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Action Watersports at Meeks Bay
Boat rentals and waterski instruction.
Boat Access: Meeks Bay
7901 Emerald Bay Road
Tahoma, CA 96142
Phone: (530) 525-5588
Fax: (530) 544-9836
Camp Richardson Marina
Boat service and repair, fishing and sailing excursions and charters, boat rentals (kayaks, jet skis, runabouts, paddle boats), raft tours, boat and accessory sales, mooring buoy rentals.
Boat Access: Free mooring or tie-up at pier when patronizing Camp Richardson businesses
1900 Jameson Beach Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
Phone: (530) 542-6570
Website: http://www.camprichardson.com/
Cave Rock Launch Ramp
This small day-use area is tucked beneath the rugged volcanic face of Cave Rock. Facilities include a boat launch ramp and dock, comfort station, picnic sites, and a small sandy beach. The entrance is on Highway 50, three miles south of Glenbrook, just south of the Cave Rock tunnels. Operated by Nevada State Parks, Launch fee $17 ($2 discount NV residents).
Hwy 50 north of Zephyr Cove
Cave Rock, NV 89413
Phone: (702) 588-7975
Website: http://www.parks.nv.gov/lt.htm
Classic Cruises
Stacey Lynn, a beautifully restored 36 ft. 1936 Stephens Sedan Cruiser, taking up to 6 passengers, operates mainly from Obexer's Marina, but will pick up passengers from other ports.
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-4055
Coon Street Beach and Launch Ramp
A perfect Lake Tahoe vacation spot for sunbathers and boaters. This beach features restrooms, picnic areas with grills and boat launch. Visit the farmer's market and hike the area with your dog. Located on the east end of Kings Beach off Coon Street. Launch ramp and parking (Launch fee $10, $10 daily fee for parking), sign in parking lot: "Navigational Hazards Exist in Launch Area".
North Lake Blvd at Coon Street
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Phone: (530) 546-7248
El Dorado Boat Ramp
Small city park with launch ramp down under highway bridge, run by City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation.
El Dorado Beach and Boat Ramp is the largest beach area in South Lake Tahoe, it is the place to go for large picnics, launching your boat, renting a kayak or water toy, viewing the lake, or simply to relax. Highlights of this facility include:
* Large turf area, perfect for throwing out a blanket
* Large picnic area, includes tables and barbeque pits
* Boat launch with floating dock (fee)
* Kayak and water toy concession
* Swim area, roped and buoyed (no lifeguard)
* Bike trail
* Restroom
* Two parking lots
Rates:
* Day Use $13.00
* Commercial Day Use: $35.00
* Annual Pass: $125.00
* Commercial Annual Pass: $365.00
Boat Access: El Dorado Beach on Hwy 50 at Lakeview Ave.
Harrison & Merced Streets
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731
Website: http://www.recreationintahoe.com/outdoor_recreation/eldorado_beach
Four Reel Sportfishing
Year-round sportfishing on a 32' Farallon with a heated cabin, private head, downriggers, and full fishing equipment. Operates from Tahoe Keys Marina. Captain Neil Cohn.
Tahoe Keys Marina
Phone: (530) 573-0141
Email: neil@fourreel.com
Website: http://www.southlaketahoesportfishing.com/
High Sierra Water Ski School & Sailing Center (Sunnyside)
Boat rentals (sail from 12' to 27', jet ski, canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, ski boats and runabouts), chartered cruises, water ski lessons, wakeboard lessons, pro shop, sailing school.
Boat Access: Sunnyside Marina
1850 West Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-7417
Email: info@highsierrawaterskiing.com
Website: http://www.highsierrawaterskiing.com/index.html
High Sierra Water Ski School & Sailing Center (West Shore)
Boat rentals (sail from 12' to 27', jet ski, canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, ski boats and runabouts), chartered cruises, water ski lessons, wakeboard lessons, pro shop, sailing school.
Boat Access: Sunnyside Marina
5190 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-1214
Email: info@highsierrawaterskiing.com
Website: http://www.highsierrawaterskiing.com/
Homewood Marina
Mooring buoys, on shore storage, boat storage available, forklift launch, boat cleaning and waxing.
5190 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-5966
Fax: (530) 525-0209
Incline Village
Beautiful swath of beach, launch ramp, but only available for use by Incline residents, temporaray renters, or homeowner's association guests; launch permit can be issued to those meeting one of these criteria.
Hwy 28
Incline Village, NV 89452
Kingfish Guide Service
Based at West Shore Cafe.
