The largest city along Tahoe’s West Shore is Tahoe City. Along its main street you will find several shops as well as a variety of restaurant options. Commons beach is the largest most popular beach in Tahoe City. Equipped with a kids playground, picnic tables and a group barbeque area make this beach great for families. In the summer you will find free music at the beach every Sunday and free movie night in the park on wednesdays. Tahoe City is a popular starting locating for river rafting down the Truckee River in the summertime.