Cole's Guidebook
Food scene
Volcano is the closest town near the Tiny House for lunch or dinner. The Volcano Union Inn. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings.
https://www.volcanounion.com/
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Volcano Union Inn
21375 Consolation StVolcano is the closest town near the Tiny House for lunch or dinner. The Volcano Union Inn. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings.
https://www.volcanounion.com/
Sutter Hotel has a good ambiance and menu.
https://www.hotelsutter.com/restaurant-bars/
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Hotel Sutter
53 Main StSutter Hotel has a good ambiance and menu.
https://www.hotelsutter.com/restaurant-bars/
Element downtown Sutter Creek has a wonderful breakfast. Great way to start your morning before exploring downtown Sutter Creek antique and specialty stores.
https://www.restaurantelement.com/
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Element
61 Hanford StElement downtown Sutter Creek has a wonderful breakfast. Great way to start your morning before exploring downtown Sutter Creek antique and specialty stores.
https://www.restaurantelement.com/
Great pizza for lunch in to dine next to the creek or take home.
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Gold Dust Pizza Sutter Creek
20 Eureka StGreat pizza for lunch in to dine next to the creek or take home.
Amador County’s only Brewing Company and the beginning of the road to the Shenandoah Valley wine country.
https://www.amadorbrewing.com/
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Amador Brewing Company
9659 Main StAmador County’s only Brewing Company and the beginning of the road to the Shenandoah Valley wine country.
https://www.amadorbrewing.com/
Cozy Cabin is a cute restaurant in West Point. Really good breakfast.
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Cozy Cabin Cafe
22612 State Rte 26Cozy Cabin is a cute restaurant in West Point. Really good breakfast.
Thai Siam
12240 Industry BlvdGreat Thai Food, always delicious and great service.
Driving upcountry to Kirkwood, the Kirkwood Inn is Historic and has great food. Right along Hwy 88. The view of Kirkwood Valley and the mountains is amazing.
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Kirkwood Inn and Saloon
California 88Driving upcountry to Kirkwood, the Kirkwood Inn is Historic and has great food. Right along Hwy 88. The view of Kirkwood Valley and the mountains is amazing.
Munnerlyn's Ice Creamery
20145 CA-88Sacramento's Top Rated Ice Creamery
Always excellent food and service.
We have a passion for creating unforgettable food. Our menus range from American favorites with our unique twist to contemporary culinary masterpieces that satiate guests from around the globe. Our menus feature the freshest ingredients that are locally sourced. We feature expertly prepared meats, seasonal produce, and accomodations for special diets Taste was the first restaurant from the Sacramento region that was invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in over twenty-five years, and is rated by ZAGAT as one of the Top Restaurants in America.
The Taste-a-Go-Go food truck is parked at Di Arie Winery on the weekends. Enjoy Taste to go with excellent wine.
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Taste Restaurant and Wine Bar
9402 Main StAlways excellent food and service.
We have a passion for creating unforgettable food. Our menus range from American favorites with our unique twist to contemporary culinary masterpieces that satiate guests from around the globe. Our menus feature the freshest ingredients that are locally sourced. We feature expertly prepared meats, seasonal produce, and accomodations for special diets Taste was the first restaurant from the Sacramento region that was invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in over twenty-five years, and is rated by ZAGAT as one of the Top Restaurants in America.
The Taste-a-Go-Go food truck is parked at Di Arie Winery on the weekends. Enjoy Taste to go with excellent wine.
Historic Hotel and Restaurant in Amador City. Locals night with food, drinks and live local music every Wednesday night on the patio.
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Amador City
Historic Hotel and Restaurant in Amador City. Locals night with food, drinks and live local music every Wednesday night on the patio.
Amador Brewing is a local craft brewing company. This location is their new taproom. Open Wednesday through Sunday. Food vendors vary each day.
20171 CA-88
Amador Brewing is a local craft brewing company. This location is their new taproom. Open Wednesday through Sunday. Food vendors vary each day.
Cavana's Pub and Grub
36 Main StFood is excellent, servings are huge. Friendly staff.
Great long time locally owned and operated. Staff is friendly, large menu for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Taco Tuesday’s with Cadillac Margaritas in the bar.
