Coloma, CA

Coloma is best known as the birthplace of the California Gold Rush, where James Marshall first found gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848. Nestled along the South Fork of the American River in El Dorado County, today's community offers a quiet, scenic lifestyle in the Sierra foothills. Much of the town is preserved within Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, giving locals direct access to riverfront trails, whitewater rafting, and preserved 19th-century buildings. It makes for a peaceful place to settle down with incredible outdoor recreation and deep California roots right outside your front door.