Guidebook for Olivehurst
Sightseeing
Wood bridge over the South Fork of the Yuba River. Built in 1862, one of the oldest housed spans in the West and the longest single-span wood-covered bridge in the US. Picnic and splashing spot.
Bridgeport
Wood bridge over the South Fork of the Yuba River. Built in 1862, one of the oldest housed spans in the West and the longest single-span wood-covered bridge in the US. Picnic and splashing spot.
This former mining town has shops, restaurants, brewery, historic sites and more - all in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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Nevada City
This former mining town has shops, restaurants, brewery, historic sites and more - all in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Grass Valley is a former mining town and now a sightseeing destination. Lots of history, along with shops, restaurants, a wonderful gourmet chocolate shop, and more.
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Grass Valley
Grass Valley is a former mining town and now a sightseeing destination. Lots of history, along with shops, restaurants, a wonderful gourmet chocolate shop, and more.
This old temple reflects the important Chinese influence on the settling of Marysville and other Gold Rush-era towns in California. Check for visitor hours if you want to get a look inside.
Bok Kai Temple
D StreetThis old temple reflects the important Chinese influence on the settling of Marysville and other Gold Rush-era towns in California. Check for visitor hours if you want to get a look inside.
This is where the California Gold Rush started, literally. James Marshall discovered gold in 1848 here while building a lumber mill for John Sutter and himself. Lovely scenery, historic memorabilia.
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Marshall Gold Discovery Állami Történelmi Park
310 Back StThis is where the California Gold Rush started, literally. James Marshall discovered gold in 1848 here while building a lumber mill for John Sutter and himself. Lovely scenery, historic memorabilia.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area
3207 Rutherford RdWaterfowl viewing in season!
A pretty little lake that was developed on swampy land many years ago in Marysville. Gazebo, ducks, geese, swans, picnic tables and a paved walkway around the lake.
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Ellis Lake
A pretty little lake that was developed on swampy land many years ago in Marysville. Gazebo, ducks, geese, swans, picnic tables and a paved walkway around the lake.
Spectacularly beautiful site on Lake Tahoe. Hike down to Vikingsholm or view the lake from above at a rest stop.
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Emerald Bay Állami Park
138 Emerald Bay RdSpectacularly beautiful site on Lake Tahoe. Hike down to Vikingsholm or view the lake from above at a rest stop.
South Lake Tahoe: skiing, restaurants, shopping, bikes/kayaks for rent, boat rides, casinos, and much, much more. Keep Tahoe blue!
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South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe: skiing, restaurants, shopping, bikes/kayaks for rent, boat rides, casinos, and much, much more. Keep Tahoe blue!
Locals call the Buttes "the world's smallest mountain range." This lovely volcanic range is home to turkey vultures, wild boars, wildflowers and more. You can take guided hikes by arrangement.
Sutter Buttes
Locals call the Buttes "the world's smallest mountain range." This lovely volcanic range is home to turkey vultures, wild boars, wildflowers and more. You can take guided hikes by arrangement.
One of our favorite hiking spots when we don't want to drive more than 25 minutes. This riparian habitat is home to many, many, many animal and plant species. Sit by the river for a while and see if you get to spot a bald eagle or river otters. Those have been our favorite sightings here.
Miles of trails! Do bring water and snacks.
Bobelaine Sanctuary
15 Laurel AveOne of our favorite hiking spots when we don't want to drive more than 25 minutes. This riparian habitat is home to many, many, many animal and plant species. Sit by the river for a while and see if you get to spot a bald eagle or river otters. Those have been our favorite sightings here.
Miles of trails! Do bring water and snacks.
Don't forget to buy a parking pass before parking at the diggins. You can buy one at the little ranger office in the historic town of North Bloomfield. (A ranger may leave a courtesy notice on your windshield if you don't pick up a pass before parking.)
This location is central to California's hydraulic mining history.
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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
23579 N Bloomfield RdDon't forget to buy a parking pass before parking at the diggins. You can buy one at the little ranger office in the historic town of North Bloomfield. (A ranger may leave a courtesy notice on your windshield if you don't pick up a pass before parking.)
This location is central to California's hydraulic mining history.
The locals have been coming to the South Fork of the Yuba River for decades for swimming, sunning, hiking, picnicking, and skinny dipping.
Watch for rattlesnakes along the trail. We don't recommend hiking or swimming alone, ever, anywhere. Take a buddy.
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Yuba River Park and Recreation Department
17660 Pleasant Valley RdThe locals have been coming to the South Fork of the Yuba River for decades for swimming, sunning, hiking, picnicking, and skinny dipping.
Watch for rattlesnakes along the trail. We don't recommend hiking or swimming alone, ever, anywhere. Take a buddy.
Entertainment & Activities
The California State Capitol and the surrounding arboretum are lovely. You may catch a glimpse of the governor as you stroll the hallways of the Capitol.
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Kalifornia Állami Capitólum Múzeum
1315 10th StThe California State Capitol and the surrounding arboretum are lovely. You may catch a glimpse of the governor as you stroll the hallways of the Capitol.
Collins Lake
7530 Collins Lake RdSwimming, boat rentals, a little grocery store with ice cream...
This huge, gorgeous park is home to a swimmin' hole made from a dammed-up stream, several playgrounds, hiking and biking trails, a nature trail, a nature museum, and much, much more.
