Roundhill Pines Beach

$ 8 fee gets you into this absolutely amazing beach for the whole day. You have to drive down a little hill through a lot of trees, so it feels much more secluded than the other beaches we were at the day before (El Dorado & Zephyr Cove).
We had decided to rent a 2 person kayak, and they were running a special where 2hr cost $ 48, so we did that. The guy helping us get set up could’ve been a bit more instructive since it was our first time kayaking and there wasn’t anyone else there yet, but we managed to figure it out ourselves. Once out on the water though, we had a wonderful time. The water is perfectly clear, the shores of the cove are lined with pine trees, and directly opposite is a beautiful line of mountains. There weren’t many boaters out yet when we were there, so it was very peaceful and private.
The beach itself is also pretty good. There are a lot of boats moored right near the beach which is kind of inconvenient if you want to go swimming or take pictures. But the sand is smooth and the water is clean, which is more than can be said for some other beaches in the area. There are clean bathrooms in the parking lot, as well as a restaurant with open air seating facing the water. Will definitely come back here next time we’re in Tahoe for the summer.

It is a good beach… very close to where we stay in South Lake Tahoe.
We got there early, and did pay for parking, after all, we move in for the day, and don’t want to carry our stuff from the road.
It was clean, and fun for the kids. For me the boats were a bit encroaching, and the water was a bit to deep too fast (water doesn’t warm up much here).
A great spot for acquiring that *beach front property* you have always wanted!

Our new favorite beach. You have to pay to park here, but it is well worth it. Get here early as they sell out early on weekends. Water toys can be rented here for a reasonable price. The best part is they have a full bar and our favorite is a drink called Pain Killer, tropical and wicked!

Walked here on the new hiking/​bike trail from lakeside inn. Rum runners in the beach but even better Painkillers – Pineapple juice coconut rums all frozen like the rum runner.
I love this beach. You have to pay for parking if you don’t walk but it is a lovely sandy beach with facilities available such as bar, snack bar, boat and ski-​do rentals.

COLD WATER, HOT BEACH
The sand wasn’t the only thing smokin’ hot at this beach on Lake Tahoe. There were some good looking men and women walking around! Awww, yes. How I do love summer! Tan bodies wrapped in tiny bikinis. Muscles in action with beach volleyball. Yes, there was lots to look at!
The timeshare resort gave us parking passes for the beach. Parking was otherwise $ 8 and there wasn’t a ton available when we arrived. Our carpool (husband was driving) found a spot that we mostly wedged into. We ran back to the car not long after to move it to the very furthest spot in the lot, which happened to be right where we ultimately parked our towels.
There are BBQs on the beach, and tables with shade coverings. There are clean restroom facilities and a place to eat. And a TON of people! There weren’t a lot of big, open spaces for the large group we were expecting. We went to sit in front of H2O Sports (they rent the kayaks and paddleboards), and I decided to ask a girl working if this was an okay spot. After settling in, a guy politely told us we couldn’t be there. I said I had cleared it with the girl working and she lied to my face and said she «would never say something like that». Her words in fact had been that we can sit there but we should expect «a lot of food traffic». The spot at the end of the beach ended up being a nicer and larger one so it all worked out.
Make sure to bring some sunscreen, but there are lots of trees just off the beach so shade can be found even if you don’t arrive early enough to get a seat at a table. Zephyr Cove is a great spot in Tahoe, but it was definitely crowded. If you’re staying at a hotel, be sure to ask about parking vouchers. We know the Blue Jay Lodge (near Harrah’s/Harvey’s) gives out beach passes. It’s likely you can get in to a beach for free, or at least get your parking comped.