17. Sand Harbor
Proving that the country’s most incredible beaches aren’t limited to ocean coasts, Sand Harbor on Lake Tahoe is a breathtaking alpine paradise. The beach features incredibly clear, vivid turquoise freshwater set against a dramatic backdrop of giant white granite boulders and evergreen pine forests. The water clarity allows kayakers to see dozens of feet down to the rocky lakebed. During the summer, the gently sloping shoreline provides perfect swimming conditions that easily rival any tropical destination.
