Food Scene
Pianeta
10096 Donner Pass RdAuthentic Italian food, ambience.
Amazing coffee drinks, breakfast and lunch, pastries, local hangout.
92 locals recommend
Wild Cherries Coffee House
11429 Donner Pass RdAmazing coffee drinks, breakfast and lunch, pastries, local hangout.
Overlooking downtown Truckee, Cottonwood is located at an historic skiing/sledding resort from the early 1900s. Food and drinks are excellent.
132 locals recommend
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
10142 Rue HilltopOverlooking downtown Truckee, Cottonwood is located at an historic skiing/sledding resort from the early 1900s. Food and drinks are excellent.
Marty's Cafe
10115 Donner Pass RdExcellent food with large portions, Marty is a celebrity chef.
Marty's Provisions
12030 Donner Pass RdPick up sandwiches, prepared food, meat to grill. Food is delicious.
Tahoe Donner's own pizza place, located at Northwoods Clubhouse. There's a playground for kids, picnic tables outside, sports on TV inside, and in the summer, the pool is open. Near the tennis courts.
40 locals recommend
Pizza On the Hill
11509 Northwoods BlvdTahoe Donner's own pizza place, located at Northwoods Clubhouse. There's a playground for kids, picnic tables outside, sports on TV inside, and in the summer, the pool is open. Near the tennis courts.
Tahoe Donner's Lodge at the Golf Course has top notch food, a great bar with a bar food menu--also excellent.
95 locals recommend
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
12850 Northwoods BlvdTahoe Donner's Lodge at the Golf Course has top notch food, a great bar with a bar food menu--also excellent.
Local pizzeria and Italian restaurant, extensive menu, family friendly. Can be crowded on holiday weekends.
40 locals recommend
Zano's Family Italian & Pizzeria
11401 Donner Pass RoadLocal pizzeria and Italian restaurant, extensive menu, family friendly. Can be crowded on holiday weekends.
Located in the new center at the Equestrian/Cross-country Ski Center. Healthy food choices, small shopping area for clothing, sports equipment.
8 locals recommend
Alder Creek Cafe
15275 Alder Creek RdLocated in the new center at the Equestrian/Cross-country Ski Center. Healthy food choices, small shopping area for clothing, sports equipment.
Local breakfast place near Donner Lake. Great Huevos Rancheros and pancakes.
62 locals recommend
Donner Lake Kitchen
13720 Donner Pass RdLocal breakfast place near Donner Lake. Great Huevos Rancheros and pancakes.
Good sandwich deli, drinks and convenience store market. Also has DVDs.
44 locals recommend
Z Market Place
12716 Northwoods BlvdGood sandwich deli, drinks and convenience store market. Also has DVDs.
Parks & Nature
Donner Pass Rd at Donner Memorial State Park station
Donner Lake
Swim, kayak, paddle board, canoe. July 4 Fireworks display.
Lake Tahoe
Everything Else
Ride the tram to the top for stunning views, ice skating.
388 locals recommend
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdRide the tram to the top for stunning views, ice skating.
Sightseeing
Walk or bike the Legacy Trail along the Truckee River. Take a picnic lunch.
11 locals recommend
Legacy Trail
Legacy TrailWalk or bike the Legacy Trail along the Truckee River. Take a picnic lunch.
Stop at Fanny Bridge to watch the Lake Tahoe meet the Truckee River. Lots of cafes and shops. Rent a raft to take down the river. Or bike the trail alongside the river.
149 locals recommend
Tahoe City
Stop at Fanny Bridge to watch the Lake Tahoe meet the Truckee River. Lots of cafes and shops. Rent a raft to take down the river. Or bike the trail alongside the river.
Essentials
Safeway
11290 Donner Pass RdOpen early and late. Has organic section too.
Organic produce, products, health food items, fresh baked bread, small cafe with soups and sandwiches.
164 locals recommend
New Moon Natural Foods
505 W Lake BlvdOrganic produce, products, health food items, fresh baked bread, small cafe with soups and sandwiches.
Shopping
More than hardware, this is a unique boutique store with kitchen items, clothing, shoes, camping gear, BBQ and patio furniture, plumbing, paint, and the usual hardware stuff.
57 locals recommend
Mountain Hardware and Sports
11320 Donner Pass RdMore than hardware, this is a unique boutique store with kitchen items, clothing, shoes, camping gear, BBQ and patio furniture, plumbing, paint, and the usual hardware stuff.
Arts & Culture
Shakespeare on the beach in the summer. Look online for dates and shows. The walks along the beach are worth it any time of year.
288 locals recommend
Sand Harbor Rentals
Shakespeare on the beach in the summer. Look online for dates and shows. The walks along the beach are worth it any time of year.