Mel’s Diner
Great long time locally owned and operated. Staff is friendly, large menu for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Taco Tuesday’s with Cadillac Margaritas in the bar.
Imperial Hotel
14202 Main StreetSightseeing
Volcano is the closest town near the Tiny House for lunch or dinner. The Volcano Union Inn. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Historic downtown for a self walking tour.
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Volcano
Volcano is the closest town near the Tiny House for lunch or dinner. The Volcano Union Inn. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Historic downtown for a self walking tour.
About the Park
Rock House imageIndian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (IGR) is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 12 miles east of Jackson, CA. The park nestles in a little valley 2,400 feet above sea level with open meadows and large valley oaks that once provided the Native Americans of this area with an ample supply of acorns. The park was created in 1968 and preserves a great outcropping of marbleized limestone with some 1,185 mortar holes -- the largest collection of bedrock mortars in North America.
www.parks.ca.gov
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Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
14881 Pine Grove Volcano RdAbout the Park
Rock House imageIndian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (IGR) is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 12 miles east of Jackson, CA. The park nestles in a little valley 2,400 feet above sea level with open meadows and large valley oaks that once provided the Native Americans of this area with an ample supply of acorns. The park was created in 1968 and preserves a great outcropping of marbleized limestone with some 1,185 mortar holes -- the largest collection of bedrock mortars in North America.
www.parks.ca.gov
Εθνικό Φυσικό Μνημείο Black Chasm Cavern
15701 Pioneer Volcano RdSutter Creek Theater has good music year round. Check out their website for calendar.
www.suttercreektheater.com/home/
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Sutter Creek Theatre
44 Main StSutter Creek Theater has good music year round. Check out their website for calendar.
www.suttercreektheater.com/home/
The Shenandoah Valley has many wineries in Amador County. You can spend all day exploring great wineries. Our favorites are Rombauer, Di Arie and Helwig.
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Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley has many wineries in Amador County. You can spend all day exploring great wineries. Our favorites are Rombauer, Di Arie and Helwig.
Murphy’s is an hour and 5 minutes from the Tiny House. It is on the way to Calaveras Big Trees.
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Murphys
Murphy’s is an hour and 5 minutes from the Tiny House. It is on the way to Calaveras Big Trees.
Downtown Sutter Creek is a Historic Gold Mining Town 25 minutes from the Tiny House. Lots of shops and restaurants.
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Sutter Creek
Downtown Sutter Creek is a Historic Gold Mining Town 25 minutes from the Tiny House. Lots of shops and restaurants.
Calaveras Big Trees is an hour and a half from the Tiny House. The walk amongst the trees is amazing.
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4Calaveras Big Trees is an hour and a half from the Tiny House. The walk amongst the trees is amazing.
Silver Lake is up country on Hwy 88 an hour away. Kayak and boat rentals. https://silverlakeresort.net/boat-rentals/
Hiking trails near Silver Lake: http://www.carsonpass.com/activities/hiking.html
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Silver Lake
Silver Lake is up country on Hwy 88 an hour away. Kayak and boat rentals. https://silverlakeresort.net/boat-rentals/
Hiking trails near Silver Lake: http://www.carsonpass.com/activities/hiking.html
Caples Lake is past Silver Lake just before the Carson Pass / Hope Valley. Hope Valley is a huge photography destination in the Fall. Hiking Trails near Caples Lake: http://www.carsonpass.com/activities/hiking.html
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Caples Lake
Caples Lake is past Silver Lake just before the Carson Pass / Hope Valley. Hope Valley is a huge photography destination in the Fall. Hiking Trails near Caples Lake: http://www.carsonpass.com/activities/hiking.html
Kirkwood Ski Resort is an hour and five minutes away from the Tiny House. One of the most popular ski resorts in the country.
Hiking Trails near Kirkwood: Thunder Mountain
http://www.carsonpass.com/activities/hiking.html
Kirkwood
Kirkwood Ski Resort is an hour and five minutes away from the Tiny House. One of the most popular ski resorts in the country.
