Donner Lake Truckee Guidebook
Food Scene
Family favorite eat spots across Truckee!
Amazing Huevos Rancheros with Chirizo! Must have hot cocoa. 2 blocks from the cabin!
62 locals recommend
Donner Lake Kitchen
13720 Donner Pass RdAmazing Huevos Rancheros with Chirizo! Must have hot cocoa. 2 blocks from the cabin!
Sweets Handmade Candies
10118 Donner Pass RdFudge!
Smack downtown, it is a great dinner and drinks spot in Downtown Truckee. Wood fired pizza's are delish. They also make a mean Hot toddie!
100 locals recommend
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass RdSmack downtown, it is a great dinner and drinks spot in Downtown Truckee. Wood fired pizza's are delish. They also make a mean Hot toddie!
Delicious cocktails by bartenders Anna and Ian. and their burger is excellent!
97 locals recommend
Truckee Tavern and Grill
10118 Donner Pass RdDelicious cocktails by bartenders Anna and Ian. and their burger is excellent!
Excellent coffee and breakfast items. Avocado toast and smoked salmon bagel are standouts. Close to Donner Lake.
35 locals recommend
Zuri Coffee Co
11357 Donner Pass RdExcellent coffee and breakfast items. Avocado toast and smoked salmon bagel are standouts. Close to Donner Lake.
Downtown coffee spot. Great coffee and place to hang out and enjoy a delicious pastry.
121 locals recommend
Coffeebar Truckee
10120 Jibboom StDowntown coffee spot. Great coffee and place to hang out and enjoy a delicious pastry.
Looking for the best meats in town for your family BBQ or dinner. This is the jam!!
14 locals recommend
Mountain Valley Meats
11209 Brockway RdLooking for the best meats in town for your family BBQ or dinner. This is the jam!!
Don't miss a chance to pick up a scoop down the street on the lake at this adorable local ice cream shop. "Truckee Trails" is a popular flavor along with their taco pop ups which are a lot of fun. Great patio and friendly staff.
27 locals recommend
Little Truckee Ice Creamery
15628 Donner Pass RdDon't miss a chance to pick up a scoop down the street on the lake at this adorable local ice cream shop. "Truckee Trails" is a popular flavor along with their taco pop ups which are a lot of fun. Great patio and friendly staff.
New pub right on Donner lake, a five-minute drive from the cabin. Beers on tap, nice patio, and typical pub fare.
18 locals recommend
The Pub at Donner Lake
15963 S Shore DrNew pub right on Donner lake, a five-minute drive from the cabin. Beers on tap, nice patio, and typical pub fare.
Love this little French Bistro for a special night out. Delicious oysters and pate, well priced happy hour menu, as well as classics such as mussels, and a burger.
Tangerine French Bistro
Love this little French Bistro for a special night out. Delicious oysters and pate, well priced happy hour menu, as well as classics such as mussels, and a burger.
Lovely spot for baked goods and a great deli next door. We go here for to go sandwiches or salads for Lake Tahoe.
14 locals recommend
Cornerstone Bakery
10087 W River StLovely spot for baked goods and a great deli next door. We go here for to go sandwiches or salads for Lake Tahoe.
Closest coffee shop to the cabin! Super cute and yummy. About a 5 minute drive/12 min bike ride.
27 locals recommend
CoffeeBar Bakery
12047 Donner Pass RdClosest coffee shop to the cabin! Super cute and yummy. About a 5 minute drive/12 min bike ride.
Parks & Nature
Donner Pass Rd at Donner Memorial State Park station
Great Hiking!
A quick 10 minute drive from the cabin delivers gorgeous views and scenery of Donner Lake!
17 locals recommend
Donner Summit Bridge
10060 Donner Pass RdA quick 10 minute drive from the cabin delivers gorgeous views and scenery of Donner Lake!
Unique hike through the old railroad tunnels with stunning views and unique artwork along the way.
10 locals recommend
Historic Summit Tunnel
Sugar Bowl RoadUnique hike through the old railroad tunnels with stunning views and unique artwork along the way.
