Your Truckee-Tahoe Playbook

Curated local experiences, recovery spots, breweries, and content-worthy stops to explore during your week in Truckee Tahoe.

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Welcome to Truckee-Tahoe

We’re excited to host you in Truckee Tahoe for the Peoples League Tour - Stop 2.

Beyond the golf course, Truckee offers a mix of mountain adventure, recovery, lakes, breweries, and laid-back local spots worth exploring during your downtime.

This guide was curated to help you experience a few local favorites throughout the week, from wellness and lake experiences to breweries, restaurants, and hidden gems around town.

Enjoy the week and be sure to tag:
@visittruckeetahoe
@tahoemountainclub

Golf course with lush green grass, sand bunker, trees, and a blue sky.
Golf course with sand trap, surrounded by pine trees under a blue sky.
Golf course surrounded by pine trees under clear blue sky.
Golf course surrounded by pine trees and rocky terrain under a blue sky.
A serene golf course with a pond, surrounded by tall pine trees.
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Golf course at sunset with vibrant pink and purple sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.
Grassy golf course with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Golf course surrounded by pine trees under a clear blue sky.
Golf course with sand traps, surrounded by pine trees and mountains under a clear blue sky.
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Golf course at sunset with tall trees and vibrant sky.
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Golf course at sunrise with trees and mountains in the background.
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Forest clearing with a pond and wooden cabin under a clear blue sky.
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Golf course with two players, surrounded by tall trees at sunset.

Old Greenwood Golf Course

Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Old Greenwood is consistently ranked among the top public golf courses in the United States. The course winds through pine forests and meadows, offering a championship-caliber test with dramatic mountain scenery throughout.

  • Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
  • 7,518 yards from the back tees
  • Course Rating 75.2 | Slope 140
  • Ranked among Golf Digest's Best Public Courses
  • Top 30 Best Courses in California — Golf Digest

Social Tags
@oldgreenwood
@tahoemountainclub

Golf course with sand trap, surrounded by pine trees under a blue sky.

Gray's Crossing Golf Course

Designed by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy, Gray's Crossing offers a different style of mountain golf, blending wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and stunning views of the Sierra Nevada. The course is known for its playability, natural beauty, and environmentally sensitive design.

  • Designed by Peter Jacobsen & Jim Hardy
  • 7,466 yards from the back tees
  • Course Rating 74.3 | Slope 143
  • Audubon International Certified
  • Opened 2007 — one of Truckee's newest championship layouts


Social Tag
@grayscrossing
@tahoemountainclub

Featured Experiences

Each player has received a $50 Sustainable Truckee gift card to use toward one of the featured experiences below. To activate your gift card, reference the unique QR code included in your printed Truckee Tahoe Playbook.

Whether you’re looking to recover after tournament play, spend time on the lake, or explore Truckee’s brewery scene, these experiences were selected to showcase a few favorite sides of Truckee Tahoe.

Woman relaxing during a shoulder massage.
Person relaxing in a hot tub, pointing at a large ocean photo on the wall.
Modern locker room with wooden lockers, benches, and a marble sink area.
Martis Valley Massage // Elegant spa room with four women in robes lounging on a blue couch, sipping drinks.
Martis Valley Massage // Therapist gives a hot stone massage in a dimly lit spa.
Martis Valley Massage / Massage bottles near person receiving a back massage.
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1. Martis Valley Massage

Wellness + Recovery Experience

Recharge after tournament play with one of Truckee Tahoe’s premier wellness experiences. Martis Valley Massage combines recovery-focused treatments, thermal amenities, and a serene mountain atmosphere designed to help you relax, reset, and recover.

Best For:
Recovery • Relaxation • Wellness Content

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How to Use Your Experience Credit

Use your $50 VTT experience credit toward one of two recovery options:

Thermal Suite Experience
Enjoy two hours in the Thermal Suite with access to the immersive hot tub, infrared sauna, cold plunge, locker rooms, and River Lounge.

Massage or Wellness Treatment
Apply your credit toward any service, including massage, red light therapy, compression therapy, or other recovery-focused treatments.

Please call 530-562-9332 in advance to book either experience.

Recommended Content

  • Post-round recovery routines
  • Thermal suite, sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge moments
  • Relaxation and reset content
  • “Recovery mode in Truckee Tahoe” style content
  • Highlighting the organic, non-toxic, serene Tahoe wellness approach
Social Tags

@martisvalleymassage

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Two people kayaking on a serene lake under a clear blue sky.
Child kayaking on a sunny lake, bright yellow kayak, joyful expression.
Two people canoeing on a calm lake, snowy mountains behind.
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2. Donner Lake Experience

Donner Lake Marina

Experience one of Truckee Tahoe’s most iconic summer settings with three hours on Donner Lake through Donner Lake Marina. Whether you choose kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding, this experience offers a chance to relax, explore the shoreline, and take in crystal-clear water surrounded by mountain views.

