Lonely Planet Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Central California

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime Detailed Itineraries & Maps Insider Tips Covers Sacramento & the Central Valley, Gold Country and more
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & Central California. Hike through national parks, hit the slopes, soak in hot springs, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & Central California.

Discover Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & Central California's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from paddleboarding or kayaking on the crystal-clear water of Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor State Park; to hitting the slopes for a day of spring skiing at Mammoth Mountain; and exploring Virginia City, a still-populated Gold Rush town with 1860s-era saloons.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & Central California travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & Central California effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps 
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Columbia State Historic Park, Emerald Bay State Park and Half Dome
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Central California culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Sacramento & the Central Valley, Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Central California.

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