Shopping
Bespoke
10098 Donner Pass RdCute Gift shop
Small well stocked Market. 2 blocks from the cabin. Perfect for a milk run or missing item. Great sandwiches as well!
20 locals recommend
Sticks Market
13710 Donner Pass RdSmall well stocked Market. 2 blocks from the cabin. Perfect for a milk run or missing item. Great sandwiches as well!
Drinks & Nightlife
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
10007 Bridge StGreat drinks and dinner sot
Great place for beers on tap and sometimes live music.
73 locals recommend
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
10069 Bridge StGreat place for beers on tap and sometimes live music.
Entertainment & Activities
Top Ski Resort! Excellent for families. Charming village including an ice skating rink.
315 locals recommend
Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar DrTop Ski Resort! Excellent for families. Charming village including an ice skating rink.
World class ski resort! The Olympics were held here. The terrain will not disappoint. The road in and out can experience a lot of traffic during peak ski season.
389 locals recommend
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdWorld class ski resort! The Olympics were held here. The terrain will not disappoint. The road in and out can experience a lot of traffic during peak ski season.
World class extreme sports training facility. Open in the winter for 3 hour sessions of extreme sports fun. Ultra trampolines, foam pits, parkour, gymnastics. Kids LOVE it.
17 locals recommend
Woodward Tahoe
19749 Boreal Ridge RdWorld class extreme sports training facility. Open in the winter for 3 hour sessions of extreme sports fun. Ultra trampolines, foam pits, parkour, gymnastics. Kids LOVE it.
Rent jet skis, ski boats, and other water toys rentals for your time on Donner Lake
Donner Lake Water Sports
12593 Donner Pass RdRent jet skis, ski boats, and other water toys rentals for your time on Donner Lake
Closest ski resort to Donner Lake and our personal favorite. Experienced rider terrain and charming lodges.
127 locals recommend
Sugar Bowl Resort
629 Sugar Bowl RdClosest ski resort to Donner Lake and our personal favorite. Experienced rider terrain and charming lodges.
Novice ski resort. Good prices. Very close! Great for kids just learning.
43 locals recommend
Donner Ski Ranch
19320 Donner Pass RdNovice ski resort. Good prices. Very close! Great for kids just learning.
Bike Truckee
10015 Palisades DrBike shop right on the Truckee river trail for east access! Friendly and good prices.
A five-minute drive from Donner Lake Cabin will take you to the West End Beach of Donner Lake Chill all day with a picnic, swimming, volleyball courts, playgrounds. Summer fun at its best! A small entrance fee required.
18 locals recommend
West End Beach
15888 S Shore DrA five-minute drive from Donner Lake Cabin will take you to the West End Beach of Donner Lake Chill all day with a picnic, swimming, volleyball courts, playgrounds. Summer fun at its best! A small entrance fee required.
The advantage of a house on the lake is to use the lake! One block you will be at our favorite pier 33 on Donner lake. Fish, picnic, sunset happy hour, or take our kayak and drop it into the lake for a paddle. Or of course....swim! A must do 5 minute walk at the very least while you visit to see gorgeous Donner Lake up close.
157 locals recommend
Donner Lake
The advantage of a house on the lake is to use the lake! One block you will be at our favorite pier 33 on Donner lake. Fish, picnic, sunset happy hour, or take our kayak and drop it into the lake for a paddle. Or of course....swim! A must do 5 minute walk at the very least while you visit to see gorgeous Donner Lake up close.
For the adventurous folks, Alpenglow has amazing rock climbing lessons up the street at Rainbow bridge. We had a blast with our instructor Scott. He was so helpful and we were floored with how much we learned and faces we climbed in one day.
20 locals recommend
Alpenglow Sports
415 N Lake BlvdFor the adventurous folks, Alpenglow has amazing rock climbing lessons up the street at Rainbow bridge. We had a blast with our instructor Scott. He was so helpful and we were floored with how much we learned and faces we climbed in one day.