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Abstract digital artwork in vibrant colors, featuring layered, wavy shapes in purple and green with a gradient sky background.

A Hidden Gem in California Gold Country

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Some places just stay with you. Murphys is one of them. A historic Gold Rush town tucked into California’s Gold Country, it offers a rare balance of charm and adventure. Wander historic streets, discover family-owned wineries, explore nearby trails, and experience a place where natural beauty and small-town ease exist side by side.

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Abstract green landscape with layered shapes and a pink circle representing the sun or moon.

Outdoor Adventures

  • Walk among California's towering giant sequoias | 15 miles

  • Explore California's largest public cavern chamber | 6 miles

  • Kayak, boat, swim, or unwind by the water | 16 miles

  • Hike to a natural limestone bridge and seasonal swimming hole | 8 miles

  • Take in sweeping Sierra views along scenic forest trails | 12 miles

  • Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and skiing throughout the seasons | 37 miles

  • Escape to a crystal-clear alpine lake surrounded by the Sierra | 40 miles

  • Discover alpine lakes, scenic trails, and mountain wilderness | 60 miles

  • Descend into a limestone cavern filled with towering formations and hidden chambers | 2.4 miles

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A green lime on a checkered pink and brown background.

  • Estate wines, gardens, concerts & wine caves | 2 miles

  • Family-run winery with live music among the pines | 4 miles

  • Fresh oysters, lobster rolls & craft cocktails | 0.5 miles

  • Contemporary California dining with local wines | 0.5 miles

  • Family-owned wines in an intimate tasting room | 1.7 miles

  • Historic tasting room with a creekside patio | 0.8 miles

  • Boutique wines with warm, welcoming hospitality | 0.6 miles

  • Step into California's Gold Rush history | 1 mile

  • A relaxed hillside winery known for estate-grown wines, beautiful views, and an easygoing atmosphere | 1.9 miles

Food & Wine

  • Small white wooden shop with a rusty metal roof, a porch with benches, and decorative items outside, set against a backdrop of leafless trees and a blue sky.
  • A man with a cowboy hat and sunglasses riding a horse-drawn carriage, with another man in a sun hat guiding the horses, in a green outdoor setting.
  • Tall trees in a forest with the sun shining through the branches against a clear blue sky.
  • A street scene in front of a yellow building with a sign that reads 'Sierra Nevada Adventure & Dispensary Store.' A vintage red car is parked on the street, near a large shamrock-shaped painted area on the road. There are trees, a few parked cars, and the sun setting in the background, casting a warm glow.
  • Stalactites and stalagmites inside a dark cave
  • The exterior of Murphy's Hotel, a historic hotel established in 1856 with a sign indicating it is a fine dining establishment. The sign features a skeleton and a martini glass and says 'No Vacancy.' The hotel has a porch with hanging lanterns and outdoor seating, with a tree in the background and a parked white vehicle on the street.
  • A dirt trail through a forest with fallen logs on either side, some snow on the ground, and tall trees in the background.
  • Outdoor patio area with beige cushioned sectional sofas, black metal chairs, potted plants, a small table, and a building with stairs and a sign that reads "The Awesome Harlow."
  • A small stone building with the sign 'Murphys Pokey' above the door. There is a metal gate with a floral decoration inside, open wooden shutters, and a dog walking by in front.
  • Stone building with a wooden roof, street lamp, and potted plants outside.
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A Few Local Picks

Gold Country Roasters

Cozy café with patio seating

Grounds Restaurant

Breakfast and brunch

Aria Bakery

Fresh pastries

The Spice Tin

Kitchen goods

Sierra Nevada Adventure Company

Gear for every adventure

JoMa's Artisan Ice Cream

Sweet Treats

Sierra Hills Natural Foods

Organic groceries and local finds

Murphys Community Park

Picnics, creek, and local events

See what's happening during your stay →
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See you in Murphys

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