Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by Gansner Field (GNF).
History
Nevada City is a city in and the county seat of Nevada County, California, United States, 60 miles (97 km) northeast of Sacramento, 84 miles (135 km) southwest of Reno and 147 miles (237 km) northeast of San Francisco. The population was 3,152 as of the 2020 census.
Where to stay
517 W Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959 · broadstreetinn.com
317 S Pine St, Nevada City, CA 95959 · flumesend.com
427 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959 · theparsonage1865.com
9 Kidder Ct, Nevada City, CA 95959 · inntowncampground.com
575 E Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959 · outsideinn.com
233 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959 · the1856speakeasy.com
10492 Harmony Ridge Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959 · harmonyridgeresort.com
523 Sacramento St, Nevada City, CA 95959 · pietyhillcottages.com
211 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959 · thenationalexchangehotel.com
400 Railroad Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959 · northernqueeninn.com
760 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Restaurants & places to go
Steak House, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Nevada City, 95959 · thewillo.com
Tea, Cafe · Teas, elixirs, tonics and raw food. Also houses fine art from local artisans and from around the world. Features: step-free access · 203 York… · elixart.net
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1857 East Main Street, Grass Valley, 95945-5191 · bk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 113 Neal Street, Grass Valley, 95945 · pizza.dominos.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 688 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, 95945 · pandaexpress.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-01:00,07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 109 Olympia Park Road, Grass Valley, 95945 · locations.tacobell.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Mo-Th,Su 05:00-22:00; PH closed · 2094 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley, 95945 · locations.dutchbros.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30 · 226 East Main Street, Grass Valley, 95945 · mariasgrassvalley.com
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 106 Mill Street, Grass Valley, 95945 · mezeeatery.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 17:00-21:00 · 238 Commercial Street, Nevada City, 95959 · sushiqnevadacity.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1983 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley, 95945 · locations.kfc.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Local, Tea, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-20:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 237 Commercial Street, Nevada… · heartwoodeatery.square.site
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 15:00-21:00; Tu-Su 11:00-21:00 · 217 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley, 95945-6810 · diegosrestaurant.com
Organic, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00 · 841 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, 95945
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 115 South Pine Street, 95959 · petranevadacity.com
Seasonal, Restaurant · Seasonal restaurant · 134 Mill Street, Grass Valley, 95945 · watershedattheowl.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-17:30; Sa-Su 07:00-17:30 Features: outdoor seating · 128 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, 95945 · carolinescoffee.com
Sandwich, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 821 Zion Street · thehamstand.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 239 Commercial Street, Nevada City, 95959 · heartwoodannex.square.site
Argentinian, Fast Food · Argentinian fast food · 235 Commercial Street, Nevada City, 95959 · mapufoods.com
American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 118 East Main Street, Grass Valley, 95945
Irish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Nevada City
Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · 210 Main Street, Nevada City, 95959
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 11801 East Main Street, Grass Valley, 95945 · locations.jackinthebox.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00 · 137 Olympia Park Road, Grass Valley, 95954 · lamppost-backstreet.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 224 Broad Street, Nevada City, 95959
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,We,Th,Fr,Sa 10:00-16:30; Su 12:00-15:30 · 155 Mill Street, Grass Valley, 95945-4709 · thefergon.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 574 Sutton Way
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 300 Commercial Street, Nevada City, 95959 · restaurantdakan.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00 · 233 Broad Street · communalcafenc.com
Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 522 Sutton Way
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1249 East Main Street, Grass Valley, 95945 · pinestreetburgers.com
Pizza, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Th,Su 08:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr 08:00-22:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 211 Commercial… · threeforksnc.com
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Juice, Regional, Breakfast, Soup, Frozen Yogurt, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00 Features:… · fudenjuce.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 232 Commercial Street, Nevada City, 95959 · theriverdowntown.com
Cafe · Features: takeaway · 102 North Auburn Street, Grass Valley · southpinecafe.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com
24 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (BLU) 17 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.
Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN) 22 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.
Gansner Field (GNF) 47 mi to the centre
Quincy, 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.
Nevada County Airport 2.8 mi to the centre
Grass Valley, CA, US
Milhous Ranch Airport 5.3 mi to the centre
North San Juan, CA, US
Brownsville Airpark 20 mi to the centre
Brownsville, CA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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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 Gansner Field (GNF); 4 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 Nevada City, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Nevada County, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Walking Tour
Sightseeing