If your looking for a taste of the Gold Country consider visiting Tuolumne or Calaveras Counties.  Tuolumne County is rich in history and tourism from old mining camps and historic towns to lakes and mountain activities.  Calaveras County has the same including some of the finest wineries in the region. 

I am very blessed to work and live in these picturesque counties with offices in Jamestown and Murphys.  If your interested in a nice day trip from the Bay area or weeks visit.  Give me a call and I would love to talk to you about all there is to do and assist you in planning some activities.