Big-Box Backups

These stores are corporate chains that don’t particularly care about the region or its people.
We don’t exactly enjoy visiting these businesses, but if you need Pepto in the middle of the night, 7-Eleven is a lifesaver.

  • The US Post Office

    Not exactly big-box but also not quite local, the closest US Post Office is in the Olympic Valley, though the branch in Tahoe City isn’t too much farther away. Both are staffed by friendly locals who are happy to explain the quirks of our local mail system to visitors.

    Please note:
    The USPS does not deliver to the chalet, and USPS letters and packages are often lost forever.
    (UPS and FedEx usually come through fine.)

    If you had something mailed to you at the chalet via USPS, it will possibly be held at the Olympic Valley branch for a day or two, but don’t delay! They don’t have a ton of storage space, and they are returned to sender (possibly into oblivion) within 1-4 days!

    USPS Olympic Valley
    1600 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
    (800) 275-8777
    usps.com > Olympic Valley
    Hours: Open Monday-Friday from 10 am to 12:30 then from 1:30 to 4 pm. Closed weekends

    USPS Tahoe City
    950 N Lake Blvd Ste 12, Tahoe City, CA 96145
    (800) 275-8777
    usps.com > Tahoe City
    Hours: Open Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. Closed weekends

  • Pharmacies

    The nearest pharmacies are both CVS locations. They sell health and beauty items, as well as some grocery and household items.

    There has been recent difficulty staffing the pharmacy locations, so call ahead if you want to be sure.

    CVS Tahoe City
    850 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
    (530) 584-0250
    cvs.com > Tahoe City
    Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday 7 am to 9 pm; Sunday 10 am to 9 pm

    CVS Truckee
    11411 Deerfield Dr, Truckee, CA 96161
    (530) 587-5775
    cvs.com > Truckee
    Hours: Open daily from 7 am to 11 pm

  • Groceries

    Truckee now has a Raley’s! Owned by Kroger, Raley’s is known for stocking more specialty products than other grocers while still providing good value.
    Safeway, owned by Albertson’s, has all the major brands and products in one place, and they frequently offer steep discounts at their stores in Truckee and Tahoe City.
    And when it’s the day before Thanksgiving, late at night, and you need more heavy cream, you’ll be grateful that Truckee’s Safeway is open 24 hours a day.

    Raley’s
    10001 Soaring Way, Truckee, CA 96161
    (530) 587-0125
    raleys.com
    Hours: Open daily from 6 am to 11 pm

    Tahoe City Safeway
    850 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
    (530) 583-2772
    safeway.com
    Hours: Open daily from 6 am to midnight

    Truckee Safeway
    11290 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
    (530) 582-7950
    safeway.com
    Hours: Open 24 hours

  • Convenience Store

    Hardly a grocery store, but useful in a pinch, there is a 7-Eleven is just five minutes away from the chalet.

    7-Eleven
    3041 River Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
    (530) 581-0463
    7-eleven.com > Olympic Valley
    Hours: Open 24 hours