What to do in Placer County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

A river winding through a densely forested valley with a clear sky above.
A person sitting on rocks by a calm lake with forested hills in the background.
Three people sitting on a blanket overlooking a river valley with mountains in the background.
A wooden pier extending into calm water with mountains in the background.
A large lake surrounded by dense forests and mountains in the background.

Things to do

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

£79
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

£94
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

£120
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

£113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe

£22
per adult
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe
Lake Tahoe: Daytime Scenic Cruise

Lake Tahoe: Daytime Scenic Cruise

£79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Tahoe: Daytime Scenic Cruise
Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

£57
per adult
Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

£75
per adult
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path
Lake Tahoe-Hike Year Round With a Local

Lake Tahoe-Hike Year Round With a Local

£52
per adult
Lake Tahoe-Hike Year Round With a Local
See all activities in Placer County
  • find price illustration

    Explore activities

    Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
  • calendar shield illustration

    Book with ease

    Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
  • trophy illustration

    Treat yourself

    One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals.
    Learn about One Key

What to do in Placer County

Stay near popular Placer County attractions

A snow-covered mountain landscape with pine trees and a clear blue sky.

Palisades Tahoe

9.0/10 (1,171 reviews)
Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.
See properties

 

Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check things to do near me to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be.

 

 

Day trip destinations from Placer County

The Reno sign with neon lights and the text "The Biggest Little City in the World".

Reno

A lake surrounded by mountains, with purple flowers and rocks.

Roseville

Panorama of Lake Folsom and Shoreline

Folsom

A snow-covered riverbank with houses and trees.

Truckee

A snow-covered mountain with a ski lift and trees.

Olympic Valley

A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a clear blue sky, and mountains in the distance.

Kings Beach

A yellow steel bridge with a clear sky.

Citrus Heights

A street lined with brick buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

Nevada City