Kings Beach Local Guide

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Kings Beach Local Guide

City/town information

Kings Beach is the epitome of that funky little beach town that seems to never change. Its main road (CA Highway 28) is lined with old-timey hotels, cool shops and a good choice of restaurants. Despite the obvious draw of the royalty-level beach, the name of the town was not based on that accolade. Local lore has it that the name Kings Beach originated from a card shark named Joe King who won the town in a poker match.
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Kings Beach
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Kings Beach is the epitome of that funky little beach town that seems to never change. Its main road (CA Highway 28) is lined with old-timey hotels, cool shops and a good choice of restaurants. Despite the obvious draw of the royalty-level beach, the name of the town was not based on that accolade. Local lore has it that the name Kings Beach originated from a card shark named Joe King who won the town in a poker match.

Food scene

Excellent local Mexican food and grocery. It has a delicious bakery section that makes your mouth waters when you walk-in. They also have a great selection of marinaded meat for grilling.
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La Mexicana Meat Market & Taqueria
8515 Brook Ave
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Excellent local Mexican food and grocery. It has a delicious bakery section that makes your mouth waters when you walk-in. They also have a great selection of marinaded meat for grilling.
Their homemade dough is delicious! We love their fresh ingredients and quality food.
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Whitecaps Pizza
8290 N Lake Blvd
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Their homemade dough is delicious! We love their fresh ingredients and quality food.
Really good homemade ice cream, there is always a long line in the Summer
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Log Cabin Caffe and Ice Cream
8692 N Lake Blvd
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Really good homemade ice cream, there is always a long line in the Summer
Local grocery and excellent fresh to made deli sandwiches and smoothies. You can order online to avoid lines.
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Tahoe Central Market
8487 N Tahoe Blvd
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Local grocery and excellent fresh to made deli sandwiches and smoothies. You can order online to avoid lines.
We love this local coffee place in Incline Village. Only 10 min drive from Kings Beach
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Drink Coffee Do Stuff
907 Tahoe Blvd
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We love this local coffee place in Incline Village. Only 10 min drive from Kings Beach
Delicious brunch place with specializes in biscuits and mimosas. Reservation recommended during Summer
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Sage Leaf Tahoe
893 Tahoe Blvd
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Delicious brunch place with specializes in biscuits and mimosas. Reservation recommended during Summer
Local famous burger place that is literally right behind the Airbnb but to get there you have to walk around the block.
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Char-Pit
8732 N Lake Blvd
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Local famous burger place that is literally right behind the Airbnb but to get there you have to walk around the block.

Grocery

Large grocery store, only 5 min drive or 15 min walk from the Airbnb.
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Safeway
7815 N Lake Blvd
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Large grocery store, only 5 min drive or 15 min walk from the Airbnb.

Beaches

This is a cute local beach; it is less crowded than Kings Beach. It’s only a 3 min drive from the Airbnb, parking is on the side of the street.
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Speedboat Beach
9898 Lake St
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This is a cute local beach; it is less crowded than Kings Beach. It’s only a 3 min drive from the Airbnb, parking is on the side of the street.
The most beautiful beach in Lake Tahoe, only 15 min drive from the Airbnb. Its $15 dollar to park all day. During Summer time the parking lot is full by 8-9am and then reopens in afternoon around 2-3 pm.
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Sand Harbor Beach
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The most beautiful beach in Lake Tahoe, only 15 min drive from the Airbnb. Its $15 dollar to park all day. During Summer time the parking lot is full by 8-9am and then reopens in afternoon around 2-3 pm.
Beautiful beach that is only 4 min walk from the Airbnb. With your back to the Airbnb, turn right and walk down the beautiful wooded street (1/2 block) and you will reach Kings Beach. There is also a playground and basketball court. Live music and farmer markets are hosted there during the Summer.
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Área de Recreación Estatal de Kings Beach
Bear Street
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Beautiful beach that is only 4 min walk from the Airbnb. With your back to the Airbnb, turn right and walk down the beautiful wooded street (1/2 block) and you will reach Kings Beach. There is also a playground and basketball court. Live music and farmer markets are hosted there during the Summer.

Hikes with Best Views

Easy hike with excellent view of Lake Tahoe
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Trail Head for Stateline Lookout
Lookout Road
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Easy hike with excellent view of Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Rim to Picnic Rock trail - a moderate hike with 360 view of Lake Tahoe. Bring some food and enjoy a picnic on the rocks at the top of the hike.
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Picnic Rock
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Tahoe Rim to Picnic Rock trail - a moderate hike with 360 view of Lake Tahoe. Bring some food and enjoy a picnic on the rocks at the top of the hike.
Short hike with spectacular views. Don’t forget to look for the Monkey Rock at top.
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Monkey Rock
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Short hike with spectacular views. Don’t forget to look for the Monkey Rock at top.

Ski Resort

Huge ski resort that is only 20 min drive from the Airbnb
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Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar Dr
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Huge ski resort that is only 20 min drive from the Airbnb
Smaller ski resort usually less busy than North Star
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Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe
22222 NV-431
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Smaller ski resort usually less busy than North Star
It was once the host site for the 1960 Winter Olympics, about 30 min drive from the Airbnb.
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Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley Rd
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It was once the host site for the 1960 Winter Olympics, about 30 min drive from the Airbnb.

Parks

This is a great park that is only an 8 min drive from the Airbnb. In the summer time it has a large playground, a big field to kick a ball around, and some kid friendly trails. In the winter times, it the best place for sledding, it has easier slopes and a slope for thrill seekers. Parking is $5.
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North Tahoe Regional Park
6600 Donner Rd
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This is a great park that is only an 8 min drive from the Airbnb. In the summer time it has a large playground, a big field to kick a ball around, and some kid friendly trails. In the winter times, it the best place for sledding, it has easier slopes and a slope for thrill seekers. Parking is $5.