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    Lake Tahoe’s Premier Family-Friendly Paddle Center & Beach Café

    Your hub for healthy lakeside dining, outdoor fitness, and unforgettable family adventures.

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    Rent a Paddleboard & Explore Lake Tahoe Your Way

    Good food, fresh air, and outdoor fun—for locals, visitors, and every age in between.

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    Eat, Play & Breathe Tahoe - For Locals, Visitors & Everyone in Between

    Where lakeside meals, outdoor workouts, and family adventures come together.

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    Find Your Balance – SUP Fitness & Beach Yoga on Lake Tahoe

    Dine, play, and stay active—right on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

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Adventure, Wellness & Family Fun

Find It All at Tahoe Waterman

Whether you're here for a day or a season, Tahoe Waterman is your lakeside destination for fun, fitness, and fresh food—right on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Open to the public and welcoming all ages, we make it easy to enjoy everything the lake has to offer in one beautiful, family-friendly space.

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Paddle

Experience Lake Tahoe from the water. Our paddle center at Waterman’s Landing in Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe’s north shore offers hourly kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided tours, and outrigger canoe adventures for all skill levels. Glide across Lake Tahoe’s crystal-clear waters and enjoy panoramic Sierra Nevada views as you paddle.

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Eat

Refuel and relax at our lakefront café. We serve organic coffee alongside a wholesome menu of breakfast, lunch, and pastries to fuel your day of adventure. Enjoy your meal on our beachside patio with panoramic Lake Tahoe views.

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Fitness

Take your workout outdoors on Lake Tahoe’s shore. Our fitness offerings include paddleboard workouts, beach bootcamps, and yoga sessions that let you soak in Tahoe’s natural beauty while you train. From building core strength to finding your zen with lakefront yoga, we have classes for all fitness levels.

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Kids Camp

Give your kids an unforgettable summer at Lake Tahoe. Our Kids Camp gets children out on the water to learn paddleboarding and kayaking in a safe, encouraging environment. Led by experienced instructors, campers build confidence, make friends, and create lifelong memories splashing in Tahoe’s clear blue waters.

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Kids playing with water guns on a paddleboard, splashing water, and having fun on a sunny day at the beach.
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Wooden building with large windows, outdoor seating area with tables and stools, surrounded by trees, under a clear blue sky.
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Breakfast burrito with eggs and sausage on a wooden board, with salsa and sour cream in cups.
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Two groups of people paddling outrigger canoes on a lake, with snow-capped mountains in the background, under a clear blue sky.
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Mark Your Calendar

Paddle Events All Summer Long

Lake Tahoe Paddle Events & Community Happenings | Tahoe Waterman
Tahoe Cup – Lake Crossing
Sep 12
Tahoe Cup – Lake Crossing
Paddle Jam
Jun 21
Paddle Jam
Downwind Championship
Aug 9
Downwind Championship

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