Murphys Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Murphys, California


Head southeast of Sacramento for about an hour and you will find the charming town of Murphys, California. Things to do won’t be hard to find as it is located in the gold coast region and is considered a historically preserved town, where families can visit the gold trading posts and even take a history walk which makes the typical family vacation into an educational experience as well.

We know it is kid friendly, but what’s in it for mom and dad? Well, they can sip wines from the local wineries before the family heads to the frog races. Yes, that’s right, frog races. After that, you may choose to participate in a grape stomp, a street faire, a gold rush day, or one of many summer plays. Rich with history, travelers will find lodging and restaurants built as early as 1856.

Many will choose to rent a house in the historic town.  Others will enjoy a cozy bed and breakfast, like The Dunbar House, which was established in 1880. All in all, a Murphys, California vacation will prove to be a fun way to experience history while being located in a place where the natural scenery is beautiful.

Murphys, California Lodging

  1. Murphys Hotels402 Main St.
    Murphys, CA 95247

    "columbia historic park - 15 minutes away, railtown - 30 minutes away in jamestown, and any of the many caverns (we did moaning ," more on Tripadvisor

      Murphys, California Things To Do

      1. Murphys Themeparks1665 Sheep Ranch Rd
        Murphys,CA,95247

        Went to Mercer Cavern with kids. It was OK. You go down some stairs and see the ... more on yelp.com

      2. Murphys Golf Courses633 Forest Meadows Dr
        Murphys, CA 95247

        This is a very pretty setting in the woods at ... more on golfreview.com

      3. Murphys Wineries And Vineyards350 Main St
        Murphys,CA,95247

        Twisted Oak has by far the most crazy (in a good way) tasting rooms in the area. ... more on yelp.com

      1. Chatom Vineyards
      2. Vino Moda Winery
      3. Murphy's
      4. Frog's Tooth Vineyards
      1. Zucca Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room
      2. Bodega Del Sur Tasting Room
      3. Ironstone Vineyards