700 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 525-5360 or (800) MACKINAW (CA + NV)
Website: http://www.tahoekingfish.com/
Kings Beach Aqua Sports
Rent kayaks, canoes, sailboats, pedal boats, jet skis, parasailing, waterskiing & wakeboarding, lake boat tours.
8324 N Lake Blvd
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Phone: (530) 546-2782
Lake Forest Boat Ramp
No fee to launch, $10 parking, right next to Coast Guard station.
2500 Lake Forest Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-5544
Lake Tahoe Boat Rides
Guided tours of the lake on a 29-foot powerboat with a licensed captain. Waterskiing and tubing also available. One- to four-hour tours.
Tahoe Keys Marina, 2435 Venice Drive East
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 545-1223
Email: info@TahoeBoatRides.com
Website: http://www.tahoeboatrides.com/
Lake Tahoe Commodore Seaplanes
deHavillan Beaver floatplane; the only way to get a true birdseye view of the lake. Based out of San Francisco, the plane is at the lake only a few days a week.
5146 North Lake Blvd.
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Phone: (530) 546-4444 or (800) 877-1462
Website: http://www.mickeysbigmack.com/lake-tahoe-fishing
Lake Tahoe Marine Center
Authorized dealer for Mercruiser, OMC, Volvo Penta, Evinrude. At Camp Richardson Marina.
Boat Access: Camp Richardson
1900 Jameson Beach Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 544-1954
Lakeside Marina
Launch ramp, boat storage, slips and moorings, boat rentals, fuel dock, "5 minute walk from casinos" (behind Harvey's Resort).
Boat Access: Launch ramp, boat storage, slips and moorings, boat rentals, fuel dock, "5 minute walk from casinos". Location: Behind Harvey's Resort
4041 Lakeshore Blvd (Park Ave. & Lakeshore)
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 541-6626 or (530) 541-9800
M.S. Dixie
"Tahoe's newest and largest paddlewheeler".
760 Hwy 50
Zephyr Cove, Nevada 89448
Phone: (702) 588-3508
Meeks Bay Marina
Marina, launch ramp, adjacent to campground and lodging.
7941 Emerald Bay Road
Tahoma, CA 96142
Phone: (530) 525-5588
Fax: (530) 525-4028
Email: mbr@washoetribe.us
Website: http://www.meeksbayresort.com/
Meeks Bay Resort
Camping, lodging (12 lakeside units, 8 lakeview cabins, 1 lakefront mansion).
Boat Access: Meeks Bay
7941 Emerald Bay Road
Tahoma, CA 96142
Phone: (530) 525-6946 or (877} 326-3357
Fax: (530) 525-4028
North Tahoe Cruises Tahoe Gal
Paddlewheel cruiser, daily Emerald Bay and scenic cruises; at Lighthouse Marina. North Tahoe Cruises was established in 1977, as the first cruise line on the North Shore. The Tahoe Gal was built in LaCross, Wisconsin, by Skipperliner. She was shipped to us in three separate pieces, via eighteen wheeler, to Lake Tahoe.
952 N. Lake Blvd. (Lighthouse Mall)
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-0141 or (800) 218-2464
Website: http://www.tahoegal.com/
North Tahoe Marina
Full-service, speedboat-oriented marina; fuel dock, power boat rentals, storage, launching, boat sales (Fountain, Formula, Crown Line), full service (mechanical, hull, upholstery, canvas).
7360 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Phone: (530) 546-8248 or (800) 58MARINA
Fax: (530) 546-8257
Email: service@northtahoemarina.com
Website: http://www.northtahoemarina.com/
Obexer's Boat Company
Part of Tahoe history, established 1911. Boat service, sales and repair, mast stepping, slips, mooring buoys, inside and outside on-shore storage, launch ramp, forklift launch, travelift, pumpout, gas dock, chandlery.
5300 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-7962
Website: http://www.obexersboat.com/
Ralph's Sailboat Services
Rigging, repair, including electrical, parts.
5300 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-7245
Sail Woodwind
Two sailing catamarans, one 30 passenger and the other, 50 passenger; sail year round, depending on bookings, from Zephyr Cove and Camp Richardson.
760 Hwy 50
Zephyr Cove, Nevada 89448
Phone: (702) 588-3000 or (888) 867-6394
Email: karen@tahoecruises.com
Website: http://www.sailwoodwind.com/
San Ramon Boat Center
Sales and service, Cobalt dealer.
1835 West Lake Blvd.
Sunnyside, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-1130
Email: Kathy@SanRamonBoats
Website: http://www.sanramonboats.com
Sierra Boat Co. Inc.
