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Tours & Tastings
Tours & Tastings

With over 40 wineries and tasting rooms to choose from in El Dorado Wine Country, you'll have plenty of options to create your weekend getaway.

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Hotels & Resorts
Hotels & Resorts

You'll find a limited number of hotels to stay at, but there are bed and breakfast options and rooms and homes available on AirBnb to check out. The town of El Dorado Hills should be considered when searching for hotel availability as it's only 20 minutes away.

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Bars & Restaurants
Bars & Restaurants

There's plenty of culinary options in El Dorado to please even the discerning palette in your party.

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Transportation & Tour Companies
Transportation & Tour Companies

Leave the driving to a local professional driver and get the inside scope of where to go and what to skip. Uber is available, but expect long delays to hail a ride.

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Things to Do
Things to Do

From hiking to mountain biking, to downhill skiing, panning for gold and whitewater rafting, El Dorado is the ultimate destination for those that love outdoor recreation.

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Getaway Ideas
Getaway Ideas

Whether you are celebrating a girls weekend, your honeymoon or a weekend retreat, CellarPass offers you instant itineraries to make your trip to Central Coast wine region is just a click away.

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Upcoming special events in El Dorado
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El Dorado Winery Association

PASSPORT 2024

Diamond Springs, CA

Apr 20, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024

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Boeger Winery

Spring Wine Club Gathering

Placerville, CA

Saturday, April 13, 2024 11:00 AM

Spring Wine Club Release ~ Friday Img

Myka Estates

Spring Wine Club Release ~ Friday

Placerville, CA

Friday, April 26, 2024 11:00 AM

Edio Vineyards Trivia Night Img

Delfino Farms

Edio Vineyards Trivia Night

Camino, CA

Friday, May 10, 2024 6:00 PM

Spring Wine Club Release ~ Sunday Img

Myka Estates

Spring Wine Club Release ~ Sunday

Placerville, CA

Sunday, April 28, 2024 11:00 AM

Wine + yoga = WOGA! Img

Boeger Winery

Wine + yoga = WOGA!

Placerville, CA

Sunday, May 19, 2024 9:30 AM

Wine + yoga = WOGA! Img

Boeger Winery

Wine + yoga = WOGA!

Placerville, CA

Sunday, June 9, 2024 9:30 AM

Edio Vineyards Trivia Night Img

Delfino Farms

Edio Vineyards Trivia Night

Camino, CA

Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:00 PM

Spring Wine Club Release ~ Saturday Img

Myka Estates

Spring Wine Club Release ~ Saturday

Placerville, CA

Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:00 AM

Wine + yoga = WOGA! Img

Boeger Winery

Wine + yoga = WOGA!

Placerville, CA

Sunday, July 7, 2024 8:30 AM

Mother's Day Wine Club Pickup Party Img

E16 Winery

Mother's Day Wine Club Pickup Party

Somerset, CA

May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024

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Mediterranean Vineyards

Easter Egg Hunt & Egg Painting

Somerset, CA

Saturday, March 30, 2024 12:00 PM

The Art of Food & Wine Pairing Img

E16 Winery

The Art of Food & Wine Pairing

Somerset, CA

Saturday, April 13, 2024 3:00 PM

Vanda's  Paint'n'Sip Class Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Vanda's Paint'n'Sip Class

Somerset, CA

Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:00 PM

1850 Cinco de Mayo Club Release Party ~ Saturday Img

1850 Wine Cellars

1850 Cinco de Mayo Club Release Party ~ Saturday

Placerville, CA

Saturday, May 4, 2024 1:00 PM

1850 Cinco de Mayo Club Release Party ~ Sunday Img

1850 Wine Cellars

1850 Cinco de Mayo Club Release Party ~ Sunday

Placerville, CA

Sunday, May 5, 2024 1:00 PM

Cathie's Paint Party - May 11th Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Cathie's Paint Party - May 11th

Somerset, CA

Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:00 PM

Summer Concert Series #1 Img

E16 Winery

Summer Concert Series #1

Somerset, CA

Saturday, May 18, 2024 3:00 PM

Music in the Vines - The Tritones Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Music in the Vines - The Tritones

Somerset, CA

Saturday, May 25, 2024 4:00 PM

Vanda's  Paint'n'Sip Class Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Vanda's Paint'n'Sip Class

Somerset, CA

Saturday, June 1, 2024 1:00 PM

Music in the Vines - The Jamokes Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Music in the Vines - The Jamokes

Somerset, CA

Saturday, June 15, 2024 3:00 PM

Summer Concert Series #2 & BBQ Img

E16 Winery

Summer Concert Series #2 & BBQ

Somerset, CA

Saturday, June 15, 2024 4:00 PM

Plein Air Workshop with David Yapp Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Plein Air Workshop with David Yapp

Somerset, CA

Saturday, June 22, 2024 9:00 AM

Independence Day Cookout Img

E16 Winery

Independence Day Cookout

Somerset, CA

Saturday, July 6, 2024 11:00 AM

Music in the Vines - Late For Dinner Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Music in the Vines - Late For Dinner

