Quick Summary:

  • Lake Tahoe is a must-visit location for anyone in either California or Nevada.
  • The area is home to a lot of exciting recreational activities and is the West Coast’s closest competitor to the Great Lakes in terms of sheer size and natural beauty.
  • There are plenty of great beaches (video) to be found all around Lake Tahoe, both on the California side and on the Nevada side.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Sand Harbor Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sand Harbor Beach | These Lake Tahoe Beaches Are Beautiful Year Round
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2. Baldwin Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Baldwin Beach | These Lake Tahoe Beaches Are Beautiful Year Round
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3. Pope Beach

Category: Beaches
Pope Beach | These Lake Tahoe Beaches Are Beautiful Year Round
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4. Lester Beach

Category: Beaches
Lester Beach | These Lake Tahoe Beaches Are Beautiful Year Round
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5. Commons Beach

Category: Beaches
Commons Beach | These Lake Tahoe Beaches Are Beautiful Year Round
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