Lovina’s guidebook
Food scene
This restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Placer and Nevada County and it's located 1 mile away. Make sure to make a reservation. Without a reservation you will still have a chance to dine at this wonderful restaurant located in the trees of Meadow Vista
10 locals recommend
The Tin Lantern Bar and Grill
17100 Placer Hills RdThis restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Placer and Nevada County and it's located 1 mile away. Make sure to make a reservation. Without a reservation you will still have a chance to dine at this wonderful restaurant located in the trees of Meadow Vista
This is a great place to buy your groceries and anything you may have forgotten like a toothbrush or advil. Small market that has everything from organic foods to light bulbs. You can't go wrong shopping here. This market is 1 mile away from the listing.
17 locals recommend
Holiday Market
16981 Placer Hills RdThis is a great place to buy your groceries and anything you may have forgotten like a toothbrush or advil. Small market that has everything from organic foods to light bulbs. You can't go wrong shopping here. This market is 1 mile away from the listing.
This is great for a tapas plate and great Spanish varietal wines. I love it for the scenery. Breathtaking property.
16 locals recommend
Vina Castellano Winery
4590 Bell RoadThis is great for a tapas plate and great Spanish varietal wines. I love it for the scenery. Breathtaking property.
Great bloody Mary's and Eggs Benedict. Everything on the menu is delicious and you can't go wrong with any meal here.
32 locals recommend
Awful Annie’s
13460 Lincoln WayGreat bloody Mary's and Eggs Benedict. Everything on the menu is delicious and you can't go wrong with any meal here.
Great food and a great scenery if you love planes and helicopters. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch at the Auburn Airport.
Wings Grill & Espresso Bar
13595 New Airport RoadGreat food and a great scenery if you love planes and helicopters. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch at the Auburn Airport.
The Local Café
16897 Placer Hills RdThis place has great coffee, teas, and breakfast and lunch foods
Sightseeing
This is a great place to hike and explore. Be safe as there are wildlife that can be in the area. Be prepared with the right clothing, and water for your trip
29 locals recommend
Auburn State Recreation Area
This is a great place to hike and explore. Be safe as there are wildlife that can be in the area. Be prepared with the right clothing, and water for your trip
Auburn
Check out old Auburn for the historic beauty of this town
Hidden Falls Regional Park
7587 Mears PlBeautiful location and great place to hike
This is a beautiful drive on Mt Vernon Road in Auburn. This is a must see road and winery. The setting is peaceful and the wine is great. It is a local favorite
14 locals recommend
Mt. Vernon Winery
10850 Mt Vernon RdThis is a beautiful drive on Mt Vernon Road in Auburn. This is a must see road and winery. The setting is peaceful and the wine is great. It is a local favorite
This breakfast place is located at Donner Lake and it is s a great place to go for breakfast and for a quick drive. This breakfast place is delicious an located at one of the most beautiful lakes in the state. It is about 45-50 min from the listing but well worth it
62 locals recommend
Donner Lake Kitchen
13720 Donner Pass RdThis breakfast place is located at Donner Lake and it is s a great place to go for breakfast and for a quick drive. This breakfast place is delicious an located at one of the most beautiful lakes in the state. It is about 45-50 min from the listing but well worth it
Meadow Vista
Healing Flowers Farm is a great place to visit and buy flowers and tour the property
This is a cute hippy town about 25-30 min from Meadow Vista. There is great food, and shopping in the middle of the pine trees. The historic National Hotel that is a must see for food, drinks and a great vibe. If you enjoy hiking, then Nevada City has many trails to hike.
131 locals recommend
Nevada City
This is a cute hippy town about 25-30 min from Meadow Vista. There is great food, and shopping in the middle of the pine trees. The historic National Hotel that is a must see for food, drinks and a great vibe. If you enjoy hiking, then Nevada City has many trails to hike.
This lake is located in Grass Valley and Colfax and is enormous and beautiful. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, boating or camping. This lake is about 15 minutes up the road and has everything and more.
20 locals recommend
Rollins Lake
RollinsThis lake is located in Grass Valley and Colfax and is enormous and beautiful. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, boating or camping. This lake is about 15 minutes up the road and has everything and more.
City advice
Don't miss
Historic Old Auburn
Go check out Auburn Alehouse or Monkey Cat restaurants for food and drinks. Old Auburn has great shopping and a great coffee shop called Pour Choices.
What to pack
Bring shoes for hiking
Auburn and Meadow Vista has hiking trails be sure to bring hiking shoes, tennis shoes, and warm clothes and light clothes for warmer temperatures as the weather does tend to fluctuate in the foothills