Featured places to stay
Best Western Placerville Inn
Placerville
In Gold Country, the Best Western Placerville Inn is a hidden gem for both human and furry guests alike.
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Camp Nauvoo
Placerville
Camp Nauvoo is a small (16 sites), family-owned campground near Placerville.
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Cary House Hotel
Placerville
The Cary House Hotel in Placerville's Main Street offers a delightful blend of historic charm and modern comfort. Guests are greeted by elegant Victorian decor in the lobby, creating a nostalgic ambiance.
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Eden Vale Inn
Placerville
Discover a romantic retreat unlike any other Bed and Breakfast Inn. Eden Vale Inn, one of America's Top 10 Most Romantic Inns, is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills near the gold rush town of Placerville, California.
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Finnon Lake Campground
Placerville
The Finnon Lake and Recreation Area (FLRA) began its restoration to a natural watershed just a few years ago.
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Ice House Campground
Placerville
Ice House Campground, situated approximately 11 miles north of Highway 50 between Pollock Pines and South Lake Tahoe, offers a serene retreat for campers and their furry companions in Placerville, El Dorado County.
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Mother Lode Motel
Placerville
In Gold Country, the Mother Lode Motel in Placerville is a hidden gem that caters to both two-legged and four-legged guests alike.
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UpCountry Ranch
Placerville
Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Placerville, UpCountry Ranch is a family-run fruit orchard that offers the sweetest tree-ripened peaches around.
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Bella Vista B&B
Placerville
Bella Vista is a luxury Bed and Breakfast in Placerville near Coloma California. It's located just East of Sacramento in the picturesque Sierra Nevada Foothills.
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Placerville
Fleming Jones B&B is a dog-friendly bed and breakfast in Placerville in California’s Gold Country, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
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Placerville
Smith Flat House in Placerville, El Dorado County, is a historic establishment that has been a cornerstone of the community for years.
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Dog’s guide to autumn: 5 Northern California day trips
Autumn in Northern California means cooler trails, colorful foliage and fewer crowds. These five dog-friendly day trips cover Apple Hill orchards, Gold Rush towns, ocean bluffs and redwood groves, each one perfect for a fall road trip with your pup.
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Paw-some road trips from Sacramento
Sacramento's big backyard delivers dog-friendly road trips to Placer County waterfalls, Gold Country mining trails, and small-batch wineries in the Sacramento River Delta. Two-room suites at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade make a comfortable home base.
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Day tripping through Gold Country
Gold Country towns east of Sacramento roll out the welcome mat for dogs. Hike wildflower-lined trails at Auburn State Recreation Area, walk through history at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and stroll the 35-mile El Dorado Trail.
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Sample fresh flavors in Sacramento
Sacramento, America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, is a standout dog-friendly destination with miles of trails, dozens of parks, and patio restaurants serving field-fresh cuisine. Follow Highway 50 east to the Apple Hill wine trail, where many family wineries welcome pups on their…
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Activities in Sacramento’s big backyard
Sacramento sits within easy reach of Folsom Lake, Apple Hill wineries, Gold Country, and the Sacramento River Delta. These day-trip destinations offer hiking, paddling, seasonal tastings, and plenty of dog-friendly stops along the way.
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Capital sipping experiences
Sacramento makes a perfect base for dog-friendly wine tasting. Sip on the patio at Revolution Winery in Midtown, then head to the Apple Hill region near Placerville for fall farm visits and hillside vineyard views.
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