Welcome to Placer
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About Placer

Welcome to Placer County, where there is never an off-season. Made up of 1,400-square miles of the most beautiful and diverse geography in California, Placer County stretches from urban South Placer, through the historic Gold Country Foothills, into the High Sierras of North Lake Tahoe.

Placer features easy access for visitors and residents alike to experience a year-round mix of spring, summer, fall and winter sports and activities, outdoor adventure, tantalizing food and wine grown in Placer’s Mediterranean climate, world-class shopping, dining, arts and culture and more. Come see us and stay awhile. Or better yet, come again. You won’t run out of new adventures!

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Explore hundreds of miles of breathtaking national forest, parks and waterways. Indulge at award-winning wineries and breweries. Expand your horizons with a wealth of museums, galleries and performing arts. Shop til you drop at world-class stores and local boutiques.

All things Placer begin in the outdoors. Skiers, snowboarders, and cross-county enthusiasts – and families who like to frolic in the snow – revel in this winter wonderland. In summertime, it transforms into a wealth of sun-bathed lakeside and mountain activities. Whether you are a hardcore outdoors enthusiast, or a family looking for friendly outdoor fun, Placer has the perfect outdoor adventure for you.

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Places to stay

No matter what your lodging preference is, Placer has it.
From five-star resorts, to family-friendly and convenient hotels, to quaint Inns, B&Bs, vacation rentals and camping, it’s all at your fingertips.

Placer also is an ideal location for weddings and corporate retreats, offering the perfect blend of outdoor authenticity with modern convenience. Staying in Placer will open a whole new world to you.

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Things To Do In Auburn

The city of Auburn is a National Historic staple. Beautiful scenery mixes with rustic modernity that is unrivaled. The surrounding landscape and local Auburn culture lends itself perfectly to this Endurance Capitol of the world.

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  • Granite Bay
  • Roseville
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  • Olympic Valley
  • Tahoe City
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