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Here are a few popular spots around the lake. All have sandy beaches, picnic areas, and restrooms; many have playgrounds. Remember that this is an alpine lake so the water is very cold.

  • Baldwin Beach: Highway 89, 4 miles north of South Lake Tahoe
  • Commons Beach Park: Downtown Tahoe City, free movie (Fri at dusk)
  • Connolly Beach: U.S. 50 at Timber Cove Lodge; boat launches
  • D. L. Bliss State Park: South of Meeks Bay on Highway 89; camping, trails
  • El Dorado Beach: Between Rufus Allen and Lakeview in South Lake Tahoe
  • Kings Beach State Recreation Center: Highway 28 in Kings Beach
  • Pope Beach: Highway 89, 2 miles north of South Lake Tahoe
  • Sand Harbor: 4 miles south of Incline Village on Highway 28; lifeguards
  • Sugar Pine Point: Highway 89, just south of Tahoma; camping, trails, pier
  • Zephyr Cove Beach: U.S. 50 at Zephyr Cove

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