South Lake Tahoe Beaches

When visiting the town – especially during the summer – South Lake Tahoe beaches are places you’ll want to see and experience. With more than a dozen different beaches, these sandy shores are your access points to countless things to do in South Lake Tahoe. Get on the water, take a pleasant beach-side stroll, marvel at historic and natural attractions, pitch a tent on a beach campsite – the options go on. Where are the best beaches in South Lake Tahoe? That depends on what you want to do. South Lake Tahoe beaches each have something different, and the options match a range of interests and needs. Some sites attract those with pets; others draw families looking for a spacious stretch of sand. Watersports enthusiasts will head to particular South Lake Tahoe beaches to embark on a paddleboarding or boating expedition, and others welcome solo beachgoers on the hunt for a picturesque slice of solitude. 

D.L. Bliss State Park

CA Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 525-7277

DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of stunning turquoise water, old-growth forests and giant cartoon-like granite boulders that balance themselves like toys in amazing ways. There are multiple hiking trails that lead from the park, giving plenty of opportunities to enjoy the splendor that outdoor Tahoe has to offer, and you'll find several good dive spots here...read more

DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of...read more

Emerald Bay State Park

West Shore Beaches
11001 CA Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-3030

If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay State Park. The park includes two campgrounds: the Boat-In Camp (accessible by boat and foot only) and Eagle Point Campground. Within the park are various treasures including Tahoe's hidden castle, Vikingsholm, the scenic Rubicon foot trail that connects Eagle Point Campground with Vikingsholm and DL Bliss State Park. The park...read more

If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay...read more

Washoe Meadows State Park

South Lake Tahoe Beaches
Sawmill Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 525-7232

Explore the untouched meadows and woodlands of Washoe Meadows State Park, offering serene trails and breathtaking views at the base of Echo Summit's escarpment. Named in tribute to Native Americans who thrived here for millennia, the park remains undeveloped, preserving its raw beauty. Enjoy dog-friendly trails while abiding by leash regulations. As a part of the Sierra State Park Foundation, please lend a hand and help...read more

Explore the untouched meadows and woodlands of Washoe Meadows State Park, offering serene trails and...read more