Best place and time to watch perseid meteor shower in El Dorado Hills (north east of sacramento)

Question

I live in a pretty dark neighborhood (there are no street lamps) and I was thinking of getting a meteor showering watching party together =) when would be the best time?

Answer 1

The shower is going on now, but it is expected to peak tomorrow night.  Best time is after midnight, though some should be visible earlier.  The moon may create some glare early, but will be generally in the opposite part of the sky.    

Answer 2

The best time would be after midnight.  There were still some lingering smoke over the valley and foothills last evening.  This smoke is trapped in the valley and may make it a little more difficult to see some of the faint meteors.