El Dorado Hills, California
El Dorado Hills is a community of 51,026 people in El Dorado County, California.
Why visit El Dorado Hills
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 87 parks and trails, 110 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Harris Center for the Arts, Palladio 16 Cinemas, Cohn House and Folsom Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; December lows average 34°F.
Weather in El Dorado Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills (El Dorado, Spanish for "the Golden") is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in El Dorado County, California, United States. Located in the Greater Sacramento region of Northern California, it had a population of 50,547 at the 2020 census, up from 42,108 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article El Dorado Hills, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Regal El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
2101 Vine St, El Dorado Hills
Moron Point
Scenic view · 5.5 mi
Historical name, from post Gold Rush era, between the time Salmon Falls was deconstructed for lumber and the dam was built to create Folsom Lake.
Museums and landmarks13
Cohn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Folsom Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Train station in Folsom, California
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Building in California, United States
Murer House and Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
House in Folsom, California, United States
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Southern Pacific Railroad Section Superintendent House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
House in Folsom, California, United States
Southwind Labradors
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
3003 Oakleaf Dr
Pleasant Grove House State Historic Landmark
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds87
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Park · 6.3 mi
Zoo in California, United States
75 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes110
Bento Box
Restaurant · Sushi · 4.5 mi
3210 Bidwell Street, Folsom
Mo-Tu 11:00-21:00; We-Su 11:00-23:00
Doubleshot Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
3381 Bass Lake Rd, El Dorado Hills
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00, Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Fernando's Costa Del Sol Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.1 mi
2650 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Mountain Mike's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.1 mi
2650 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Palette Dim Sum Lounge
Restaurant · Asian · 4.3 mi
2776 East Bidwell Street, Folsom
Tu-Su 11:00-14:00,16:30-20:00
Fast Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.1 mi
2650 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
98 more on the map.
History
During the California Gold Rush, gold was washed down the South Fork of the American River, into areas that became El Dorado Hills and Folsom, but farming and ranching supplanted mining or panning for gold. Portions of two Pony Express routes in this area from 1860 to 1861 remain as modern El Dorado Hills roads.
The modern history of El Dorado Hills dates to the early 1960s when original developer Allan Lindsey began a master-planned community. The master plan, prepared by architect Victor Gruen, covered the area generally north of U.S. Highway 50, and part of the area south of US 50, later considered to be part of the community. El Dorado Hills was envisioned as a large-scale master-planned community that would be a group of residential "villages" from its inception. Other land uses in the master plan included a business park, 18-hole golf course, community parks, schools, a community shopping center, and small commercial centers in each village. The plan emphasized open space between villages and the opportunity for outdoor recreation.
From the History section of El Dorado Hills, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Holiday Inn Express & Suites El Dorado Hills
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
4360 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills
Staybridge Suites Sacramento - Folsom
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
1745 Cavitt Drive, Folsom
Churches and places of worship13
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
3111 Tierra de Dios Drive, El Dorado Hills
Lakeside Church
Church · Nondenominational · 4.7 mi
745 Oak Avenue Parkway, Folsom
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.7 mi
1001 Olson Lane, El Dorado Hills
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 4.4 mi
89 Scholar Way
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
School · 1.0 mi
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy., El Dorado Hills
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
School · 3.5 mi
1665 Blackstone Pkwy., El Dorado Hills
Clarksville Charter
School · 3.1 mi
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway Ste 9, El Dorado Hills
Healthcare12
UC Davis Health Folsom Medical Care Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.6 mi
14264 Innovation Drive, Folsom
Kaiser Permanente Folsom Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.5 mi
285 Palladio Pkwy, Folsom
Map of El Dorado Hills
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 4.9 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 76°F | 48°F | 1.5 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 55°F | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 56°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 48°F | 1.3 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Placerville (12 mi away), rain and snow from El Dorado Hills 0.9 Nnw, 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
Mather Airport (MHR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Cameron Park 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Folsom 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Shingle Springs 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Granite Bay 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Orangevale 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Fair Oaks 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Diamond Springs 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Gold River 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Rancho Cordova 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Citrus Heights 13 mi west, about 21 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
- El Dorado Hills 616 - panoramio (cropped), Vince Migliore, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorado Hills Trail 31 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorado Hills skyline, Quintin Soloviev, CC0
- Town Center Mall El Dorado Hills - panoramio - UncleVinny, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Town Center Mall El Dorado Hills - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorado Hills 982 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorado Hills 616 - panoramio, Vince Migliore, CC BY 3.0
- Town Center Mall El Dorado Hills - panoramio - UncleVinny (1), UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Town Center Mall El Dorado Hills - panoramio - UncleVinny (2), UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorado Hills 618 - panoramio (cropped), Vince Migliore, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorado Hills 618 - panoramio, Vince Migliore, CC BY 3.0
- Town Center Mall El Dorado Hills - panoramio - UncleVinny (3), UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorado Hills Town Center, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- El Dorado Hills 987 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorado Hills 983 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Old Rail Road Depot, Folsom, Calif., Vajrapanee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Folsom Powerhouse Close, The Oaked Ridge, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cohn House, Oscarmostofi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southern Pacific Railroad Section Superintendent House. Folsom, California, Oscarmostofi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold and Still cool - Andyroofs - panoramio, Andy “AJ” Jennings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cool and Glassy - panoramio, Andy “AJ” Jennings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dry and empty, just like the central valley of California. The bread basket - panoramio, Andy “AJ” Jennings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- To the brimm - panoramio, Andy “AJ” Jennings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- California Historic Places ID 703-2, Marcates, CC BY-SA 4.0
- California Historic Places ID 703-3, Marcates, CC BY-SA 4.0
- California Historic Places ID 703-4, Marcates, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pony Express Centennial Monument, Marcates, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pleasant Grove House, Pony Express Trail marker - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Unexpected Pops of Color (Unsplash), Hannah Porter hannahportermusic, CC0
- Latrobe Rd. 679 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Latrobe Rd. 679 - panoramio (cropped), UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Cameron Park, CA 384 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Latrobe Rd. 677 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Spring Showers bring May Flowers!, Dylan Sutton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Latrobe Rd. 678 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorodo Hill, CA 6074 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorodo Hill, CA 6073 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Latrobe Rd. 698 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- El Dorodo Hill, CA 6072 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
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