<strong>Sand Harbor, Northeast Shore, Nevada: </strong>Often singled as the lake's most beautiful beach, Sand Harbor draws crowds to its pine-studded, half-mile-long crescent of powdery sand.
Sand Harbor, Northeast Shore, Nevada: Often singled as the lake's most beautiful beach, Sand Harbor draws crowds to its pine-studded, half-mile-long crescent of powdery sand.
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<strong>D.L. Bliss State Park, Southwest Shore, California: </strong>D. L. Bliss State Park -- with its woodsy campsites, chill vibe and pair of crystalline bays -- lets you pretend you're even farther away from it all than California's I-80 outback.
D.L. Bliss State Park, Southwest Shore, California: D. L. Bliss State Park -- with its woodsy campsites, chill vibe and pair of crystalline bays -- lets you pretend you're even farther away from it all than California's I-80 outback.
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<strong>Emerald Bay, Southwest Shore, California:</strong> For jaw dropping views, take a trip to Emerald Bay to see nearby Fannette Island from a perch on the granite cliffs.
Emerald Bay, Southwest Shore, California: For jaw dropping views, take a trip to Emerald Bay to see nearby Fannette Island from a perch on the granite cliffs.
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<strong>Camp Richardson, South Shore, California:</strong> For fun for the whole family -- boating, jet skis, fishing and swimming -- cabin rentals at Camp Richardson are a good bet.
Camp Richardson, South Shore, California: For fun for the whole family -- boating, jet skis, fishing and swimming -- cabin rentals at Camp Richardson are a good bet.
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<strong>Zephyr Cove, East Shore, Nevada:</strong> Zephyr Cove's mile-long strip of sand hosts Tahoe's best beach volleyball scene along with a solid lineup of water sports offerings.
Zephyr Cove, East Shore, Nevada: Zephyr Cove's mile-long strip of sand hosts Tahoe's best beach volleyball scene along with a solid lineup of water sports offerings.
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<strong>Secret Cove, East Shore, Nevada:</strong> Lake Tahoe's nude beaches begin (and largely end) along a picturesque string of east shore coves about three miles south of Sand Harbor along Highway 28.
Secret Cove, East Shore, Nevada: Lake Tahoe's nude beaches begin (and largely end) along a picturesque string of east shore coves about three miles south of Sand Harbor along Highway 28.
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<strong>Fall at Lake Tahoe:</strong> Lake Tahoe offers more than just a summer paradise. The forests around the lake are drenched in warm hues as the leaves change in the fall.
Fall at Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe offers more than just a summer paradise. The forests around the lake are drenched in warm hues as the leaves change in the fall.
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<strong>Winter at Lake Tahoe:</strong> Lake Tahoe is best known as a winter destination for devout skiers and snowboarders alike.
Winter at Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe is best known as a winter destination for devout skiers and snowboarders alike.
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<strong>Spring at Lake Tahoe:</strong> The transition between Lake Tahoe's two peak seasons is the perfect time to beat the crowds and still take in all the beauty of the lake.
Spring at Lake Tahoe: The transition between Lake Tahoe's two peak seasons is the perfect time to beat the crowds and still take in all the beauty of the lake.
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