Lodging, Travel, and Map for CNPS Council Activities – 6/6-8 2025
hosted by El Dorado chapter
LODGING  - updated 5/9

Finding A Motel

Colusa is 17 minutes from Placerville, and 30 minutes from Auburn. A Google Search for motels in Placerville (for example) is shown on the right. You can also book via Expedia and Priceline, who regularly offer promotional deals.
If you contact a motel directly by phone, consider requesting a discount, e.g., AAA, senior, etc. Motels sometimes are willing to match the price of nearby competitors.

El Dorado Chapter Picks - A list of close-by Accomodations (pdf) was distributed last January to allow attendees to book in advance of tourist season. But it's still worth a try.
TRAVEL 

Tips for using map on right
- Use your mouse wheel to zoom the view!
- The enlarged map has more features. For instance the map spots include a "View in Google Maps" link, which will show you a photo of the location, if available.

On The Road
  • Ride Sharing - Other delegates may be driving the same route, so why drive alone? Make friends in other chapters and share experiences. Use the CNPS Directory to look for colleagues.
  • Distances and times - Add time for Friday evening rush hour. Avoid highway blackages by using your phone to navigate. 
    • Los Angeles to Coloma - 6h 44m (418 mi)
    • Santa Rosa to Coloma - 2 hr 45 min (141.7 mi)
    • San Francisco to Coloma - 2 hr 44 min (131.9 mi)
    • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Coloma - 1 hr 11 min (58.7 mi)
    • Auburn to Coloma - 30 min (18.1 mi)
    • Placerville to Coloma - 24 min (14.8 mi)
Nearest Airport 
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Council Chair - Judy Fenerty Hosting chapter - Alice Cantalow website issues - Larry Levine