Boating season, May through October
South Lake Tahoe buoy rentals
Keep your boat on a mooring buoy right off our private dock at 999 Lakeview Avenue. Rent for the season or by the week. Boats up to 30 feet.
Buoy field
12 mooring buoys
Season
May through October
Boat size
Up to 30 feet
Included
Use of our private dock
2027 rates
What a buoy costs
| Rental | Public | Members |
|---|---|---|
| SeasonMay through October | $4,500 | $2,925 |
| Weekseven nights | $800 | $520 |
| Add a dayadded to a weekly rental | $150 | $97.50 |
Members pay 35% less than the public rates. There is no buoy fee during a member's own use week or a Bonus Time stay.
Staying with us? A buoy is free for hotel guests during the boating season. Ask for one when you book and the front desk will reserve it.
What you get
Your buoy and our dock
The Beachcomber Inn sits on 200 feet of private Lake Tahoe shoreline in South Lake Tahoe, next to Lakeview Commons. Our buoy field holds 12 mooring buoys, shared by hotel guests, members, and renters, so space is limited.
Renters can walk through the property to reach the private dock, and use the dock as well as their buoy.
How to rent
From application to mooring
1. Apply
Send the application below with the season or weeks you want. It only takes a few minutes, and there is nothing to attach.
2. We check availability
The front office checks which buoys are open for your dates and replies. If one is available, they will ask for:
- Proof of vessel ownership
- Proof of insurance
- A photo of the vessel
Keep them handy, but wait until we ask.
3. Finish and moor
- Sign the Beachcomber Inn agreement and waiver of liability.
- List the Beachcomber Inn as an additional insured on your boat insurance and send us a copy.
- Pay the rental fee.
- Check in with the front office before you moor your boat.
Before you launch
Getting your boat here
- Getting to your buoy. Renters can walk through the property to our private dock, then get to and from their buoy on their own, by skiff, kayak, paddleboard, or swimming.
- Parking. Use street parking or one of the public lots nearby. There is no parking for renters' vehicles or boat trailers on Beachcomber Inn property.
- Get your boat inspected. Every motorized boat needs a Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection sticker before it launches. See Tahoe Boat Inspections for stations, fees, and hours.
- Mind the no-wake zone. Lake Tahoe has a 5 mph limit within 600 feet of shore. See the TRPA watercraft rules.
South Shore boat ramps
The closest public launch ramps, nearest first. Check each one's website for hours, fees, and conditions before you go.
- El Dorado Beach Boat Ramp at Lakeview Commons
Highway 50 at Lakeview Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Boats up to 23 feet, and no taller than 11 feet on the trailer. - Tahoe Keys Marina
2435 Venice Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Lakeside Marina
4041 Lakeshore Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Camp Richardson Marina
1900 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Highway 50, Cave Rock, NV
Buoy rentals
Questions boaters ask
How much does a buoy rental cost in South Lake Tahoe?
At the Beachcomber Inn, a mooring buoy is $4,500 for the season (May through October), $800 for a week, and $150 to add a day to a weekly rental. Beachcomber members pay 35% less.
Can I rent a mooring buoy at Lake Tahoe if I am not staying at the Beachcomber Inn?
Yes. The Beachcomber Inn rents mooring buoys to the public for the boating season, May through October, by the season or by the week.
How much does a buoy cost for Beachcomber Inn members?
Members pay 35% less than the public rates: $2,925 for the season, $520 for a week, and $97.50 to add a day. There is no buoy fee during a member's own use week or a Bonus Time stay.
Is a buoy free if I stay at the Beachcomber Inn?
Yes. A buoy is free for hotel guests during the boating season. Ask for one when you book and the front desk will reserve it for your stay.
How big a boat can I moor?
Boats up to 30 feet long.
How do I apply for a buoy?
Fill out the application on this page. The front office checks which buoys are open for the dates you want and replies. If one is available, they will ask for proof of vessel ownership, proof of insurance, and a photo of the boat, so keep those handy. You do not need to send them until they ask.
How do I get from shore to my buoy?
Renters can walk through the Beachcomber Inn property to the private dock. From there, you get to and from your buoy on your own, by skiff, kayak, paddleboard, or swimming.
Where can I launch my boat near the Beachcomber Inn?
The closest public ramp is the El Dorado Beach Boat Ramp at Lakeview Commons, right next door, for boats up to 23 feet. Tahoe Keys Marina, Lakeside Marina, Camp Richardson Marina, and Cave Rock in Nevada also have public ramps. Check each one's website for hours and fees.
Are the Beachcomber Inn's buoys permitted?
Yes. The buoy field is covered by the resort's lease with the California State Lands Commission, which lists the pier and its 12 mooring buoys.
Where do I park?
Use street parking or one of the public lots nearby. There is no parking for renters' vehicles or boat trailers on Beachcomber Inn property.
Apply online
Buoy rental application
Send this form and the front office will check which buoys are open for your dates. If one is available, they will ask for these, so keep them handy:
- Proof of vessel ownership
- Proof of insurance
- A photo of the vessel
You can also call (530) 544-2426 or email buoy@beachcombertahoe.com.