Lake Tahoe's standup paddleboard craze is full swing! With so many accessible beaches around Big Blue and other area lakes, and with the visibility of the water, this is a Tahoe thing to do that's great for people of all ages. If you're really into SUPing, consider taking the 72-mile loop around the lake!
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Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
521 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
2005 Highway 28, Incline Village, NV
Through their retail location in Tahoe City and rental beach-side location at Commons Beach, Tahoe City Kayak offers everything you could need if you desire to go kayaking or standup paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe. Ready to outfit you from head to toe with new gear or rentals, Tahoe City Kayak prides itself on being the trusted North Tahoe source on all things kayak (in a single or tandem rendition) and paddleboarding. In addition to selling boards, boats, accessories and gear, the experienced crew also gives tours, with various types to choose from – the sunset journey, the historic West Shore tour and a brunch tour as well as a Fourth of July excursion and guided moonlight paddles.
Through their retail location in Tahoe City and rental beach-side location at Commons Beach, Tahoe City Kayak offers everything you could need if you desire to go kayaking or standup paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe. Ready to outfit you from head to toe with new gear or rentals, Tahoe City Kayak prides itself on being the trusted North Tahoe source on all things kayak (in a...read more
Through their retail location in Tahoe City and rental beach-side location at Commons Beach, Tahoe...read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
What would summer be without a sparkling mountain lake and all the toys to go with it? A total bummer, that’s what. The folks at Donner Lake Watersports and Marina are there to supply all the watersport toys one could want. From muscle power to horsepower, all your Donner Lake fun is covered. Those looking to water ski or wakeboard are set with powerboat rentals...read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
Granite Chief has been a fixture on the local ski scene for more than three decades. Skiers and outdoors enthusiasts can find Granite Chief’s offerings at its store in Truckee. In winter they offer a full-service ski shop with ski tuning, repairs and custom boot fitting. Granite Chief stocks the latest hard goods as well as ski apparel and accessories. If you’re thinking of upgrading...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
Hidden Beach is a public beach a mile from Incline Village. Just off Highway 28, free parking is found along the highway. The beach is 750 feet in length and is comprised of rocky alcoves, a boulder-filled shoreline and stretches of soft sand. This area tends to be busy, but it isn't impossible to find your own private piece of paradise on a large Tahoe...read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
Kaspian Recreation Area is on Highway 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City at the base of Blackwood Canyon. A campground and outdoor recreation area, the zone is excellent for wilderness fun in summer and winter. Kaspian Beach and Campground are located on National Forest land managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The summer offers mountain biking, road cycling and hiking....read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
Kayak Tahoe is a locally owned business that began helping people connect with the beautiful water of Lake Tahoe via kayaks and paddleboards in the 1990s. Their impeccable service and trustworthy rentals have kept their rental operation as one of the leading companies in human-powered watercraft rentals in the Lake Tahoe area. In addition to renting kayaks and standup paddleboards, they also offers lessons, tours...read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
Lake Forest Beach is a free day-use park within the neighborhood of Lake Forest Glen, a few miles outside of Tahoe City. The beach is a secluded, sandy and pebbly shoreline. The views are spectacular from the angle provided by the park, giving direct sight of Mount Tallac and other framing mountains. This beach is perfect for launching paddleboards, kayaks or windsurfing equipment. The area...read more
The south and east shores of Lake Tahoe span two different states and three different counties and exhibit physical attributes more diverse than one might imagine. This area contains the lake's one and only island and a native Washoe spiritual site. It contains a cove known for its afternoon winds and beaches known for their shallow shorelines and gentle slopes. The south...read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
Lake Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the United States (and the entire world at its elevation of 6,228 feet). The bottom depth is measured at 1,645 feet deep in Crystal Bay near Kings Beach. With such a deep floor the lake has some unique attributes: Its colors shift to play off the sky's hue, it never freezes and, sometimes, the waves get so big...read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
The first inhabitants of Lake Tahoe were the semi-nomadic Washoe Indians who would migrate to the lake when the snow started to melt. The men would spend the summers fishing and hunting small game while the women wove baskets and gathered pine nuts. The lake was a spiritual place with healing powers for the Washoe, where they could rid themselves of worries and concerns. The...read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is a park system found on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. With six different management units that total 14,301 acres, the park protects miles of dense Tahoe forest and beautiful sandy and rocky beaches. Within the park are the swimming areas of Sand Harbor, Chimney Beach, Hidden Beach, Secret Cove, Creek Beach, Boaters Beach and Whale Beach as well...read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
Lake Tahoe Pontoon is your connection to discovering Big Blue in the comfort of your own boat. Offering pontoon rentals that are fantastic for lounging, water skiing, tubing or any other water activity, Lake Tahoe Pontoon is a family-owned business that prides itself in sharing the love of the water. The 200 HP Yamaha SHO rental comes with a double Bimini top, 24 feet of...read more
Lake Tahoe Standup Paddleboarding
Lake Tahoe Water Trail is a 72-mile water route along the shoreline that connects public beaches with launch and landing sites including 20 managed trailhead sites with wayfinding signage, restrooms and parking. The trail is divided into seven day-trip segments of approximately 10 miles for out-and-back or point-to-point excursions. Paddlers can plan their trip using the Water Trail website with route planning and mobile wayfinding maps,...read more
