Silver Beach - North Beach

Located on the northeastern shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho, Silver Beach is a small beige sand beach.  The beach is positioned just east of the well-known Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course and surrounded by mountains and dense vegetation, providing a scenic and natural backdrop.  The beach is part of the 30-mile-long Lake Coeur d'Alene, a natural lake formed by the Spokane River that encourages sustainable tourism practices to preserve the natural beauty, flora, and fauna.

Silver Beach Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, does not have lifeguards but offers many other amenities, including benches, pedestrian paths, restrooms, nearby hiking trails, a boat rental facility, and the famous Silver Beach Marina, Idaho, with sheltered boat slips for both sail and power vessels, a public boat launch, gas pumps, a pump-out station, and a seasonal convenience store.

Silver Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers several fun activities, including sunbathing, jet skiing, boating, hiking, walking, watching wildlife, paddleboarding, picnicking, and photography.  If you plan to go in the water near the beach, the waves are usually calm, making it a safe area to swim.  The shallow water near the beach is perfect for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  Anglers may catch a wide variety of fish, including kokanee salmon, trout, and bass.  Visitors may spot bald eagles, ospreys, and deer near the lake during the winter months.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  The beach is known for its panoramic views of the lake and the surrounding mountains, which make it a famous spot for taking the best Silver Beach photos.  The local community occasionally hosts events or gatherings at the beach during the summer months.   The beach welcomes dogs if they are on a leash, and the park is open from sunrise until sunset.

Silver Beach, Idaho, offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Silver Beach is easy - the beach has a paid parking lot located at 4316 East Coeur D'Alene Lake Drive, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, United States, which provides easy access to the beach.

The area around Silver Beach was historically significant during the mining boom in Idaho’s Silver Valley, located east of Coeur d'Alene, and became one of the richest silver mining regions in the United States.  The discovery of rich deposits of silver, lead, and zinc in the nearby Coeur d'Alene Mining District in the 1880s spurred the region’s rapid development.

There are many attractions near Silver Beach.  Cougar Bay Nature Preserve is spread over an 88-acre preserve located near Coeur d'Alene Lake that features a variety of habitats, including wetlands, forests, and meadows.  Its diverse ecosystem supports an array of wildlife, where you may spot eagles, ospreys, herons, and a variety of other bird species, making it a prime spot for nature enthusiasts.  The Museum of North Idaho aims to preserve and showcase the rich history and cultural heritage of northern Idaho through intriguing exhibits, artifacts, photographs, documents, guided tours, and educational programs.  It offers interesting insight into the history of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, the impact of the railroads, the significance of steamboats on Lake Coeur d'Alene, and the development of the local timber industry.  Tubbs Hill is a 120-acre lakefront park, providing a network of well-maintained hiking trails that wind through diverse landscapes, including dense forests, rocky outcrops, and beautiful vistas.  The main loop trail around Tubbs Hill is about 2 miles long and offers hikers Instagram-worthy views, opportunities for wildlife viewing, and access to several secluded coves along the lake.  It also features interpretive signs along the trails, providing information about the local flora, fauna, and geological history.  

Fernan Park is a small park surrounded by lush green forest along the serene Fernan Lake, where visitors can enjoy fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding in the lake’s calm waters.  In addition, several picnic tables and shelters, a boat launch, and walking trails provide a peaceful retreat for those looking to enjoy the outdoors in a more relaxed setting.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch is a family-owned ranch that offers an opportunity to interact with a herd of alpacas and learn about these fascinating animals.  Visitors can enjoy guided tours that provide insights into the habits and care of the alpacas and the process of turning alpaca fleece into luxurious fiber products.  The ranch also features a gift shop where visitors can purchase a variety of alpaca wool items, such as clothing, accessories, and handmade crafts.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Silver Beach.  Beverly's is an upscale lakefront restaurant that serves chef-special, pre-designed meals.   Wolf Lodge Inn Restaurant is another upscale restaurant that serves amazing salads, steaks, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Shiki Sushi Bar & Japanese Grill serves amazing salads, sushi, sashimi, nigiri, seafood, meat, poultry, vegan, and vegetarian dishes.  Midtown Bluebird serves amazing salads, steaks, pork, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  The Mexican Food Factory serves incredible burritos, tacos, tamales, enchiladas, nachos, tostadas, seafood, and meat dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, China Inn Restaurant serves incredible noodles, fried rice, rolls, wontons, soups, pork, meat, seafood, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for hotels in Silver Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Blackwell Hotel is eight minutes away by car and offers a few amenities, including hot tubs, a gazebo, a pool table, a game and movie room, a bar, and a dining room.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star The Coeur d'Alene Resort, which has many amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, hot tubs, a golf course, bars, and many restaurants.  Another moderately priced option is the 3-Star The Roosevelt Inn, which has many amenities, including a hot tub, a sauna, sunloungers, a garden, and a dining room.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star SpringHill Suites Coeur d'Alene, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.   If you are looking for another affordable hotel, the 3-Star La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coeur d'Alene offers a few amenities, including a hot tub, an indoor pool, a fitness room, and a dining area.