Local Favorites in the High Sierras

Renowned for history and breathtaking landscapes, the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains exceed expectations, revealing hidden gems and stunning vistas.

Heading north from Avery

Arnold

Hinterhaus Distilling  - best distillery and tasting room in the Sierras - gift shopping too!
925 Highway 4, Arnold, CA 95223

Tres Pinos Restaurant & Taco Truck - awesome home cooked Mexican food
3361 Highway 4, Arnold, CA 95222

Sarafina's Italian Kitchen
794 Highway 4, Arnold, CA 95223

Kalamata Bistro
1225 Oak Circle, Arnold, CA 95223

Bistro Espresso - breakfast & lunch
1225 Oak Circle, Arnold, CA 95223

Fine Things
2182 Highway 4, Suite A-3, Arnold, CA 95223

Peddlers Market - great antiques
2182 Highway 4, Suite A-4, Arnold, CA 95223

Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (SNAC) - outdoor rentals, clothing and accessories
2293 Highway 4, Arnold, CA 95223

Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods - everything you need for fishing and outdoor adventures
925 Highway 4, Arnold, CA 95223

Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
2148 Dunbar Rd, Arnold, CA 95223

Dorrington

The Lube Room Saloon - fun bar & grill with pool table, juke box and occasional live music
3431 Highway 4, Dorrington, CA 95223

Lakes

White Pines Lake (in Arnold)

Utica Reservoir (dirt road access)

Union Reservoir(dirt road access)

Spicer Reservoir (dirt road access)

Elephant Rock Lake

Lake Alpine (off of HWY 4, has a lodge & rentals)

Duck Lake

Bull Run Lake

Hiking

Arnold Rim Trail

Big Trees State Park

Heading south from Avery

Avery & Hathaway Pines

Howard's Mystic Saloon
4529 CA-4, Avery, CA 95224

The Red Apple
4950 E Highway 4, Murphys, CA 95247

Calaveras Ranger Forest Station - get maps and outdoor information (fishing, hiking, etc)
5519 Highway 4, Hathaway Pines, CA 95233

Murphys

DOKE Sushi
403 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247

Firewood - great fish tacos
420 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247 

Grounds Restaurant
402 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247

V Restaurant, Bistro & Bar - our favorite
402 Main Street, Suite L, Murphys, CA 95247

JoMa’s Artisan Ice Cream
386 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247

The Watering Hole - on the creek, live music
223 Big Trees Road, Murphys, CA 95247

Murphys Pourhouse - sit outside in the sun
350 Main Street, Suite B, Murphys, CA 95247

Murphys Irish Pub - live music
415 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247

Murphys Mystical Emporium
118 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247

The Independent Mercantile
237 Main Street, Suite A, Murphys, CA 95247

Books on Main - best bookstore around
416 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247

The Spice Tin
457 N Algiers Street, Murphys, CA 95247 

Mercer Caverns
1665 Sheep Ranch Road, Murphys, CA 95247

Brice Station - live music
3353 CA-4, Murphys, CA 95247

Ironstone Vineyards - live music
1894 6 Mile Rd, Murphys, CA 95247

Angels Camp

Angels Camp Museum
753 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222

Avelino Wine Bar & Market - Italian market and wine bar
1235 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222

Crusco's Ristorante
1240 S Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222

Miners Lounge - underground bar, a must see!
1259 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222

Columbia State Historic Park

St. Charles Saloon - best pickle pizza in the world
22718 Main Street, Columbia, CA 95310

7 Sisters Soap & Candle Co.
22727 Main Street, Columbia, CA 95310

Endless Adventures Await

From the foothills to the redwood forest.