Donner Crest Travel Guide
Truckee
Visit Donner Crest
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
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
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.
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
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe
Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path
Lake Tahoe: Clear Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Donner Crest
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Good
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
evo Hotel Tahoe City
A mellow place, good bedding, heat, staff. Jackie
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Cedar Glen Lodge
The hallway is not well maintained and cleaned
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Martis Valley Lodge Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Convenient, well priced, friendly service and comfortable accommodations.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
Enjoyed staying here again. Very pleasant staff and beautiful location. Easy access to Truckee.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Donner Crest
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 Donner Lake and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.
Gateway
While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Donner Lake and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.
Armstrong
Though Armstrong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Donner Lake and Coyote Moon Golf Course.
Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.
Ponderosa Palisades
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ponderosa Palisades and surrounding area, you can visit Commercial Row and Ponderosa Golf Course.
Prosser Lake Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prosser Lake Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood.
