Parks & Nature
Sugarloaf Mountain Open Space
10730 Coyote StGreat views
Tobiassen Park
Close by, picnicing
Purdon Crossing
Purdon RoadSwimming, beaches
Old Route 49 Bridge Crossing
Old Route 49 Bridge CrossingSwimming, hiking
Edwards Crossing Bridge
North Bloomfield RoadSwimming, hiking
Easy walk from town, great trails along a wooded creek
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Deer Creek Tribute Trail
Deer Creek Tribute TrailEasy walk from town, great trails along a wooded creek
Hirschman's Pond Public Land
Indian Flat RoadGreat trail, walkable from the house
Scotts Flat Lake
23333 Scotts Flat RdMountain reservoir close to town with swimming, boating
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
23579 N Bloomfield RdHiking, history, and a ghost town
Food scene
Heartwood
237 Commercial StFresh, organic food
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.
211 Commercial StGreat beer and pizza, fresh organic food
Sushi In the Raw
135 Spring StGreat sushi, may require reservation
Sushi Q
238 Commercial StDelicious sushi, great ambiance
Willo Steak House
16898 CA-49Great steaks and timeless atmosphere
Jernigan's Tap House & Grill
123 Argall WayGreat burgers, hand cut fries
Fudenjuce
815 Zion StVegetarian and vegan meals
Taste of Thai
204 W Main StExcellent Thai food in historic building
Panoy Bistro
442 Colfax AveLaotian food in eclectic setting
Monte Vista Inn
32106 Ridge RdGreat food, near the cool town of Dutch Flat
South Pine Cafe-Grass Valley
102 Richardson StClassic breakfast joint
Afternoon Deli
101 W McKnight WayGreat for lunch, outdoor seating
Flour Garden Bakery
109 Neal StJuice bar and bakery
Where our house coffee is sourced and roasted to perfection, highly recommended
Outer Heaven Espresso
Where our house coffee is sourced and roasted to perfection, highly recommended
BrewHaus
Great beers and tasty grub
Treats
210 Main StDelicious local ice cream shop
Cafe at the county government center that is a short walk from the house through Tobiassen Park
Java Johns County Cafe
Cafe at the county government center that is a short walk from the house through Tobiassen Park
Drinks & Nightlife
Golden Era
309 Broad StGreat drinks and atmosphere
Nevada City Winery
321 Spring StGreat outdoor covered patio
The owner is a fountain of knowledge and curates a somewhat eclectic, but phenomenal selection
New West Wine Co.
The owner is a fountain of knowledge and curates a somewhat eclectic, but phenomenal selection
Arts & Culture
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring StHistoric venue for music, art, and food
Nevada County Madelyn Helling Library
980 Helling WayEasy walk from the house.
Community center and home to the annual Sierra Storytelling Festival
7 abantu bendawo batusa
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
17894 Tyler Foote RdCommunity center and home to the annual Sierra Storytelling Festival
Essentials
BriarPatch Food Co-op
290 Sierra College DrNatural Selection Food & Wine
589 E Main StSPD Market
735 Zion StCalifornia Organics Market and Café
135 Argall Way49er Coin Laundry
114 Argall WayEntertainment & Activities
Nevada Theater Film Series
401 Broad StSunday night film series in historic theater
The Onyx
107 Argall WayArt house theater