Located in the heart of California’s Gold Country, Auburn is a charming town known for its rich history and natural beauty. One of its hidden gems is Upper Lake Clementine Beach, a tranquil lakeside oasis that is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Auburn is a city in and the county seat of Placer County, California. Its population was 13,776 in 2020. Auburn has gone from a quaint outpost for antiques to a vibrant city bubbling with outdoor enthusiasts and creative types making Auburn happen. A new generation has moved in, and now the remaining antiques stores mix with modern boutiques and award-winning breweries, wineries and restaurants.
Auburn State Recreation Area includes hiking, river access, boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking, gold panning, limited hunting, equestrian/horseback riding trails and off-highway motorcycle riding.
Funny Farm Petting Zoo features a variety of miniature and small breed farm animals including bunnies, miniature horses, miniature donkeys, sheep, goats, miniature chipmunk pigs, alpaca, miniature cows and chickens.
The Gold Rush Museum features a mining tunnel, gold rush “Twitter wall,†many hands-on exhibits and an indoor panning stream that is wheelchair accessible.
Bernhard Museum is filled with artifacts and furnishings from a bygone era and will transports visitors to a simpler time. The Bernhard Museum also serves as home to the third grade Living History Program.