Plan on parking in the Chimney Beach parking lot.

It’s a good idea to get there early. We arrived around 8am in order to get photos in good lighting and without a lot of beachcombers around. The parking lot is somewhat small and it is used for multiple beaches and hiking trails. Once you are parked, follow the gravel road leading out of the parking lot. You’ll walk about a half of a mile before you reach a set of bathrooms and a wooden sign board. This is your signal to turn right. Follow the more narrow path all the way down to reach the Lake Tahoe Secret Cove. Overall the hike to Secret Cove is about one mile each way and relatively easy.