Secline Beach
141 Secline Street, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Located in Kings Beach where Secline Avenue ends at Lake Tahoe, Secline Beach provides a little bit of nature in the middle of town. Its forested upland has shady picnic tables and barbecues.
The west side of Secline Beach is owned by the California Tahoe Conservancy and Placer County. North Tahoe Public Utility District owns the eastern side of Secline Beach. California State Parks provides maintenance and law enforcement services on behalf of the California Tahoe Conservancy.
141 Secline Street, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Hours of Operation
Secline Beach is open sunrise to sunset. No Gate. On-street parking only. Seasonal portable restrooms and garbage services are provided.
Beach Features
- Barbeques
- Picnic Tables
- Shade Available
Helpful Information
The nearest beach that allows dogs is at the end of Raccoon Street in Kings Beach.
If you plan to use this beach to launch your kayak, please visit http://tahoekeepers.org/ and be sure that you follow proper precautions in order to protect Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a pristine alpine lake where clean boating and protection from Aquatic Invasive Species is the highest priority. Clean, Drain and Dry your watercraft after every use to ensure you are not transporting any nasty nuisances. After all, We’re All in This Boat Together!
The west side of Secline Beach is a forested, small, park-like setting with many trees shading picnic tables and open space. Seasonal kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals are often available.
The east side of Secline Beach is an open sandy beach that transitions smoothly over a short distance from the lake to a paved turn-around area. Several tables are located in the beach sand. There is little shade on this side.
Parking is along Secline Street and Brockway Vista Drive, adjacent to the beach.
Roadside parking is located within five hundred feet of the beach.
Accessing the beach requires navigating on uneven surfaces with small obstacles including rocks, soft sand, and roadside curbs. Though the surface is not level, the access is not steep.
Any person over 16 years old must have a valid California or Nevada sport fishing license to be able to fish in Lake Tahoe. The best fishing on the Lake is from a boat. For those who enjoy shore fishing, your best bet are places where the shoreline drops off quickly such as Rubicon Point on the west shore and Cave Rock on the east shore. Fishing is closed in Lake Tahoe within 300 feet of its tributaries, and upstream to the first lake from October 1 through June 30. The rest of the year the entire lake is open to fishing.
KEEP IT CLEAN: Lake Tahoe is recognized as an Outstanding Natural Resource Water. Please, join your fellow beachgoers in protecting this special place! Begin by being an example to others:
- Dispose of trash properly or pack it out.
- Keep your butt in your pants - the sand is not an ashtray.
- Never feed birds, squirrels or any other wildlife.
- Campfires are never allowed on Tahoe beaches.
BE FIRE SAFE: Check local fire conditions and restrictions before using BBQs: ntfire.net
VEGETATION: Protect Tahoe plants! Keep outside signed or fenced protected habitat.
SWIM and BOAT SMART: Very cold water, sudden storms and unexpected waves deserve respect. Be alert!
PET OWNERS: Pets are permitted only on dog-friendly beaches. Use a bag to pick up after your pet, and use a leash. Protect your pet's privilege to share the beach!
BOATERS: Aquatic invasive species are a very serious threat - completely clean, drain and dry your boat before launching it at Tahoe.
FISHING: Any person over 16 years old must have a valid California or Nevada sport fishing license. Visit one of the many Lake Tahoe fishing sites to learn more about fishing and the special regulations that are enforced at Tahoe.
THE COAST GUARD AT TAHOE: The station near Tahoe City operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency and give the name of this beach!
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR LAKE TAHOE - BUY OR RENEW A LAKE TAHOE LICENSE PLATE: Over 96% of the funds from Lake Tahoe license plate purchase and renewal fees support lake access, hiking and biking trails, and other important projects in the Lake Tahoe basin. Lake Tahoe plates start at $50 in CA and $61 in NV in addition to your usual annual registration fees. Visit www.tahoefund.org or call (800) 510-8246 for more information.