El Dorado County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Sugar Bowl which includes snow, landscape views and mountains
Sugar Bowl showing mountains, landscape views and snow
Sugar Bowl showing a luxury hotel or resort, snow and snow skiing
South Lake Tahoe featuring tranquil scenes, snow and mountains

Popular cities in El Dorado County

Emerald Bay State Park
South Lake Tahoe
Known for Lakes, Casinos and Skiing
Come to this Lake Tahoe destination in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada to ski in winter, swim in summer and enjoy a lively nightlife year-round.

Reasons to visit

  • Heavenly Gondola
  • Lakeside Beach
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Placerville
Placerville
Known for Dining, Historical and Shopping
Trip time! Discover the history, cafes and aquarium in Placerville.

Reasons to visit

  • Historic Main Street Placerville
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Emerald Bay State Park featuring landscape views, forest scenes and a garden
Tahoma
Known for Lakes, Hiking and Skiing
Explore relaxing Tahoma: its lake views, hiking, coffee and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Eagle Falls Trail
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El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills
Known for Shopping, Hills and Family-friendly
Experience trendy El Dorado Hills: its festivals, dining and more!
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Pollock Pines
Pollock Pines
Known for Lakes, Forests and Hiking
Experience relaxing Pollock Pines: its hiking, forests, lake views and more!
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Shingle Springs
Shingle Springs
Check out the local area in Shingle Springs—home to attractions like Cielo Estate and Cosumnes River.
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