Southside Highlands Travel Guide
Truckee
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Popular places to visit
Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.
Donner Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
Sugar Bowl Resort
Hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort during your trip to Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Donner Memorial State Park
Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
Commercial Row
You can find out about the history of Truckee with a stop at Commercial Row. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Lake Tahoe: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe: Bike Rental Unforgettable Lakeside Ride
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Tahoe City to Incline Village
Top hotels in Southside Highlands
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
The staff was very helpful and polite. Asking how tubs were going and if we needed
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
evo Hotel Tahoe City
Cute patio off the back of our room overlooking the golf course with mountains in the background. Walkable to restaurants, shopping
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Clean rooms and everything is nice and comfy. Enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Cedar Glen Lodge
The rooms are cutely appointed & clean, fun atmosphere, loved the free smores by the fire pit. The staff was very welcoming, friendly, & supported local people & businesses.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is a very impressive property sitting on top of a mountainside in the Northstar resort area about halfway between Truckee and Kings Beach. Service was world class, from the second we arrived until we left all the staff we interacted were very accommodating and were good ...
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
I loved the scenery, the serenity and the natural beauty. Amazing!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southside Highlands
Donner Lake Woods
While visiting Donner Lake Woods, you might make a stop by sights like Donner Lake and West End Beach.
Wolfe Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wolfe Estates and surrounding area, you can visit West End Beach and Donner Lake.
Armstrong
Though Armstrong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Donner Lake.
Gateway
While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Commercial Row.
Donner Crest
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Donner Crest and surrounding area, you can visit Coyote Moon Golf Course and Tahoe Donner Golf Course.
Meadow Lake Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Meadow Lake Park and surrounding area, you can visit Coyote Moon Golf Course and Commercial Row.
