Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village: Beaches, History and Excursions
Accommodation in Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village
Zephyr Cove is on the southeastern side of Lake Tahoe. If you’re looking for a hotel in Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, the shoreline and beach, local history, and guided activities can help you decide. The places and offerings below vary by season, time required, and type of activity.
Beach on Lake Tahoe
The sandy beach at Zephyr Cove Resort stretches for one mile and provides access to swimming in Lake Tahoe. Water conditions vary. Free beach volleyball courts with regulation-size nets add to the beach offerings. Swimming and volleyball are different options at the beach; check current facility availability, as it may change.
History and Excursions on the Water
Andrew Gardener built an inn called Zephyr Cove House near Zephyr Cove in 1862. The M.S. Dixie II is a custom-built paddlewheel boat launched in 1994. A 2.25-hour daytime sightseeing cruise aboard the boat travels to Emerald Bay.
The M.S. Dixie II departs from historic Zephyr Cove in Nevada: 760 U.S. Hwy 50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448. Schedules may change; check departure information before you travel. Motorboats and jet skis are also available for excursions on the water at Zephyr Cove Marina. Their current availability may change. The water activities differ in format: the cruise to Emerald Bay has a stated duration and destination, while watercraft are available for excursions at the marina.
Guided Tours, Trail and Disc Golf
The Zephyr Cove Resort Stables offer guided horseback rides with views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The offering is seasonal; operating dates may change. In winter, the Scenic Lakeview Tour from Zephyr Cove Resort is a two-hour guided snowmobile ride. Operations are seasonal; confirm before traveling whether the tour is currently running. In terms of duration, the snowmobile tour is 15 minutes shorter than the M.S. Dixie II’s 2.25-hour sightseeing cruise. The season and type of ride also differ.
The Lam Wateh Nature Trail leads to Nevada Beach; trail conditions may vary. Zephyr Cove Disc Golf is located in Zephyr Cove Park on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe. These are different location references: Nevada Beach is the trail’s destination, while the disc golf course is associated with a specific park location.
More to Explore in Douglas County
In the broader destination of Douglas County, Nevada Beach Campground offers dozens of sites for tent and RV camping. Availability and rules may change; check this information before traveling. Also in Douglas County, the Spooner Lake Visitor Center & Amphitheater hosts programs on natural and cultural history, as well as ranger-led hikes and tours. These programs have a different focus from the beach and boat offerings; their dates may vary.
Discover more destinations: Genoa, Gardnerville, Kingsbury, Stateline, Minden, Glenbrook.
Return to the broader travel overview: Douglas County.
