You're a step away from water when you're here, so hopping on a motorboat or sailboat to explore the lakes is a popular thing to do in Tahoe. You can go on charters or rent your own vessels. Some rental companies will ask you to sign a form saying that you won't go into the water, due to the cold temperature. Check with your outfitter if this is an issue for you.
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Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Bear Street and Highway 28, Kings Beach, CA
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, though it costs to park there. In addition to a few miles of sandy beach, there are public bathrooms, a children's play area, volleyball and basketball facilities. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not allowed at this beach. Charcoal or wood barbecues are prohibited, though propane/gas barbecues are allowed. There are boat, personal watercraft and paddleboard rentals. Dogs are not allowed on the beach; however, they are allowed in the picnic areas. In winter the bathrooms and most other facilities are closed.
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, though it costs to park there. In addition to a few miles of sandy beach, there are public bathrooms, a children's play area, volleyball and basketball facilities. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not allowed at this beach. Charcoal or wood barbecues...read more
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Patton Landing Beach is a pebbly version of Lake Tahoe shoreline. A free public beach that offers picnic tables, barbecues and summer-only bathrooms, the park also has free limited parking and a car-top boat launch. To help with the fun factor, Waterman's Landing cafe adjoins the free public beach and offers yummy treats and delicious drinks as well as kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals. This...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Rent A Boat Lake Tahoe has a fleet of lake-going vessels – all of them longer than 20 feet – that allow you to get out on the surface of Big Blue. Half-day and full-day rentals are available. Add some tubes, skis or wakeboards to your rental package, and you've got a day that the whole family will never forget. If you like the idea...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Round Pines is a great beach for those who like a lot going on but also like a beach that is tucked away. Not only does it have a deli and a bar, but it also has a wonderful selection of available water-activity rentals, including boats, Jet Skis, kayaks, paddleboards and pedal boats. Visitors can also choose to go parasailing, play volleyball, swim in the...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Sail Tahoe Blue is a boating company based on a passion for doing what one loves and sharing it with others. The owners' dream was to spend every day on Lake Tahoe and share that excitement with others. Sail Tahoe Blue offers a safe, fun and entertaining adventure for any age. They sail on Blue, their 40-foot Santa Cruz sailboat. The sailing vessel provides a...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
If you wish to sail the beautiful water of Lake Tahoe, then Sailing Ventures Lake Tahoe is a good bet in instruction and boat charters. Established in 1993, Sailing Ventures has created an extensive list of sailing courses through the years. With 10 different sailing classes available, from a two-hour introduction to sailing to a two-day family sailing lesson, teaching the ways of the Tahoe...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Three miles south of the town of Incline Village on Highway 28, Sand Harbor has a variety of natural features that you can spend an entire day exploring. You can hike several trails down the shoreline or off into the woods. You can rock-hop, scrambling across the giant boulders that extend out into the lake. You can rent a kayak or standup paddleboard to float...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Sandy Beach is a beautiful tiny piece of free public beach access in Tahoe Vista. Near the Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, this sandy beach provides views looking up Lake Tahoe toward Mount Tallac, creating a stunning perspective. The beach is outfitted with garbage cans year-round, and portable bathrooms are added in the summer. A bonus to this beach is that there are picnic tables and grills...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
The west side of Secline Beach is a forested, small, park-like setting with many trees shading picnic tables and open space. Seasonal kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals are often available. The east side of Secline Beach is an open sandy beach that transitions smoothly over a short distance from the lake to a paved turn-around area. Tables and barbecues are provided, as well as seasonal...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
If you are looking for a luxurious, private experience on a captained charter on Lake Tahoe, then Sierra High Tours will provide you with the catered experience you desire. A locally owned business that specializes in offering an exclusive experience for two to six people, the chartered lake tours are individually created to suit the experience the client desires. Sierra High Tours offers its charters...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Ski Run Marina is a shopping and marina center highlighting water experience: restaurants, boat and water activities rental, cruise boat, fishing and shopping in South Lake Tahoe. It is the launching spot for day and dinner cruises on the Safari Rose and the soon to arrive The Tahoe Spirit. Ski Run Marina is the home to Riva Grill (amazing food and cocktails with impressive views), Artemis Mediterranean Cafe (a healthy...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Skylandia is a gorgeous, 24-acre state park that offers a multitude of amenities. Situated a mile and a half from Tahoe City, Skylandia offers both a grass park area complete with grills, picnic tables, paved trails and public bathrooms as well as a sand beach that offers leisurely walks with views that look up the lake toward Mount Tallac and South Lake Tahoe. The park...read more
Lake Tahoe Boating & Sailing
Speedboat Beach is a hidden free public beach that is situated at the end of a neighborhood street. Located in a small local zone between Kings Beach and Crystal Bay Casino, this beach offers a long strand of beautiful soft sand, stunning giant granite boulders and easy access to the water. For that reason it is also a great beach to approach from the water...read more
