Olivia's Gold Country Guidebook
Restaurants
Amazing Italian food with excellent service! Not in the mood for a full meal? Stop in the bar for a drink and appetizers in a fun lively atmosphere.
41 locals recommend
Cirino's at Main Street
213 W Main StAmazing Italian food with excellent service! Not in the mood for a full meal? Stop in the bar for a drink and appetizers in a fun lively atmosphere.
A casual pizza spot featuring locally made beer & cider. Try the Yuba Pizza!
27 locals recommend
Pete's Pizza & Tap House
114 W Main StA casual pizza spot featuring locally made beer & cider. Try the Yuba Pizza!
Great local spot. Pub vibes with delicious American-style food.
38 locals recommend
Thirsty Barrel Taphouse & Grille
116 Neal StGreat local spot. Pub vibes with delicious American-style food.
Maria's
226 E Main StAmazing outdoor patio space! Excellent food and fun atmosphere!
Diego's
217 Colfax AveUnique, Fresh & Delicious South American cuisine with excellent service!
Middle Eastern Eatery offering conscious, healthy, & organic meals.
58 locals recommend
MeZe Eatery Grass Valley
106 Mill StMiddle Eastern Eatery offering conscious, healthy, & organic meals.
Grass Valley Brewing Company
141 E Main StCraft Brewery in the heart of downtown GV.
Lola Restaurant and Bar inside The National are a must-visit during your stay in the gold country!
39 locals recommend
National Hotel
211 Broad StLola Restaurant and Bar inside The National are a must-visit during your stay in the gold country!
Local & Organic! One of the best lunch spots around & my personal favorite. Try the Shiitake or Heart of Gold Toasts!
65 locals recommend
Heartwood
237 Commercial StLocal & Organic! One of the best lunch spots around & my personal favorite. Try the Shiitake or Heart of Gold Toasts!
Local & Organic! A must visit!! New menu selection weekly featuring what's in season from local farms. Small Plates, Pizza, Sandwiches, Baked Goods & Beer. Stop in for a coffee and pastry or a late night bite. Three Forks is a go to for locals.
171 locals recommend
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.
211 Commercial StLocal & Organic! A must visit!! New menu selection weekly featuring what's in season from local farms. Small Plates, Pizza, Sandwiches, Baked Goods & Beer. Stop in for a coffee and pastry or a late night bite. Three Forks is a go to for locals.
Fudenjuce
815 Zion StFun little casual organic spot for smoothies and vegan food.
A favorite of locals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Over 100 omelette combinations to choose from. Menu offers a wide variety of selections for all meals.
51 locals recommend
Tofanelli's Gold Country Bistro
302 W Main StA favorite of locals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Over 100 omelette combinations to choose from. Menu offers a wide variety of selections for all meals.
Delicious New York style pizza!!! Stop in for a slice or order a HUGE pizza to go
7 locals recommend
The Pizza Joint
228 Commercial StreetDelicious New York style pizza!!! Stop in for a slice or order a HUGE pizza to go
A beautiful drive about 15 mins outside of town. Take in the gorgeous views of orchards, trees and farms as you head to your lunch/bakery destination! Enjoy a slice of apple pie in the countryside.
7 locals recommend
Happy Apple Kitchen
18532 Colfax HwyA beautiful drive about 15 mins outside of town. Take in the gorgeous views of orchards, trees and farms as you head to your lunch/bakery destination! Enjoy a slice of apple pie in the countryside.
Entertainment
Del Oro Theatre
165 Mill StThe Center For the Arts
314 W Main StThe Onyx
107 Argall WayNevada Theater Film Series
401 Broad StMiners Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring StShopping
HEX
114 Neal StreetPlant shop filled with gorgeous pieces for your home and fun gifts.
Fun shop specializing in vintage clothing and accessories as well as screen-printed products designed by the shop owners.
Cosmic Shark Clothing
129 Neal StreetFun shop specializing in vintage clothing and accessories as well as screen-printed products designed by the shop owners.
Yuba Blue
116 Mill StOne stop shop for clothing, accessories, and home decor.
Loot and Lore Grass Valley
107 West Main StreetWitch shop selling magical wears, adornment, and decor.
Local favorite. Amazing visual merchandising with fun local California products.
25 locals recommend
Kitkitdizzi
231 Broad StLocal favorite. Amazing visual merchandising with fun local California products.
Abstrakt
228 Broad StSolstice
104 N Pine StLocal buy, sell, trade thrift shop.
Local Towns
Grass Valley
Auburn
Penn Valley
Sightseeing
Newly renovated historic gold rush hotel. Notable as the oldest hotel that has been in continuous operation in California's Mother Lode. Built in 1862.
39 locals recommend
Holbrooke Hotel
212 W Main StNewly renovated historic gold rush hotel. Notable as the oldest hotel that has been in continuous operation in California's Mother Lode. Built in 1862.
Newly renovated historic gold rush hotel. Built-in 1856 in what was to become the most sophisticated of the gold rush mining camps, the National Exchange Hotel is a treasured piece of Nevada City history.
39 locals recommend
National Hotel
211 Broad StNewly renovated historic gold rush hotel. Built-in 1856 in what was to become the most sophisticated of the gold rush mining camps, the National Exchange Hotel is a treasured piece of Nevada City history.
Empire Mine State Historic Park is the site of one of the oldest, deepest, and richest gold mines in California. Walking & Hiking trails through large pine trees take you by historic landmarks.
187 locals recommend
Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StEmpire Mine State Historic Park is the site of one of the oldest, deepest, and richest gold mines in California. Walking & Hiking trails through large pine trees take you by historic landmarks.
Built-in 1862 Bridgeport Covered Bridge is the only remaining single-span covered wooden bridge of this size in the nation.
Fun spot to spend the day by the Yuba River.
66 locals recommend
Bridgeport Covered Bridge
17660 Pleasant Valley RdBuilt-in 1862 Bridgeport Covered Bridge is the only remaining single-span covered wooden bridge of this size in the nation.
Fun spot to spend the day by the Yuba River.
Coffee Shops & Bakeries
Fable Coffee
201 Mill StExcellent coffee shop with unique seasonal flavors.
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.
211 Commercial St
Corvus Bakery
154 Mill StreetGluten-Free Bakery! Try their cinnamon rolls, scones & cupcakes!
Carolines Coffee Roasters
128 S Auburn StThe Baker and the Cakemaker, inc.
1102 Lincoln WayBreakfast Spots
South Pine Cafe-Grass Valley
102 Richardson StCharlie's Cafe
145 S Auburn StClassic Cafe
216 W Broad StHumpty Dumpty Kitchen
1711 E Main St