Overview
Incline Village is a town on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, with a population of approximately 6,000.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Incline Village
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
A family friendly ski resort with great views of Lake Tahoe. This is the perfect place to learn how to ski or snowboard.
Tahoe Science Center
Run by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, the Tahoe Science Center offers interactive exhibits related to Lake Tahoe. Exhibits include a virtual research boat and ecology lab, and a 3D theater. Please note…
Championship Golf Course
Sand Harbor State Park
One of the best beaches at Lake Tahoe, Sand Harbor is a popular spot for swimming, boating and hiking. Site of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival each August. The parking lot can fill up early, especially on summer week…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Carson City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TKF Truckee Tahoe Airport, Truckee — 10 mi away. Directions
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
There are 3 ways to get to the beautiful incline village:
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Tahoe Science Center, Diamond Peak Ski Resort
- Afternoon Sand Harbor State Park, Championship Golf Course
- Evening Incline Village Coffee Lab
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Get in
There are 3 ways to get to the beautiful incline village:
- NV HWY-431 from Reno, NV
- CA HWY-28 from Kings Beach, CA
- NV HWY-28 from Carson City, NV or Stateline, NV
Get around
You can use Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transportation, Uber, or Lyft.
See
Incline Beach located on Lakeshore Drive between Village Blvd and Country Club Drive offers one of the most beautiful views found anywhere at Lake Tahoe. Along with picnic tables, barbecues and chaise lounges (provided at no charge by the friendly staff) you'll find a kids playground, sand volleyball courts, concession stand and a roped off swimming area.
Since all the beaches in Incline Village are private and accessible only to residents and lodging guests, you'll need to finagle a guest pass to use the beach. If you don't have friends or relatives who own property in Incline Village that can give you a beach pass, stop by Lakeshore Realty and ask for Don Kanare. He usually keeps an extra beach pass handy that you can borrow to enjoy a day on the beach.
See Tahoe Science Center
Run by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, the Tahoe Science Center offers interactive exhibits related to Lake Tahoe. Exhibits include a virtual research boat and ecology lab, and a 3D theater. Please note that admission now costs $5 per person since June 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, advance reservation and payment are required. Admission remains free for children 11 and under. The North Tahoe Demonstration Garden just outside and the nearby Eriksson Education Center remain free as well.
Do
Buy
There are two supermarkets in Incline Village: Raley's (a West Sacramento-based chain) and Village Market.
In addition there are three convenience stores: Seven-Eleven, Circle K, and Chevron Auto Mart.
Drink
Drink Incline Village Coffee Lab
A good place to go for coffee or hot chocolate.
There is also a Starbucks.
Sleep
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