Placer County Travel Guide
California
Popular cities in Placer County
Truckee
Known for Skiing, Lakes and Small town
Experience quaint Truckee: its skiing, lake views, mountain views and more!
Reasons to visit
- Northstar California Resort
- Donner Lake
- Sugar Bowl Resort
Tahoe City
Known for Lakes, Casinos and Skiing
Explore the shores of this stunning alpine lake and get active on the mountain slopes, with plenty of beaches, nature parks, casinos and ski resorts to choose from.
Reasons to visit
- Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
- Tahoe City Marina
- Commons Beach Park
Kings Beach
Known for Beaches, Lakes and Skiing
This Lake Tahoe beach town is famous for its clear blue waters, scenic mountain surroundings, free cultural events and summer and winter sports.
Reasons to visit
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area
- North Shore Parasail
- Stateline Lookout
Auburn
Known for Historical, Rivers and Live music
Love history, live music and opera? Get away to Auburn!
Reasons to visit
- Gold Country Fairgrounds
- Placer County Museum
- Gold Country Museum
Olympic Valley
Known for Small town, Skiing and Mountains
Olympic Valley Famous as a former host of the Winter Olympics, this Lake Tahoe resort town is a year-round hub for outdoor sport and recreation.
Reasons to visit
- Palisades Tahoe
Colfax
Known for Relaxing, Coffee and Secluded
Explore secluded Colfax: its hiking, mountain views, adventures and more!
