Lazy Dog Retreat Guidebook
City/town information
This forest-wrapped hamlet of handsome Victorian-era homes and tree-lined streets 60 miles northeast of Sacramento is one of Gold Country’s prettiest towns. Right next door to Tahoe National Forest, Nevada City serves as the perfect base camp. It's tucked on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada, placing you in the scenic heart of California Gold Country. Gold Rush history, wine, thriving gardens and fresh produce, art and theater, hiking, nature and the Yuba—it’s all here.
131 locals recommend
Nevada City
This forest-wrapped hamlet of handsome Victorian-era homes and tree-lined streets 60 miles northeast of Sacramento is one of Gold Country’s prettiest towns. Right next door to Tahoe National Forest, Nevada City serves as the perfect base camp. It's tucked on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada, placing you in the scenic heart of California Gold Country. Gold Rush history, wine, thriving gardens and fresh produce, art and theater, hiking, nature and the Yuba—it’s all here.
Just a hop, skip and jump down the road (15 minutes) a picturesque downtown with quaint shops, wonderful restaurants and great local arts. Always a festival or parade happening!
86 locals recommend
Grass Valley
Just a hop, skip and jump down the road (15 minutes) a picturesque downtown with quaint shops, wonderful restaurants and great local arts. Always a festival or parade happening!
Sightseeing
We are just 3 miles down the road from the Yuba River. Hiking, swimming, climbing, biking and more!
44 locals recommend
Yuba River
We are just 3 miles down the road from the Yuba River. Hiking, swimming, climbing, biking and more!
49er Fun Park
314 Railroad AveGreat for kids - fun for families!
A great park to learn about the mining history of the region and also house museums, trails, docents.
187 locals recommend
Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StA great park to learn about the mining history of the region and also house museums, trails, docents.
Edwards Crossing Bridge
North Bloomfield RoadLocated 3 miles from Lazy Dog Retreat.
Looking for a little something in the arts... a play, concert? This is the place to go!
65 locals recommend
The Center For the Arts
314 W Main StLooking for a little something in the arts... a play, concert? This is the place to go!
Food scene
Lazy Dog Chocolateria
111 Mill StBest Ice Cream around!
You have to try a pasty which is a Cornish hot filled pastry pocket, available in both savory and sweet. It is part of the local history. Minors, who came from the Cornish region in England, would take this for their meal as they head off to the mines, as it is hearty and easy to transport... and it is DELICOUS!
Grass Valley Pasty Co
100 S Auburn StYou have to try a pasty which is a Cornish hot filled pastry pocket, available in both savory and sweet. It is part of the local history. Minors, who came from the Cornish region in England, would take this for their meal as they head off to the mines, as it is hearty and easy to transport... and it is DELICOUS!
Nevada City Farmers Market
505 Union AlleyFresh and Local!
A lovely restaurant in downtown Grass Valley for an upscale night out.
13 locals recommend
Watershed at the Owl
134 Mill StA lovely restaurant in downtown Grass Valley for an upscale night out.
A great little day trip into Truckee to see the sights, stop by and grab some of this great pizza!
100 locals recommend
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass RdA great little day trip into Truckee to see the sights, stop by and grab some of this great pizza!
City advice
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Looking for Hiking Trails?
Check out Yuba-Bear River Trust (www.bylt.org) for hiking.
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Looking to go Biking?
Visit Nevada City Bike Shop for trail riding info.