Diamond Springs, California
Diamond Springs is a community of 10,927 people in El Dorado County, California.
Why visit Diamond Springs
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 54 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Placerville Stadium 8, Combellack-Blair House and Confidence Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; December lows average 34°F.
Weather in Diamond Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Diamond Springs
Diamond Springs (formerly, Diamond Spring and Diamond) is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 11,345 at the 2020 census, up from 11,037 at the 2010 census. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark number 487.
From the Wikipedia article Diamond Springs, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks16
Combellack-Blair House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Confidence Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in California, United States
John Pearson Soda Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Industrial building in Placerville, California
Fountain-Tallman Soda Works
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
El Dorado County Historical Museum
Museum · 2.3 mi
104 Placerville Drive, Placerville
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes54
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Restaurant · 2.6 mi
263 Placerville Drive, Placerville
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Taqueria Carnaval
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
Mo-Th,Su 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00
Love Birds Coffee & Tea Co
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
4181 Highway 49, Diamond Springs
42 more on the map.
History
This town, settled in 1848, derived its name from its crystal clear springs. Among the most gold-rich locations in the region, the area produced a 25-pound nugget, one of the largest ever found in El Dorado County. Its most thriving period was in 1851 and, through its lumber, lime production, and agriculture, Diamond Springs has retained some of its early importance.
A post office was established at Diamond Spring in 1853; the name was changed to Diamond Springs in 1950.
From the History section of Diamond Springs, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship6
Church of Our Saviour
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries34
California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus
School · 4.2 mi
4645 Buckeye Rd., Shingle Springs
Charter Community School Home Study Academy
School · 2.6 mi
6767 Green Valley Rd., Placerville
El Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed Programs
School · 2.6 mi
6767 Green Valley Rd., Placerville
Independence Continuation
School · 0.9 mi
385 Pleasant Valley Rd., Diamond Springs
Healthcare3
Map of Diamond Springs
153 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 6.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 6.1 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 76°F | 48°F | 1.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 55°F | 0.3 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 59°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 56°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 48°F | 1.6 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Placerville (1 mi away), rain and snow from Placerville 3.7 Sw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Dorado County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-09: Mosquito Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-12: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Placerville Airport (PVF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- El Dorado Western Depot map
- Placerville 3 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Cameron Park 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- El Dorado Hills 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Folsom 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Granite Bay 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Auburn 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Orangevale 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- North Auburn 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Fair Oaks 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Rancho Cordova 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2009-0724-Placerville-ChurchofourSavior, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0724-Placerville-ConfidenceHall, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0724-Placerville-JPSodaWorks, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0724-Placerville-CBhouse, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0724-F-TSodaWorks, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
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