One thing to note if you are planning to visit Emerald Bay State Park in Lake Tahoe is that to reach the water; you must walk a little way down from the parking lot via the Vikingsholm Trail.

You need to hike down from the nearby road, CA Route 89, to get to this beach, in a tucked-away inlet off of the massive Lake Tahoe on the ... The beach has clear water and incredible scenery." ...

But Lake Tahoe ... boating and fishing opportunities, and well-maintained hiking and biking trails. For the best views (no matter the season), visitors recommend a stop at Emerald Bay State ...

Follow Highway 89 south from Tahoe City, California, (about 20 miles) or north from South Lake Tahoe, California, (about 10 miles) and you'll come across the spectacular vistas of Emerald Bay.