Local Culture
Eat, drink responsibly, and have a wonderful time. And while you are out and about, check out the local entertainment, unique places to shop and explore, and local happenings.
While this is not a complete listing, it is a good place to start in your exploration.
From ethnic food and fine dining, Grass Valley has some of the best and most delicious food experiences.
Grass Valley
- Alloro Cucina Italiana: 124 Bank Street (530) 273-3555
- Aozora Sushi:149 S Auburn Street • | (530) 615-4613
- Brew Bakers Coffee and Pastry House: 209 West Main Street • (530) 272-7168
- CAKE: 131 Mill Street, Suite 1 • (530) 615-4126
- Caroline’s Coffee Roasters : 128 S. Auburn Street • (530) 273-6424
- Charlie’s Cafe: 145 So. Auburn Street • (530) 274-1839
- Cirino’s At Main Street: 213 W. Main Street • (530) 477-6000
- Corvus Bakery: 154 Mill Street • (530) 802-5102
- Flour Garden Bakery: 999 Sutton Way • 530-272-2043 & 109 Neal Street • 530-477-2253
- Grass Valley Pasty Company: 100 S Auburn Street • (530) 802-5202
- Kaido Sushi & Japanese Grill: 207 W. Main Street • (530) 274-0144
- Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant: 988 Plaza Drive • (530) 272-6974
- Maria’s Mexican Restaurant: 226 East Main Street • (530) 274-2040
- Marshall’s Pasties: 203 Mill Street • (530) 272-2844
- MeZe Eatery: 106 Mill St • (530) 205-9679
- Pete’s Pizza: 114 W. Main Street • (530) 274-960
- Sergio’s Cafe: 109 Mill Street • (530) 273-3555
- Sourdough & Co.: 121 Neal Street (530) 537-3200
- South Pine Café: 102 N. Richardson Street • (530) 274-0261
- Tao Te Cafe: 151 Mill Street (530) 477-0677
- Thirsty Barrel Taphouse & Grille :116 Neal Street • (530) 802-5488
- Taste of Thai: , 204 W Main Street, #103 • (530) 274-2968
- Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro: 302 W. Main Street • (530) 272-1468
Movie theaters both new and retro. Live stage plays and musical talent across many genres.
Movie Theaters
- Del Oro: 165 Mill Street Grass Valley
- Sutton Cinemas:399 Sutton Way Grass Valley
- The Onyx Theatre: 107 Argall Way, Nevada City
- Mystic Theater: 240 Commercial St, Nevada City
Live Stage Theatre
- Off Broadstreet: 305 Commercial Street< Nevada City
- Nevada Theatre: 401 Broad Street, Nevada City
Production & Music
- Center For The Arts: 314 W Main Street, Grass Valley
- InConcert Sierra
- Music in the Mountains
Local Radio Stations & Information
Downtown Grass Valley with it’s one-of-a kind clothing, artisan, jewelry and other unique shops.
Downtown Shops
- Art Works Gallery: 113 Mill Street
- Bamboo Home Store: 130 Mill Street
- Bike Stuff: 127B Neal Street
- Booktown: 107 Bank Street
- Christian Science Reading Room: 147 Mill Street
- Clocktower Records: 130 W Main Street
- Cosmic Shark Clothing: 129 Neal Street
- Country Wood Furniture: 116 W Main Street
- Crystal Empire Gems: 139 Mill Street
- Element + Loft : 108 Mill Street
- Empire Shoes: 112 Mill Street
- Foggy Mountain Music : 104 W Main Street
- Foothill Flowers: 102 W Main Street
- Foothill Mercantile: 121 Mill Street
- Gather & Mill: 129 Mill Street and 212 Main Street
- Goodtimes: 146 Mill Street
- Grass Valley Antique Emporium: 150 Mill Street
- Grass Valley Games: 124 Mill Street
- Heart and Home: 129 Mill Street
- Heathered Yarn Company: 109 W. Main Street
- HEX: 114 Neal Street
- J. Breuer Clothing: 141 Mill Street
- LaTeDa: 138 Mill Street
- Comfort Zone La-Z-Boy: 153 Mill Street
- Lola and Jack: 131 Mill Street
- Lost & Found Vintage Shop:156 Mill Street
- Make Local Habit: 112 W Main Street
- Mill and Main: 201 W Main Street
- Mill Street Sock Co: 104 Mill Street
- Millenium Smoke Shop: 102 E Main Street
- Mint: 144 Mill Street
- Moms & Minis: 201 W. Main Street
- Native Wren: 125 Mill Street
- Packard Discount Flooring: 110 S Auburn Street
- Pampered Earth Kids: 124 S Auburn Street
- Ron’s Real Records: 233A Mill Street
- Safeway: 105 Neal Street
- Sierra Gold & Coin: 203 W Main Street
- Stucki Jewelers and Phoenix Humidor: 148 Mill Street
- Sunchild’s Parlour: 126 W. Main Street
- Tess’ Kitchen Store: 115 Mill Street
- The Book Seller: 107 Mill Street
- The Drum Loft: 138 East Main Street
- The Louvre Framing, Restoration and Gallery: 124 E Main Street
- The Olive Groove: 126 Mill Street
- The West Wind of Grass Valley: 101 S Church Street
- Tribal Weaver: 105 Mill Street
- Vintage on Mill: 117 Mill Street
- Wild Birds Unlimited: 119 Neal Street
- Wild Side Clothing, Shoes and Accessories: 160 Mill Street
- Worn Wild Boy Apparel: 132 E. Main Street
- Yuba Blue: 116 Mill Street
Shop listing is subject to change.
Dinstinctive wines and micro brews. Some establishments serve food and provide entertainment.
Wineries | Tasting Rooms
- Avanguardia Wines | Tasting Room: 163 Mill Street
- Cork 49: 142 Mill Street
- Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery | Tasting Room: 128 Mill Street
- New West Wine Co.: 212 W. Main Street, Ste 1
- Sierra Starr Vineyard and Winery | Tasting Room: 124 W. Main Street
Brews
- Grass Valley Brewing Co.: 141 E Main Street
Museums, libraries and other wonderful places to explore. Plus, bowling alleys, fun parks and parks.
Museums
- Empire Mine State Historic Park: 10791 East Empire Street, Grass Valley (530) 273-8522
- North Star Mining Museum & Pelton Wheel Exhibit: 933 Allison Ranch Road, Grass Valley (530) 273-4255
- St. Joseph’s Cultural Center: 410 South Church Street, Grass Valley (530) 272-4725
- Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum: 3 Kidder Court, Nevada City (530) 470-0902
Parks
- Condon Park: 115 Bank St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 (530) 273-4100
- Skate Park (at Condon Park): 660 Minnie St, Grass Valley
Other
- Towers Casino and Card Room: 115 Bank St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 (530) 273-4100
Learn More About Grass Valley
- Panning for Gold
- Nevada County Historical Society| Searls Historical Library: 161 Nevada City Hwy., Nevada City (530) 265-5910
- Nevada County Gold: Grass Valley History
- Western Mining History
- Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce: 128 East Main Street, Grass Valley, CA (530) 273-4667
- Downtown Grass Valley Association:128 East Main Street, Grass Valley (530) 272-8315
- Go Nevada County
- City of Grass Valley Calendar
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