Placer County

California

Auburn, California in Placer County and American RIver-001
Auburn, California in Placer County and American RIver-001
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My little secret spot 😻🌎 #auburn #placerville #nature
Spent the weekend in Truckee, but stopped in Tahoe City on the way home. 

Lake waters have receded quite significantly, but the lake is clear and beautiful.

Popular cities in Placer County

Truckee featuring a river or creek, snow and a small town or village
Truckee
Known for Skiing, Lakes and Small town
Experience quaint Truckee: its skiing, lake views, food, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Northstar California Resort
  • Donner Lake
  • Sugar Bowl Resort
Inspiration Point Vista
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 State 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
No Hands Bridge Auburn CA
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
Squaw Valley Resort featuring snow, mountains and a gondola
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
View of North Fork American River from Steven's Trail during autumn in Colfax, California
Colfax
Known for Relaxing, Coffee and Secluded
Explore secluded Colfax: its hiking, mountain views, coffee, and more!

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