Nevada City, California — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in California, United States.
Served by Gansner Field (GNF).

History

Nevada City is a city in and the county seat of Nevada County, California, United States, 60 miles (97 km) northeast of Sacramento, 84 miles (135 km) southwest of Reno and 147 miles (237 km) northeast of San Francisco. The population was 3,152 as of the 2020 census.

Airports

Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (BLU) 17 mi to the centre

Emigrant Gap, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN) 22 mi to the centre

Auburn, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Gansner Field (GNF) 47 mi to the centre

Quincy, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Nevada County Airport 2.8 mi to the centre

Grass Valley, CA, US

Outdoor

Milhous Ranch Airport 5.3 mi to the centre

North San Juan, CA, US

Outdoor

Brownsville Airpark 20 mi to the centre

Brownsville, CA, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gansner Field (GNF); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nevada City, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.