Kings Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Kings Beach
Kings Beach State Recreation Area featuring a park and landscape views
Kings Beach
Kings Beach State Recreation Area showing landscape views and a park

This Lake Tahoe beach town is famous for its clear blue waters, scenic mountain surroundings, free cultural events and summer and winter sports.

On the north shore of Lake Tahoe is the laid-back and picturesque town of Kings Beach. Enjoy outdoor adventure year-round, from watersports and leisurely beach walks to hiking and skiing in the nearby mountains. The town takes its name from Joe King, a card shark who won ownership of the town in a game of poker.

The focal point of Kings Beach is the Kings Beach State Park, a picturesque beach park that stretches along the north banks of Lake Tahoe. The sandy, south-facing beach is one of the warmest swimming areas of Lake Tahoe and is popular with visitors and local families. Find picnic areas, changing facilities and a children’s playground. Marvel at the spectacular views of the lake and snow-capped mountains. Watersports enthusiasts can rent kayaks, paddleboats and jet skis or enjoy a bird’s eye view of the town on a parasailing tour. Watch free open-air concerts on the beach from June to August.

Scattered along the town’s main boulevard are bars and restaurants, boutiques, street vendors and markets. Shop for curios and handicrafts at the Fine Arts Fair and Arts and Crafts Fair. The fairs take place during the summer months at the Kings Beach Plaza. Check out the art exhibitions at the North Tahoe Event Centre, which showcases the work of local artists and photographers. Sample fresh produce and artisanal foods at the summer Kings Beach Farmers Market.

Enjoy adventure sports and discover Lake Tahoe’s mountain landscapes at nearby Northstar California Resort, set on Mt. Pluto. Come in the summer to ride chairlifts through the mountain forest, hike nature trails or play 18 holes on a mountain golf course. When the snow falls you can ski and snowboard on almost 100 trails and try other winter sports, including snow-tubing and snowshoeing.

Reach Kings Beach by flying to Reno-Tahoe International Airport and then rent a car to get to here and visit other areas of Lake Tahoe. While visiting Kings Beach, rent a bike and explore the trails that lead through the scenic North Tahoe Regional Park.

Where to stay in Kings Beach

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Brockway

Unique features of Brockway include the lake views and beaches. Make a stop by Agate Bay or Stateline Lookout while you're exploring the area.

Brockway
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Brockway Vista

While visiting Brockway Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Agate Bay and Kings Beach Miniature Golf.

Brockway Vista
Crown Motel

Crown Motel

2 out of 5
8200 North Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £150 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£150
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Kings Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"This was a wonderful hotel and it was quite surprising because it’s hard to tell from the street. I have been driven by this hotel dozens of times throughout my life and never realized. I would highly recommend. It’s a very family-friendly hotel with lots to do close by"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Crown Motel
Stevenson's Inn

Stevenson's Inn

2 out of 5
8742 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA
The price is £89 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£89
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kings Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great little overnight stay
"Fun, not fancy but Throwback vintage motel, Super quaint, central to everything in kings beach , very walkable, free parking , super close walk to water . Park at your door is so easy and nice to get car packed/unpacked. Definitely could be refreshed but it was fine for us. Beds could be updated ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Stevenson's Inn
Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

2.5 out of 5
7630 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA
The price is £210 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£210
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach condo in Kings Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (381 reviews)
"Great place, my only complaint is my room didn’t have A/C which was greatly needed. Everything else was excellent!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

2.5 out of 5
7630 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA
Stay at this beach condo in Kings Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (381 reviews)
"Great place, my only complaint is my room didn’t have A/C which was greatly needed. Everything else was excellent!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
Edgelake Beach Club

Edgelake Beach Club

2.5 out of 5
7680 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kings Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (416 reviews)
"Beautiful property!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Edgelake Beach Club
Lakefront Gated Brockway Springs Condo

Lakefront Gated Brockway Springs Condo

Kings Beach, CA
Stay at this condo in Kings Beach. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Sand Harbor and Stateline Lookout are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Amazing location!
"We had a fantastic time with our family! The location is amazing and the property amenities were great! The condo is spacious and cozy-nice furniture and comfy beds. Plenty of cutlery and dishes, etc. The only suggestions I have is that they need more towels for the guests. We bought another Key ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Lakefront Gated Brockway Springs Condo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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