Auburn California Resort Life

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Stay luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the desert. Many feature a peace of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

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The Town of Auburn (pop: 13,400) is the county seat of Placer County.

In the spring of 1848, a group of French gold miners arrived and camped in what would later be known as the Auburn Ravine. It was the young Chana who discovered gold on May 16, 1848. After finding the gold deposits in the soil, the party decided to stay.

! Auburn State Recreation Area
Endurance Racing Sports of California
Auburn is home of the Auburn State Recreation Area. Within the boundaries of this state park are more sporting endurance events than any other place in the world, giving Auburn the undisputed and internationally-acclaimed title of Endurance Capital of the World. Examples include the Western States Endurance Run, The Western States Trail Ride also known as Tevis Cup Equestrian Ride, American River 50 Mile Endurance Run, American River 50 Mile Equestrian Ride, Way Too Cool 50 Kilometer Endurance Run, Auburn International Half-Ironman Triathlon, Auburn Century 100 Mile Bike Ride, Coolest 24 Hour Mountain Bike Race, Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run, Sierra Nevada 50 Mile Endurance Run, and the Coolest Run: Ride & Tie.

Mountain Mandarin Festival Nov 20-22, 2009 - celebrates the harvest of Mandarin oranges grown locally in Auburn CA - live entertainment, crafters, cooking and much more. Last year over 40,000 attended this event. You’ll find Mandarin orange flavored pistachios and almonds; pulled pork and sausages; coffee, smoothies and adult beverages; a variety of sauces, syrups, jams, jellies and marmalade; infused olive oil; and chocolate dipped Mandarin oranges.