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Top 3 kayak paddles on Lake Tahoe

Three places to start with, picked from the 21 in our kayaking guide. Open a box for the details.

  1. Number 1: Emerald Bay — Kayak LaunchWest ShoreThe most scenic paddle on the lake, in a no-wake bay.
    • Most scenic paddle at Tahoe
    • No-wake zone
    • Vikingsholm beach access
    • Glassy at dawn

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  2. Number 2: Sand Harbor — Drop-InEast ShoreThe clearest water at Tahoe, among granite boulders.
    • Clearest water at Tahoe
    • 70+ ft visibility
    • Granite boulders
    • Arrive before 9am weekends
    Fee
    $10 park entry

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  3. Number 3: Cave Rock Beach LaunchEast ShoreAn east shore paddle to a sea cave, for intermediate paddlers.
    • East shore sea cave exploration
    • Intermediate paddle
    • Deep clear water
    • Dramatic scenery

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