When snow isn't king, water is! The warm months bring out the Lake Tahoe water sports in abundance, and just about any Tahoe thing to do you want to do that gets you wet, you can do it! Tahoe water sports take place all over, not only on Big Blue. Try out the other lakes and rivers in the area.
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Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
15962 South Shore Drive, Truckee, CA
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west end area, but the sandy beach and roped-off, kid-friendly swim area is the place to take youngsters to build sand castles and splash in the water all under the watch of life guards. Operated by the Truckee Donner Park and Recreation Department, West End Beach also has paddleboards, kayaks and pedal boats available to rent. There is plenty of fun on the beach area: two playgrounds for kids to get their kicks on, a sand volleyball court, tennis court and horseshoe pits. A snack bar serves up soft drinks, hot dogs and ice cream. Get there early and stake out a picnic table and grill. There are shady group picnic areas available by reservation.
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west...read more
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
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 Water Sports
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
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Spooner Lake is an excellent winter and summer recreation area. The reservoir is home to year-round fishing, hiking and birding. In the summer the lake is the place for swimming, non-motorized boating and mountain biking, and in the winter the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great. There is a day-use fee collected per vehicle/bike, so make sure to bring some money. read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Imagine experiencing the stunning views of Lake Tahoe from your own luxury yacht. This is a reality waiting to happen when you enjoy the expertise and boatmanship of Stellar Tahoe. Lake Tahoe's premier captained boating experience, Stellar Tahoe is built on the foundation of creating a memorable experience that is filled with opulence, comfort and the utmost fun. Utilizing the impressive Formula 330 ss, the...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
SWA Watersports offers Jet Ski and boat rentals, fishing charters, guided tours and private charters as well as watersports rentals and lessons. Boat rentals range from 20 to 27 footers with capacities of up to 14 people. You may also charter a yacht, pontoon boat or wake boat and let a licensed captain guide you around the lake and teach you to wake surf or...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Tahoe Adventure Company is a way to access any outdoor adventure in Lake Tahoe. Whether it is rock climbing or kayaking, mountain biking or hiking, Tahoe Adventure Company prides itself in creating custom recreation tours that connect exactly with what the guest desires. They add a ton of local knowledge to each of their trips and also offer kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours. Other fun experiences Tahoe Adventure Company offers include star tours, full moon, sunset excursions, group outings, backpacking trips...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Bring love into your Lake Tahoe vacation with an excursion in the gondolas of Tahoe Amore. Built on the concept of intertwining the romance of Venice, Italy, and their water gondolas with the stunning beauty seen from South Lake Tahoe's Tahoe Keys, it creates a spectacular experience. It truly is a boat tour that inspires a feeling of love. Perfect at sunset or any time...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Tourists to the basin can't help but be impressed by the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe. But only a fraction of the people here, visitors and locals alike, ever get a chance to enjoy the experience of actually being out on the water. Tahoe Blue Boat Rentals can help to remedy this, making lake-worthy watercraft affordable and accessible for everyone. Whatever the occasion, they have...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
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
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Tahoe City Marina is a collection of stores and the longest-standing marina on Lake Tahoe. Beginning its days in the 1940s, the marina is not only a historical aspect to Tahoe City, but also one of the largest marinas on the lake itself. In addition to shopping, the marina is also home to Moe's BBQ, a delightful restaurant serving tasty BBQ fare. Assisting with all...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
The Tahoe City Public Utility District Parks and Recreation Department is filled with numerous opportunities for fun. When it comes to connecting with Big Blue (i.e. Lake Tahoe) and her stunning forests, the department offers accessibility and convenience in the form of incredible parks, trails, community centers, athletic fields, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park and Tahoe City Golf Course. The organization is also host to...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
With Ski Run Marina as home port, Tahoe Cruises offers daily tours of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay on The Safari Rose, an 80-foot-long luxury yacht of pure exquisiteness. This is an excursion that will bring any Tahoe vacation up to the next level. The yacht provides full services with four bathrooms, a beautiful dining room, a salon complete with leather and teak accents, a full bar, a sun deck and a fireplace to set the...read more
