Best of Truckee, CA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Truckee, CA — mapped and organized by category.
About Truckee
Truckee is an incorporated town located in Nevada County, California. The population grew to 16,729 by the 2020 United States census, up from 16,180 a decade earlier.
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FiftyFifty Brewing Company
Located at 11197 Brockway Road, FiftyFifty Brewing Company is a bar known for its barrel-aged beers. The brewpub produced over one thousand barrels of aged beer alongside fresh beer in 2012.
It is a brewpub in Truckee, California.
View details →Best Hotels in Truckee
6 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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The Truckee Hotel
The Truckee Hotel is a hotel located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Truckee Donner Lodge
Truckee Donner Lodge is a hotel situated in the Armstrong neighborhood.
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Cedar House Sport Hotel
Cedar House Sport Hotel is a lodging option located in the Sierra Meadows neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Truckee
24 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Village Pizzeria
Village Pizzeria serves pizza in the Gateway Park neighborhood.
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Casa Baeza Mexican Restaurant
Casa Baeza Mexican Restaurant serves authentic Mexican dishes in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Tacos Jalisco
Tacos Jalisco offers classic Mexican dishes in the Meadow Lake Park neighborhood.
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Bar of America
Bar of America is a restaurant in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood that serves American cuisine. It offers a range of dishes typical of American fare.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Truckee
8 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Drink Coffee Do Stuff
Drink Coffee Do Stuff is a café located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Coffeebar Truckee
Coffeebar Truckee is a coffee shop located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters is a café located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood, offering a variety of coffee drinks.
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Tough Beans
Tough Beans is a café located in Sierra Meadows. It offers a relaxed atmosphere and a selection of coffee drinks.
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Wild Cherries Coffee House
Wild Cherries Coffee House is a coffee shop located in Meadow Lake Park, offering a variety of coffee drinks.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Truckee
4 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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FiftyFifty Brewing Company
Located at 11197 Brockway Road, FiftyFifty Brewing Company is a bar known for its barrel-aged beers. The brewpub produced over one thousand barrels of aged beer alongside fresh beer in 2012.
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Craft & Logic
Craft & Logic is a bar located in Ponderosa Palisades. It offers a relaxed atmosphere for patrons to enjoy drinks.
Best Things to Do in Truckee
6 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Donner Memorial State Park Museum
Donner Memorial State Park Museum is an attraction located in the Armstrong neighborhood.
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Truckee-Donner Historical Society
The Truckee-Donner Historical Society is an attraction located in the Donner Trail neighborhood.
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Museum of Truckee History
The Museum of Truckee History is an attraction located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Rodeo Grounds
Rodeo Grounds is listed as an attraction located in Ponderosa Fairway Estates.
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Truckee Railroad Museum
Truckee Railroad Museum is an attraction located in the Ponderosa Palisades.
Best Shops in Truckee
18 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Gallery 5830’
Gallery 5830’ is a shop located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Juniper Boutique
Juniper Boutique is a shop located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Kalifornia Jean Bar
Kalifornia Jean Bar is a shop located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Nomad Boutique
Nomad Boutique is a shop located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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The Sock Parlour
The Sock Parlour is a shop located in the neighborhood of Ponderosa Palisades.
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Truckee Variety Co.
Truckee Variety Co. is a shop located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Dresses Boutique
Dresses Boutique offers a curated selection of apparel in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
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Marilyn’s Cat Walk
Marilyn’s Cat Walk is a shop located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Truckee
10 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Riverview Sports Park
Riverview Sports Park is located in the Ponderosa Fairway Estates.
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Truckee Bike Park
Truckee Bike Park is a park located in the Ponderosa Fairway Estates neighborhood.
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Bill Rose Memorial Park
Bill Rose Memorial Park is located in the Gateway Park neighborhood.
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Community Arts Center
The Community Arts Center is located in Ponderosa Palisades, offering a space for local artists to showcase their work.
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Donner Creek Public Access
Donner Creek Public Access is a park located in the Armstrong neighborhood.
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Trout Creek Pocket Park
Trout Creek Pocket Park is located in the Ponderosa Palisades neighborhood. It provides a natural setting for visitors to relax.
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Truckee River Regional Park
Truckee River Regional Park is a park located in the Sierra Meadows neighborhood.
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