64-Acres Beach
Tahoe City, CA
64-Acres Beach is a small national forest lakefront on Highway 89 just south of downtown Tahoe City. The property stretches across the highway to the Truckee River, so you can go from lake to river in a few minutes on foot. The lake side keeps things simple, with a few picnic tables and portable toilets.
Convenient for a quick swim close to town, though it's small and the facilities are basic.
How we score beachesIt's a natural break on the bike path between Tahoe City and the West Shore. Lock up and take a swim on the way through.
A small parking area off Highway 89 that fills fast in summer.
A short walk from the lot to the shoreline.
Midsummer afternoons are the best time for a dip, since the lake here stays cold into July.
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