California Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills

05/24/2026

If you are traveling through Placerville, great find!

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The store has operated continuously since 1854, making it the oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi, and a lasting reminder of Placerville’s gold rush past.

07/30/2025

We are temporarily closed starting August 1 while we wait on build out of our new location. However, the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce will assist travelers with the most popular maps and brochures requested, Monday - Friday, 9 - 5pm. We thank everyone for your patience during this transition.

06/25/2025

All merchandise in our Welcome Center will be 50% July 1 - July 31. California branded merchandise and local items too!

12/14/2024

Look who is in the house? Hohoho! Also, some great gift items available.

Santa is here at the California Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills! Stop by and get your photos taken! Walk-ins are welcomed. We also have merchandise for sale which makes for great Christmas gifts. 🎁 Support local businesses today!

07/08/2024

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Once famous as a Rat Pack roadhouse favorite between SF and Lake Tahoe, Poor Red's now serves food worth a stop.

06/25/2024

Stop in for all your El Dorado County experiences!
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04/14/2024

One of a kind, locally made coasters, just in time for Mother’s Day.

12/03/2023

Look who is in the house today? Skip long mall lines and support local busonesses.

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