Sand Harbor Beach by Fretless

“Sand Harbor does double duty as both a sandy beach and a boulder climbing adventure. We enjoyed it so much we ended up traveling the 3 miles from Incline Village several days during the week we visited.” Back from a journey along the El Camino Santiago in Spain, RealTraveler Fretless headed for a week of relaxation at Lake Tahoe, a pristine lake that borders Nevada and California. While staying in Incline Village on the Nevada side, Fretless and her family spent a few days relaxing at Sand Harbor beach, one of the best beaches in that area:

“The smooth sandy beach immediately draws visitors, tempting us to throw down our towels and soak up the glorious sun. But eventually, the same sun forces us into the cool water of Lake Tahoe. The gently sloping sandy bottom allows us to enter the water as quickly or slowly as desired. ”

She also shared information about this unique area:

“Sandy Harbor has several wooden or paved walkways, some with signs describing the lake’s geologic and historic past. There is a small point separating the main beach from the smaller beach that has the boulders, a 5-minute walk between the two. We enjoyed climbing on and jumping off the boulders, though the small sandy areas near the best boulders do not offer much sun-bathing space. For the best of both worlds, visit both sections of the beach. My brothers and nephew preferred the boulders, while I was caught up in a good book so preferred the sand. Either way, the Park was lots of fun for all of us.” (more…)

The Lake Tahoe area is great for hikers, mountain bikers, water sport lovers and more! Of course it’s also known for great ski resorts, so if you don’t get a chance to visit soon, there’s always winter.

Visit Fretless’ travel blog for more great ideas, and be sure to visit:

South Lake Tahoe Travel Guide
California Travel Guide
Lake Tahoe Visitor’s Bureau