Amazing collection of woodies on site, both in the water and out; restoration, sales, service, chandlery, fuel dock.
Boat Access: No guest slips or docking (except for fuel); visitors can use Gar Woods pier and walk up the street.
5146 North Lake Blvd.
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Phone: (530) 546-2551
Fax: (530) 546-7321
Email: service@sierraboat.com
Website: http://www.sierraboat.com/
Tahoe City Marina
Full service, right in the middle of town, easy access on foot to supermarkets, shops, restaurants, services; free mooring, or tie-up to public dock; travelift.
Boat Access: A few guest spots at base of fuel dock and along waterfront; or pick up a guest mooring and dinghy in or call Marina for pick-up
700 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-1039
Email: info@tahoecitymarina.com
Website: http://www.tahoecitymarina.com/home
Tahoe Keys Boat Rental
Large variety of rental boats.
2435 Venice Dr. E Ste. 91
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731
Phone: (530) 541-8405
Email: info@tahoesports.com
Tahoe Keys Marina
The largest marina on the lake, with 280 slips, 45 ton travelift, forklift or ramp launching, wet or dry storage, boat rentals; full boat service and repair available, fuel dock and pumpout.
2475 Venice Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731
Phone: (530) 541-2155
Fax: (530) 541-8124
Email: sales@tahoemarina.com
Website: http://www.tahoemarina.com/
Tahoe Queen
Authentic looking Mississippi river style paddlewheeler, cruises and dinner cruises.
900 Ski Run Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (800) 238-2463
Email: emailzephyrcove@aramark.com
Website: http://www.zephyrcove.com/
Tahoe Sailing Charters
Daily afternoon and sunset cruises aboard the 50-foot sailing yacht "Tahoe Cruz", with Captain Mike and Captain Jim. Private charters are also available.
700 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-6200
Email: tahoesailingcharters@gmail.com
Website: http://www.tahoesail.com/
Tahoe Sport Fishing (Zephyr Cove Marina )
7 boats available, year round fishing, Mackinaw specialists, boats from 26' to 45'.
760 Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: Phone: (775) 586-9338 or (800) 696-7797
Fax: (530) 541-7721
Email: info@tahoesportfishing.com
Website: http://www.tahoesportfishing.com/
Tahoe Sportfishing (Ski Run Marina)
7 boats available, year round fishing, Mackinaw specialists, boats from 26' to 45'.
5180 West Lake Blvd. Ste. 102
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 541-5448 or (800) 696-7797
Fax: (530) 541-7721
Email: info@tahoesports.com
Website: http://www.tahoesportfishing.com/
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Boat Launch
Hwy. 28 and National Ave. Picnic area, barbecue pits, and public restrooms. Launch fee $5, $7 daily fee to park.
Hwy. 28 and National Ave.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Phone: (530) 546-4212
Website: http://www.dbw.ca.gov/maps/facilityinfo.asp?facilityID=731
Tahoe Water Adventures
Jet ski rentals, at Lakehouse Pizza.
120 Grove
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-3225
Email: info@surftahoe.com
Website: http://www.surftahoe.com
The Party Boat
52 ft. motor yacht, regular cruises and charters, at Tahoe Keys.
2435 Venice Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731
Phone: (530) 542-2111 or (888) 542-2111
Fax: (530) 541-1720
Email: info@tahoesports.com
Website: http://partyboatlaketahoe.com/
Thunderbird
Lake Tahoe's signature boat. Ownership of the yacht was recently transferred to Foundation 36, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting Nevada's natural, cultural, and historic treasures. The yacht will now remain berthed in its original boathouse at the Thunderbird Lodge and can be viewed during tours of the Thunderbird estate.
969 Tahoe Boulevard
Incline Village, NV 89451
Timber Cove Marina
More of a long pier than a real marina; boat rentals, speedboat rides, parasailing and sportfishing.
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 544-2942
Western Runabouts
"Woody" restoration, new construction, across from Sunnyside Marina.
Boat Access: Sunnyside Marina
1835 West Lake Blvd.
Sunnyside, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 581- 0185
Fax: (530) 581-5443
Email: Tony@westernrunabouts.com
Website: http://www.westernrunabouts.com/
Zephyr Cove Marina
10-175 HP boats available, jet skis and pedal boats, M.S. Dixie paddlewheeler excursion boat, fuel dock (w/diesel).
750 US Hwy 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: (702) 588-3833
Website: http://www.zephyrcove.com/marina/index.cfm