Lonely Planet 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 the guide to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Central California.

Discover the region'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.

This classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips. Features include an all-new structure and design that's easy to navigate, exciting itineraries with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions, and expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals and more. Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Columbia State Historic Park, Emerald Bay State Park and Half Dome, plus vibrant photography and maps throughout.

The essential information toolkit contains tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel. Connect with the region's culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions. Covers Sacramento and the Central Valley, Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada.