Southside Highlands, CA
Truckee
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Popular places to visit

Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.

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.

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.

Donner Memorial State Park
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.

Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.

Commercial Row
You can find out about the history of Truckee with a visit to Commercial Row. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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Southside Highlands Hotel Deals

Donner Lakefront Remodeled Log Cabin, 180º Views, Dog Friendly, 2 Decks, Minutes from Sugar Bowl!
Rooms downstairs were a little dark. Some brighter lights would’ve been nice. Other than that, love the property and the stay was great!
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
The staff was very helpful and polite. Asking how tubs were going and if we needed
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

evo Hotel Tahoe City
Cute patio off the back of our room overlooking the golf course with mountains in the background. Walkable to restaurants, shopping
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Clean rooms and everything is nice and comfy. Enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Cedar Glen Lodge
Everything was super clean and organized. Was greeted and helped efficiently! Very warming atmosphere.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is a very impressive property sitting on top of a mountainside in the Northstar resort area about halfway between Truckee and Kings Beach. Service was world class, from the second we arrived until we left all the staff we interacted were very accommodating and were good ...
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Southside Highlands

Donner Lake Woods
While visiting Donner Lake Woods, you might make a stop by sights like Donner Lake and West End Beach.

Wolfe Estates
When in Wolfe Estates, you can plan a visit to West End Beach and Donner Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Armstrong
While Armstrong isn't home to many top sights, Coyote Moon Golf Course and Donner Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 Coyote Moon Golf Course and Commercial Row.

Meadow Lake Park
While there might not be top attractions in Meadow Lake Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Commercial Row.

Ponderosa Palisades
Though Ponderosa Palisades might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Commercial Row and Ponderosa Golf Course.




