High Sierra
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Snow-covered peaks in winter, gushing waterfalls in spring, wildflower meadows and glistening lakes in summer, vibrant colors in fall—this is a land of dramatic and wild beauty. World-class mountain resorts circle turquoise-blue Lake Tahoe. Mammoth Lakes offers epic skiing and endless high-altitude delights. Yosemite National Park, a World Heritage Site, is more beautiful than you can imagine and absolutely worth a visit. Whether you hike a mountain, ski the steeps, or lounge in a hot tub beneath a canopy of stars, you’ll find your perfect getaway.
Featured High Sierra
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- Palisades Tahoe
- Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County
- Heavenly
Heavenly
- Classic Films of Lone Pine
Classic Films of Lone Pine
- Northstar California Ski Resort
Northstar California Ski Resort
- Kirkwood
Kirkwood
- 5 Amazing Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
5 Amazing Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
- Golfing in Lake Tahoe
Golfing in Lake Tahoe
- Mammoth Lakes Golf
Mammoth Lakes Golf
- 5 Amazing Things to Do in Yosemite’s Gateways
5 Amazing Things to Do in Yosemite’s Gateways
- Take a Bite Out of Bishop
Take a Bite Out of Bishop
- California Welcome Center - Mammoth Lakes
California Welcome Center - Mammoth Lakes
- Truckee River
Truckee River
Events In:
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- Bear Valley Music Festival
Bear Valley Music Festival
July 17–Aug. 2, 2026
- California Wine Month
California Wine Month
September 1–30, 2026
- Bracebridge Dinners
Bracebridge Dinners
December 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 2026
Places to Eat & Drink
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- Yosemite's Gateway Towns
Yosemite's Gateway Towns
Historic sites, booming wine country, and delicious food
- April 2026 Events in California
April 2026 Events in California
Party in the desert, take a scenic bike ride, and enjoy a unique spring fruit
- 33 Amazing Free Things to Do in California
33 Amazing Free Things to Do in California
The Golden State offers plenty of bucket-list experiences, and you don’t have to spend a lot–or, sometimes, anything–to do many of them
- 15 Amazing and Affordable Towns in California You May Not Know
15 Amazing and Affordable Towns in California You May Not Know
From the mountains to the sea—and the desert in between—these towns offer wallet-friendly accommodations, activities, and plenty of adventure
- 20 Unique California Events
20 Unique California Events
These regional celebrations show a quirky, diverse side of the Golden State
- California Towns with Holiday Spirit
California Towns with Holiday Spirit
Visit these merry spots that put on a seasonal show in winter
- 2025 Family Holidays at California Hotels
2025 Family Holidays at California Hotels
Embrace the season—and actually relax—at one of these hotels with holiday spirit
- 8 Perfect Places to See Fabulous Fall Colors
8 Perfect Places to See Fabulous Fall Colors
Where to go to see leaves as autumn unfurls in California
- 10 Super-Scenic California Road Trips
10 Super-Scenic California Road Trips
Follow these classic routes for magical scenery and worthy stops
- Farm Tours & Drives
Farm Tours & Drives
Go behind the scenes to see agriculture in action and taste California’s bounty at the source
Videos
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California 101
Yosemite National Park
California 101
Shasta Cascade Road Trip
California 101
Gateways to Yosemite: 5 Amazing Things
California 101
Highway 395 Road Trip
California Dream Eater
Lake Tahoe’s 3 Dreamiest Eats in 60 Seconds
Hidden Gems
Drive the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
You are Here. A California Love Letter
ZOOM: A Magical Ride Around California
Yosemite’s Bucket List Brunch Buffet
California 101
Lake Tahoe: 5 Amazing Things
Podcasts
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Winter in Mammoth Lakes
39min
Accessible Adventures Across California
40min
Ike Barinholtz: Hollywood Stories, Trivia Wins, & California Adventures
36min
Spas, National Monuments, Mission San Juan Capistrano
32min
Culinary Greatest Hits
34min
California Cuisine, Sonoma County, Yosemite
34min
California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
37min
Jonny Moseley, Orange County, Museum Hack
33min
Rock Climbing, Best Campgrounds, L.A. Shopping
35min
Curtis Stone’s Culinary Tour, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley
34min
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