Calaveras County, CA…California summers can get hot! Find fun and adventurous ways to cool off in Calaveras County this summer whether by walking among giants, exploring underground secrets, or taking a cool dip in a pristine alpine lake.
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\nSomething to remember: All of Calaveras\u2019 locals greatly appreciate our responsible and thoughtful tourists! Thank you for properly disposing of trash, staying on designated trails, and letting the wild animals forage for their own food.<\/p>\n
1. Cool Off in Calaveras \u2013 Head Underground with Calaveras Caves
\nCalaveras has more caves than any county in California! Each cave has a lot to offer like simple walking tours or elaborate adventures. With three show caves to choose from, learn the differences between each one to decide which is best for you:<\/p>\n
Explore California Cavern near San Andreas, CA.
\nExplore Mercer Caverns near Murphys, CA.
\nExplore Moaning Cavern near Angels Camp, CA.<\/p>\n
Cool Off in Calaveras, California Cavern
\nCalifornia Cavern Tour I
\n2. Cool Off in Calaveras \u2013 Calaveras Museums
\nTravel back in time to beat the heat. If history is your thing, you are in luck! Calaveras is not only rich in Gold Rush history, but air-conditioned museums with hours worth of Indigenous American and Gold Rush artifacts to explore. Learn more below:<\/p>\n
Angels Camp Museum & Carriage House \u2013 Angels Camp, CA
\nCalaveras Big Trees State Park Museum \u2013 Arnold, CA
\nCalaveras County Museum Complex \u2013 San Andreas, CA
\nIronstone Heritage Museum \u2013 Murphys, CA
\nRed Barn Museum \u2013 San Andreas, CA
\nSierra Nevada Logging Museum \u2013 Arnold, CA
\nAngels Camp Museum events
\nDocents demonstrate Gold Rush era methods
\n3. Cool Off in Calaveras \u2013 Gemstone Mining and Gold Panning
\nWhile exploring Calaveras caves and museums, find yourself elbow deep in cool water gem stone mining or gold panning at one of our many panning destinations throughout the county. Explore your options below, or if you\u2019re looking for an authentic gold panning experience just like in 1849, you can schedule an appointment with Angels Camp local Mike Darby of Gold Rush Originals here.<\/p>\n
Gold panning lessons at Angels Camp Museum.
\nGemstone panning California Cavern near San Andreas, CA.
\nGemstone panning Mercer Caverns near Murphys, CA.
\nGemstone panning Moaning Cavern near Angels Camp, CA.
\nCooling off in Calaveras
\nGold Panning I
\n4. Cool Off in Calaveras \u2013 Calaveras Artisan Ice Cream
\nNothing says cool like handmade artisan ice cream. You can find some handmade, delicious, and refreshing cool treats right here in Calaveras County with our four favorite artisan ice cream shops:<\/p>\n
Find ice cream in Angels Camp at Yummy Ha! Ha! Ice Cream.
\nFind ice cream in Murphys, CA at Joma\u2019s Artisan Ice Cream.
\nFind ice cream in Valley Springs at Country Girl Ice Cream Parlor.
\nCool off in Calaveras
\nArtisan Ice Cream in Murphys I
\n5. Cool Off in Calaveras \u2013 Catch a Movie at Angels 6 Theatres
\nLocated right across the street from Yummy Ha! Ha! Ice Cream in historic downtown Angels Camp, Angels 6 Theatres is the perfect place to top off your Calaveras experience with the latest movies in this art-deco style building with its 6 screens and brand new luxurious reclining seats. Built during the silent film era, this historic theater comes with all the modern perks\u2013including air-conditioned auditoriums and a new state-of-the-art sound system. Tickets and concessions are more affordable than the average California cinema making Angels 6 Theatres a special treat. Small town friendliness, delicious GMO-free popcorn, comfy high back love seats with flip up armrests and quaint downtown atmosphere all contribute to making this a fun place to enjoy a movie and a way to cool off in Calaveras.<\/p>\n
Angels 6 Theaters
\n6. Cool Off in Calaveras \u2013 Retail Therapy
\nIf shopping is your thing, you\u2019re in luck. Calaveras County is home to more independently owned small businesses and boutiques than you can shake a stick at. Explore shopping by town here:<\/p>\n
Shopping in Angels Camp
\nShopping in Arnold area
\nShopping in Copperopolis
\nShopping in San Andreas area
\nShopping in Murphys
\nShopping in Vallecito
\nShopping in Valley Springs area
\nShopping in Mokelumne Hill area
\nShopping near Saddle Creek Golf Resort
\nMokelumne Hill Shopping is a memorable experience in and of itself.
