Guidebook for Truckee
Entertainment & Activities
shopping, dining, railroad museum, live music, art, gas station. Mark your calendars for Truckee Thursdays every Thursday during the summer. Entire town is closed for local artisan crafts, art, clothes, jewelry, live music, food trucks, entertainment and more. Take a shuttle or ride your bike. Parking is a nightmare unless you get there early.
81 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center
10065 Donner Pass Rdshopping, dining, railroad museum, live music, art, gas station. Mark your calendars for Truckee Thursdays every Thursday during the summer. Entire town is closed for local artisan crafts, art, clothes, jewelry, live music, food trucks, entertainment and more. Take a shuttle or ride your bike. Parking is a nightmare unless you get there early.
Ice skating in winter, roller skating in summer. Great for families, shopping dining, all in one location.
33 locals recommend
The Village At Northstar
5001 Northstar DrIce skating in winter, roller skating in summer. Great for families, shopping dining, all in one location.
Worth it to dine outdoors (summer or winter) - great people watching.
24 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands CtWorth it to dine outdoors (summer or winter) - great people watching.
Free (except for parking on busy holiday weekends) and excellent views of Lake Tahoe! Tons of activities offered.
83 locals recommend
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Bear StreetFree (except for parking on busy holiday weekends) and excellent views of Lake Tahoe! Tons of activities offered.
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River RdA must for first-timers, families, groups.
Sailing/SUP
Tahoe City Chocolates
760 N Lake BlvdReally fun way to enjoy Lake Tahoe! Book the sunset cruise.
Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club
2435 Venice Dr EWaterman's Landing
5166 N Lake BlvdEssentials
Safeway
11290 Donner Pass RdGrocery, Starbuck's, Pharmacy (Rite Aid), additional retail
Organic, Gluten Free, Natural Foods. Great salad and juice bar too! Truckee's Whole Foods.
165 locals recommend
New Moon Natural Foods
505 W Lake BlvdOrganic, Gluten Free, Natural Foods. Great salad and juice bar too! Truckee's Whole Foods.
Tahoe Forest Hospital
10121 Pine AveNorth Lake Tahoe's best critical access hospital. ER - 24/7
Glenshire General Store
10095 Dorchester DrNeighborhood Grocery - Bike or Drive from our property
Starbucks
11290 Donner Pass RdFree wifi
Food Scene
Village Pizzeria
11329 Deerfield DrBest Pizza on the Planet!
Wild Cherries Coffee House
11429 Donner Pass RdWhere the locals hang out
Free wifi
Casa Baeza Mexican Restaurant
10010 Bridge StreetHole-in-the-wall Mexican Food - great Margarita's!
Squeeze In
10060 Donner Pass RdAlways a wait on weekends, but worth it! Breakfast entrees are HUGE!
Hidden gem just a few minutes from the studio (quick drive or bike). Delicious pizza (including gluten free)and healthy salad selections. Next to Glenshire Market.
9 locals recommend
Glenshire Pizza Company
10095 Dorchester DrHidden gem just a few minutes from the studio (quick drive or bike). Delicious pizza (including gluten free)and healthy salad selections. Next to Glenshire Market.
Cool eatery for locally sourced burgers made of beef, bison, poultry & seafood, plus shakes & malts. Veggie burgers and salads too! Fun and casual and outdoor seating in summer.
66 locals recommend
Burger Me
10418 Donner Pass RdCool eatery for locally sourced burgers made of beef, bison, poultry & seafood, plus shakes & malts. Veggie burgers and salads too! Fun and casual and outdoor seating in summer.
REAL mexican food. Friendly, fast service. Total hole-in-the-wall tucked in a corner behind 7-11 and Back Country Bike shop.
55 locals recommend
Taco's Jalisco
11400 Donner Pass RdREAL mexican food. Friendly, fast service. Total hole-in-the-wall tucked in a corner behind 7-11 and Back Country Bike shop.
Greasy spoon Breakfast spot that can be crowded or no one (depending on what's going on in Truckee). Huevos Rancheros is the BEST.
62 locals recommend
Donner Lake Kitchen
13720 Donner Pass RdGreasy spoon Breakfast spot that can be crowded or no one (depending on what's going on in Truckee). Huevos Rancheros is the BEST.
One of my FAVORITE places to eat! Excellent, organic food with the most delicious cookies on the planet. Super fun place to eat lunch and watch the planes land at our local airport. This hidden gem has gotten notice and is a popular place for working employees to go during the week for lunch so long lines are expected, but it's fast service and worth it. Indoor/outdoor eating. Breakfast bowl or Falafel bowl are my favs.
