Nevada Theatre
The Nevada Theatre, also known as the Cedar Theatre, located in downtown Nevada City, California, is California's oldest existing theater building. It dates from 1865. First among the places near it is Empire Mine State Historic Park, at 4.3 mi.
A theatre inside Nevada City
You can stay in Nevada City
Nevada Theatre is inside Nevada City, which has 24 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Sacramento
Sacramento is about 54 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1865
Nevada Theatre dates from 1865. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Below are typical highs and lows near Nevada Theatre.
Nevada Theatre
The Nevada Theatre, also known as the Cedar Theatre, located in downtown Nevada City, California, is California's oldest existing theater building. Its principal periods of significance were 1850–1874, 1875–1899, 1900–1924, and 1925–1949. It is situated on ancestral Nisenan land.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1865
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1973) · California Historical Landmark (1973)
Where to base yourself for Nevada Theatre
Lodging nearby is in Nevada City (24) and Grass Valley (20).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Nevada Theatre | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada City | in town | — | 24 5 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,174 | $677K | D− |
| Grass Valley | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 20 8 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 14,035 | $482K | D |
| Dobbins | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 7 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 875 | $423K | — |
| North San Juan | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 179 | $550K | — |
| Colfax | 12 mi south | 20 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 2,043 | $434K | — |
| Alta 20% vacation homes | 12 mi east | 20 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 656 | $470K | — |
| Dutch Flat 34% vacation homes | 11 mi east | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 200 | $440K | — |
| North Auburn | 23 mi south | 35 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 13,480 | $530K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Nevada Theatre
All of these are within 55 miles.
Big draw54 mi LakeLake Tahoe
14 mi State parkEmpire Mine State Historic Park
31 mi DamOroville Dam
41 mi LakeDonner Lake
42 mi Ski areaPalisades Tahoe Olympic Valley122 runs · 2,542 ft vertical
42 mi MountainSutter Buttes
50 mi Stadium & arenaARCO Arena
54 mi State parkSutter's FortPhoto credits
Lake Tahoe: Lara Farhadi, CC BY 2.0 · Empire Mine State Historic Park: Beej71, CC BY 2.5 · Oroville Dam: California Department of Water Resources, Public domain · Donner Lake: J.smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley: Jonnyboyca at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Sutter Buttes: Expedition 32 crew/NASA, Public domain · ARCO Arena: CLopez63, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sutter's Fort: Ian Howard, CC BY 2.5
Good to know about Nevada Theatre
Is Nevada Theatre in Nevada City?
Yes. It’s inside Nevada City, CA.
When is the best time to visit Nevada Theatre?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Nevada Theatre from Sacramento and Stockton?
About 54 miles southwest of Sacramento and about 90 miles south of Stockton, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Nevada Theatre?
Truckee Tahoe (TKF), about 47 miles away. The nearest big hub is Sacramento (SMF), about 50 miles.
Where should I stay near Nevada Theatre?
Nevada City (in town, 24 places to stay), Grass Valley (4 mi, 20 places to stay) and Dobbins (12 mi, 7 places to stay).
What locals in Nevada City say
Be the first to share a tip in Nevada City’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.