Northstar Travel Guide
Truckee
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.
Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Donner Memorial State Park
Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
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 Northstar
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Clean room with activity center for kids.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Amazing staff, very attentive. Super nice gym!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Northstar Resort by Vail Resorts
Overall, the condo was clean and generally well maintained, and the staff were friendly, helpful, and easy to deal with throughout our stay. The location was also convenient for accessing the mountain, which made getting out to ski each day straightforward. That said, the unit itself was quite small ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
Location is fantastic, parking is great and condo is nice. The Northstar Village is not great. There were no good restaurants, so shopping ahead and making dinner in is recommended. Taking the elevator straight down to the gondola is amazing!! It’s def ski in and ski out.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
East West Hospitality Tahoe
Right next to gondola, excellent access
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Northstar California Resort
Everything was fine just not outstanding.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northstar
Northstar Village
While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.
Olympic Heights
When in Olympic Heights, you can plan a visit to Old Greenwood Golf Course and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Juniper Hill
Though Juniper Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Greenwood Golf Course and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course.
Ponderosa Palisades
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ponderosa Palisades and surrounding area, you can visit Ponderosa Golf Course and Old Greenwood Golf Course.
Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.
Union Mills
Union Mills might not have many top sights, but Truckee River Wildlife Area and Old Greenwood Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
