Northstar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 quaint 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 Northstar Hotel Deals
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
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Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
I cannot believe I spent $2,500 per night to be stressed out of my mind with fire alarms going off with my two dogs and my 5 mont old baby, rush out of the room and told that the fire alarm is over, only to head back and have fire alarms go off intermittently again for over an hour. I literally had ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Northstar Resort by Vail Resorts
First of all the lighting in this two bedroom condo was terrible. You can't see anything in the kitchen. It's extremely dark. Next, the fireplace didn't work And the door leading out of the condo in the back would not lock In the master bathroom, the exhaust fan was so loud and squeaky that it sounded ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
Location is fantastic, parking is great and condo is nice. The Northstar Village is not great. There were no good restaurants, so shopping ahead and making dinner in is recommended. Taking the elevator straight down to the gondola is amazing!! It’s def ski in and ski out.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Rustic suite in the heart of Northstar - easy access to lifts & hiking
All was good. Easy check in and parking. Nice room. Excellent location. I did trip a circuit breaker. Host got it fixed in about an hour.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
East West Hospitality Tahoe
Right next to gondola, excellent access
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northstar
Northstar Village
While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Village Ice Skating Rink.
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.
Juniper Hill
Though Juniper Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Greenwood Golf Course and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course.
Ponderosa Palisades
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ponderosa Palisades and surrounding area, you can visit Ponderosa Golf Course and Coyote Moon Golf Course.
Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.
Union Mills
Union Mills might not have many top sights, but Truckee River Wildlife Area and Old Greenwood Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
