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Wide sandy beach, popular with families.

4.5

253 reviews

Excellent58%
Very good33%
Average7%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“great beach” (22 reviews)

“picnic tables” (22 reviews)

“food truck” (8 reviews)

LOCATION

intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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Alexandra T

Murrieta, California

888218

Reviewed yesterday

Frogs and kayaks

We visited Pope Beach to take a kayak out for an hour or so. There were lots of families enjoying the beach which is quite long and not at all crowded. There was a small pond with lots of lily pads and a few frogs....More

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Rgrace33

Superior, Wisconsin, USA

6152

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great spot!

Easy access, bathrooms on-site, kid-friendly with plenty of shady area, and nice and clean. What more could one ask for?

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Rohan C

Atlanta, Georgia

5413

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Nice quiet beach - parking is $10

The beach is very nice and quiet. Perfect spot for a lazy afternoon, a swim or a picnic. The parking is $10, but if you are ready to walk for 10 minutes, you can park on the road.

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Merran

Croydon, United Kingdom

324106

Reviewed 11 March 2018

We enjoyed an early evening stroll here

Beautiful lake and views across the lake, very relaxing. It is worth taking the time just to sit and enjoy.

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Dljprem

South Lake Tahoe, California

32

Reviewed 8 March 2018

Too many beaches to pick one as best but check out RH Pines

All Alpine lake/beaches are wonderful. Pope is an all -around beach. Families, gatherings, celebrations.If new to SLT, check out Round Hill Pines h for more, marina, restaurant, cool water pool. Fenced /safe for kids but no lifeguard provided. Can rent all from speedboats, jet skis...More

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JzTz2013

Tampa, Florida

6921

Reviewed 6 February 2018 via mobile

Nice stroll through historic area of Lake Tahoe

In the off season many tourist areas are closed but you are allowed to park outside the area and walk through. We did that yesterday in Pope Beach. Beautiful grounds and gorgeous views from the waterfront

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Olga T

Chicago, Illinois

7

Reviewed 8 January 2018

nice beach time

Pope beach is a nice area to just relax and to get closer to the Lake. Also, it wasn't crowded when we were there.

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g-cardozo

Porto Alegre, Brazil

1345394

Reviewed 5 January 2018

Great beach for families

The beach has no waves so it is great for families with kids because you do not have to worry a lot when the small ones run into the water.

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navinnew

Pleasanton, California

123

Reviewed 9 December 2017

Nice & Clean

Was less crowded, clean, kids will enjoy. But could be scary as after few feets from shore it's deep as 10+feet.

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Matt A

Oberlin, Ohio

15433

Reviewed 2 December 2017 via mobile

Nice family beach

We enjoyed our trip to Pope Beach. It was clean with lots of amenities. The water was much warmer than we had expected which was a pleasant surprise. People on the beach were friendly and parking seemed to be plentiful. Overall it was a nice...More

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Brenda M

Are there any restrictions with the barbeques?

13 June 2018|

Answer

Is alcohol allowed on the beach?

Samantha R

What’s the weather like mid April?

20 March 2018|

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From 21 up to 59 degrees.

nancytiskiy

The parking fee is $8, do you have to pay with cash or do they take card as well?

21 July 2017|

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I'm not sure we always pay with cash but one thing that is great is your parking receipt will get you in to Baldwin Beach, Nevada state Beach and a couple others, you can come in and out without having to pay again. I hope... More