El Dorado | Sacramento

El Dorado, California In Spanish, El Dorado means The Golden. Just as the Spanish translation for El Dorado states, there are hundreds of gold, chromium, silver, copper, lead, and iron mines in the county - most of which are now closed. During the 1850s, El Dorado was one of the most populated cities as thousands of gold seekers swarmed the area during the California gold rush.

This historic town with a population of 192,843 is now a place where locals and travelers can enjoy local wineries, the Open Aire Market, art galleries, shopping, food and drink, the towns Historic Train Park and more. Many people are drawn to El Dorado for their wine. As one of the oldest wine-producing areas in California, El Dorado is home to many unique and diverse wineries that offer wines with amazing taste and value.

On the eastern edge of El Dorado sits one of the most popular places to visit in the area: lake Tahoe. Here you can plan a snow sports adventure in the winter, or enjoy mountain biking, paddleboarding, boating, and other lake activities during the summer. No matter what time of year you choose to visit Lake Tahoe, this stunning lake will make you want to come back for more, again and again.