Hiking Trails near Kirkwood: Thunder Mountain
http://www.carsonpass.com/activities/hiking.html
There is a walking trail and parking lot at Mt Zion. Good local place to walk your dogs.
Mt Zion Lookout Fire
13000 Mt Zion RdThere is a walking trail and parking lot at Mt Zion. Good local place to walk your dogs.
Lake Tabeaud
Local place to walk your dogs.
Knight Foundry Corporation
81 Eureka StDowntown Sutter Creek.
Great alpine lake for fishing. Kayak and Boat rentals at the Bear River Resort Campground. https://bearrivercampground.com/
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Bear River Reservoir
Great alpine lake for fishing. Kayak and Boat rentals at the Bear River Resort Campground. https://bearrivercampground.com/
An hour and 7 minutes from the Tiny House near Angels Camp is Moaning Tavern. The largest single cavern in Northern California. Zip lines, adventure park as well as the cavern. https://moaningcaverns.com/ start here, go to Murphy’s then Calaveras Big Trees for a fun day.
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Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
5350 Moaning Cave RdAn hour and 7 minutes from the Tiny House near Angels Camp is Moaning Tavern. The largest single cavern in Northern California. Zip lines, adventure park as well as the cavern. https://moaningcaverns.com/ start here, go to Murphy’s then Calaveras Big Trees for a fun day.
Hope Valley
Tours down the Mokelumne River canyon for gold panning. Gold Pan and see history where the 49ers gold panned. Great swimming hole. Saturday evening tours offer a New York steak dinner and music. dinner.
Open every May through September.
https://roaringcampgold.com/
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Roaring Camp Mining Company
13010 Tabeaud RdTours down the Mokelumne River canyon for gold panning. Gold Pan and see history where the 49ers gold panned. Great swimming hole. Saturday evening tours offer a New York steak dinner and music. dinner.
Open every May through September.
https://roaringcampgold.com/
Grocery’s
Grocery Outlet
9 CA-49Great microbrews/wines and organics
Safeway
12110 Industry BlvdTypical meats, bakery and veggie selections and pharmacy.
Best place to buy marinated and prepared meats, fish and sausages. Ready to cook or bbq. Local favorite marinade is the Kona.
Swingle Meat Company
12640 Kennedy Flat RdBest place to buy marinated and prepared meats, fish and sausages. Ready to cook or bbq. Local favorite marinade is the Kona.
Pine Grove Market
19394 CA-88Young’s Payless Market IGA
26560 CA-88Amador Winery
Popular Amador Wineries
Beautiful winery for bringing a picnic. Summer concerts.
“Spending a day at Helwig is just what the wine doctor ordered. Here, you’ll be tempted into staying beyond the hour wine tasting and indulge in the sweeping views of the lush vineyards. You can try the picnic Pavilion, visit the wine cave, explore the terraced concert amphitheater, or let the chef select wine and food pairings for you.
If you gaze long enough, you can pretend you’re in Napa, the views are that good! The tastings are just $5 for 6 or 7 wines and the fee is waived if you purchase a bottle. The winery itself is more modern than those in the surrounding area. The winery is also perfect for corporate events and weddings, having designated areas and rooms just for those occasions. Shopping is also a must here as they have a wide variety of olive oil products that include lip balms, soaps, and even seasoned dips.
Some of their most notable wines include their Gold Country Rosé, IditaRed red blend, East Block Zinfandel, and their Sparkling Rosé. This is definitely one of the best Amador County wineries to visit!”
Californiawineadvisor.com
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Helwig Vineyards & Winery
11555 Shenandoah RdBeautiful winery for bringing a picnic. Summer concerts.
“Spending a day at Helwig is just what the wine doctor ordered. Here, you’ll be tempted into staying beyond the hour wine tasting and indulge in the sweeping views of the lush vineyards. You can try the picnic Pavilion, visit the wine cave, explore the terraced concert amphitheater, or let the chef select wine and food pairings for you.
