Lake beaches for kids in South Lake Tahoe
Updated September 2026
5 beaches on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, picked with kids in mind: one that's easy to reach and good for wading, a wide, gently sloping one with sand for building, a quieter one near Taylor Creek, and two with a playground right next to the sand (for when they're done with the water).
Regan Beach
A shallow, calm South Shore beach with a playground and grassy lawn right in town.
Closed · opens Mon 6:30 am
Lakeside Beach
A gated South Shore beach with a playground, picnic tables and boat and jet-ski rentals next door.
Closed · opens Mon 7:30 am
El Dorado Beach
A sandy, easy-access South Shore beach with calm water good for wading.
Baldwin Beach
A quieter sandy beach near Taylor Creek with calm, shallow water.
Pope Beach
A wide, gently sloping beach near Camp Richardson with plenty of sand for building.