Randy & Judy’s guidebook
Food scene
Il Pizzaiolo | Wood-Fired Pizza
3640 Taylor RdThey have great pizza with some unique combos
Homie Joe's Tacos
212 N Canyon WayGood food great tacos
T J's Roadhouse
520 S Auburn StGood American Food. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Dine n Dash Pub & Grill
1516 S Canyon WayGood food nice atmosphere and they have a pub.
Monte Vista Inn
32106 Ridge RdGood American Fair with small bar always have a great special
Pizza Factory
1242 BroadwayTraditional pizza parlor good food
Dawg House
745 California 174Fast food but great Philly Cheese Steak
Great little bar it is full of FROGS of all kinds. Don't miss taco Tuesday or Weiner Wednesday. They also have a lot more food offerings
7 locals recommend
Red Frog
1001 CA-174Great little bar it is full of FROGS of all kinds. Don't miss taco Tuesday or Weiner Wednesday. They also have a lot more food offerings
local store
Marval's Sierra Market
575 S Auburn StGrocery and deli
City/town information
Colfax
An historic railroad stop Colfax has some unique shops.
This is an historic gold mining town with all kinds of shops and restaurants. You can spend the day wandering up and down historic broad street. I'm sure you'll find this place very memorable.
131 locals recommend
Nevada City
This is an historic gold mining town with all kinds of shops and restaurants. You can spend the day wandering up and down historic broad street. I'm sure you'll find this place very memorable.
Sightseeing
Grass Valley
Downtown is historic and has many unique shops and restaurants.
This is a must visit if you are into California mining history. You can take the tour or just hand out and have picnic. Their are hiking trails and some beautiful buildings.
187 locals recommend
Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StThis is a must visit if you are into California mining history. You can take the tour or just hand out and have picnic. Their are hiking trails and some beautiful buildings.
There are several areas of the recreation area you can visit, the closest is taking the Iowa Hill rd out of Colfax Down to the North Fork of the American river. You can pan for gold and hike up and down the river. Be sure to at least take a ride and see this beautiful place
29 locals recommend
Auburn State Recreation Area
There are several areas of the recreation area you can visit, the closest is taking the Iowa Hill rd out of Colfax Down to the North Fork of the American river. You can pan for gold and hike up and down the river. Be sure to at least take a ride and see this beautiful place
This is a very fun place, their are river sports and picnicking. The gold discovery site is a must visit. check online for white water rafting and more.
8 locals recommend
American River Recreation
6019 New River RdThis is a very fun place, their are river sports and picnicking. The gold discovery site is a must visit. check online for white water rafting and more.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Don't be afraid to look on the map and go and explore.
From Auburn to Truckee there are so many places to see from lakes and rivers to historic mining sites. Check hwy 20 and 49 and there are many places to explore off of hwy 80.