Guidebook for Truckee
Essentials
This is a small store that has a little bit of everything. This store boasts one of the best Micro Brew selections in Truckee and is a must for beer lovers.
20 locals recommend
Sticks Market
13710 Donner Pass RdThis is a small store that has a little bit of everything. This store boasts one of the best Micro Brew selections in Truckee and is a must for beer lovers.
We like Save Mart over Safeway, prices are slightly better and it is a little less crowded on average.
156 locals recommend
Save Mart Supermarkets
11399 Deerfield DrWe like Save Mart over Safeway, prices are slightly better and it is a little less crowded on average.
Food Scene
Pianeta
10096 Donner Pass RdWonderful Italian food, great bar, great service.
Burger Me
10418 Donner Pass RdGreat burgers and unique protiens like bison, chicken, ahi, veggie etc.
Great coffee place, good food as well. Not as crowded as Wild Cherries
121 locals recommend
Coffeebar Truckee
10120 Jibboom StGreat coffee place, good food as well. Not as crowded as Wild Cherries
Good coffee, good breakfast bagel but usually pretty crowded.
92 locals recommend
Wild Cherries Coffee House
11429 Donner Pass RdGood coffee, good breakfast bagel but usually pretty crowded.
One of my favorites - great food, acoustic music usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Great views. Sort of pricey.
132 locals recommend
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
10142 Rue HilltopOne of my favorites - great food, acoustic music usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Great views. Sort of pricey.
Good family style Italian. Good for large parties and kids.
40 locals recommend
Zano's Family Italian & Pizzeria
11401 Donner Pass RoadGood family style Italian. Good for large parties and kids.
Truckee Tavern and Grill
10118 Donner Pass RdBest Pies Pizzeria & Restaurant
10068 Donner Pass RdDrinks & Nightlife
Our favorite bar for an overall good time, music, good cocktails and food.
124 locals recommend
Bar of America
10040 Donner Pass RdOur favorite bar for an overall good time, music, good cocktails and food.
The Pub at Donner Lake
15963 S Shore DrSightseeing
Great Donner Party Museum. Beach access, trails, hiking, canoe, kayak, paddleboard rentals.
68 locals recommend
Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass RdGreat Donner Party Museum. Beach access, trails, hiking, canoe, kayak, paddleboard rentals.
Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center
10065 Donner Pass Rd
Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center
10065 Donner Pass RdSkiing and Hiking
Palisades Tahoe Ski Area
Public Beach - Lots of stuff for kids to play on. Life Guard on duty in the summer.
18 locals recommend
West End Beach
15888 S Shore DrPublic Beach - Lots of stuff for kids to play on. Life Guard on duty in the summer.
One of our favorite places to ski and ride. Just Take a left on Donner Pass Rd and it is up the hill about a 10 minute drive. Park on the Judah side for easy access.
127 locals recommend
Sugar Bowl Resort
629 Sugar Bowl RdOne of our favorite places to ski and ride. Just Take a left on Donner Pass Rd and it is up the hill about a 10 minute drive. Park on the Judah side for easy access.
Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop
11368 Donner Pass RdOur favorite ski and snowboard shop.
North Shore Lake Tahoe Casino - Often has popular bands - small and easy to get to, just over Hwy 267 to Kings Beach then take a left around the lake a bit.
145 locals recommend
Crystal Bay Casino
14 NV-28North Shore Lake Tahoe Casino - Often has popular bands - small and easy to get to, just over Hwy 267 to Kings Beach then take a left around the lake a bit.
Pacific Crest Trail and Donner Peak Trailhead
96161 Old Donner Summit Rd
Emigrant Trail
Emigrant Trail