Southside Highlands
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
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.
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 like skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside, or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.
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
Top hotels in Southside Highlands
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Clean rooms, beautiful setting, good restaurants. Wish they had a casual, low-lite bar. Cutthroat Saloon was too bright.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
evo Hotel Tahoe City
Great hotel in an excellent location, right across from the lake with a nice view. Rooms are spacious, very clean, and well maintained. The on-site restaurant is extremely convenient and the food is very good. Overall, a very good option and a great value for Lake Tahoe.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Beautiful property. Well kept. Only issue was the master bathtub drain plug wasn’t operational, but we weren’t there long enough to get it fixed. Otherwise it was an A+ experience & stay. The manager was amazing! Allowing us to check into our room 2 hours early, which was a welcome accommodation. ...
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Cedar Glen Lodge
Clean room, close to the lake, friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
Staff was great at check in and very responsive throughout our family's stay. The location is great and proximity to the Palisades Village was convenient. Going ice skating and sledding are memories that my family will enjoy remembering. There were also three hot tubs and two pools. My family enjoyed ...
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Martis Valley Lodge Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff were very courteous especially for breakfast and the room was very clean they did clean the room mid stay.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
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
When in Wolfe Estates, you can plan a visit to West End Beach and Donner Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Armstrong
While Armstrong isn't home to many top sights, Emigrant Trail Museum and Donner Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.
Meadow Lake Park
While there might not be top attractions in Meadow Lake Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum.
Donner Crest
While Donner Crest isn't home to many top sights, Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gateway
While Gateway might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum.
