Town of Truckee Holiday Shopping Guide
Cheers! Hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and start to their Christmas Season. This year we want to provide you with a local Truckee shopping guide so that you can get all of your holiday shopping done while supporting Truckee businesses. We feel tremendously fortunate to live in such a beautiful community with so many unique shops. It’s a time to be grateful, be with the ones you love, enjoy a sense of community, make your holiday shopping list, check it twice, figure out who has been naughty, who has been nice and purchase locally crafted items.
The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and well in Truckee. Nothing is better than to splurge on the ones you love, while also supporting local business.
There is an element of convenience having so many shops to choose from in downtown, Truckee. Nonetheless, Holiday shopping can still be very overwhelming. Not knowing what to get for someone can lead to procrastination and unnecessary stress this time of year. Use our guide to find everyone on your list a unique gift while supporting Truckee businesses.
Fashionista
Dressed Boutique
A woman-owned Truckee boutique, Dressed is a great place to find quality clothing for the fashion-conscious. Located on Donner Pass Road, Dressed has high-end brands like Free People, Indah, & Alternative Apparel.
With friendly service and a constantly changing, trendy selection, don’t be surprised if you find a whole new wardrobe here! Visit Dressed Boutique and you can follow them on Instagram here .
9932 Donner Pass Rd. Truckee, CA 96161
Tel: +1 530 536 5400
Nomad
It’s hard not to get excited when stepping into Nomad Boutique. They have the latest trends and a wide selection of goodies, from graphic tees to the perfect dress for a night out. You can also shop hats, shoes, and jewelry while at Nomad.
Quality service and clothing will have you popping in weekly. Find Nomad in downtown Truckee off of Donner Pass Road, or on their site to shop online or see what’s new on Instagram
10046 Donner Pass Rd. Truckee, CA 96161-0367
Tel: +1 530 536 5058
Lorien Powers
Lorien Powers is a studio jewelry artist who specializes in creating unique, one-of-a-kind engagement rings, wedding bands, and a limited-production line of jewelry in an industrial contemporary style. Working primarily with golds, Mokume' Gane, and silver, Lorien designs individual works of art featuring Montana Sapphires, Conflict-free Diamonds, semi-precious stones, and minerals in her studio located in Truckee, CA.
Hours of operation: Thursday through Sunday 11am - 5pm. Private shopping appointments are available after business hours. Please contact us at 530-536-5400 to set up an appointment. Find Lorien Powers on Instagram and Facebook @LorienPowersStudioJewelry
9932 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, United States
Tel: +1 530 536 5400
Coffee Lover
Drink Coffee Do Stuff
This specialty coffee company was built with the belief that great coffee leads to an extraordinary life. This mantra is perfectly suited for adventure seekers visiting both Truckee and Incline Village locations. With coffee beans roasted right here in Lake Tahoe, the altitude combined with roasting techniques made to maximize sweetness are a treat for the tastebuds. Buy Online or visit these rad roasters in shop - there’s also a location in downtown Truckee!
Coffeebar
From humble, rustic beginnings right here in Truckee - over 15 years later and Coffeebar has grown into a cozy community with multiple locations. If you’re looking for a locally roasted, unpretentious coffee experience, then Coffeebar delivers. With great service, truly delicious coffee, and more, Coffeebar offers a pick-me-up in an inviting atmosphere.
Buy their beans here or, even better - visit one of their 5 locations in Truckee and throughout Cali.
10120 Jibboom St., Truckee, Ca 96161
530-587-2000
The Book Lover
Word After Word
Awe nothing is better than the smell and touch of a book. Truckee is so fortunate to have a downtown bookstore!
Located at 10052 Donner Pass Road in downtown Truckee, Word After Word Books is a welcoming space for our community and visitors to connect around books carrying titles by local authors, regional and history books about the area, and books pertaining to the outdoor lifestyle in our community. Word After Word carries bestsellers and favorite staff picks. There is a fun Kids Room with lots of great books for children of all ages! Please stop by and pick up some books from your local independent bookshop!
