Donner Lake Neighborhood — Pub, Marina, Creamery & Gift Shop
A quiet residential lake neighborhood with The Pub at Donner Lake, Donner Lake Marina, Little Truckee Ice Creamery, and a general store all within walking distance.
- Category
- dining
- Drive Time
- 10 min
- Distance
- 0.5 miles
- Season
- spring, summer, fall, winter
What to Know
- ✓The Pub at Donner Lake — elevated pub fare and craft cocktails, about a half-mile walk
- ✓Donner Lake Marina — kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and pedalboat rentals on the lake
- ✓Little Truckee Ice Creamery — small-batch ice cream voted best in Truckee/Tahoe since 2018
- ✓Donner Lake Gift Shop — convenience store with snacks, beer, wine, ice, and bait/tackle (also sells and installs tire chains in winter)
- ✓Downtown Truckee is about 5 minutes by car for a wider range of dining
The inn sits in a quiet residential pocket of Truckee right on the western edge of Donner Lake, with several locally beloved spots within easy walking or driving distance.
The Pub at Donner Lake — A family-run pub serving craft cocktails and elevated pub fare with lake views. About a half-mile from the inn. Open 7 days a week, typically 11 AM to 9 PM. thepubatdonnerlake.com — 15963 S Shore Dr.
Donner Lake Marina — The main rentals spot on Donner Lake. Single and tandem kayaks (sit-inside and sit-on-top), canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and pedalboats. Open daily in season. donnerlakemarina.com — 15695 Donner Pass Rd.
Little Truckee Ice Creamery — Small-batch ice cream made locally with natural ingredients, including organic coconut-milk and sorbet options. Voted best ice cream in Truckee/Tahoe every year since 2018. truckeeicecream.com — 15628 Donner Pass Rd.
Donner Lake Gift Shop — A convenience store and general shop selling ice, beer, wine, snacks, ice cream, souvenirs, bait, and tackle. In winter they also sell tire chains and will install them on-site. Yelp page — 15688 Donner Pass Rd.
For a wider selection of restaurants and shopping, downtown Truckee is about five minutes by car.