\n7. Cool Off in Calaveras \u2013 Drink Calaveras
\nFor wine lovers: Calaveras County is home to dozens of national award winning wine varietals. Calaveras Winegrape Alliance says \u201cOur wines are made in small batches and family run operations dedicated to sustainability and organic practices. Calaveras is a perfect growing region for hearty Spanish and Italian varietals like Barbera, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo, Grenache, Graciano, Toringa, Albarino, Marsanne, Verdelho and Symphony as well as old vine Zinfandels, hearty and robust Cabernet and Petite Sirah\u201d. With more than two dozen artisan wine tasting rooms within strolling distance in historic downtown Murphys and additional National award winning vineyards and tasting rooms throughout Calaveras County, you won\u2019t want to miss these refreshing small batch varietals.<\/p>\n
Craft beer: Looking for places to crack open a cold one? From Calaveras\u2019 own Snowshoe Brewery in Arnold, CA to classic Irish beers at Murphys Irish Pub and craft beer at Murphys Pourhouse and The Watering Hole, find the best places to grab a beer in Calaveras County with our Beer Lovers Guide to Calaveras County.<\/p>\n
BONUS: Have you heard that Calaveras now has its very own cidery!? Prosperity Ciderworks is located in Mokelumne Hill across Highway 49 from Moke Hill\u2019s historic downtown. This is a definite must do if you love handcrafted cider made from local apple and pear trees found on old homesteads and passed-down family orchards right here in Calaveras.<\/p>\n
Fireworks in Calaveras<\/p>\n
4th of July wine-tasting fun in downtown Murphys, CA I Courtesy of Instagrammer @shandyw2.<\/p>\n
8. Cool Off in Calaveras \u2013 Play in the Water
\nWith an elevation change of 8,973 feet across the span of Calaveras County from West to East, Calaveras offers a breathtaking range of natural diversity within a relatively short distance. With hundreds of acres of lakes at its lower elevations near Valley Springs, Copperopolis, and historic Angels Camp to dozens of high sierra lakes and rushing streams at its higher elevations in the High Sierra region beginning in Arnold, CA and beyond. Explore Calaveras lakes and swimming holes here today.<\/p>\n
Lake, Lakes, River, RIvers, Swimming Hole, Swimming Holes
\nLake Camanche
\n9. Cool Off in Calaveras \u2013 Hike the High Sierra
\nWant to take the edge off the heat while enjoying the natural beauty of the region? Our High Sierra trails are typically shady and more often noticeably cooler than the lower elevations in California. Find great High Sierra trails at the Arnold Rim Trail, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, and by exploring the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway.<\/p>\n
Arnold: Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway
\nGiant sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees State Park | Courtesy of Lisa Boulton
\nFor more things to do and places to stay in Calaveras County, the Calaveras Visitors Bureau information center is standing by to help 7 days a week 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Give us a call at 209-736-0049 or contact us via email at info@gocalaveras.com.<\/p>\n
Happy travels!<\/p>\n
CONTACT INFORMATION
\nVISITORS CENTER & OFFICE LOCATION
\n753 SOUTH MAIN STREET
\nANGELS CAMP, CA 95222<\/p>\n
MAILING ADDRESS
\nP.O. BOX 637
\nANGELS CAMP, CA 95222<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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