Murphys
Murphys is one of the most perfectly preserved Gold Rush towns in California — a single main street lined with 1850s limestone and brick buildings, 20+ tasting rooms within walking distance, exceptional restaurants, and access to Calaveras County's diverse wine varieties including old-vine Zinfandel, Tempranillo, and Italian varieties.
Wineries to Visit
Where to Eat
Murphys' finest — sophisticated California cuisine in a converted Victorian with an excellent regional wine list.
Relaxed farm-to-table in a historic building — one of the most consistent restaurants in Gold Country.
Creative California cuisine with outstanding local and regional wine selections.
Casual sandwich shop beloved by tasting room staff — perfect picnic provisions for a winery afternoon.
Things to Do
- ✓ Walk Main Street from end to end — 20+ tasting rooms in 3 blocks
- ✓ Ironstone Vineyards (5 min) — cavern tour, museum, and Heritage Mural
- ✓ Calaveras Big Trees State Park (15 min) — ancient giant sequoias
- ✓ Mercer Caverns underground tour
- ✓ Lake Tulloch recreation — water sports in Gold Country
- ✓ Moaning Cavern — 165-foot cavern rappelling (15 min away)
Walkable tasting rooms, 1850s limestone buildings, Calaveras County wine diversity, Ironstone Vineyards nearby
The original 1856 hotel — Ulysses Grant and Mark Twain both stayed here. Authentically historic.
Wine country B&B in a beautifully maintained Victorian — quiet garden and excellent hospitality.
Award-winning B&B in a restored 1880 Italianate Victorian — exceptional breakfast and garden setting.