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Historic West Shore Tour

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* Prices based on a
2 person minimum

sport

kayak

fitness

easy / moderate

price

$80

duration

2 hrs 30 mins

Leave Tahoe City at 9:00 am and glide across water so clear that you can see the bottom. Kayak past the historic homes and beautiful scenery of the West Shore. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you stories about Lake Tahoe and some of the West Shore’s landmarks as you paddle. The tour will return to Tahoe City around 11:45am.

On Water Rental

Phone: (530) 581-4336
Commons Beach, 400 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145, 

Open Daily: 9:30am - 5:30pm Weather Permitting

Free Parking Lot

Commons Beach, 400 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145, 

Free on-street parking in front of the retail store on North Lake Blvd

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