Sierra County Day Trip – Sierraville, CA
by Sherri on September 28, 2007
Photo - Downtown Sierraville, Sierra County, CA
This was our final destination for the day. We met our friends Leslie and Mark Alire at their new bar, Sid's Place, the building in the right of this photo. We were unable to make their grand opening party the night before, so we ventured up to this tiny Gold Country town to visit them the next day after our hike. I guess we missed a great bash, but this way we were able to spend more quality time with them.
If you are looking for new experiences, stop in at Sid's Place in Sierraville, CA for a cold beer, or a glass of wine and try your luck at a game of pool.Â
Photo - Another shot of downtown Sierraville, Sierra County, CA
There are also a few eateries in town. I haven't personally tried any of them, but I hear the Mexican Restaurant is a good pick. If anyone out there can give me feedback on other good places to eat in Sierraville, please leave a comment on this blog and I will add it to my photo essay. You do not have to register or login to leave a comment.
Photo - A rural scene in Sierraville, Sierra County, CA
One of the things that is so attractive about Sierraville is it's location. I love wide open spaces and this town certainly fits that description. It is situated in the middle of a vast valley, mostly consisting of ranchland and surrounded by mountains and National Forest.
Another great thing about Sierraville's location is it's close proximity to many great recreational opportunies. Fishing, canoeing, kayaking, camping, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing to name just a few can be enjoyed nearby. And if you enjoy a good soak in a hot spring, check outÂ
Sierra Hot Springs, which is just a few minutes away also.
For more information about Sierra County, one of California's least populated counties, visit the
Sierra County Chamber of Commerce.
I’ve always enjoyed the gold country towns. They have an ambience to them that other cities in California don’t have. I don’t know what that is, perhaps because the architecture has been so well preserved in many of these places and the scenery.
Me too! One of the places our family traveled to alot when I was a kid, was the California Gold Country. We had (and still do) relatives living here also that we would visit. I always imagined myself living here one day. Then, I married my husband, Jeff and he also fell in love with it. We eventually (22 years ago) relocated here from the Bay Area and have never regretted it one bit!
That is nice to know Sherri. How is the foliage looking in Auburn? I’ve had this strong desire to photograph Nevada City and a couple other places in October for several years now. I know the window of opportunity is very small, but I’m tied up for the following two weeks. 🙁
You might time it just right if you come in a couple of weeks. Nevada City sits at about 2800 ft. elevation. Where we live in Auburn it is 1600 ft. and we don’t have much color yet. When we were at the 6500 ft. elevation 2 weeks ago, the colors were just starting to pop.