Best For:
Scenic Content • Summer Vibes • Group Activity

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How to Use Your Experience Credit

Use your Sustainable Truckee gift card toward a 3-hour rental at Donner Lake Marina:

  • Kayak Rental
  • Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental

RECOMMENDED CONTENT

  • POV paddle shots
  • Scenic lake + mountain views
  • Relaxed summer moments on the water
  • Friendly competition or group hangs
  • “Summer in Truckee Tahoe” style content
  • Dockside and shoreline moments at Donner Lake Marina
Social Tags

@donnerlakemarina

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Alibi Ale Works
A lively café with people chatting, a long wooden bar, and warm lighting.
Outdoor café with people sitting, a dog lying on the ground, sunny weather.
Burger with fries and a pint of beer on a table.
Cozy lounge with people seated, large window view of mountains.
Cozy bar with people sitting and socializing, TVs on walls, warm lighting.
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3. Brewery Experience

Craft Beer Scene

Explore Truckee’s craft beer scene with two featured local brewery stops offering award-winning beer, elevated food, outdoor gathering spaces, and laid-back mountain-town vibes perfect for post-round hangs and content creation.

Best For:
Team Hangs • Après Golf • Food + Beer Content

Alibi Ale Works

Vibe
Relaxed Truckee brewery with craft beer, excellent food, and a large outdoor beer garden.

Must Try Beers
Kölsch
Nocturno Mexican Amber Lager
Anonymous DIPA
Contradiction golden stout

Must Try Food
Pork Belly Bao
Crispy Trout Sando
Mustache Pretzel with house-made mustard + beer cheese

Content Ideas
Outdoor beer garden hangs
Flight tastings
Après golf food + beer pairings
Truckee hidden gem content
Beer + food quality spotlight

Tag
@alibialeworks

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FiftyFifty Brewing

Vibe
Award-winning brewery with a spacious new Railyard District location, indoor/outdoor seating, craft beer, sushi, and elevated pub food.

Must Try
Beer flights
Eclipse barrel-aged stouts
Signature craft beers
Sushi and shareable apps from Drunken Monkey
Après-style bites

Content Ideas
Flight tastings
Group hang moments
Craft beer + sushi pairings
Railyard District atmosphere
“Après golf in Truckee Tahoe” content

Tag
@fiftyfiftybrewing

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Dining Recommendations

From casual post-round bites to elevated dinners and local favorites, Truckee’s dining scene has plenty to explore. To make it easy, we’ve grouped a few spots that pair well with your featured experiences: 

  • Taco's Jalisco or Golden Rotisserie, and Truckee Ice Creamery are easy add-ons around Donner Lake
  • Rakkan Ramen is next to Martis Valley Massage
  • The downtown options pair well with a brewery stop or evening out
 

Cottonwood Restaurant

A Truckee classic with a historic setting, lively bar, and panoramic sunset views overlooking downtown.

(530)-587-5711
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Golden Rotisserie

Casual local favorite serving rotisserie chicken, fresh bowls, sandwiches, and easy comfort food.

(530)-587-4847
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Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats

Downtown Truckee staple serving mountain-inspired bistro fare, craft cocktails, and a lively historic atmosphere.

(530)-587-8688
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Old Town Tap

Contemporary eatery serving wood-fired pizzas and craft cocktails.

(530)-563-5233
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Pianeta Ristorante

Cozy downtown Italian spot known for handmade pastas, warm ambiance, and an intimate setting.

(530)-587-4694
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Truckee Tavern & Grill

Upscale-casual American dining with steaks, seafood, cocktails, and a polished downtown feel.

(530)-587-3766
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Rakken Ramen Truckee

Japanese ramen house serving a variety of noodle soups, rice bowls, and appetizers in a casual setting.

(530) 214-8612
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Burger Me

Truckee’s favorite for bold burgers, hand-cut fries, and milkshakes done right.

(530) 587-8852
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Little Truckee Ice Creamery

Locally made ice cream with bold flavors and all-natural ingredients in Truckee.

(530) 587-2884
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Taco's Jalisco

Authentic street-style tacos, burritos, and Mexican favorites served fresh and fast in Truckee.

(530) 587-1131
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Other Things to Do

If you have extra downtime, here are a few quick and easy ways to get outside, explore, and make the most of your time in Truckee Tahoe.

Hiking & Trail Running

Scenic Paved Bike Trails

Beaches & Piers