Ponderosa Palisades Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ponderosa Palisades
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
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.
Donner Memorial State Park
Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Activities
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
Our pick of the best Ponderosa Palisades Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Loved our experience at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Pepper Tree Inn
easy access to ski resorts, lake view nice...older motel with some updates. Comfortable.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
Wonderful resort, the pool needs chairs/loungers or option to rent. 3 chairs available for entire pool and 3 spa’s with 50 people using the area.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Inn at Truckee
Thin walls, small rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Boomtown Casino Hotel
I had a view of the indoor pool. Did not have a Mountain View, but there are plenty of mountains surrounding it.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
evo Hotel Tahoe City
Clean. Staff were super helpful. Close to skiing.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ponderosa Palisades
Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.
Gateway
While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Donner Lake and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.
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 Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Donner Lake.
Donner Crest
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Donner Crest and surrounding area, you can visit Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Donner Lake.
Olympic Heights
When in Olympic Heights, you can plan a visit to Old Greenwood Golf Course and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Prosser Lake Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prosser Lake Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood Golf Course.
