Guidebook for Nevada City
Food Scene
Fudenjuce
815 Zion Stnourishment, in the truest sense of the word
Scrumptious selection of farm-fresh, seasonal, nourishing plates and bowls. Meals are all awesome, can be carb-centric (eg. billowy toast) or protein (quinoa), plus thoughtful, exquisitely made hot beverages.
65 locals recommend
Heartwood
237 Commercial StScrumptious selection of farm-fresh, seasonal, nourishing plates and bowls. Meals are all awesome, can be carb-centric (eg. billowy toast) or protein (quinoa), plus thoughtful, exquisitely made hot beverages.
Gorgeous outdoor (and indoor) dining mere feet above Deer Creek. Great for families, fish & chips and a terrific happy hour with appetizers.
51 locals recommend
Lefty's Grill
101 Broad StGorgeous outdoor (and indoor) dining mere feet above Deer Creek. Great for families, fish & chips and a terrific happy hour with appetizers.
THE place to get caffeinated in a terrific-ly tasty, artistic way. The back patio shaded outdoor seating is a balm on hot afternoons.
15 locals recommend
FoxHound Espresso & Coffee Broaster
317 Spring StTHE place to get caffeinated in a terrific-ly tasty, artistic way. The back patio shaded outdoor seating is a balm on hot afternoons.
Icecream flavors are immensely creative yet spot-on. Tasteful amounts yet filling portions.
61 locals recommend
Treats
210 Main StIcecream flavors are immensely creative yet spot-on. Tasteful amounts yet filling portions.
Ridiculously awesome chocolate store. Stocked to the ceiling with a jaw-dropping array of chocolates, truffles, dipped items, does a mighty job scratchng the sugar itch.
Nevada City Crystal & Glass
110 N Pine StRidiculously awesome chocolate store. Stocked to the ceiling with a jaw-dropping array of chocolates, truffles, dipped items, does a mighty job scratchng the sugar itch.
Everything you could want from a breakfast spot, busy for good reason, which can mean waits. Closes mid-afternoon.
41 locals recommend
South Pine Cafe
110 S Pine StEverything you could want from a breakfast spot, busy for good reason, which can mean waits. Closes mid-afternoon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Golden Era
309 Broad StRefurbished old saloon. Top-notch mezcal and whiskies.
Pub grub music — with some TVs in there, live music and food.
49 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Saloon and Grill
230 Commercial StPub grub music — with some TVs in there, live music and food.
Mine Shaft
222 Broad StClassic old local dive bar.
They have events, often Friday and Saturday nights. Serving food as well.
22 locals recommend
The Stone house
107 Sacramento StThey have events, often Friday and Saturday nights. Serving food as well.
Everything Else
Live music, nightlife place, but check to see what's going on there, as it's not open every night (or could be closed for a wedding).
44 locals recommend
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring StLive music, nightlife place, but check to see what's going on there, as it's not open every night (or could be closed for a wedding).
The place to start. Conveniently located next to a wonderful, well-curated bookstore, Harmony Books.
12 locals recommend
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
132 Main StThe place to start. Conveniently located next to a wonderful, well-curated bookstore, Harmony Books.
Arts & Culture
21-and-older-theatre because beer and wine are served. Shows independent, art house and foreign films.
33 locals recommend
The Onyx
107 Argall Way21-and-older-theatre because beer and wine are served. Shows independent, art house and foreign films.
Parks & Nature
June 9 - Aug 14 , a large public pool is open daily from noon-4pm.
Aug 18 -Sept 3, Sat & Sun only, noon - 4:00pm.
Under 18 : $2.75
18 – 64: $3.75
65 & over: $2.00
Tennis courts and basketball courts, ample picnic space, terrific playground and open-air evening concerts.
23 locals recommend
Pioneer Park
421 Nimrod StJune 9 - Aug 14 , a large public pool is open daily from noon-4pm.
Aug 18 -Sept 3, Sat & Sun only, noon - 4:00pm.
Under 18 : $2.75
18 – 64: $3.75
65 & over: $2.00
Tennis courts and basketball courts, ample picnic space, terrific playground and open-air evening concerts.
You can't go wrong. Parking fills up quickly on hot afternoons and weekends.
31 locals recommend
Edwards Crossing Bridge
North Bloomfield RoadYou can't go wrong. Parking fills up quickly on hot afternoons and weekends.
Essentials
Terrific all-around grocery store, with a mix of conventional brands and organic items.
59 locals recommend
SPD Market
735 Zion StTerrific all-around grocery store, with a mix of conventional brands and organic items.
High-end, health-conscious, organic food co-op with excellent items, prepared food and cooking classes.
93 locals recommend
BriarPatch Food Co-op
290 Sierra College DrHigh-end, health-conscious, organic food co-op with excellent items, prepared food and cooking classes.
Getting Around
The address linked to this public bus service is not related to the bus routes. The bus stops 2 blocks from our property, and will take you to Grass Valley and other places.
7 locals recommend
Gold Country Stage Transit
13083 John Bauer AveThe address linked to this public bus service is not related to the bus routes. The bus stops 2 blocks from our property, and will take you to Grass Valley and other places.