Lake Tahoe, CA–NV relocation guide
Moving to Kings Beach, CA
$772,100Median home value
Placer CountyArea
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About Kings Beach
Kings Beach is the largest town on Lake Tahoe's north shore, in Placer County, California. It has a classic old-Tahoe main street of motels, restaurants, and shops along North Lake Boulevard, with the lake's biggest public beach at its center. Housing mixes vintage cabins, condos, and newer lake-view builds; it is livelier and more affordable than Incline Village across the state line.
Home prices in Kings Beach
The median home value in Kings Beach is $772,100.
Top places in Kings Beach
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area — the town's main public beach on the lake.
- North Tahoe Event Center — concerts and community events on the lakefront.
- Downtown Kings Beach — the North Lake Boulevard strip of shops and eateries.
- Griffith Park and the North Tahoe Regional Park — trails and disc golf.
- Northstar California Resort — skiing and mountain biking ~15 minutes east.
- Tahoe City — the west-shore town with more dining, ~15 minutes west.
Commuting from Kings Beach
- Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is about 50 minutes northeast via NV-28 and I-580.
- Truckee is ~20 minutes north via CA-267.
- TART buses connect Kings Beach to Tahoe City and Incline Village; no rail.
Kings Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kings Beach, CA?
The median home value in Kings Beach is $772,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Kings Beach, CA?
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is about 50 minutes northeast via NV-28 and I-580.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.