Somerset, CA

Saturday, July 6, 2024 3:00 PM

Collage Workshop with David Yapp Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Collage Workshop with David Yapp

Somerset, CA

Saturday, July 13, 2024 1:00 PM

Summer Concert Series #3 Img

E16 Winery

Summer Concert Series #3

Somerset, CA

Saturday, July 20, 2024 2:00 PM

Vanda's  Paint'n'Sip Class Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Vanda's Paint'n'Sip Class

Somerset, CA

Saturday, July 27, 2024 1:00 PM

Music in the Vines - Listen Hear Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Music in the Vines - Listen Hear

Somerset, CA

Saturday, July 27, 2024 4:00 PM

Members Pickup Party Img

E16 Winery

Members Pickup Party

Somerset, CA

Saturday, August 10, 2024 11:00 AM

Music in the Vines - The Jacob Benning Trio Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Music in the Vines - The Jacob Benning Trio

Somerset, CA

Saturday, August 10, 2024 4:00 PM

Wine + yoga = WOGA! Img

Boeger Winery

Wine + yoga = WOGA!

Placerville, CA

Sunday, August 11, 2024 8:30 AM

Cathie's Paint Party - August 17th Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Cathie's Paint Party - August 17th

Somerset, CA

Saturday, August 17, 2024 1:00 PM

Music in the Vines - The Band Unleashed Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Music in the Vines - The Band Unleashed

Somerset, CA

Saturday, August 24, 2024 4:00 PM

Paella Night! Img

E16 Winery

Paella Night!

Somerset, CA

Saturday, August 24, 2024 4:00 PM

Vanda's  Paint'n'Sip Class Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Vanda's Paint'n'Sip Class

Somerset, CA

Saturday, September 7, 2024 1:00 PM

Music in the Vines - RxEmedy Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Music in the Vines - RxEmedy

Somerset, CA

Saturday, September 7, 2024 4:00 PM

Wine + yoga = WOGA! Img

Boeger Winery

Wine + yoga = WOGA!

Placerville, CA

Sunday, September 15, 2024 9:30 AM

Plein Air Workshop with David Yapp Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Plein Air Workshop with David Yapp

Somerset, CA

Saturday, September 28, 2024 9:00 AM

Wine + yoga = WOGA! Img

Boeger Winery

Wine + yoga = WOGA!

Placerville, CA

Sunday, October 6, 2024 9:30 AM

Collage Workshop with David Yapp Img

Mediterranean Vineyards

Collage Workshop with David Yapp

Somerset, CA

Saturday, October 19, 2024 1:00 PM

Weather

El Dorado's seasons

Know what the best season is to visit El Dorado and what to wear.

Winter
Winter

(December - February) El Dorado County resides in the Sierra Nevada foothills with elevations ranging from 800 feet above sea level to over 2000, offering a plenrty of opportunity to soak in the view of the snow-capped peaks. Winter is the slowest time of the year where daytime temps range from 30-55 degrees. Wear jeans, a sweater and a warm jacket in case you run across some intermittent weather between your wine tasting stops.

Spring
Spring

(March - May) As Spring arrives, so do the temperatures. The stunning green hillsides beg for a hike around one of the many lakes and do bring a picnic and a bottle of wine you pick up along one of your winery stops. Spring is also "release" season where most wineries begin offering their latest vintages with special parties and experiences. Reservations are recommended.

Summer
Summer

(June - August) Summer can offer temperatures from 70-90 degrees at times depending on the elevations you plan on visiting. We recommend you drink a lot of water and enjoy yourself as wineries offer many different tour and tasting events to choose from. Reservations are strongly recommended starting mid-June.

Fall
Fall

(September - November) Fall is harvest season in Amador County which attracts wine collectors from around the globe seeking to be part of the excitement of “crush”. From legendary harvest parties to production tours, you’ll need to plan ahead. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Tips

El Dorado's travel tips

Traveling to El Dorado

  • If you are arriving via a commercial airline, your best option is to fly into Sacramento International Airport (SMJ). From there, you will need to rent a car or use a ride share app to get into El Dorado Wine Country.
  • Being the El Dorado wine region is vast, there are plenty of different ways to arrive by private plane or charter transportation. If you are flying private, Placerville Airport (PVF), South Lake Tahoe or Cameron Park Airport. There are very few Uber & Lyft drivers, so we recommend hiring a driver for the day.
  • Amtrak California offers one daily motor coach round trip to the Transit Center in Placerville on their way between South Lake Tahoe and the Sacramento train station.
About El Dorado

El Dorado County is one of the most diverse, beautiful places you’ll ever visit. Sierra scenery is nothing short of spectacular, spanning across more than 1800 square miles with elevations ranging from just a few feet to more than 10,000 feet above sea level. The 1848 discovery of gold in Coloma touched off the largest gold rush in history.

Today we are much more than rustic mining towns and historic sites. We are a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, a welcoming wine and agricultural scene, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

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