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Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
12105 River RdThis huge, gorgeous park is home to a swimmin' hole made from a dammed-up stream, several playgrounds, hiking and biking trails, a nature trail, a nature museum, and much, much more.
Pony Express Monument, train and history museums, shops, restaurants, river walk, paddlewheel boat, drawbridge and more.
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Ó Sacramento vízpart
1014 2nd StPony Express Monument, train and history museums, shops, restaurants, river walk, paddlewheel boat, drawbridge and more.
John Sutter once owned the land on which Farm Fresh stands. Sutter's Fort exhibits reflect daily life in the mid 1800s, when Sacramento was just getting started.
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Sutter's Fort Állami Történelmi Park
2701 L StJohn Sutter once owned the land on which Farm Fresh stands. Sutter's Fort exhibits reflect daily life in the mid 1800s, when Sacramento was just getting started.
If you visit Farm Fresh in the fall, you MUST take a drive to Apple Hill! Pick apples, watch cider being pressed, and pick up apple pie, apple cider doughnuts and fresh cider! Activities for kids!
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Apple Hill
2952 Carson RdIf you visit Farm Fresh in the fall, you MUST take a drive to Apple Hill! Pick apples, watch cider being pressed, and pick up apple pie, apple cider doughnuts and fresh cider! Activities for kids!
Cable wakeboarding park! Fun for kids and adults, and no boat needed. They have a snack bar, too. All you need is your swimwear. :-)
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Wake Island Waterpark
7633 Locust RdCable wakeboarding park! Fun for kids and adults, and no boat needed. They have a snack bar, too. All you need is your swimwear. :-)
Food Scene
Delicious food! Beer tasting flights, a brewery tour and al fresco dining in the college town of Chico. Sierra Nevada Brewing is earth-friendly in so many ways, too.
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
1075 E 20th StDelicious food! Beer tasting flights, a brewery tour and al fresco dining in the college town of Chico. Sierra Nevada Brewing is earth-friendly in so many ways, too.
A nice, upscale restaurant with indoor and patio seating and an interesting menu. The food has been consistently tasty when we've eaten there.
The City Cafe And Bistro
667 Plumas StA nice, upscale restaurant with indoor and patio seating and an interesting menu. The food has been consistently tasty when we've eaten there.
Sutter Buttes Brewing
421 Center StBrewery and eatery for casual meals.
A local favorite for Thai cuisine! The coconut rice with mango for dessert is delicious.
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Sopa Thai Cuisine
720 Plumas StA local favorite for Thai cuisine! The coconut rice with mango for dessert is delicious.
Tasty, filling soul food and Southern dishes! Very nice owner too.
Erma Jean's Southern Cuisine restaurant & catering
4912 Powerline RdTasty, filling soul food and Southern dishes! Very nice owner too.
We have a coupon for a free cup of coffee for The Brick when you arrive. :-)
Great place for hot or cold beverages, baked goodies, breakfast and lunch. We enjoy their peach tea, unsweetened.
These folks do a lot for the community! Take note of the artwork by local artists displayed on their walls.
You can enjoy the big-name coffee shops anywhere, but you can only enjoy The Brick when you're in Marysville.
Brick Coffee House Café
316 D StWe have a coupon for a free cup of coffee for The Brick when you arrive. :-)
Great place for hot or cold beverages, baked goodies, breakfast and lunch. We enjoy their peach tea, unsweetened.
These folks do a lot for the community! Take note of the artwork by local artists displayed on their walls.
You can enjoy the big-name coffee shops anywhere, but you can only enjoy The Brick when you're in Marysville.
Drinks & Nightlife
This restaurant and bar has been a local staple for many years. They're known for their steaks and beans and an authentic Western ambiance.
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Silver Dollar
330 1st StThis restaurant and bar has been a local staple for many years. They're known for their steaks and beans and an authentic Western ambiance.
Shopping
Cotton Rosser supplies rodeo stock to pro rodeos around the country. Looking for Western wear? Visit Cotton's Cowboy Corral for the real McCoy.
Cotton's Cowboy Corral
320 5th StCotton Rosser supplies rodeo stock to pro rodeos around the country. Looking for Western wear? Visit Cotton's Cowboy Corral for the real McCoy.
Huge auction and farmer's market on weekends. Look for bargains, especially in the farmer's market. Bring sunscreen, water and cash for parking.
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Denio's Farmers Market & Swap Meet
1551 Vineyard RdHuge auction and farmer's market on weekends. Look for bargains, especially in the farmer's market. Bring sunscreen, water and cash for parking.
Everything Else
Emigrant Trail Museum and a memorial to the Donner Party pay tribute to the Donner group and other emigrants who crossed the Sierra Nevada by wagon train. Gorgeous scenery, not far from Donner Lake.
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Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass RdEmigrant Trail Museum and a memorial to the Donner Party pay tribute to the Donner group and other emigrants who crossed the Sierra Nevada by wagon train. Gorgeous scenery, not far from Donner Lake.
Arts & Culture
So close to our place that we sometimes hear bits of music from it in our backyard. If you're going to a concert, we're nearby.
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Toyota Amphitheatre
2677 Forty Mile RdSo close to our place that we sometimes hear bits of music from it in our backyard. If you're going to a concert, we're nearby.
Home to the huge annual California State Fair in the summer and numerous events year-round. There's also a water park on site.
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Cal Expo
Home to the huge annual California State Fair in the summer and numerous events year-round. There's also a water park on site.