El Dorado County
El Dorado county is simply gorgeous. The Sierra foothills are packed with natural beauty and scenic views. Especially breathtaking are the region's waterways. In the summer, you can raft the American River or rope swing from the rocks into a hidden swimming hole along the Consumnes. In addition to local Jenkinson Lake, Loon Lake, Union Valley Reservoir and Ice House Reservoir rival each other in their beauty. Glass-like water surfaces are ideal for fishing and swimming. Bridal Veil Falls offers spectacular views and is a great place for family photo ops. Seasonal berry picking is also close by- best in June and July!
Fall welcomes the best of Apple Hill - apples and apple baked good galore, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, family festivals and beautiful sunny days and cool nights.
Dozens of U-Pick farms and orchards have many different varieties of fruit to choose from. The historically-minded may also want to spend a day in Coloma Gold Country where adults and kids alike can pan for gold and explore old-town California.
During the colder months, El Dorado county becomes a winter wonderland. You don't have to go to the big resorts to cross country ski, snowshoe, sled or just trample through drifts of snow. Although the weather can be unpredictable, some years has seen snowfall as late as May.
Every season is wine season - Camino, Apple Hill, Fair Play and beyond to Amador County and the Shenandoah Wine Region make for a wine tasting adventure all year long. Unlike the bustling, tourist-driven and often pricey scenes of Napa and Sonoma, the wineries around the county are typically small, family run operations where winemakers painstakingly produce small batches of their varietals. Tasting is free and owners are friendly and knowledgeable. The county's climate lends itself to the making of lush, full reds, light and crisp whites and so much in between. Ask us for some of our favorites!
There is really something for everyone here!
Fall welcomes the best of Apple Hill - apples and apple baked good galore, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, family festivals and beautiful sunny days and cool nights.
Dozens of U-Pick farms and orchards have many different varieties of fruit to choose from. The historically-minded may also want to spend a day in Coloma Gold Country where adults and kids alike can pan for gold and explore old-town California.
During the colder months, El Dorado county becomes a winter wonderland. You don't have to go to the big resorts to cross country ski, snowshoe, sled or just trample through drifts of snow. Although the weather can be unpredictable, some years has seen snowfall as late as May.
Every season is wine season - Camino, Apple Hill, Fair Play and beyond to Amador County and the Shenandoah Wine Region make for a wine tasting adventure all year long. Unlike the bustling, tourist-driven and often pricey scenes of Napa and Sonoma, the wineries around the county are typically small, family run operations where winemakers painstakingly produce small batches of their varietals. Tasting is free and owners are friendly and knowledgeable. The county's climate lends itself to the making of lush, full reds, light and crisp whites and so much in between. Ask us for some of our favorites!
There is really something for everyone here!