Truckee Tahoe Guidebook
Food scene
Pianeta
10096 Donner Pass RdRustic ambiance. Lively place for drinks and great Italian food.
Drink Coffee Do Stuff
10115 Donner Pass RdOur favorite coffee shop! Located in historic downtown
We love coming here for happy hour! Outside patio during the summer is also fun. Great views of the town.
132 locals recommend
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
10142 Rue HilltopWe love coming here for happy hour! Outside patio during the summer is also fun. Great views of the town.
5 minute drive to The Lodge - great happy hour! 4:30-6p. Located at Tahoe Donner golf course.
95 locals recommend
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
12850 Northwoods Blvd5 minute drive to The Lodge - great happy hour! 4:30-6p. Located at Tahoe Donner golf course.
Christy Hill
115 Grove StGreat food with a view!
Burger Me
10418 Donner Pass RdOur spot to grab a burger and fries!
They have beers where they have foraged for ingredients in the local area. The ambiance inside is pretty cool.
6 locals recommend
The Good Wolf
10990 Industrial WayThey have beers where they have foraged for ingredients in the local area. The ambiance inside is pretty cool.
Best bakery that is only open Friday. 8a-1p. They have amazing croissants, quiche, bread, etc
6 locals recommend
Sierra Bakehouse
10736 Pioneer TrailBest bakery that is only open Friday. 8a-1p. They have amazing croissants, quiche, bread, etc
Spoon
Fir AvenueMy favorite place for fresh farm to table style of food
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
10007 Bridge StLive music. Great food. My favorite fish sandwich
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass RdCasual vibes. Great pizza, cocktails, and apps
New Moon Natural Foods
Great place for organic food, fresh juice, and they have a deli
Sightseeing
Monkey Rock
My favorite short hike I like to take my friends and family too.
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdGreat place to admire the south side of Lake Tahoe.
A favorite trail of mine. Great views of the lake and beautiful scenery. Make sure to get to the state park early. Parking is limited.
12 locals recommend
Rubicon Trail
Rubicon TrailA favorite trail of mine. Great views of the lake and beautiful scenery. Make sure to get to the state park early. Parking is limited.
Donner Summit Bridge
10060 Donner Pass RdWalks
Walk to town down the Trout Creek Trail or drive ~5 mins away and explore what our old historic town has to offer. Great shops and restaurants.
202 locals recommend
Truckee
Walk to town down the Trout Creek Trail or drive ~5 mins away and explore what our old historic town has to offer. Great shops and restaurants.
Things to Do
Activities
Great place to rent a raft and float down the Truckee River
124 locals recommend
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River RdGreat place to rent a raft and float down the Truckee River
Donner Lake Marina
15695 Donner Pass RdTahoe Donner Golf Course
12850 Northwoods BlvdSnowplay
Coyote Moon Golf Course
10685 Northwoods BlvdTahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
11603 Snowpeak Way
Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar DrPalisades Tahoe
1960 Squaw Valley RoadBoreal Mountain California
19749 Boreal Ridge Rd