Things to do in Auburn
Descanso Beach Ocean Sports and Catalina Island Kayak Expeditions
Kayaking and snorkeling are easy and fun ways to experience the natural beauty of Catalina Island. Snorkelers can wade into waist-deep water and take a peek at the marine life around them, just by putting their face mask into the water. Call 310-510-1588 for more information.
1 Descanso Beach, Avalon, CA
Historic Placer County Courthouse
This is a grandiose three-story Classic Revival structure topped by a bracketed cornice and simple Renaissance Revival inspired dome. This building is listed on The National Register of Historic Places.
101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA
Lake Clementine
Lake Clementine was created when the North Fork Dam was completed in 1939 by the Army Corps of Engineers as a debris dam. The dam rises 155 feet above the foundation and has a crest elevation of 718 feet.
Old Town Auburn
Nearly all of the historic structures of Old Town are still at work. Old town boasts handcrafted jewelry shops, art galleries and specialty stores with products ranging from clothing to kitchen accessories to collectibles. Call 530-823-3836 for more information.
Placer County Museum
The Placer County Museum is located on the first floor of the historic Placer County Courthouse. The featured exhibit, the Pate Collection of Native American Art, contains artifacts from all of California, the southwest, the northwest coast, Alaska and the eastern United States. Call 530-889-6500 for more information.
101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA