Historic Main Street in downtown Placerville in Califorina's Gold Country and Sierra Foothills

Gold Country & Sierra Foothills

Gold Rush Heritage, Foothill Wines, and Farm-to-Fork Flavors

From historic Gold Rush towns and rolling vineyards to vibrant cities and scenic river valleys, California’s Gold Country and Sierra Foothills offer a rich blend of history, culture, and outdoor adventure. In California Gold Country, explore historic towns, discover award-winning foothill wineries, and follow the American River through the landscapes that sparked the Gold Rush. To the west, the Sacramento Valley reveals another side of Northern California, from Sacramento’s celebrated farm-to-fork dining and cultural attractions to Chico’s leafy streets and Rancho Murieta’s peaceful countryside.

Where to Stay in Gold Country & Sierra Foothills

14 Hotels

Dunbar House exterior at night

Dunbar House Inn and Event Property

Entrance_Dunbar House Inn and Event Property

Porch lined with rocking chairs at the Dunbar House

Parlor of the Dunbar House

Dunbar House Inn and Event Property

Murphys$$

Antique-filled rooms, garden breakfasts, and a wraparound porch offer a gracious Gold Country stay steps from Murphys’ tasting rooms.

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The Victoria Inn in Murphys illuminated at dusk, with cedar shingle siding, stone chimneys, white balconies and string lights along the covered porch.

Library at The Victoria Inn with a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, wicker armchairs and decorative blue-and-white ceramics.

Guest room at The Victoria Inn

Continental breakfast spread at The Victoria Inn with assorted breads, bagels, pastries, spreads, smoked salmon, fresh fruit and orange juice.

Guest room at The Victoria Inn with two beds, patterned quilts, bedside lamps, wildlife artwork and warm wood floors.

The Victoria Inn

Murphys$$

Elegant rooms with fireplaces and soaking tubs set the stage for a romantic stay just steps from Murphys’ wine-tasting rooms, restaurants, and shops.

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Exterior of the Delta King Hotel riverboat moored on the Sacramento River

Guest room aboard the Delta King Hotel

Captain's Quarters Suite at the Delta King Hotel

A historic stateroom at the Delta King Hotel featuring a queen bed with white linens, a red bed scarf and skirt, dark wood furniture, patterned carpet, and multiple windows looking out from the riverboat

Delta King Hotel

Sacramento$$$

Restored staterooms, Art Deco details, and onboard dining bring the romance of a 1927 riverboat to Old Sacramento’s waterfront.

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Facade at the Eden Vale Inn

Facade at the Eden Vale Inn

Outdoor Fire Pit at the Eden Vale Inn

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Live Oak Suite at Eden Vale Inn

Eden Vale Inn

Placerville$$$

Private outdoor soaking tubs, lush gardens, and gourmet breakfasts delivered to your door set the stage for a romantic Gold Country escape.

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Spacious guest room at REST Boutique Hotel featuring white bedding, upholstered headboard, brown leather loveseat, accent chair, coffee table and vaulted ceiling.

Exterior of REST Boutique Hotel at dusk featuring contemporary architecture, illuminated windows, covered balconies, outdoor seating and landscaped courtyard.

Lobby at REST Boutique Hotel featuring rustic wooden barn doors, exposed ceiling beams, vintage suitcases, floral decorations and a high-top seating area.

Second floor landing at Rest, a Boutique Hotel

Lounge at REST Boutique Hotel featuring a tiled fireplace, rustic wooden barn door, three upholstered armchairs, patterned rug and high-top seating.

Rest, a boutique hotel

Plymouth$$$

Local wine, welcoming communal spaces, and contemporary rooms create a relaxed home base for exploring Amador wine country.

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Pool at the Murieta Inn & Spa

Spacious guest room featuring two beds with upholstered headboards, patterned pillows, mauve bed runners, teal accent wall, exposed wooden ceiling beams and kitchenette.

Small dog on a guest room bed at Murieta Inn & Spa

King guest room at The Murieta Inn & Spa featuring a tufted headboard, rust-colored bed runner, teal accent wall, colorful horse artwork, patterned armchair and exposed wooden ceiling beams.

King guest room featuring a tufted leather headboard, white bedding, burgundy bed runner, patterned armchair, teal accent wall and kitchenette.

The Murieta Inn & Spa

Rancho Murieta$$

Amid oak-studded foothills near Sacramento, this hacienda-style hotel pairs spa indulgence and relaxed dining with equestrian and golf experiences.

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Country road iwth golden autumn light in the Sierra Foothills of Amador County

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