Living in El Dorado Hills, CA
Luxury Communities • Top Schools • Folsom Lake Living • Scenic Foothill Lifestyle
El Dorado Hills is one of Northern California’s premier residential destinations—known for its luxury gated neighborhoods, award-winning schools, scenic foothill landscapes, Folsom Lake access, and quality of life. With upscale amenities, master-planned communities, boutique shopping, wine country proximity, and panoramic Sierra views, it attracts executives, professionals, families, and relocation buyers seeking space, lifestyle, and long-term value.
Conveniently located off Highway 50 between Folsom and Placerville, El Dorado Hills combines suburban convenience with scenic serenity, offering beautiful residential developments, recreational amenities, and community-centered living without being far from major employment corridors, Sacramento, or Lake Tahoe.
Location and Lifestyle
Situated in El Dorado County near the edge of Folsom Lake and the Sierra foothills, El Dorado Hills offers a refined yet relaxed lifestyle with scenic views, open space, and high-quality community planning. Residents enjoy lakefront recreation, luxury estates, country club living, boutique shopping, and proximity to Folsom, Granite Bay, Cameron Park, Placerville, and wine country.
Popular lifestyle features include:
• Town Center – shopping, dining, wine bars, theaters, and community events
• Folsom Lake – boating, kayaking, lakeside trails, biking, camping, and beaches
• Serrano Country Club – private golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and member events
• Wine country proximity – El Dorado, Amador, and Shenandoah Valley wineries nearby
• Foothill living – rolling hills, scenic roads, panoramic vistas, and sunset views
El Dorado Hills uniquely blends suburban living with luxury estates, active outdoor recreation, and country club lifestyle.
Schools Serving El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills is known for its top-tier public schools in the El Dorado Union High and Buckeye Union Elementary School Districts, consistently ranked among the highest in the region.
Highly regarded schools include:
• Silva Valley Elementary • Oak Meadow Elementary • Buckeye Elementary
• Rolling Hills Middle School • Camerado Springs Middle School
• Oak Ridge High School – AP programs, STEM, athletics, and performing arts
Private options include:
• St. John’s Notre Dame Catholic School
• Capital Christian (Sacramento)
• Montessori, charter, and homeschool networks nearby
The area is sought after for relocation specifically for school quality, rankings, test scores, and college-prep pathways.
Dining, Shopping, and Social Life
El Dorado Hills offers an upscale yet relaxed dining and social scene centered around the Town Center.
Popular local establishments include:
• Milestone Restaurant – Contemporary American cuisine, highly rated
• Sienna Restaurant – Premium dining and lounge atmosphere
• Bistro 33 – Wine, cocktails, brunch, and lakeside patio dining
• Relish Burger Bar – Casual family dining with foothill views
• Sky Sushi, Aji Japanese Bistro, Dry Diggings Distillery, and C. Knight’s Steakhouse
• Town Center Events – Summer concerts, farmers markets, holiday festivals
Residents also enjoy proximity to dining in Folsom, Granite Bay, Roseville, and local wineries in El Dorado and Amador counties.
Outdoor Recreation and Lifestyle
El Dorado Hills residents enjoy a lifestyle that embraces nature, health, and community recreation.
• Folsom Lake State Recreation Area – hiking, boating, kayaking, biking, camping
• Serrano Country Club – private golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, dining
• Lakehills Drive Overlook – scenic lake and mountain vistas
• Peter Bertelsen Park and Kalithea Park – playgrounds, trails, and panoramic views
• American River Trail access – cycling and riverfront trails into Sacramento
• Nearby wineries, farmers markets, foothill drives, Apple Hill, and Tahoe region
Real Estate in El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills offers some of the most sought-after residential real estate in the Greater Sacramento region, featuring custom estates, gated luxury homes, golf community properties, lakeview homes, and master-planned neighborhoods.
• Serrano – Gated luxury golf community with estates, custom builds, club membership
• Southpointe, Lakehills, Highland Hills – Folsom Lake and foothill view properties
• Blackstone – Newer construction, club amenities, modern floorplans, foothill views
• Kalithea – Scenic hilltop estates with panoramic vistas
• Watermark and Northridge – High-end custom homes, privacy, and ranch-style lots
• Townhome and patio home communities – low-maintenance luxury living
• Nearby acreage and equestrian estates available in surrounding county areas
El Dorado Hills attracts luxury homebuyers, executives, Bay Area relocations, investors, and families seeking space, views, schools, and long-term value.
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