ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS

DOWNIEVILLE OUTFITTERS

312 Main Street, Downieville, CA 95936, USA


We are Downieville's longest running bike shop and mountain bike shuttle service in the Sierra Buttes — home to the world famous Downieville Downhill. We've been doing this for 23 years, so we know how to get you and your bike safely and comfortably to the top for good times you will always remember.


Trail and race shuttles leave from the Carriage House Inn parking lot during the biking season.


Email: info@downievilleoutfitters.com

Phone: 530-289-0155

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YUBA EXPEDITIONS

208 Main St, Downieville, CA 95910, USA


Are you interested in experiencing the Lost Sierra on a whole new level?! Do you want to go deeper into the woods and explore knife blade ridges, pristine glacial lakes and more parts unknown? We have what you need!


Yuba Expeditions is your one-stop destination for all things mountain biking. Trail and race shuttles leave from the Carriage House Inn parking lot during the biking season.


Email: yubaexpeditions@gmail.com

Phone: 530-289-3010

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YUBA THEATRE

212 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA


The Yuba Theatre is located in Downieville, the county seat of Sierra County. Originally a movie house, the theatre has been operated as an arts venue by the Sierra County Arts Council since 1996. Using volunteer labor exclusively, the Arts Council has added a fully functional stage and tech booth, as well as number of other amenities.


With its 186 seats, the Yuba Theatre is the only fixed-seat theater in Sierra County. Many community events, including movies, film festivals, musical presentations, dance classes, school drama and community theater productions, book signings, slide shows, lectures, conferences, and meetings have been held there in its long history.


The Yuba Theatre has been recognized and showcased by National Geographic and the Sierra Nevada Geotourism Council as one of the best destinations for travelers seeking an authentic experience of the region. The theater listing can be found on the Sierra Nevada Geotourism website.

SABRINA'S AT THE FORKS

308 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA

A quality restaurant and bar hidden in the woods of Sierra County in the California Gold Rush town of Downieville. Located in the same building as Downieville outfitters, Sabrina's offers amazing eats, views, music and laughs. The food options range from breakfast burritos to smoked tri tip sandwiches. In the winter this cafe is only open on Saturdays and Sundays.

LA COCINA DE ORO

322 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA

La Cocina de Oro serves the finest Mexican food in Downieville. Feather, the owner, strives to provide farm to table fresh food options in a town where that is few and far between. They offer vegan and vegetarian options where possible and have an amazing sangria. Stop in and tell her we sent you!

ST. CHARLES PLACE BAR

203 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA

Housed in the historic Craycroft building that dates to 1853, the St. Charles Place has been a Downieville landmark for decades. The town's only full service bar, it is a historic watering hole that caters to locals and visitors alike. Whether sitting at the bar enjoying a drink, playing pool, or sitting on the back deck with its Downie River view, the St. Charles is a local institution. The bar has been known to have a dog per person, so bring your fur baby along for the adventure.

TWO RIVERS CAFE

116 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA

The only pizza joint in town and the most reliably open business, Two Rivers has fine beer on tap and some delicious food options. They serve salad, pizza, calzones, appetizers, and burgers. Their outdoor seating is a welcome sight on hot summer days and they serve beer to go!

BOOMTOWN LOUNGE

200 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA

BoomTown Lounge is a funky little beer and wine hangout in beautiful Downieville, California. Live music and killer hot dogs in the Beer Garden. Boomtown opens mid-day and has misters during hot weather and is right next to Yuba Expeditions and the Carriage House Inn.

MOUNTAIN MESSENGER

313 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA

The paper began in 1853 as a twice-per-month publication; its claim to fame is that Mark Twain once wrote there under his real name, Sam Clemens. He was there hiding out from authorities in Nevada, where he had accepted a challenge to a duel after dueling had been outlawed. Since then not much has changed in the quaint gold rush town of Downieville, residents still rely on the now weekly newspaper for most, if not all the local news. Threatened by the dwindling population and resources of its hometown The Mountain Messenger was poised to end its run as the longest-running weekly newspaper in California until new owner Carl Butz stepped in. Surrounded by the buzz of the media Carl reincarnated the weekly paper. Thus saving not only a piece of California history but preserving what Downieville holds closest to its heart.

DOWNIEVILLE MUSEUM

330 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA

Located in a stone building with original iron doors and window shutters that date back to 1852, the Downieville Museum has a collection of local artifacts that depicts the life of this community from its Gold Rush origins to the present day. The collection includes a variety of pictures of Downieville from early days, pioneer portraits, a collection of paper goods and documents, as well as items that reflect 160 years of life in Downieville and the surrounding area.

DOWNIEVILLE DAY SPA

309 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA

This small spa located beneath the Mountain Messenger on Main offers a full service salon with hair care, skin care, and nail care services for men, women and children. By appointment only, but let us know in advance if you need help booking!

SIERRA HARDWARE

305 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936

A hardware store like they used to be- this shop is filled floor to ceiling with anything a local might need. From seasonal decor to in season fishing supplies like flies, line, and your license, this place has it all. At Sierra Hardware, they are committed to creating a nostalgic, small-town experience the second you walk through their front door. Cindy the owner welcomes you to wander through the store's well-stocked isles, and guarantees that you will find something you never knew you needed!

YUBA GALLERY

208 Main Street, Downieville, CA, 95936, USA

Step inside and enjoy beautiful arts and crafts made in Sierra County. This gallery boasts books, guitars, paintings, and other hand crafted items for you to purchase or just admire. It is located between the Yuba Theater and Boomtown Lounge.

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