Popular places to visit
Northstar California Resort
Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.
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
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Tahoe City to Incline Village
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path
"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.
Everline Resort Explorer: Self Guided Olympic Valley Stroll
Top hotels in Northstar
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Good service
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
We travel with a son on the spectrum. It’s very important that we stay somewhere where he feels at home. This place was perfect for us. We will be back!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Northstar California Resort
Front desk staff was friendly and accommodating, I was able to check in early. Parking was very easily accessible. Quiet neighborhood and clean.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
East West Hospitality Tahoe
We loved our stay! Couldn't ask for anything better.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Rustic suite in the heart of Northstar - easy access to lifts & hiking
Overall the stay was positive. The location was great and having access to the recreation center was a nice surprise.
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025
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 Northstar California Resort.
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 Old Greenwood Golf Course and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
