Kiva Beach

South Shore · CA · USDA Forest Service

The rare free South Shore beach, and one of the few that welcomes leashed dogs.

Reservation

Not needed

Cost

Free

Parking

Free lot off Highway 89 at the Tallac Historic Site. Popular and fills fast because it is free.

Dogs

Dogs allowed (on leash)

Access

Drive-up / short walk

Fills early

Less of an issue

Dogs

Leashed dogs are allowed east of Tallac Point. They are not permitted on the protected wetlands to the west.

Short walk from the lot. Go left at the Y to the Kiva parking area.

Portable toilets (summer)Picnic areaTallac Historic Site nearby

dogsquietsceneryclear water