Incline Village / North Lake Tahoe Guidebook

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Incline Village / North Lake Tahoe Guidebook

Beaches and Recreation

Kings Beach State Recreation Area is one of the closest public beaches to Incline Village. Take a short drive and enjoy this beautiful area and fun downtown!
83 locals recommend
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Bear Street
83 locals recommend
Kings Beach State Recreation Area is one of the closest public beaches to Incline Village. Take a short drive and enjoy this beautiful area and fun downtown!
Sand Harbor is simply the best beach on the lake - and that makes it very popular! Show up early if you plan to stay the day there - the parking lot usually fills up by 8 am. They typically reopen the gates in the evening as well if you want to enjoy a walk at sunset.
69 locals recommend
Sand Harbor
2005 Nevada 28
69 locals recommend
Sand Harbor is simply the best beach on the lake - and that makes it very popular! Show up early if you plan to stay the day there - the parking lot usually fills up by 8 am. They typically reopen the gates in the evening as well if you want to enjoy a walk at sunset.
Running lakeside from Incline Village all the way to Sand Harbor Beach, this 3-mile long trail is enjoyable on foot or by bike! In the summertime, bring a towel as there are beaches hidden all alongside the trail to enjoy!
73 locals recommend
Tahoe East Shore Trail
1924 Tahoe Blvd
73 locals recommend
Running lakeside from Incline Village all the way to Sand Harbor Beach, this 3-mile long trail is enjoyable on foot or by bike! In the summertime, bring a towel as there are beaches hidden all alongside the trail to enjoy!
Just moments away, Diamond Peak Ski Resort is a must-visit in the wintertime, and home to lots of hiking trails in the summer months!
169 locals recommend
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
1210 Ski Way
169 locals recommend
Just moments away, Diamond Peak Ski Resort is a must-visit in the wintertime, and home to lots of hiking trails in the summer months!
Hike up to see the famous "monkey" shaped rock, located up the trail behind the Tunnel Creek Cafe!
27 locals recommend
Monkey Rock
27 locals recommend
Hike up to see the famous "monkey" shaped rock, located up the trail behind the Tunnel Creek Cafe!
Take a day trip to Tahoe City and spend the day floating the Truckee River!
124 locals recommend
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River Rd
124 locals recommend
Take a day trip to Tahoe City and spend the day floating the Truckee River!
One of the most picturesque vistas on Lake Tahoe - hike down to the beach to see the old Viking house!
435 locals recommend
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay Rd
435 locals recommend
One of the most picturesque vistas on Lake Tahoe - hike down to the beach to see the old Viking house!
Depending on the season, rent bikes here in the summertime or skis in winter!
29 locals recommend
Village Ski Loft
800 Tahoe Blvd
29 locals recommend
Depending on the season, rent bikes here in the summertime or skis in winter!
A stunning, vast public beach in near South Lake that is perfect for a lake day
Nevada Beach
A stunning, vast public beach in near South Lake that is perfect for a lake day

Food scene

Simply one of the best burgers you will ever eat!!
37 locals recommend
Inclined Burgers and Brews
901 Tahoe Blvd
37 locals recommend
Simply one of the best burgers you will ever eat!!
Looking for something more upscale, lakeside? The Lone Eagle Grille located in the Hyatt is a must.
184 locals recommend
Lone Eagle Grille
111 Country Club Dr
184 locals recommend
Looking for something more upscale, lakeside? The Lone Eagle Grille located in the Hyatt is a must.
Mofo's pizza is the local Italian food favorite. They deliver!
60 locals recommend
Mofo's
60 locals recommend
Mofo's pizza is the local Italian food favorite. They deliver!
Fumo is a unique little spot near the Hyatt that offers great breakfast (though they serve other meals as well!) Try their french pressed coffee, delicious!
48 locals recommend
FUMO Cafe, Eatery & Bar
120 Country Club Dr
48 locals recommend
Fumo is a unique little spot near the Hyatt that offers great breakfast (though they serve other meals as well!) Try their french pressed coffee, delicious!
Cool local coffee shop
26 locals recommend
Drink Coffee Do Stuff
907 Tahoe Blvd
26 locals recommend
Cool local coffee shop
Authentic Mexican food, their "El Presidente" taco is a must-try!
36 locals recommend
Lupita's Mexican Restaurant
754 Mays Blvd
36 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican food, their "El Presidente" taco is a must-try!
With beautiful elevated views of Lake Tahoe, Big Water Grille is a great place for a quiet upscale dinner.
75 locals recommend
Big Water Grille
341 Ski Way
75 locals recommend
With beautiful elevated views of Lake Tahoe, Big Water Grille is a great place for a quiet upscale dinner.
Newly renovated and a great place for the whole family, the local bowling alley features an amazing Hawaiian restaurant with delicious poke, ahi tacos, and more!
42 locals recommend
Bowl Incline
920 Southwood Blvd
42 locals recommend
Newly renovated and a great place for the whole family, the local bowling alley features an amazing Hawaiian restaurant with delicious poke, ahi tacos, and more!
Craving a cozy, romantic, and unique dining experience? Be sure to make a reservation and enjoy a beautiful log cabin fine dining meal.
106 locals recommend
Soule Domain
9983 Cove St
106 locals recommend
Craving a cozy, romantic, and unique dining experience? Be sure to make a reservation and enjoy a beautiful log cabin fine dining meal.

Nearby Cities

Stateline/South Lake Tahoe is the biggest city on Lake Tahoe, complete with casinos, boutique shops, and great restaurants. Don't miss checking out Heavenly Village!
151 locals recommend
South Lake Tahoe
151 locals recommend
Stateline/South Lake Tahoe is the biggest city on Lake Tahoe, complete with casinos, boutique shops, and great restaurants. Don't miss checking out Heavenly Village!
Located about 30 minutes from Incline Village, Truckee, CA is a popular town to spend an afternoon - unique storefronts, great coffee and fantastic people make this a perfect day trip.
202 locals recommend
Truckee
202 locals recommend
Located about 30 minutes from Incline Village, Truckee, CA is a popular town to spend an afternoon - unique storefronts, great coffee and fantastic people make this a perfect day trip.
Tahoe City is one of my favorite places outside of Incline Village, as it has a fun little downtown area right by the water. Make sure you stop by Mo's barbecue to get some of the best wings of all time!
26 locals recommend
Tahoe City
26 locals recommend
Tahoe City is one of my favorite places outside of Incline Village, as it has a fun little downtown area right by the water. Make sure you stop by Mo's barbecue to get some of the best wings of all time!
Featuring a great public beach, Kings Beach, CA is nearby and has a great downtown area to check out.
134 locals recommend
Kings Beach
134 locals recommend
Featuring a great public beach, Kings Beach, CA is nearby and has a great downtown area to check out.

City advice

Getting around

Take a Day Trip Around the Lake

One of our favorite things to do is take the whole day and drive around the lake. It is 72 miles, and you'll have incredible views the entire time, get to stop at all the local hotspots, and enjoy Tahoe as you never have before!