What’s your Truckee dream trip?

Mountain heart.
Small-town soul

Hiker on a trail through colorful autumn trees by a lake under a partly cloudy sky.

Welcome to Truckee, California a genuine mountain town thriving in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. 

Surrounded by pristine natural beauty, steeped in history, and situated at the doorstep of Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and endless potential for adventure, Truckee is the beating heart of the region.

Two climbers ascending a steep rocky cliff face.
Street market with colorful tents and bustling crowd at dusk.
Woman smiling at soup in a cozy restaurant setting.

When will you visit?

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What’s your vacation style?

Laid-back
The Peace Offering
Family-Focused
Adults teaching a child to ski on a sunny snow-covered slope.
Adventurous
Three people in colorful jackets toast on a snowy hillside with a lake view.
Water-filled
Sand Harbor State Park
Romantic
Four people laughing and toasting with wine at a cozy restaurant table.

A Fall Family Getaway

Winter Outdoor Adventurer

Mountain Biking Adventure

Truckee’s Warm & Hearty Bites

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High-alpine adventures, laid-back lake style, and deeply-respected histories have Forged a special kind of community here.

Martis Valley Trail

Plan your trip

Where to Stay

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Getting Around

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Getting Here

Let's get you here
Aerial view of a rocky beach with two people lounging on sand, surrounded by turquoise water.

Travel Boldly, tread lightly

We appreciate you joining in our commitment to sustainability at home and when visiting this place we all love

We love travelers who, like us, value the natural beauty of Truckee-Tahoe. This place is too good not to share and too precious not to protect.

Travel Responsibly 

Cozy patio with fire pit, Adirondack chairs, string lights, and evening sky.
A family relaxes on a boat on a clear lake near forested hills.
Homewood High & Dry Marina
Skiers descending a snowy slope under a clear blue sky.
Drink Coffee Do Stuff
Martis Valley Massage // Therapist gives a hot stone massage in a dimly lit spa.
Truckee Brewing Company 1
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