To say this part of the Golden State is a hidden gem is like saying the Eiffel tower is just a cool building. There is so much more to Nevada County outside of the main attractions like its state parks and mountain biking trails. These may be your reasons to come visit, but after you’ve taken in the longest wooden bridge in the South Yuba River State Park or cruised the waters on Donner Lake, take a moment to explore the quaint towns.
An Attraction In Its Own Right
Shopping in Nevada County isn’t just a thing to do in between activities, but an experience of its own. Find funky hard to find vintage threads, dig through 1st edition books from the 19th century, or get fitted for an outdoor adventure. From creatives to mountain adventurers, you’ll find a shop or twelve that are you to a tee.
Kitkitdizzi
Nevada City
Pronounced kit-kid-dizzy but without over annunciating those four syllables. A hub for local emerging artists. Kitkitdizzi is named after an evergreen shrub only found on the western side of the Sierra Nevada. And even more specifically at elevations between 2,000 and 7,000 feet. It’s the perfect name to symbolize that this store at its core is the essence of Nevada County. What you’ll find is an eclectic mix of local artists’ crafts next to vintage finds, a hot water bottle, and incense sticks. You never know what you’ll find, but we guarantee it’ll be worth the visit.
Wild & Ruff
Truckee
Truckee is a town that’s gone to the dogs… as in it’s dog friendly. From pet friendly patios at places like Alibi Ale House to the sniff-tastic trails of the Tahoe National Forest, it’s a pup’s heaven. Whatever you do, be sure to make a stop at Wild & Ruff. A brand and store that’s developed their products with the mindset of being an outdoor loving, adventuring dog owner – built to last and have a nature-based aesthetic. Even if you don’t have a dog as a family member, Truckee is bursting at the seams with unique shops that any audiophile, art lover, or outdoor junkie will love.
Goodtimes
Grass Valley
I still remember my first time in a skateshop as a young kid. Seeing dozens of brightly colored decks on a wall like flavors of ice cream. Each with a different shape and size. The employees being just as excited as I was to setup my first skateboard – a Santa Monica Airlines skateboard. Good Times skateshop is one of those rare skateshops that provides the positive shopping experience that even if you aren’t a skater anymore, you’ll still want to pick something up.
