Where to go and where to stay
in Calaveras County.
Visiting Calaveras County
Angels Camp, San Andreas.
Calaveras County is
located in the heart of the California Gold Country.
With its rich, colourful history, its place in literature, its
beautiful scenery and fantastic recreational opportunities, Calaveras County is a
wonderful place to visit.
The county seat of Calaveras County is San Andreas.
Angels Camp
Angels Camp, home of Mark Twain's
famous Jumping Frog, was founded in 1848 and many of the original buildings from the mid
1800s still line Main Street.
Destination Angels Camp:
Angels Camp is located in California's Gold Country in the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada;
midway between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park.
Jumping Frog Jubilee:
The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is one of the longest running events
in the State of California.
San Andreas
San Andreas was originally settled by Mexican gold miners in 1848.
Although the gold from the initial placers soon ran out, the 1853
discovery of gold in an underground river channel helped revitalise the camp and it soon
became a town.
| Robin's Nest:
San Andreas. |
| 247 West St Charles Street. Official
Website:
Robin's Nest. |
Enter this magnificent
Bed and Breakfast Inn and take a step back in time. Set on over an acre of landscaped
gardens, this Queen Ann Victorian mansion has 9 guest rooms, 4 with bathtubs, 5 with
refrigerators, 5 with fireplaces; all with TV and telephone.
A tall Victorian fireplace serves as the focal point for the centre hall while a
stunning 8 ft. round window graces the parlour.
An intimate dining room overlooks one of three porches, with a view of the main lawn.
Despite its authentic Victorian charm, the Nest has most modern amenities, including
central heating, air-conditioning and internet access. |
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