Malcolm Lewis:
In my opinion, the best beach in Lake Tahoe. Actually several beaches in one. The smaller beach has a large, shallow bay that is perfect for paddling. Check out the photos on the main website. Plenty of parking, several bathrooms and a decent snack shop (Char Pit!) with burgers, sodas, shakes, ice cream and beer.
They have a Shakespeare Festival in the summer months, performed on an open-air stage with seating that overlooks the main bay.