Guidebook for Truckee
Food Scene
Cute (relatively busy) spot, good coffee, sandwiches/bowls/pastries
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Coffeebar Truckee
10120 Jibboom StCute (relatively busy) spot, good coffee, sandwiches/bowls/pastries
At the end of our street - food is decent, views of the river are great on a nice day
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1882 Bar & Grill
10009 E River StAt the end of our street - food is decent, views of the river are great on a nice day
Good fancy-ish (truckee fancy, ie wine+snowboots or flipflops) dinner or drinks spot. Overlooks downtown and is a nice spot for happy hour or a dinner date. Balcony in the summer is amazing
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Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
10142 Rue HilltopGood fancy-ish (truckee fancy, ie wine+snowboots or flipflops) dinner or drinks spot. Overlooks downtown and is a nice spot for happy hour or a dinner date. Balcony in the summer is amazing
Overlook Lake Tahoe and eat good food! Gets busy, so prepare to wait a bit on weekends. You can wander the lakefront while you wait though
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Sunnyside
1850 W Lake BlvdOverlook Lake Tahoe and eat good food! Gets busy, so prepare to wait a bit on weekends. You can wander the lakefront while you wait though
Busy breakfast/brunch/lunch spot, but worth it if you're headed toward the lake...
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Fire Sign Cafe
1785 W Lake BlvdBusy breakfast/brunch/lunch spot, but worth it if you're headed toward the lake...
Best mexican food in Truckee - nothing fancy, just a good affordable bite
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Tacos Jalisco
8717 N Lake BlvdBest mexican food in Truckee - nothing fancy, just a good affordable bite
Closest coffee to our house - they roast their own too. Not a ton of food besides pastries
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Truckee
10009 W River StClosest coffee to our house - they roast their own too. Not a ton of food besides pastries
Almost the only place in truckee to get a sandwich to go! Fully Belly is where the locals go to grab lunch - sandos are huge
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Full Belly Deli
10825 Pioneer TrailAlmost the only place in truckee to get a sandwich to go! Fully Belly is where the locals go to grab lunch - sandos are huge
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of beers on tap and a long nacho menu.. Check out music schedule too
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Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
10069 Bridge StLots of beers on tap and a long nacho menu.. Check out music schedule too
Fiftyfifty Brewing Co
11197 Brockway RdGood food, good beers, good atmosphere
Arts & Culture
Check out the Donner Party Museum for some local history
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Donner Pass Rd at Donner Memorial State Park station
Check out the Donner Party Museum for some local history
Closest movie theater around - shows artsy and current films with couches and beer!
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Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema
475 N Lake BlvdClosest movie theater around - shows artsy and current films with couches and beer!
Shopping
Nice affordable independent clothing shop, and Lisa the owner donates $1 for each purchase made!
Ela Chapman
10056 Donner Pass RdNice affordable independent clothing shop, and Lisa the owner donates $1 for each purchase made!
Gorgeous jewelry, books, knick knacks, etc... inspiring just to browse this gem of a store. Also visit sister store Atelier 2 doors down for art supplies!
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Bespoke
10098 Donner Pass RdGorgeous jewelry, books, knick knacks, etc... inspiring just to browse this gem of a store. Also visit sister store Atelier 2 doors down for art supplies!
Great little local bookstore... owner Andie is delightful. They also do readings and events, so check out their website
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Word After Word Books
10052 Donner Pass RdGreat little local bookstore... owner Andie is delightful. They also do readings and events, so check out their website
Creative and edgy local jewelry shop - Lorien is so talented and her shop is always fun to check out
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Lorien Powers Studio Jewelry
9932 Donner Pass RdCreative and edgy local jewelry shop - Lorien is so talented and her shop is always fun to check out
Parks & Nature
Castle Peak
Hiking and backcountry skiing spot
Tons of hiking along the Tahoe Rim Trail - more info here: https://tahoerimtrail.org/
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Tahoe Rim Trail
Tahoe Rim TrailTons of hiking along the Tahoe Rim Trail - more info here: https://tahoerimtrail.org/
"Sagehen Creek Trail is a 4.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Truckee, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash."
See more at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sagehen-creek-trail
Sagehen Creek Trail
California 89"Sagehen Creek Trail is a 4.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Truckee, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash."
See more at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sagehen-creek-trail
"Coldstream Trail to Tinker Knob is a 14.7 mile out and back trail located near Norden, California and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from July until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail"
See more at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/coldstream-trail-to-tinker-knob
Cold Stream Road
Cold Stream Road"Coldstream Trail to Tinker Knob is a 14.7 mile out and back trail located near Norden, California and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from July until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail"
See more at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/coldstream-trail-to-tinker-knob
"Sawtooth Loop Trail is a 10.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Truckee, California that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash."
See more at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sawtooth-looptrail
Sawtooth Trailhead
11632 06 Fire Rd"Sawtooth Loop Trail is a 10.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Truckee, California that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash."
See more at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sawtooth-looptrail
Sightseeing
Lago Tahoe
Drive to or around the lake!
Everything Else
Closest hot springs - http://www.sierrahotsprings.org/
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Sierra Hot Springs
521 Campbell Hot Springs RdClosest hot springs - http://www.sierrahotsprings.org/