Baldwin Beach, South Lake Tahoe

Another fantastic beach! I’ve visited other beaches in the area for years, but this one escaped me for some reason. Until now. Long walks on the beach? Yes, this is that kind. The pathways from the parking lot to the beach is really short (less than 1 minute!). It’s a good place to swim. The shore is shallow for a good distance. Also a good place to launch an SUP, kayak, etc. Picnic tables are strewn along the beach. Beefy tables! Bring a shade structure of sorts if you’re staying for a while. Please note, wood-burning fires are prohibited. Bring your contained fuels to cook. Nice people are enforcing these rules so we may enjoy this place. Entry fee is $10. Two parking lots that would have plenty of parking without the construction equipment taking up space. The first parking lot has way more space. This is at the round-about. Restrooms are great! Clean and stocked (soap, toilet paper, paper towels). There are birds that will wait until you leave to pick up scraps (food or not). Be sure to pack out everything.

Beach was nice. Very pebble-y. Bring water shoes. No shade. There's restrooms in both parking lots, not porter potties. The kayak rental place is in between both parking lots on the beach. They take cash and card. Water was clean. Lots of boat activity.