Legend has it that at the turn of the 20th century local businessman Joe King obtained logger Robert Sherman’s large lakefront parcel in an all-night poker game. Visiting Kings Beach, located only a mile from the Nevada border, however, is never a gamble. At first glance, Kings Beach may seem like a sleepy little town—but trust us—it contains enough shops and hidden treasures to surprise most “been there, done that” vacationers.

Its epicenter of activity is the Kings Beach State Recreation Area, once the site of Joe King’s estate. Here, the winds blow their freshest against wide, unbroken scenery and secluded sand dunes. Sunshine streams down on fresh-faced beachcombers enjoying an array of water sports and activities. Visitors can enjoy everything from parasailing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding to volleyball, crafts shows and live music.

Just down the road, the Old Brockway Golf Course touts itself as one of the region’s oldest and demands strong drives and a sound, short game. At night, visitors revel at memorable meals provided at a variety of restaurants such as Lanza’s (Italian), Caliente! (Mexican) and Hiro Sushi (Japanese), to mention a few. Kings Beach offers a plentiful variety of moderately priced accommodations, all with close proximity to all of North Tahoe’s ski resorts and snowmobiling outfitters. Kings Beach is the perfect home base for snow sports, sun sports and all kinds of outdoor recreation.
 

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