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Lake Tahoe Vacation Guide

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:31:02 GMT

Information on rentals of cabins and other rentals, focused on the south shore. Also includes boating and watersports information.

Lake Tahoe Boat Rides

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:11:32 GMT

Guided tours of the lake on a 29-foot powerboat with a licensed captain. Waterskiing and tubing also available. One- to four-hour tours.

North Shore (Central)

Mon, 03 May 2010 10:56:03 GMT

Agate Bay, King's Beach, Carnelian Bay

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The central part of the north shore is rich is boating destinations and facilities. Sierra Boat Company, in Carnelian Bay, and North Tahoe Marina, in Tahoe Vista, both are full-service marinas with fuel and other services. Sierra hosts a world-class collection of classic wooden runabouts, while North Tahoe is the lake's high-performance boating center.

Gar Wood's restaurant in Carnelian Bay is a good restaurant with the north shore's largest deck and best public pier. The pier can be used by visitors to other area businesses as well. Sunsets by the Lake is another fine restaurant, a short walk from North Tahoe Marina.

King's Beach is the largest town on the North Shore and is quite boater-friendly, with a large beach and easy access to many stores.

Crystal Bay

Mon, 03 May 2010 10:50:58 GMT

Incline Village

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Incline Village includes the famous "millionaire's row" of lakefront houses, which is rapidly becoming "billionaire's row." Crusing by these houses is the main boating activity here for non-residents; there is no public docking, and the beach and launch ramp are open to residents only.

Stateline point at the east edge of the bay offers beautiful rocky scenery but no public boating facilities.

East Shore (North)

Mon, 03 May 2010 10:39:53 GMT

Skunk Harbor, Secret Harbor, and Sand Harbor

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This is the most undeveloped part of the lake and has the most beautiful beaches. It is unsurpassed as a lunch destination. Care must be taken, however, due to scattered rocks near the shore. When the westerly wind is blowing, as it often is during the summer, the surf can get quite rough in the afternoon, and the trip back to the west or north shore can be very bouncy. It is best to head home at the first sign of increasing swell.

Sand Harbor is a very popular destination and hosts the Shakespeare concerts during August. It is easily visited by land as well as by boat, so it is generally very crowded.

Secret Harbor is a fairly long hike from the road, making it far less crowded. It is spectacularly beautiful, with water colors rivaling the Carribean. One of the Secret Harbor beaches is popular with the clothing-optional crowd.

Skunk Harbor is a small cove that doesn't have much of a beach but is beautiful.

East Shore (Central)

Mon, 03 May 2010 10:19:25 GMT

Glenbrook Bay and Cave Rock

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This one of the more remote parts of the lake. Its only major development is at Glenbrook, which is mostly private. There is also a good launch ramp at Cave Rock.

East Shore (South)

Mon, 03 May 2010 09:59:47 GMT

Marla Bay and Zephyr Cove

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This is the most developed area of the east shore. At the south edge is Stateline (the city, not the point, which is at the north end of the lake), home to casinos, a golf course, and major hotels--but little boating access. There are full-service marinas at both Marla Bay (Round Hill Pines) and Zephyr Cove.

South Shore

Mon, 03 May 2010 09:37:47 GMT

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The south shore is the lake's most heavily populated area. Nevertheless, the western end of the shore, dominated by Camp Richardson, maintains much of the old Tahoe flavor. Camp Richardson provides cabins, camp sites, a restaurant, a pier, and boat rentals.

Tahoe Keys has two sections, with separate entrances. To the west is a huge development of waterfront homes and apartments. Just to the east is the entrance to the lake's largest marina, the Tahoe Keys Marina, which provides all services.

At the east end of the south shore is the city of South Lake Tahoe, the largest city on the lake and adjacent to the gambling mecca at Stateline (just into Nevada). The city provides a launch ramp, and there are several piers and a few waterfront restaurants. Overall, however, this is a land-oriented part of the lake, and most boaters would do best elsewhere.

Reel Magic Sportfishing

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:44:07 GMT

Reel Magic, a 26 ft. Sea Ray flybridge cabin cruiser; "no fish-no pay".

High Mountain Fly-Fishing

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:37:57 GMT

Guided fishing, casting instruction, Orvis outfitted.

Tahoe Sport Fishing (Zephyr Cove Marina )

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:07:51 GMT

7 boats available, year round fishing, Mackinaw specialists, boats from 26' to 45'.

High Sierra Water Ski School & Sailing Center (Sunnyside)

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:21:40 GMT

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.

Meeks Bay Details

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:24:51 GMT

See Meeks Bay Resort listing here for more information and contact information.
Chart of the Meeks Bay area here

Meeks Bay is one of the oldest resort areas on the west shore. The resort includes 21 cabins and one large house, a nice beach, a campground, a general store, and a marina.

The marina is accessed via a narrow channel through the beach.

The Meeks Bay launch ramp is inside the marina.

The Kehlet Mansion is the premier rental at Meeks Bay. Originaly the home of Oswald Kehlet, who developed Meeks Bay in the 1920s. It can now be rented through the resort. Surrounded by the lake on three sides, it has a spectacular location.

Tahoe Keys Marina Details

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:08:32 GMT

See Tahoe Keys Marina listing for contact information

Tahoe Keys Marina is the largest marina on the lake. The narrow entrance is at the center of this photo; follow the pairs of buoys to the entrance, as this part of the lake is quite shallow close to the shore. Note that the Tahoe Keys housing development has a separate entrance to the west (past the right edge of this photo); the two do not connect.

The marina is home to the Fresh Ketch restaurant, a small chandlery, and boat sales and service operations, as well as a large collection of powerboats. It is the only marina on the lake that operates year-round.

2475 Venice Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731

Phone: (530) 541-2155
Fax: (530) 541-8124
Email: sales@tahoemarina.com

Tahoe Keys Resort

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:38 GMT

Rentals of condos, homes and villas, tennis, golf, health club, spa; docks in front of many units.

South Tahoe Area Ground Express (STAGE)

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:37 GMT

City buses and "The Nifty 50 Trolleys" run from 6 am to 12 pm, and 10 am to 10 pm, respectively from Zephyr Cove to Emerald Bay.

Tahoe Gear

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:37 GMT

Biking and wintersports equipment, across hwy from Obexer's.

Launderland Laundromat

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:36 GMT

Next door to Post Office.

Magic Carpet Golf

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:36 GMT

Whimsical kitsch, putt through a plaster fantasyland, across the street (and a little north) from Gar Woods.

Mountain Sports Center

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:36 GMT

Climbing rock, mountain bike center and rentals, hiking trails, camping equipment, cross-country ski trails, ski and snowshoe rentals, lessons and ski parties, horsedrawn sleigh rides.

Camp Richardson Corral

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:35 GMT

Horesback riding lessons, guided trail rides, wagon and hay rides, sleigh rides, wilderness expeditions.

Cyclepaths

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:35 GMT

Bicycle sales and rentals; bike touring and camping.

Washoe County Sheriff's Substation

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:34 GMT

Jurisdiction: Nevada side of the lake, northeast quadrant, land and water.

Tahoe Keys Yacht Club

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:34 GMT

Tahoe Yacht Club

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:34 GMT

Bar and lounge open to members, overlooking marina. Yacht Club is the second floor of large building just to left of marina, above Grazie!