Whale Beach (Nevada)

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Whale Beach (formerly also known as Black Sand Beach [1] ) is a beach on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe in Nevada, within the city limits of Carson City. It is known for being a nude beach. [2] It derives its current name from the large rocks near the water's edge. [2]

Location

The beach is south of Secret Harbor Creek Beach and is accessible after a 1.2 miles (1.9 km) out-and-back walk from Nevada State Route 28, via Secret Harbor / Whale Beach trail in Toiyabe National Forest.

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References

  1. Whale Beach, Tahoe Beaches, retrieved July 4, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Julian Kimble, The 50 Best Topless Beaches and Pools in the World: Whale Beach, Complex.com, June 20, 2012.

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