Christina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
There is a parking fee, if you are up to it, save the $$ and walk down :)
Gold Panning lessons are being offered most days at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Please call 530.622.3470 for availability.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=484
65 locals recommend
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
310 Back StThere is a parking fee, if you are up to it, save the $$ and walk down :)
Gold Panning lessons are being offered most days at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Please call 530.622.3470 for availability.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=484
Local Hiking - https://www.coloma.com/recreation/hiking-running/
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/us/california/placerville--2?b_tl_lat=38.81187106493945&b_tl_lng=-120.91316051522267&b_br_lat=38.78407701751942&b_br_lng=-120.85895843544962
Monroe Ridge Trail
Monroe Ridge TrailLocal Hiking - https://www.coloma.com/recreation/hiking-running/
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/us/california/placerville--2?b_tl_lat=38.81187106493945&b_tl_lng=-120.91316051522267&b_br_lat=38.78407701751942&b_br_lng=-120.85895843544962
River Store
1032 Lotus RdRental equipment and more
Food scene
Whitewater Connection
6260 CA-49Plenty of outdoor seating, great pizza
Walk for coffee / bakery with great food. The hours are limited and it can be expensive but very yummy.
20 locals recommend
The Argonaut
331 CA-49Walk for coffee / bakery with great food. The hours are limited and it can be expensive but very yummy.
Holiday Market
4653 Mt Aukum RdGreat Grocery Store
City/town information
The Coloma.com website has lots of information on what is available here. Take a look!
63 locals recommend
Coloma
The Coloma.com website has lots of information on what is available here. Take a look!
Wine
Lava Cap Winery
2221 Fruitridge RdGreat wine & Outdoor seating
Traveler advice
Don't miss
American River White Water rafting
The south Fork Rapids are right down the street! Make Reservartions with one of the many guide companies
Length: 11-21 miles (Varies varies by trip)
“Meatgrinder Rapid”: longest (but not the wildest!) on the river
“Triple Threat Rapid”: three rollicking rapids, right in a row
“Troublemaker”: most powerful rapid, but not the biggest
“Swimmer’s Rapid”: a fun, small wave train that leads to a huge pond to recover in
“The Gorge”: rapids come non-stop for 6 miles, with breaks after the big ones
“Hospital Bar”: biggest wave during your South Fork rafting day
“Satan’s Cesspool”: a guest favorite!