Beaches
Incline Beach
Private beach for Incline Village. Incline Lodge provides each guest with a day pass to this beach for each day they are staying at the lodge. Payment is required in addition to the pass. Daily entry is $15 per person.
Calawee Cove & Lester Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Tahoe at DL Bliss State Park. Off Highway 89 North of Emerald Bay and South of Meeks Bay.
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Stretch of shoreline next to historic Ehrman Mansion. Located on the west shore, 10 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89.
Meek's Bay Campground
10 miles south of Tahoe City. White sand beach w/ boat launch, restrooms and picnic facilities. 7941 Emerald Bay Road, Meeks Bay California.
Chamber's Landing
Historic Bar & Restaurant within a few feet of a sandy, swim-friendly cove. 6400 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA.
Paddle Boarding & Kayak Rentals
Tahoe City Kayak
530.581.4336
Boat Rentals on Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City or West Shore
Guests can rent their own boats from either:
High Sierra at the Sunnyside Marina
530.583.7417
Rates will vary. Call ahead for reservations, mornings tend to be more calm than the afternoon on the Lake.
Tahoe City Marina
530.583.1039
Tahoe Jet Boats
Several North Shore Locations - Reservations needed
Parasailing, Jet Ski or Wake Board Rentals
High Sierra
530.525.1214
North Tahoe Water Sports
530.583.7245
www.northtahoewatersportsinc.com
Action Watersports
530.525-5588
Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley USA)
1901 CHAMONIX PL, OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA 96146, USA
(800) 403-0206
Guests can ride up the cable car to lounge at the pool/hot tub at High Camp. There are lots of hiking trails and a restaurant and bar as well.
https://www.palisadestahoe.com
Truckee River Rafting
175 W RIVER RD, TAHOE CITY, CA 96145, USA
(530) 583-1111
Guests can ride the Truckee River on a raft. The trip time depends on the flow of the water but can be about 2.5-3 hours long. The finish is at the River Ranch where last one out of the water buys the drinks on the riverside patio!!
https://www.truckeeriverrafting.com
Hiking
For free guided tours, please check out: www.tahoerimtrail.org and for information on trails for all abilities: https://www.gotahoenorth.com/lake-tahoe-activities/hiking/hiking-trails/
Emerald Bay State Park
138 EMERALD BAY RD, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150, USA
(530) 541-3030
Guests can drive down the picturesque West Shore to Emerald Bay, the most photographed location in Tahoe.
There are some hiking trails and historic sites here as well. In the spring the waterfalls are gushing due to the snowmelt and are still equally pretty in the fall.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=506
Mountain Biking
There are mountain bike shops everywhere!
At the entrance to Squaw Valley, several in Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
Back Country
530.581.5861
690 N. Lake Blvd.
Cycle Paths
530.581.1171
1785 W. Lake Blvd.
Olympic Bike Shop
530.581.2500
620 N. Lake Blvd
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort
Largest mountain bike park in Northern California – avid down-hillers will not want to miss this.
Depending on your ability, there will be a trail for you!
The bike trail that follows the West Shore and 89 to Squaw Valley (along the Truckee River) is doable by all. Your bike rental shop will have trail maps and can recommend a trail for your ability whether close by or a short drive. Reservations aren’t necessary.
For trail recommendations you may also visit: http://www.trails.com/activity.asp?area=12144
Golf
Old Brockway Golf Course
(530) 546-9909
7900 N. Lake Blvd.
Rated one of the top 10 nine-hole courses in N. California. Green Fees are $40 for nine holes.
Tahoe City Golf Course
(530) 583-1516
251 N. Lake Blvd.
For those who just want to hit a few balls w/o a lot of fanfare. Green fees are $30 for nine holes.
Ponderosa Golf Course
(530) 587-3501
10040 Reynold Way
Nine hole course set amongst the Ponderosa Pines. Green Fees are $32 for nine holes.
www.ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com
Gray’s Crossing
530.550.5800
11406 Henness Road, Truckee (just off I-80 toward Reno).
Semi-private, public access, 18 holes over 7466 (Pro-tees) with a par of 72. Green Fees are $175 for 18 holes.
www.golfintahoe.com/grays-crossing
Schaffer's Mill
530.582.6964
9045 Timilick Dr. Located between Northstar and Truckee is Tahoe’s newest Semi-Private Golf Course (Public access after 10am). 18 holes with spectacular views-Par 72 rates for 18 holes. Green fees are $145 ($125 after 2pm)
Northstar @ Tahoe
(530) 562-2490
168 Basque Dr. off Northstar Dr. Beautiful lake and mountain views surround this 18 hole beauty. Green Fees are $99 w/ cart.
http://northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/golf.aspx
Old Greenwood
(530) 550-7010
12915 Fairway Dr.
Designed by legendary Jack Nicklaus, this course winds through 600 acres of Jeffrey pines and sage brush. Green fees are $185 w/ cart.
www.golfintahoe.com/old-greenwood
Resort @ Squaw Creek
(530) 583-6300
400 Squaw Creek Rd.
Rated one of the "top ten courses you can play" by Golf Magazine. Green fees are $100+ w/ cart.
Coyote Moon Championship Golf Course
(530) 587-0886
10685 Northwoods Blvd
Not a single house or structure to spoil the mountain or forest views. Green fees are $100+ w/ cart.
www.coyotemoongolf.com/golf/proto/coyotemoongolf/index.htm
Sport Fishing
There is also sport fishing for mackinaw and trout, but most charters leave at 4:30 or so in the morning (or whenever the fish are biting the best!) which may be too early for some.
Tahoe Fishing Charters
530.583.4857 - Captain Chris is in Tahoe City Marina
Mickey’s Big Mac Charters
800-877-1462 or 530.546.4444
Casinos
On the North Shore head to Stateline for the Crystal Bay Club and the Hyatt in Incline Village.