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Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County, California, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 14,016.

Type CityPopulation 14,016

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Served by Placerville Airport (PVF).

History

Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County, California, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 14,016. Situated at roughly 2,500 feet (760 m) in elevation in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, this northern Gold Country city is 57 miles (92 km) by car from Sacramento and 88 miles (142 km) west of Reno.

Restaurants & places to go

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Indoor

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Airports

Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN) 18 mi to the centre
Auburn, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (BLU) 19 mi to the centre
Emigrant Gap, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Placerville Airport (PVF) 38 mi to the centre
Placerville, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Alta Sierra Airport 7.3 mi to the centre
Grass Valley, CA, US
Outdoor
Limberlost Ranch Airport 8.1 mi to the centre
Penn Valley, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Placerville Airport (PVF); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Grass Valley, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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