Placerville

Placerville is a charming California gold rush town named after the placer gold deposits found in its riverbeds and hills in the late 1840’s. The town of Placerville is located just east of Sacramento up highway 50 between Shingle Springs on the west and Pollock Pines to the east. The typical person interested in the Placerville area is because of the old western flare and beauty of the California Foothills. Other important aspects of Placerville, is the proximity to Sacramento, The Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and outdoor amenities like Folsom Lake, lakes, streams and local trails.

Retail outlets in Placerville are the historic Old Town Main Street merchants. Other important shopping centers are located in Hangtown Village, Prospector’s Plaza and County Fair Shopping Center. Whether grocery shopping or clothes and sundries, the town of Placerville has merchants who can support your every need.

Entertainment and concerts in the park, kids sporting events with Soccer, Swimming, Baseball/Softball, Adult Recreation leagues offering Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Bicycling, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boards and other outdoor activities.

Placerville is a unique environment where the weather leads to outdoor adventures and activities. The proximity to jobs, lakes, streams, trails, and just about anything you can think of is just moments away. Come check out Placerville as you head up to the foothills and into the Sierras.

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