26 locals recommend
Red Truck
10356 Truckee Airport RdOne of my FAVORITE places to eat! Excellent, organic food with the most delicious cookies on the planet. Super fun place to eat lunch and watch the planes land at our local airport. This hidden gem has gotten notice and is a popular place for working employees to go during the week for lunch so long lines are expected, but it's fast service and worth it. Indoor/outdoor eating. Breakfast bowl or Falafel bowl are my favs.
Coffee Spot near New Moon with excellent coffee, homemade granola and beautiful baked items. Good Vibe. Free Wifi.
35 locals recommend
Zuri Coffee Co
11357 Donner Pass RdCoffee Spot near New Moon with excellent coffee, homemade granola and beautiful baked items. Good Vibe. Free Wifi.
Pianeta
10096 Donner Pass RdWonderful Italian Cuisine. Make a dinner reservation on busy weekends.
Great for lunch while shopping downtown. Tomato soup and crab toast a must! Live music on weekend nights!
195 locals recommend
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
10007 Bridge StGreat for lunch while shopping downtown. Tomato soup and crab toast a must! Live music on weekend nights!
The Mill Juice Shop
10825 Pioneer TrailBest Bowls EVER! Offering gluten free options.
Chef Douglas Dale is a legend in Tahoe. Go, Eat, Enjoy!
113 locals recommend
Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique
640 N Lake BlvdChef Douglas Dale is a legend in Tahoe. Go, Eat, Enjoy!
Outdoor seating outside in summer months (views of downtown Truckee). Excellent food/bar.
97 locals recommend
Truckee Tavern and Grill
10118 Donner Pass RdOutdoor seating outside in summer months (views of downtown Truckee). Excellent food/bar.
Go early, grab a table on the deck in the summer. Outstanding views of Lake Tahoe.
266 locals recommend
Sunnyside
1850 W Lake BlvdGo early, grab a table on the deck in the summer. Outstanding views of Lake Tahoe.
Great views of downtown Truckee. Best authentic Caesar Salad in the world.
132 locals recommend
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
10142 Rue HilltopGreat views of downtown Truckee. Best authentic Caesar Salad in the world.
Shopping
Lorien Powers Studio Jewelry
9932 Donner Pass RdVERY cool and unique jewelry
Bespoke
10098 Donner Pass RdUnique, local art & gifts
Pacos
12047 Donner Pass RdBike Rentals
Not your average hardware store! Men & Women BOTH love this place!
57 locals recommend
Mountain Hardware and Sports
11320 Donner Pass RdNot your average hardware store! Men & Women BOTH love this place!
Cool stuff. Sweatshirts, cycling jerseys, super comfy sweats, caps, beanies, all at great quality with CA 89 logo.
California 89
10156 Donner Pass RdCool stuff. Sweatshirts, cycling jerseys, super comfy sweats, caps, beanies, all at great quality with CA 89 logo.
BEST chocolate in all the land! Great gifts to take home or enjoy for yourself!
8 locals recommend
Sweets Handmade Candies
10118 Donner Pass RdBEST chocolate in all the land! Great gifts to take home or enjoy for yourself!
Sightseeing
Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass RdGreat history of the Donner Party
Five Lakes Trail
Five Lakes TrailGreat hike!
Boat, Paddle, Fish and great cycling route too up to Stampede Reservoir.
10 locals recommend
Boca Reservoir
Boat, Paddle, Fish and great cycling route too up to Stampede Reservoir.
Stampede Reservoir
10342 California 89cycle from Boca to Stampede for a great ride!
Spectacular View of Donner Lake. If you are really adventurous, ride your bike to the top. YAY.
17 locals recommend
Donner Summit Bridge
10060 Donner Pass RdSpectacular View of Donner Lake. If you are really adventurous, ride your bike to the top. YAY.
Drinks & Nightlife
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
10007 Bridge StExcellent music line-up!
Great bar menu with lots of variety. Locals and Tourists hang-out. Outdoor dining in the summer. Sports TV's, Late Night Live Music, loud and fun.
124 locals recommend
Bar of America
10040 Donner Pass RdGreat bar menu with lots of variety. Locals and Tourists hang-out. Outdoor dining in the summer. Sports TV's, Late Night Live Music, loud and fun.
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
10069 Bridge StBrews and Music