Cool is just 35 min or less to so many places,
just pick a route.
City/town information
Discover Gold along the River front. Take a guided White Water Rafting tour or take your own float. Enjoy the beautiful trails and discover this monument. 10 Min away
63 locals recommend
Coloma
Discover Gold along the River front. Take a guided White Water Rafting tour or take your own float. Enjoy the beautiful trails and discover this monument. 10 Min away
Lots of cute shops and good food all along Main St.
I love the HayDay Cafe! 25 min away
82 locals recommend
Placerville
Lots of cute shops and good food all along Main St.
I love the HayDay Cafe! 25 min away
Lots of Cute Shops and Good Food on Lincoln Way and in Old Town off Sacramento St. So many Breweries in this town!
Auburn was named the Recreational Capitol. Mountain Bike Riders enjoy the trials. Only 15 min away
59 locals recommend
Auburn
Lots of Cute Shops and Good Food on Lincoln Way and in Old Town off Sacramento St. So many Breweries in this town!
Auburn was named the Recreational Capitol. Mountain Bike Riders enjoy the trials. Only 15 min away
Cool
This small town is in the hills situated between the two forks of the American River.
Georgetown
Historic Town famous for the Jeepers Jamboree. 15 min away
Food scene
Local Sushi and Brewery They do have other items like burgers and Fries. We eat here a lot, but not the place to go if you are in a hurry.
18 locals recommend
Cool Beerwerks
5020 Ellinghouse DrLocal Sushi and Brewery They do have other items like burgers and Fries. We eat here a lot, but not the place to go if you are in a hurry.
Great Place, Great Food! Check out their facebook page for a menu. About 15 min away.
10 locals recommend
The Divide Restaurant
6037 Front StGreat Place, Great Food! Check out their facebook page for a menu. About 15 min away.
Holiday Market
4653 Mt Aukum RdOnly 1 mile away for all you general needs
Milestone Saloon
2968 CA-49The local Saloon just re opened 9/18/2020
A great place to grab something to eat after you finishing walking one of the many Olmstead loop trails right behind it.
15 locals recommend
American River Pizza & Grill
2966 CA-49A great place to grab something to eat after you finishing walking one of the many Olmstead loop trails right behind it.
Riyo Yogurt
7310 CA-49I love the Salted Carmel! In Coloma
Fun to Visit
Apple Hill
2952 Carson RdLots of Tasty Treats all made from Apples! Enjoy the fall atmosphere.
See Sutter's Mill, the History of Gold Discovery, Go the park, Watch or Join the White Water Rafters.
63 locals recommend
Coloma
See Sutter's Mill, the History of Gold Discovery, Go the park, Watch or Join the White Water Rafters.
We are 1.5 hours to North Lake Tahoe or 2 Hours to South Lake Tahoe. Totally worth a day trip if you haven't been, we love it there!
10 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe
We are 1.5 hours to North Lake Tahoe or 2 Hours to South Lake Tahoe. Totally worth a day trip if you haven't been, we love it there!
Hiking Trails Near By
Olmstead Loop Trail Trailhead
7200 St Florian CtAuburn State Recreation Area
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park
Take the path back to the dam overflow about 5 Miles round trip, cool to see the rushing powerful water.
12 locals recommend
Lake Clementine Trail
139 Old Foresthill RdTake the path back to the dam overflow about 5 Miles round trip, cool to see the rushing powerful water.
Outdoor Activities
Mammoth Bar OHV Area
Old Foresthill RoadIf you like you can bring your dirt bike for near by trails too!
Own a Jeep? You can take on the Rubicon Trail that starts in Georgetown and ends in Lake Tahoe.
Jeep Jamboree USA
2776 Sourdough FltOwn a Jeep? You can take on the Rubicon Trail that starts in Georgetown and ends in Lake Tahoe.
Spend the day at the Lake, this lake gets filled by all the forks of the American River.
114 locals recommend
Lake Folsom
Spend the day at the Lake, this lake gets filled by all the forks of the American River.
Whitewater Excitement, Inc.
6580 CA-49Whitewater Connection
6260 CA-49Look this up, Quarry Rock Climbing area!
AKA Auburn Quarry or Cave Valley Climbing. Walk is about 1.5 miles from road and you can usually watch some climbers in action.
Cave Valley Road
Cave Valley RoadLook this up, Quarry Rock Climbing area!
AKA Auburn Quarry or Cave Valley Climbing. Walk is about 1.5 miles from road and you can usually watch some climbers in action.
Golf Courses Near By
The Ridge Bar & Grille
2020 Golf Course RoadGood Food and Nice Course!
Apple Mountain Golf Resort
3455 Carson RdAuburn Valley Golf Club
8800 Auburn Valley RdBlack Oak Golf Course
2455 Black Oak RdThis little 9 Hole is just my speed, great inexpensive beginner course.