Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Central California

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.