getting a true feel and knowledge of the Tahoe area. Created by Chris and Darin Talbot, the tour agency is a culmination of their knowledge that began when they moved to the area in 1977. Private tours and group tours are available, ranging from either one to four people or five to eight people. The tours focus...read more

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Hang Gliding Tahoe

2640 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV
(775) 772-8232

You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you’ve seen it from the air, piloting your own aircraft over the Carson Range and into the Tahoe Basin. With Hang Gliding Tahoe, you fly a powered hang glider (with an FAA-certified instructor...read more

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Kings Beach State Recreation Area

Bear Street and CA Highway 28, Kings Beach, CA
(530) 583-3074

With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe simple. The park itself is free, and offers day use of a few miles of sandy beach, public bathrooms, a children's play area and barbecue grills. There are boat, Jet Ski and paddleboard rentals, and parking costs $10 for both cars and trucks. Dogs are not allowed...read more

With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy...read more

Waterman's Landing

Patton Landing Beach
North Shore Summer Activity
5166 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA
(530) 546-3590

Waterman's Landing is a place of gathering, delicious food and adventure on the shores of Lake Tahoe. A collective of local businesses as well as a small cafe, this year-round hotspot is nestled on Patton Landing Beach. With easy access to Lake Tahoe, Waterman's Landing provides kayak and paddleboard tours and lessons as well as rentals of paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and other water toys. With...read more

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Wild Goose II Boat Charters

7320 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe Vista, CA
(530) 412-4064

If sailing the turquoise water of Lake Tahoe in historical elegance is your cup of tea, then look no further than Wild Goose II Boat Charter. On this stunning 36-foot wooden commuter-style boat, the charter experience is inspired by the original Wild Goose, which was connected to the luxurious days of yesteryear in Lake Tahoe. Hand-built from Philippine mahogany, the water vessel is originally from Holland,...read more

If sailing the turquoise water of Lake Tahoe in historical elegance is your cup of...read more