On the Slopes Enjoy world-class skiing just minutes away. Centrally located to all the major ski areas, Painted Rock Lodge is the perfect place to relax after a day on the slopes. Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Northstar are all within a 15-minute drive. Each resort offers facilities for downhill skiing and snowboarding, and Squaw and Northstar offer cross-country skiing, as well. Equipment Rental: Dave's Ski Shop 8299 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach (530-546-5800), and 620 North Lake Blvd.,Tahoe City (530-583-6415) The Ski Barn 8608 North Lake Blvd. Kings Beach (530-546-3111). Alpine/Nordic ski equipment, plus snowshoes and high-performance snowmobiles. Snow Mobiling at Squaw Valley Renting a snowmobile can be a great alternative to a ski trip when planning a family vacation. They're as much fun as a motorcycle, and much easier to operate. Call 800-516-5867 Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing The Resort at Squaw Creek offers a complete Nordic Center, conveniently located at the trailhead of the Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe trails at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Call 800-403-0206 On the Water North America’s largest alpine lake is just across the street, so boating of all kinds reigns supreme in the summertime. Sailing. Enjoy a sightseeing sail or sunset cruise aboard a 35-foot sailboat. Call Tahoe Sailing Charters (530-583-6200). Fishing Boats. Reel in Rainbow Trout, Mackinaws, and German Browns on a guided fishing charter. We recommend Tahoe Fishing Company (530-546-8425) and Reel Deal (530-581-0924). Canoes & Kayaks. Down the road at the Kayak Café (530-546-9337) you can rent different types of human-powered boats, enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack, and kick back and take in the view. Beach Barn (530-546-3111) in Kings Beach also rents kayaks. Fly-fishing Guides and Equipment. Stock up on everything you need to reel in the “big one” at Reno Fly Shop/Truckee River Outfitters. (530-583-0900 or 775-825-3474). Hiking Discover miles of Forest Service trails.Walk out our door and enjoy mountain biking and hiking for all levels or simply take a stroll among the stately pines and amazing natural mountain scenery. You need not go far for some spectacular lake views. Biking Downhill, road, performance mountain gear — you can rent just about anything on wheels at the Olympic Bike Shop. Single- or multiple-day rentals available (530-581-2500). Horseback Riding In the summer, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Northstar all pack up the skis and snowboards — and open the stables. All three offer guided trail rides and pack charters. Lake Tahoe Public Beaches Chambers Beach One mile south of Homewood on Hwy. 89 It is perfect for sunbathers, swimming, and picnicking. Access is limited to foot or bicycle traffic only, no public parking is available. Commons Beach Park Four-acre park located in downtown Tahoe City, on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking, it includes two children's playgrounds located within a large lakefront lawn area. Rest Rooms & BBQ Grills also available. During the summer stop by every Wednesday at dusk and see a free movie! Free Summer Music Concert Series on Sundays at 4 PM Farmers Market on Thursdays during the summer from 8 AM 1 PM Coon Street Boat Launch and Picnic Area East end of Kings Beach, Coon Street Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills Boat launch, (fee) parking (fee), dog beach Farmers Market on Tuesdays during the summer from 8 AM 1 PM Kilner Park 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89 Has a children's playground, tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court. Kilner Park has walking and biking trails, picnic tables, a group picnic area, and restrooms. Wooded 7 acre park Kings Beach State Recreation Area Center of Kings Beach, off Hwy 28 Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Playgrounds long, wide beach, fairs, parking (fee) North Tahoe Watersports provides parasailing, jet ski, kayak and water bike rentals. Lake Forest Beach Park Located at the end of Bristlecone Avenue in Lake Forest, one mile East of Tahoe City Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Playgrounds This park is a popular spot for swimming, sightseeing, bird watching, picnicking, and wind surfing with boat launch nearby (limited parking). Moondunes Beach Near Pino Grande Avenue, Tahoe Vista Featuring: Rest Rooms and Picnic Area 600' sunbathing & swimming beach North Tahoe Beach At the intersection of Hwy 28 and Hwy 267, Kings Beach Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Sand Volleyball Courts Group picnic shelter available for rental, contact the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, 530-581-6900. Summer Tourist Information Center Patton Beach/Carnelian Bay Beach Hwy 28 in Carnelian Bay Featuring: Seasonal Rest Rooms, Picnic tables Small building with full kitchen and outside deck available for rental from North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, 530-581-6900 Rocky Beach Pomin Park Located adjacent to the Lake Forest Campground and Boat Ramp Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and Playgrounds Pomin Park boasts a large athletic field. Limited parking. Sand Harbor South of Incline Village, NV Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Lifeguards and Boat Launch Parking Fee Sandy Beach Hwy 28 in Tahoe Vista Campsites across highway Secline Beach End of Secline Street, Kings Beach Featuring: Picnic Area and BBQ Grills Skylandia Park & Beach 24 acre park located 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, Hwy 28 Skylandia Park provides bike trails, hiking trails and picnicking facilities. The park also features a beach, pier, and swimming. Tahoe Vista Recreation Area Hwy 28 and National Avenue, Tahoe Vista Featuring: restrooms, picnic tables, boat launch (fee) Extremely limited parking until construction of new parking lot is completed, suggest walk, bike, the Tahoe Trolley or TART Designated stop on the Lake Tahoe Water Trail Tahoe Bungy providing Bungy fun for all ages Tahoe Adventure Company providing kayak rentals and guided tours, hiking/biking tours. D. L. Bliss State Park Hwy 89, South of Meeks Bay Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills, Trails, Camping and Beach Admission Fee Elizabeth Williams Park North of Kaspian Campground on Hwy. 89 Longtime favorite of fisherman. Emerald Bay Hwy 89, South of Meeks Bay Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, Trails and Vikingsholm Castle Kaspian Rec. Area Hwy 89, South of Sunnyside Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills, Dogs Allowed Campsites across highway Meeks Bay Resort and Marina 7941 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma A Full Service Resort & Marina Sugar Pine Point Hwy 89, just South of Tahoma Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Pier and Ehrman Mansion Parking Fee