Sandy Beach
6870 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Walk through the trees to the beach! This gem of public shoreline in Tahoe Vista offers picnic tables and barbecues in the trees. Portable restrooms are provided in the summer. Parking is available only along the highway.
Sandy Beach is owned by the California Tahoe Conservancy and California State Parks provides site maintenance and law enforcement services.
6870 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Hours of Operation
Sandy Beach is open sunrise to sunset. On-street parking only. Garbage service is provided.
Beach Features
- Barbeques
- Picnic Tables
- Public Transit Nearby
- Shade Available
Helpful Information
The nearest beach that allows dogs is Patton Landing/Watermans Landing and Carnelian West in Carnelian Bay.
If you plan to use this beach to launch your kayak, please visit http://tahoekeepers.org/ and be sure that you follow proper precautions in order to protect Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a pristine alpine lake where clean boating and protection from Aquatic Invasive Species is the highest priority. Clean, Drain and Dry your watercraft after every use to ensure you are not transporting any nasty nuisances. After all, We're All in This Boat Together!
Any person over 16 years old must have a valid California or Nevada sport fishing license to be able to fish in Lake Tahoe. The best fishing on the Lake is from a boat. For those who enjoy shore fishing, your best bet are places where the shoreline drops off quickly such as Rubicon Point on the west shore and Cave Rock on the east shore. Fishing is closed in Lake Tahoe within 300 feet of its tributaries, and upstream to the first lake from October 1 through June 30. The rest of the year the entire lake is open to fishing.
KEEP IT CLEAN: Lake Tahoe is recognized as an Outstanding Natural Resource Water. Please, join your fellow beachgoers in protecting this special place! Begin by being an example to others:
- Dispose of trash properly or pack it out.
- Never feed birds, squirrels or any other wildlife.
- Campfires are NEVER allowed on Tahoe beaches.
VEGETATION: Protect Tahoe plants! Keep outside signed or fenced protected habitat.
SWIM and BOAT SMART: Very cold water, sudden storms and unexpected waves deserve respect. Be alert!
PET OWNERS: Pets are permitted only on dog-friendly beaches. Use a bag to pick up after your pet, and use a leash. Protect your pet's privilege to share the beach!
BOATERS: Aquatic invasive species are a very serious threat - completely clean, drain and dry your boat before launching it at Tahoe.
FISHING: Any person over 16 years old must have a valid California or Nevada sport fishing license. Visit one of the many Lake Tahoe fishing sites to learn more about fishing and the special regulations that are enforced at Tahoe.
THE COAST GUARD AT TAHOE: The station near Tahoe City operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency and give the name of this beach!
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR LAKE TAHOE - BUY OR RENEW A LAKE TAHOE LICENSE PLATE: Over 96% of the funds from Lake Tahoe license plate purchase and renewal fees support lake access, hiking and biking trails, and other important projects in the Lake Tahoe basin. Lake Tahoe plates start at $50 in CA and $61 in NV in addition to your usual annual registration fees. Visit www.tahoefund.org or call (800) 510-8246 for more information.
Updates
Sandy Beach is open sunrise to sunset. No gate. On-street parking only.
The beach spans property owned by the California Tahoe Conservancy and Placer County. North Tahoe Public Utility District maintains the Placer County beach, while California State Parks provides services and law enforcement for the State-owned portion.