Located in Kings Beach, Calif., this large area offers something for everyone. There are concessions for boat rentals, a water trampoline, parasailing and more. Entry to the state-owned beach is free, but there is a fee to park. If you tire of the surf and sand, the Kings Beach community offers a number of eateries, art galleries and shops. Managed by the North Tahoe Public Utility District, this area features volleyball, an outdoor spa, lawn area, barbecues, a deck, weight room, exercise equipment and beach area.
Concessionaires offer kayaks, canoes, paddle boats.
A fee is charged for day use. At these beaches Lake Tahoe's sandy bottom keeps the water level at a child-friendly level of one to two feet for several hundred yards. Found at the far end of Donner Lake in Truckee, West End Beach offers volleyball, barbecues, horseshoes and water-toy rentals. Both feature warmer water than Lake Tahoe. Materials contained within this site may not be used without permission.