Shopping the Valley
Gifts and souvenirs: What vacation is complete without finding something special to take home? Whether for yourself, family members, or good friends, souvenirs help create and cherish memories of the places you've visited.You'll find those special items you want as reminders of a great time in Gold Country. People will truly appreciate the lovely gifts you bring home -- or have sent to them by mail. Wines, olive oil, gold jewelry (of course), gold pans, t-shirts, posters, books, and so much more.
And while you're in Gold Country, these merchants can provide you with all those things you might need to make your stay here perfect: Food and drink, clothing, accessories, toiletries, camera equipment, and more. No need to drive miles to Sacramento; you'll find it here in the Coloma Valley.
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Shop Our Many Fine Stores and Merchants
Browse our fine local merchants. Enjoy their great offerings, and make someone, including yourself, very happy with a great gift.
American River Conservancy - Shopping for children? Or for adults who love the outdoors? Visit the Nature Center gift shop for all kinds of nature books and nature related items. The American River Nature Center, 8913 Hiway 49, in the Gold Discovery Park, open 11-3, Wednesday-Sunday.
Bekeart's Gun Shop - Historic demonstrations, gold panning, tin punching, leather crafts, authentic trade goods, Gold Rush merchandise.
Ceccardi's Feed Store - Ceccardi's carries a bit of everything useful, from hardware, tools and plumbing parts to all the necessities and treats for your dogs, cats, birds, and horses. But Ceccardi's also carries an assortment of gift items for humans, including warm socks, special soaps, lamps, and leather hats.
Gold Hill Olive Oil Company - Looking for a fruity extra-virgin oil or a specialty oil flavored with garlic or jalapenos? Come taste Gold Hill's selection. Their tasting room offers gift bottles of oils and vinegars, olive trees, olive oil soap, oils and shampoos, and other olive-related gifts.
Gold Hill Vineyard and Winery - Come taste award-winning wines and pick up some specialty glasses and clothing, including fleece vests.
Gold Rush Mercantile - Visit the Gold Rush Mercantile storefront in Coloma's Gold Discovery Park, Hiway 49. The Mercantile is the retail site for the Gold Discovery Park Association. Find gifts, toys and books that take you back to the days of California's Gold Rush
Golden Gecko Garden Center - Located a few miles east of Coloma in Garden Valley, the Gecko specializes in Japanese Maples, rare and unusual conifers, water gardening and native plants. Their shop also offers fertilizers, soil amendments and gardening needs.
Ponderosa Resort Country Store - Country store with souvenirs, jewelry, Leaning Tree cards, clothing, camping supplies, toys, etc. Also a deli, café & espresso bar, specializing in broaster chicken, sandwiches and more.Beer, wine, beverages.
Riverside Mini Mart - Gas for the car, propane for the cabin, and everything else you need from a mini-mart, including beer & wine, ice, lotto, phone cards and a full deli.
Sierra Rizing Bakery - More than just baked goods, Sierra Rizing offers olive oils from Gold Hill, gourmet cooking items, and a variety of local handcrafts. While there, you can relax with a cup of coffee and pick up a book from their lending library.
Sutter Center Market - Beer, wine, liquor, groceries, snacks, lotto, fishing license, fishing supplies, produce, firewood, camping supplies, gifts, summer clothes.
The River Store - A year-round resource selling kayaks, clothing, boating related items, and this December 2007: Christmas trees!
Venezio Vineyards & Winery - In addition to their fine wines and ports, Venezio's gift shop includes everything from books to hand lotions to wine-related gifts such as aprons and glasses.