10052 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Tel: (530) 536-5099
Fisherman
Trout Creek Outfitters
Truckee Tahoe's fly fishing hub, conveniently located in Historic Downtown Truckee, just across the tracks from the majestic Truckee River, Trout Creek Outfitters is a full-service fly shop with a friendly staff that can get you ready for your time on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned guide looking to share a few stories, or a curious weekender eager to get started, we welcome you to stop by the shop and talk about fly fishing. Trout Creek Outfitters is here to make your experience the best it can be. Check out our blogs to round out your experience.
10115 Donner Pass Rd. Truckee, Ca 96161
Tel: 530-563-5119
For the Kiddos
Truckee Variety Co. is a unique shopping experience in the heart of downtown Truckee. A staple of commercial row for over 30 years, it's a throwback to the classic five-and-dime stores. A visit isn't just a chance to pick up fun tokens, it's a trip into the past. There is a little something to surprise and delight every member of your family with a wide variety of items from toys, games, t-shirts, crafts, and stationery to nostalgic candy. Come and check us out, it's a fun store.
Visit Truckee Variety Co. Online
10088 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Tel: 530.587.3117
Jack + Emmy
Inspired by her children, a passion for fashion, and life in the casual, California-cool Tahoe region, Erica Farrel opened Jack+Emmy, named after her two children.
Jack+Emmy brings comfortable, stylish, and well-made children’s clothing and accessories to Truckee and little ones everywhere. The Jack+ Emmy aesthetic is modern and whimsical. Children’s clothes that fit your daily life. At Jack+Emmy, they are constantly introducing new, small, and hard-to-find brands, specializing in organic, USA-made, and eco-friendly clothing, shoes, toys, and gifts.
Take advantage of huge savings, spend $100 or more on clothing, save 15% with the code Turkey15, spend $200 more on clothing and save 20% with code Turkey20. Spend $350 or more on clothing and save 30% w/code Turkey30. Posh Peanut 25% off with code BF25Off.
10191 Donner Pass Rd #3, Truckee, CA 96161
Tel: (530) 536-3163
Sports Fanatic
Tahoe Sports Hub
A family-owned and operated outdoor sporting goods retailer operating in a 130-year-old historic building in downtown Truckee California, committed to offering the largest selection of inventory and the best customer service in the Truckee-Tahoe region. Visit Tahoe Sports Hub online.
10095 W River Street, Truckee CA 96161
(530) 582-4510
tahoesportshub@gmail.com
Open from 9 am - 7 pm every day with good vibes and free parking.
Culinary Artist
Cooking Gallery
The Cooking Gallery is located right in old downtown Truckee. This independent shop for both amateur and professional cooks is nothing short of a culinary lover's dream come true. The shop is two stories of beautiful cooking equipment, cookbooks, spices, cutlery, pots, pans, and anything you can think of for the kitchen and dining room. They also have a load of bakeware and glassware, small appliances like juicers, coffeemakers and food processors. They also sell gourmet coffee and specialty foods. Their selection of candles and cloth napkins is impressive. The place is crammed full of so many items you could spend an hour or two just on the downstairs floor before you realize there's a second floor.
10084 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-8303
Lifestyle & Decor Lover
CA 89 Home
Meet the CA89 fam thrilled to bring you CA89 Home. FINALLY. CA89 Home was an idea for many years and opening in 2020 was a dream come true.
CA89 Home is an eclectic mix of home furnishings, decor, and unique mountain modern accessories. You'll find kind pieces sourced from around the world. We have partnered with Tahoe Modern to offer you a local interior design service.
Website Coming Soon: See CA 89 Home Store’s Landing Page
Telephone: (530) 214-8989
10156 Donner Pass Rd. Truckee, CA 96161
Visit Us
10128 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
Get In Touch
(530) 563-5168
info@california89.com
Best One-Stop-Shop
Mountain Hardware
Mountain Hardware and Sports were established in 1977 by long-time friends and Truckee Locals. When one of the original founders left the company, Dane Skutt, Greg Havorka, and Howard Jones become the face of Mountain Hardware and Sports. Many of us remember that old store, and how it was full of merchandise for every customer and every season. The friends aimed to create a unique shopping experience with top-notch customer service.
Downtown Truckee
11320 Donner Pass Rd.,Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-4844
Soaring Ranch
10001 Soaring Way, Suite 105, Truckee, CA 96161
530-563-2950
Store Hours:
Mon-Sat, 7am-7pm Sun, 8am-6pm