Best places in El Dorado County

Discover the best places in El Dorado County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 183 places in the city.

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Emerald Bay State Park
State park
Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake.
4.80 (5.3K reviews)
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Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay)
Vista point
Viewpoint overlooking a lake & Scandinavian 1920's castle with information boards & restrooms.
4.80 (4K reviews)
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Eagle Falls
Tourist attraction
A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff.
4.80 (1.7K reviews)
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Eagle Lake
Hiking area
πŸ‘πŸ‘ What an amazing view of this lake! Normally you would expect a lake to be at a lower elevation where you would climb down. But to see this beautiful gem of a place, we hiked for about 2 miles on rocks, boulders and uneven ground. The effort was totally worth it ! Very clear fresh water lake surround...
4.90 (487 reviews)
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Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
State park
Forested area on Lake Tahoe with a nature center, beach & activities such as fishing & hiking.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Eden Vale Inn
Bed & breakfast
Posh B&B offering refined, country-style rooms with fireplaces, as well as a spa, gardens & a pond.
4.90 (451 reviews)
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Glen Alpine Falls
Tourist attraction
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Wow! These water falls are amazing! I had no idea they existed and I've been coming to Tahoe for years! Even lived there for 5 years! I stumbled across these gorgeous falls while visiting Fallen Leaf Lake which I've been to several times over the years. This time I saw the sign for falls and decid...
4.80 (676 reviews)
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Emerald Bay State Park Lookout
Scenic spot
4.90 (370 reviews)
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Emerald Bay Boat Camp
Campground
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Beautiful beach with clear cold water and enough shade to relax and grab a snack. There's a small outlet to buy refreshments and Vikingsholm right across the shore. I enjoyed the cool breeze and view of the beautiful island right in the middle. People enjoy boating and swimming. The walk down here i...
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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Cascade Falls
Hiking area
πŸ‘πŸ‘ In October the falls were pretty dried up so you can climb over and around the rocks to explore the other side of the mountain. The views from this hike were amazing and it's not a hard hike at all. I would rate it as easy because it's short with very rewarding views.
4.80 (591 reviews)
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Pope Beach
Beach pavillion
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics.
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
State park
Replica of the sawmill that spawned the Gold Rush, 20+ historic mining buildings & gold panning.
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
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Vikingsholm
Castle
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Tallac Historic Site
Historical place
Site of 2 historic homes, open seasonally, with exhibits, tours & events & costumed interpreters.
4.70 (982 reviews)
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Henningsen Lotus Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ There are some nice shady spots along the south bank. There were lots of rafts and kayaks going down the river. There are picnic tables by the parking lot too. It's very peaceful here.
4.70 (900 reviews)
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Eagle Falls Trailhead
Hiking area
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Beautiful hike!! Pretty crowded but once you get to Eagle Lake it’s a lot less busy. Really beautiful views and so worth it - definitely hike to Eagle Lake at the very least, it’s a great spot for lunch
4.80 (422 reviews)
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Mt. Tallac Trailhead
Hiking area
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is a challenging hike, but if you make it to the top, you are awarded with a once in a lifetime 360Β° view of Tahoe and surrounding area! Get there early if you want to reach the peak! It took us 3.5 hours to reach the top, where we spent an hour eating lunch and enjoying the views. It took us...
4.90 (273 reviews)
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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
State park
A decommissioned powerhouse is found in this park, which also offers camping, fishing & more.
4.60 (5.1K reviews)
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Sugar Pine Point Beach
Beach
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Be there 2 hour before sunset and set on the deck of the pier. Just enjoy the whole lake view. Kayak friendly. One the must visit place for lake tahoe tour.
4.90 (250 reviews)
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Apple Hill
Farm
Visitor center with guidance on a region with cider tasting on apple farms, restaurants & breweries.
4.60 (4.4K reviews)
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