If you gaze long enough, you can pretend you’re in Napa, the views are that good! The tastings are just $5 for 6 or 7 wines and the fee is waived if you purchase a bottle. The winery itself is more modern than those in the surrounding area. The winery is also perfect for corporate events and weddings, having designated areas and rooms just for those occasions. Shopping is also a must here as they have a wide variety of olive oil products that include lip balms, soaps, and even seasoned dips.
Some of their most notable wines include their Gold Country Rosé, IditaRed red blend, East Block Zinfandel, and their Sparkling Rosé. This is definitely one of the best Amador County wineries to visit!”
Californiawineadvisor.com
Great Amador Winery, great wines, Brett is amazing and a wonderful experience.
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Scott Harvey Wines Tasting Room
10861 Shenandoah RdGreat Amador Winery, great wines, Brett is amazing and a wonderful experience.
Beautiful Amador Winery
“Next on our list of the best Amador County wineries is a beautiful French chateau-inspired winery features complimentary wine tasting. The wine is served by a friendly and knowledgeable staff. The tastings offered at Karmère include new and popular releases. They also let you taste future wine releases straight from the barrel. Want an insiders tip? Their pours are quite generous for a tasting.
In addition to Reds, Karmère also offers Almond and Peach Sparkling Wines.
The winery is run by women and all of their vineyards are named after the women in the family. The grounds are manicured. You would be forgiven for thinking you were back in the old country during your visit! What a perfect backdrop for watching the sunset with a glass of wine. There is also a winery cat named Grayson who lives on the property.”
Californiawineadvisors.com
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Karmere Vineyards & Winery
11970 Shenandoah RdBeautiful Amador Winery
“Next on our list of the best Amador County wineries is a beautiful French chateau-inspired winery features complimentary wine tasting. The wine is served by a friendly and knowledgeable staff. The tastings offered at Karmère include new and popular releases. They also let you taste future wine releases straight from the barrel. Want an insiders tip? Their pours are quite generous for a tasting.
In addition to Reds, Karmère also offers Almond and Peach Sparkling Wines.
The winery is run by women and all of their vineyards are named after the women in the family. The grounds are manicured. You would be forgiven for thinking you were back in the old country during your visit! What a perfect backdrop for watching the sunset with a glass of wine. There is also a winery cat named Grayson who lives on the property.”
Californiawineadvisors.com
Sabon is the oldest winery in Amador County. They have a museum of wine making equipment. The Old Vine is perfect and award wining.
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Sobon Estate
14430 Shenandoah RdSabon is the oldest winery in Amador County. They have a museum of wine making equipment. The Old Vine is perfect and award wining.
French Style Chateau tasting room.
Absolutely fantastic winery! Karmère is a lovely example of everything that people want to experience in a wine tasting trip...I bring friends and family here as often as I can, and count them as one of my most favorite spots to come relax and be treated like an old friend. - Yelp Review
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Villa Toscano Winery
10600 Shenandoah RdFrench Style Chateau tasting room.
Absolutely fantastic winery! Karmère is a lovely example of everything that people want to experience in a wine tasting trip...I bring friends and family here as often as I can, and count them as one of my most favorite spots to come relax and be treated like an old friend. - Yelp Review
Popular Amador Winery for picnics and wine tasting
“The winemaker here is focused on making balanced wines full of vibrant flavor. A visit to the tasting room means you’ll get to experience some of the robust flavors in their Zinfandel, Primitivo, Barbera, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, and Carbon. You’ll receive a complimentary cheese plate to pair with each of the wines, the wine tasting is also free. We think great wine and free tastings make this one of the best Amador County wineries for visitors”
Californiawineryadvisor.com
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Jeff Runquist Wines
10776 Shenandoah RdPopular Amador Winery for picnics and wine tasting
“The winemaker here is focused on making balanced wines full of vibrant flavor. A visit to the tasting room means you’ll get to experience some of the robust flavors in their Zinfandel, Primitivo, Barbera, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, and Carbon. You’ll receive a complimentary cheese plate to pair with each of the wines, the wine tasting is also free. We think great wine and free tastings make this one of the best Amador County wineries for visitors”
Californiawineryadvisor.com
“You get the feeling that Andis is the Tesla of wineries. Modern, sleek with a futuristic design. So it is no surprise the parking area offers electric vehicle charging stations. The state of the art winemaking facility was built with a "green" approach. This makes Andis stand out from the rest of the wineries in the area.
