Title: Southside Highlands Travel Guide: Best of Southside Highlands, Truckee Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Southside Highlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Southside-Highlands-Truckee-Hotels.0-n553248635975850815-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Truckee](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Truckee.d10064.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Truckee](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Truckee.d10064.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Southside Highlands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southside-Highlands.d553248635975850815.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southside Highlands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southside-Highlands.d553248635975850815.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Southside Highlands Travel Guide ## Truckee ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Donner Lake on the way from Granite Bay, Ca. to Las Vegas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10064/58689ae3-e891-42d2-8703-784253b839c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Donner Lake is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 11 miles northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10064/1e0ff33f-bbb0-4331-94ad-66b73b623670.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southside Highlands Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Truckee travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Truckee.dx10064) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Northstar California Resort which includes 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 Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Northstar-California-Resort-Truckee.d6063289.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 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.co.uk/Donner-Lake-Truckee.d6089176.Attraction) ![Sugar Bowl which includes snow and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063299/3bbd7c79-431d-4dbc-b1c6-cc9f575a078f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sugar Bowl This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sugar-Bowl-Truckee.d6063299.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.co.uk/Sugar-Bowl-Resort-Truckee.d553248635976473686.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 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.co.uk/Tahoe-Donner-Downhill-Ski-Area-Tahoe-Donner.d6193913.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 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Donner-Memorial-State-Park-Truckee.d6328313.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 £110 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour.a46088430.activity-details) ![Panoramic views of Tahoe from Chickadee Ridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47218683/68667b1d-f3d5-4278-9016-9e4429bdeb74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chickadee Ridge Beginner Snowshoe Activity £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chickadee-ridge-beginner-snowshoe-activity.a47218683.activity-details) ![Beginner and Family Snowshoeing ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5098188/9ffc7cf1-eb1a-440d-b4fb-fbf647832dec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Introductory Guided Snowshoe Tour £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/introductory-guided-snowshoe-tour.a5098188.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 £93 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £11 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/driving-lake-tahoe-a-self-guided-tour-from-south-lake-tahoe-to-tahoe-city.a4091016.activity-details) ![Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46127511/d851548f-78c3-460d-968a-46734250aad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-e-bike-tour-on-lake-tahoes-east-shore-bike-path.a46127511.activity-details) [See all activities in Truckee](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Truckee.d10064.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Southside Highlands ![Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11700/11673/a9c25f22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino 111 Country Club Drive Incline Village NV £219 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Incline Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) There is nothing special about the room. It was clean and well stocked, but for that price range, I would say it was underwhelming. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=11673&PinnedHotelID=11673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850815) ![Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2800000/2794800/2794782/00e4f1d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe 970 Northstar Drive Truckee CA £536 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Everything was great. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=2794782&PinnedHotelID=2794782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850815) ![The Inn at Truckee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983300/983272/6cf49ffa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Inn at Truckee 11506 Deerfield Dr Truckee CA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) nice helpful staff, The inn is "dated" and could use a facelift, but it was clean and centrally located Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=983272&PinnedHotelID=983272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850815) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=983272&PinnedHotelID=983272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850815) ![Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13668/c897f9a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe 400 Resort Road, Olympic Valley, CA Olympic Valley CA £288 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Such a comfortable stay. The lift is right next to the hotel which is amazing... The gym is nice and the jacuzzi, steam room and sauna amenities are a nice bonus. Love staying there for my ski trips. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=13668&PinnedHotelID=13668&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850815) ![Crown Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1400000/1390800/1390785/1fbe5ef9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown Motel 8200 North Lake Blvd Kings Beach CA Stay at this beach motel in Kings Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) The front desk people were very nice. Our room was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Hot tub was hot. Great view all in all everything I could ask for. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1390785&PinnedHotelID=1390785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850815) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1390785&PinnedHotelID=1390785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850815) ![Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24800/24771/d40cc514_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pepper Tree Inn 645 N Lake Blvd Tahoe City CA Stay at this motel in Tahoe City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) great location Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=24771&PinnedHotelID=24771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850815) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=24771&PinnedHotelID=24771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850815) [See all 5,928 properties in Southside Highlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975850815) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Truckee-Donner-Lake-Woods.dx553248635976480730) ![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) ### Wolfe Estates If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wolfe Estates and surrounding area, you can visit West End Beach and Donner Lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tahoe-Wolfe-Estates.dx553248635976481269) ![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 Though Armstrong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Emigrant Trail Museum and Donner Lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Armstrong.dx553248635975874557) ![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) ### Meadow Lake Park If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Meadow Lake Park and surrounding area, you can visit Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meadow-Lake-Park.dx553248635975859596) ![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) ### Donner Crest If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Donner Crest and surrounding area, you can visit Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Truckee-Donner-Crest.dx553248635976420296) ![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 there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum. 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