Title: Visit Donner Crest: 2026 Donner Crest, Truckee Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Donner Crest](https://expedia.com/Donner-Crest-Hotels.d553248635976420296.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Truckee](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Truckee.d10064.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Truckee](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Truckee.d10064.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Donner Crest](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Donner-Crest.d553248635976420296.Car-Rental-Guide)[Donner Crest Vacations](https://expedia.com/Donner-Crest.d553248635976420296.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Donner Crest, CA ## Truckee ## Visit Donner Crest Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Truckee Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Truckee.dx10064) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Northstar California Resort featuring a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063289/e9ebcf3b-e744-4a5d-9339-f7acfe03d6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northstar California Resort 4.5/5(694 reviews) Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping. [](https://expedia.com/Northstar-California-Resort-Truckee.d6063289.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset glow along the mountains next to Donner Lake. #BvSWater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10064/d6c25fbe-6b47-4c3a-8557-159a6a95ed3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Donner Lake 4.5/5(575 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Donner-Lake-Truckee.d6089176.Vacation-Attraction) ![Unidentifiable skiiers head down Mt. Lincoln to the Lake View intermediate run at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Donner Lake is in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473686/774d3394-2f40-44b8-b39b-376567b49f40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Sugar-Bowl-Resort-Truckee.d553248635976473686.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sugar Bowl featuring heritage architecture and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063299/3bbd7c79-431d-4dbc-b1c6-cc9f575a078f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sugar Bowl 4/5(37 reviews) This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round. [](https://expedia.com/Sugar-Bowl-Truckee.d6063299.Vacation-Attraction) ![Panoramic view to Donner lake from Donner Pass, Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193913/e20923f1-51a3-462f-bae6-400f2cae147c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area 4.5/5(61 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tahoe-Donner-Downhill-Ski-Area-Tahoe-Donner.d6193913.Vacation-Attraction) ![A little bridge nearby.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10064/450559de-c45f-49be-a062-4619cd86e6f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Donner Memorial State Park 4.5/5(17 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Donner-Memorial-State-Park-Truckee.d6328313.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46088430/3994a20d-f445-45e8-bd9b-39d8a8070dfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clear Kayak Paddle Tour $150 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour.a46088430.activity-details) ![Snowshoeing in Lake Tahoe Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47476779/5e3d399d-a8f1-4831-b8b3-5d41da7c4549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains $127 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-in-the-lake-tahoe-mountains.a47476779.activity-details) ![Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4091016/4db62650-c510-4bea-b046-66d07f97e8aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City $15 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/driving-lake-tahoe-a-self-guided-tour-from-south-lake-tahoe-to-tahoe-city.a4091016.activity-details) [See all activities in Truckee](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Truckee.d10064.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Donner Crest Hotel Deals ![Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11700/11673/6ab054ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino 111 Country Club Drive Incline Village NV $262 nightly $298 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Incline Village. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Loved our experience at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe! Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=11673&PinnedHotelID=11673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976420296) ![Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13668/12112797_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe 400 Resort Road, Olympic Valley, CA Olympic Valley CA $292 nightly $329 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa resort in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) The parking experience was terrible. They charge customers so much money, yet they don't even build a snow-proof parking garage. After a snowfall, you have to dig your car out yourself. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=13668&PinnedHotelID=13668&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976420296) ![Clair Tappaan Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103917600/103917517/e2bdb0a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clair Tappaan Lodge 19940 Donner Pass Rd Soda Springs CA $122 nightly $142 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this ski hostel in Soda Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Donner Lake and Chair #3 are located ... 7.4/10 Good! (69 reviews) Love this place for years Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=103917517&PinnedHotelID=103917517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976420296) ![evo Hotel Tahoe City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110622000/110621949/2f8b6f58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### evo Hotel Tahoe City 455 N Lake Blvd Tahoe City CA $143 nightly $161 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Tahoe City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (299 reviews) Clean. Staff were super helpful. Close to skiing. Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=110621949&PinnedHotelID=110621949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976420296) ![Cedar Glen Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72093300/72093271/e5fa21dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cedar Glen Lodge 6589 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vista CA $132 nightly $148 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Tahoe Vista. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and North Tahoe Marina ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (598 reviews) Everything was great! The staff was wonderful and we had a delightful time staying there. We definitely would stay there again! Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=72093271&PinnedHotelID=72093271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976420296) ![The Inn at Truckee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983300/983272/707bf0c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Inn at Truckee 11506 Deerfield Dr Truckee CA $116 nightly $131 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Small rooms but nice and clean place. 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[](https://expedia.com/Meadow-Lake-Park.dx553248635975859596) ![Lake Tahoe in famous California mountains National Park Sierra Nevada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943456689041100800/625759f4-9bb3-4717-bfd6-745a511dddc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Donner Lake and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. [](https://expedia.com/Truckee-Gateway.dx943456689041100800) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Armstrong While Armstrong isn't home to many top sights, Donner Lake and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Armstrong.dx553248635975874557) ![Beautiful pink flowers frame the historic gold rush era architecture of downtown Truckee, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473820/9094f5bf-9d0d-4439-a3d6-90947e00680c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Truckee 4.5/5(10 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Truckee-Downtown-Truckee.dx553248635976473820) ![The Donner lake under the snow in winter, in California, panorama, with tunnels in the mountain for the train](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/827474568919588864/da8f8184-f64e-401f-8d60-85d1cfb72e48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ponderosa Palisades Though Ponderosa Palisades might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ponderosa Golf Course and Old Greenwood Golf Course. 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