Travel & Stay

Accommodations

For our Minnesota family and other guests traveling from afar, we recommend these hotels in the area for convenient access to the wedding venue.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites El Dorado Hills

4.4  Google   ·   4.5  TripAdvisor

4360 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

~30 min drive to venue   ·   ~45 min drive from airport

Food options and Target within walking distance

Best Western Stagecoach Inn

4.2  Google   ·   4.3  TripAdvisor

5940 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95762

~15 min drive to venue   ·   ~1 hr 15 min drive from airport

Food options within short driving distance

Airbnb/VRBO

If you're interested in sharing a larger rental in the area, this can be a cost-effective option, particularly for families traveling together. You'll need to do your own research to find places to stay, but we're happy to help coordinate groups if you'd like.

Let us know when you RSVP if you'd like help coordinating group accommodations.

Rental Car

Highly recommended for getting around the area and to the venue.

Jordan and Dale recommend Turo (like Airbnb for cars - you rent someone's personal car, usually cheaper than rental companies) for those who haven't heard of it.

We'd also be happy to coordinate grouping people together to share rental cars - let us know when you RSVP if you're interested in this.

For directions to the venue, please see Directions.

Exploring the Area

Drive times listed below are from Placerville

Half-Day Excursions: For those with a little extra time; can be visited the morning before the wedding

  • Old Town Auburn (45 minutes) – Charming old mining town with a well-preserved historic district
  • Folsom Historic District (30 minutes) – Gold Rush-era town with charming Sutter Street, independent shops, and various dining options
  • Old Town Sacramento (45 minutes) – Historic waterfront area featuring the California State Railroad Museum
  • Coloma (20 minutes) – Historic site where gold was first discovered in California, starting the Gold Rush

Extended Trips: These are a bit further away, and you can visit if staying longer than the wedding day

  • Lake Tahoe (1.5 hours) – Beautiful mountain lake, great for scenic drives around the shoreline and short hikes
  • San Francisco (2.5 hours) – For those wanting a bigger city experience
  • Yosemite National Park (4 hours) – Experience one of California's most famous national parks. Note: advance reservations are now required to enter the park on weekends

Jordan or Dale would be happy to recommend specific places to visit if you'd like more detailed suggestions for any of these areas.

Area Information

Weather: June highs are typically in the 80s or 90s, but can get as high as 100+ degrees. Usually clear with very small chance of rain and not humid.

Booking: We recommend booking soon as June is a popular wedding season

Restaurant Recommendations

For specific restaurant recommendations in the area, please reach out to Jordan or Dale. We're happy to suggest our favorite local spots based on your preferences and location.

Questions about travel or accommodations? Reach out to Jordan or Dale.