The tasting room itself is quite spacious and offers panoramic views of Amador wine country. Even though the look is modern and sleek, the heart of the winery is fun and welcoming. It is clear they want you to come and hang out a while. You will find bocce ball courts, large picnic areas, and wines on tap to enhance your experience.
Even with all these modern attributes, their wine tastings are only $5 for 6 wines. That feels like a throwback to the good old days of wine tasting!
They also have events throughout the years like Redneck BBQs, Art Classes, and Harvest events where guests can stomp on grapes.
Popular offerings include their crisp Sauvignon Blanc and their Cabernet Franc. They also have the oldest Zinfandel in the country, grapes harvested from a 100-year old vine. Love modern design and great wine? This is one of the best Amador County wineries for you!”
Californiawineadvisors.com
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Andis Wines in Amador County
11000 Shenandoah Rd“You get the feeling that Andis is the Tesla of wineries. Modern, sleek with a futuristic design. So it is no surprise the parking area offers electric vehicle charging stations. The state of the art winemaking facility was built with a "green" approach. This makes Andis stand out from the rest of the wineries in the area.
The tasting room itself is quite spacious and offers panoramic views of Amador wine country. Even though the look is modern and sleek, the heart of the winery is fun and welcoming. It is clear they want you to come and hang out a while. You will find bocce ball courts, large picnic areas, and wines on tap to enhance your experience.
Even with all these modern attributes, their wine tastings are only $5 for 6 wines. That feels like a throwback to the good old days of wine tasting!
They also have events throughout the years like Redneck BBQs, Art Classes, and Harvest events where guests can stomp on grapes.
Popular offerings include their crisp Sauvignon Blanc and their Cabernet Franc. They also have the oldest Zinfandel in the country, grapes harvested from a 100-year old vine. Love modern design and great wine? This is one of the best Amador County wineries for you!”
Californiawineadvisors.com
“Another one of the best Amador County wineries to visit gives you a taste of history with your glass of wine. We know you’ll love Prospect Cellars. The tasting room is housed in a charming restored Post Office. Not only is it a tasting room, but also a local hangout with a visitor’s center and an eatery.
Guests can wine taste with bites like the charcuterie and cheese plate or even ice cream - Raspberry Zinfandel Chip, anyone? Their popular wines include Gold Digger Red Wine, Pay Dirt Zinfandel, and the Cooper Ranch Barbera. At Prospect you can munch on toasted panini sandwiches, pairing them with wine flights. They are also open later than most wineries in town, so it’s a great last stop to keep that wine buzz going.”
Californiawineadvisors.com
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Prospect Cellars
9506 Main St“Another one of the best Amador County wineries to visit gives you a taste of history with your glass of wine. We know you’ll love Prospect Cellars. The tasting room is housed in a charming restored Post Office. Not only is it a tasting room, but also a local hangout with a visitor’s center and an eatery.
Guests can wine taste with bites like the charcuterie and cheese plate or even ice cream - Raspberry Zinfandel Chip, anyone? Their popular wines include Gold Digger Red Wine, Pay Dirt Zinfandel, and the Cooper Ranch Barbera. At Prospect you can munch on toasted panini sandwiches, pairing them with wine flights. They are also open later than most wineries in town, so it’s a great last stop to keep that wine buzz going.”
Californiawineadvisors.com
Deaver Vineyards
12455 Steiner RdDeaver Winery is a local favorite.
Bella Piazza Winery
19900 Shenandoah School RdWonderful winery to have lunch. Taste-a-GoGo truck is there on the weekends serving delicious food. Taste food pairs perfectly with the wines.
Di Arie Tasting Room
19919 Shenandoah School RoadWonderful winery to have lunch. Taste-a-GoGo truck is there on the weekends serving delicious food. Taste food pairs perfectly with the wines.
Rombauer Vineyards Sierra Foothills
Emergency Care
Local Hospital ER in Jackson
Sutter Amador Hospital Emergency Department
200 Mission Blvd