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  1. Guide

    Incline Village beaches: who can go, fees and parking

    The town beaches are Incline Beach, Burnt Cedar Beach and Ski Beach. IVGID runs them for residents and their guests, with a picture pass or a guest ticket.

    Clear water over pale boulders at Sand Harbor, with paddleboarders on the lake and a rocky point beyond.
  2. Guide

    Chimney Beach, Secret Cove and Hidden Beach guide

    Hidden Beach, Chimney Beach and Secret Cove have no entry fee. They are public beaches on the east shore, reached on foot. Hidden Beach is a short walk off the...

    Sunset over the lake at Chimney Beach, with sand and rocks in the foreground.
  3. Guide

    Incline Beach, Burnt Cedar and Ski Beach: access and rules

    Incline Beach, Burnt Cedar Beach and Ski Beach are owned by IVGID, the village district. You need an IVGID picture pass or a recreation punch card, or a pass...

    A sandy shoreline at Incline Beach with small waves rolling in and mountains behind the lake.
  4. Guide

    IVGID explained: picture pass, rec pass and beaches

    ...runs town water, sewer, the trash contract, 3 beaches, the rec center, 2 golf courses and Diamond Peak. For 2026-27 most parcels pay $1,530 a year on the tax...

    Blue water in Emerald Cove on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, seen through pines with mountains across the lake.
  5. Guide

    Sand Harbor Lake Tahoe: parking, fees, hours and tips

    Sand Harbor is the big state park beach on SR 28, about 4 miles south of the Incline Village center. Entry is $10 per vehicle with Nevada plates and $15 with...

    Clear blue water and pale boulders at Sand Harbor, with snowy mountains across the lake.
  6. Guide

    Tahoe East Shore Trail: parking, map and distance

    ...viewpoints and stairs down to the rocks at Hidden Beach. It is the easiest lake view walk on the north shore. It ends at the Sand Harbor entrance, where you can...

    The lake from the East Shore Trail, with deep blue water, rocky shore and mountains in the distance.
  7. Guide

    Things to do in Incline Village: what is worth it

    ...the East Shore Trail, golf and Shakespeare on the beach. In winter it means Diamond Peak, Mt Rose and the quiet lake. Crystal Bay has the casino shows. Free...

    A dirt road bends between yellow aspens and pines at Spooner Lake in early October.
  8. Guide

    Where to stay in Incline Village: hotels, lodges, rentals

    ...is the one big lakefront resort. Three IVGID beaches need a pass or a guest ticket. Ask your host or hotel what your stay includes. The best months are July for...

    An aerial view of a lakeside resort pool, lawns and low buildings among tall pines in fall color.
  9. Town Hall

    Incline Village board passed draft letter on beach access

    ...a revised letter to parcel owners about staff beach access. The vote was 4-1, with Trustee Tulloch against. The board approved a $105,000 settlement by a 4-0...

    The Great Incline of the Sierra Nevada historical marker (No. 246) among pines in Incline Village.
  10. Guide

    Best restaurants in Incline Village, checked this week

    ...own restaurant, in the main building. IVGID's beach food is closed until May 2027. That is the Burnt Cedar snack bar and the Ski Beach stand. Incline Beach has...

    A pepperoni pizza with a charred, puffy crust on a metal tray.
    Photo: Google Maps
  11. Guide

    Best hikes near Incline Village: length, climb, parking

    ...the hour. Full guide: East Shore Trail. Chimney Beach and Secret Cove. Park in the Park Tahoe lot on SR 28. It costs a flat $12 from 7 AM to 7 PM. The trail...

    Rocky trail and open slopes on the Mt. Rose Trail with a view toward the valley.
  12. Guide

    Lake Tahoe water temperature and lake level today

    ...shows the water now, with the time we read it. A beach in the sun can feel warmer than open water. Wind can also stir up cold water from below in a few hours.

    Lake Tahoe north shore near Incline Village with clear turquoise water, private docks and mountains behind.
    Photo: DimiTalen, CC0
  13. Guide

    Living in Incline Village: cost, schools and winters

    ...April. One district, IVGID, runs the water, the beaches and the rec center. The town in numbers. No mayor, two layers of government. Incline Village and Crystal...

    Forested hills and lakeside homes along the Incline Village shore, seen from the blue water of Lake Tahoe.
  14. Guide

    Incline Village short-term rentals: permits and rules

    ...A 30 day grace period follows the renewal date. Beaches. A permit does not come with IVGID beach access. Guests get access only if the owner assigns the...

    Boulders and a sand beach at Chimney Beach as the sky turns orange and pink over Lake Tahoe.
  15. Guide

    About Incline Village News: who we are and how it works

    ...visiting want to know if the road is open and the beach has room. The four desks. Every story carries the name of the desk that wrote it. The Lake desk. The...

    Blue water of Lake Tahoe with the forested shoreline near Incline Village behind.
  16. Guide

    IVGID board meetings, summarized in plain words

    ...runs the town's water, sewer, trash contract, beaches, rec center, golf and Diamond Peak. Five elected trustees meet once or twice a month on a posted schedule.

  17. Guide

    Best breakfast in Incline Village: hours, checked weekly

    ...opens. The shuttle starts too late for a sunrise beach. Ski mornings. Before a ski day at Diamond Peak or Mt Rose, grab coffee at 7 AM. Then drive. Storm...

    Deep blue Lake Tahoe with a forested point and snow-dusted peaks across the water.
  18. Guide

    Best day this week to go outside

    ...in the next 7 days. We score the forecast for a beach trip, hike, paddle, and ski. Good beats Fair. A tie goes to the first day. A missing or late forecast...

  19. Guide

    Incline Village: a good day to paddle, hike or stargaze?

    ...page gives a Go, Maybe or No go for paddling, the beach, a hike, stargazing and a fire pit. Each answer shows its reasons: wind, waves, air quality, clouds,...

  20. Guide

    Lake Tahoe water temperature today, by the buoy

    ...lake pages. Lake level Go or no-go Sand Harbor Beaches