Title: Pinecrest Travel Guide: Best of Pinecrest, California Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pinecrest](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinecrest-Hotels.d6190292.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Pinecrest](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinecrest-Holiday-Rentals.d6190292.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Pinecrest Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pinecrest.d6190292.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pinecrest Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinecrest.d6190292.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pinecrest Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Great place to relax with small town atmosphere.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190292/aab1a001-53a2-4089-868c-b7e4379a70a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great place to relax with small town atmosphere.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190292/aab1a001-53a2-4089-868c-b7e4379a70a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cleo’s Bath off of Pinecrest Lake trail #adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190292/ba0c9ce0-af5e-4d5b-a1a5-be2daa327d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pinecrest Lake... When the lake is gone. They drain it in the winter. October is prime time to go searching the lakebed for treasures the summer goers lost in the water. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190292/5fbc0d33-65be-4bf1-8298-6c77949060ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The lake at the top of the climb. #EmigrantWilderness #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190292/56e46a33-6d10-48ab-9a9d-2686c83d4bd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pinecrest Things to do - Top hotels in Pinecrest - Top Holiday Rentals in Pinecrest ![PinecrestAreaRentals #10 9/5-12/10 no holidays book 2 nights get 3rd night free.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33962300/33962227/9e53f5ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PinecrestAreaRentals #10 9/5-12/10 no holidays book 2 nights get 3rd night free. Strawberry CA Stay at this cabin in Pinecrest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Leland Meadows and Leland Snowplay are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews) Everything was awesome! Very convenient. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=33962227&PinnedHotelID=33962227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190292) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=33962227&PinnedHotelID=33962227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190292) ![High Sierra Retreat with view of the lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70830000/70820300/70820219/d8de755b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### High Sierra Retreat with view of the lake Pinecrest CA Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Pinecrest. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Leland Snowplay ... 9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews) The condo was clean, the kitchen quite well supplied. However, the condo was hard to access. We needed the chain on the car for the last 100' - that's fine. But the road was half covered with snow, we didn't feel comfortable with other cars passing ours. Then the staircase leading to the entrance ... Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=70820219&PinnedHotelID=70820219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190292) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=70820219&PinnedHotelID=70820219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190292) ![Leland Lodge~ Winter Snow Park-Summer Private Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89980000/89972600/89972541/bc8247b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leland Lodge\~ Winter Snow Park-Summer Private Lake Pinecrest CA Stay at this condo in Pinecrest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Leland Snowplay and Leland Meadows are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews) Being close to Leland Snowplay was very convenient. The little neighborhood it's in was nice. Unit itself was a little run down but clean and suited us well. Communication/rules/info was a little disorganized but we managed. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=89972541&PinnedHotelID=89972541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190292) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=89972541&PinnedHotelID=89972541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190292) [See all 1,227 properties in Pinecrest](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6190292) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![PinecrestAreaRentals #10 9/5-12/10 no holidays book 2 nights get 3rd night free.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33962300/33962227/9e53f5ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PinecrestAreaRentals #10 9/5-12/10 no holidays book 2 nights get 3rd night free. Strawberry CA Stay at this cabin in Pinecrest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Leland Meadows and Leland Snowplay are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews) Everything was awesome! Very convenient. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinecrest-Hotels-PinecrestAreaRentals-10-Walk-To-Leland-Snow-Play-Snow-Dodge-Ridge-Is-Open.h33962227.Hotel-Information) ![High Sierra Retreat with view of the lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70830000/70820300/70820219/d8de755b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### High Sierra Retreat with view of the lake Pinecrest CA Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Pinecrest. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Leland Snowplay ... 9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews) The condo was clean, the kitchen quite well supplied. However, the condo was hard to access. We needed the chain on the car for the last 100' - that's fine. But the road was half covered with snow, we didn't feel comfortable with other cars passing ours. Then the staircase leading to the entrance ... Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinecrest-Hotels-High-Sierra-Retreat-With-View-Of-The-Lake.h70820219.Hotel-Information) ![Leland Lodge~ Winter Snow Park-Summer Private Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89980000/89972600/89972541/bc8247b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leland Lodge\~ Winter Snow Park-Summer Private Lake Pinecrest CA Stay at this condo in Pinecrest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Leland Snowplay and Leland Meadows are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews) Being close to Leland Snowplay was very convenient. The little neighborhood it's in was nice. Unit itself was a little run down but clean and suited us well. Communication/rules/info was a little disorganized but we managed. 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Just look around it's everywhere, you just need to look for it. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295260/7ee3847c-46c5-4ae9-9f3b-27b50cf5bb74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dodge Ridge Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Pinecrest with a visit to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dodge-Ridge-Ski-Resort-California.d6295260.Attraction) ![Pinecrest Lake Panorama, Pinecrest, CA - Stanislaus National Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634001452281/6f517a3c-5f34-4bf3-afa8-54a38830c927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pinecrest Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pinecrest Lake during your travels in Pinecrest. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinecrest-Lake-Pinecrest.d553248634001452281.Attraction) ![Pinecrest Lake, Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite, California, USA - July 2018 - mountain recreation area dam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983990811/788de9bf-4977-4b7e-b51e-57b9b0082394.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beach 1 Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach 1 during your trip to Pinecrest? Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beach-1-Pinecrest.d553248635983990811.Attraction) #### Leland Snowplay Hit the slopes in Pinecrest with a visit to Leland Snowplay. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leland-Snowplay-Pinecrest.d6295269.Attraction) #### Leland Meadows Take the family on an outing to Leland Meadows during your trip to Pinecrest. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. 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