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Historic Downtown Sonora
A list of downtown Sonora businesses
 

Antiques

Apparel

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ANTIQUES

ANTIQUE DEN ~ 163 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-1012. Specializing in Fine Quality Antiques & Furniture. View Their Website at: www.antiqueden.net

ANTIQUES ETCETERA ~ 18 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-9544.  Open daily 10 to 5. Huge selection of antiques and collectibles.

BAER’S 1851 ANTIQUES ~ 105 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-2460. Quality Antiques, Advertising, Country Store, China, Silver Replacements & Collectibles.

LEGENDS ~ 131 S. Washington St. Call (209) 532-8120. Books, Antiques & 1800's 'Old Fashioned Soda Fountain. You can email them at: legendssonora@sbcglobal.net

P & L TRADING ~ 68 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-3113. Vintage western Wear "& Other Old Stuff" Also Home of the Guns of The Chosen Few. View their website at: www.gunsofthechosenfew.com

PINE TREE PEDDLERS ~ 107 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-2356. A unique Country Store with 25 Merchants offering Antiques & Handcrafted items and gifts.

MARIANNE WRIGHT & IN TOWN ~ 81 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-2520. Primitive & Vintage Furniture, an eclectic assortment of home décor.

APPAREL

ANEW ~ 610 S. Washington St. Ste. B. Call (209) 614-8026.
A Consignment & Retail Store.

BACKSPACE ~  67 S. Washington St. Call (209) 532-4894.
"A Retail Retreat".
  You can email them at: backspace.ca@sbcglobal.net

BANYAN TREE ~ 59 S. Washington St. Call (209) 588-9983.  Something for every Season of your Life

DEJA VU ~ 219 S. Stewart Street.  Call (209) 743-4433.
 A Unique Clothing Store for everyone.

HAMMOND SHOES ~  4 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-4519. Quality Footwear for Men & Women.

HAPPY HABIT BOUTIQUE ~ 230 S. Shepherd St.
Call (209) 533-3869. A boutique offering Clothing, Accessories. Costume Rental & Sales.

HEEL TO TOE 108 S. Washington St. Call (209) 588-8899. Step into a new shoe fashion. Pedicures, manicures and more!

LOLA ~ 31 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-4953.

JOAN'S BOUTIQUE ~ 52 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-1550. Career and casual clothes for all the lives that you lead and a large assortment of unique jewelry.
 Trendy Apparel. visit their website at: www.joansboutique.com

LET'ER BUCK ~ 36 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-1144. Western Wear, Uniform Supplies and Re-Ride Consignments. You can email them at: leterbuckwesternwear@yahoo.com

POLKA DOTS BOUTIQUE ~ 160 S. Washington St.
Call (209)532-4599.  Fun & Trendy clothing
for all types of Ladies.

PRINCESS SHOPPE ~ 28 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-4016 Leaders in Women’s Fine Apparel.

SHARON MALONE ~ 146 S. Call 532-6149 Sonora’s finest lingerie. Personal Attention.

SAHARA MOON ~ 1 Linoberg St. Call (209) 588-8879. Clothing, Jewelry, books and gifts.

SONORA BRIDAL ~ 146 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-8114. Gowns for Brides & Wedding Parties, Formal Wear, Tuxedo Rentals  & more. Visit their website at: www.sonorabridal.com

TRADEWINDS  ~  63 S. Washington St. Call (209) 588-8810. New and like-new upscale clothing, accessories and home décor.  Always an Adventure.


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ALOFT GALLERY ~ 167 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 588-8604. They are a co-op of 45 artists. You can find out more at this website: www.dianaboyd.com/galleries

ARIA 51 ~ Got Music? 72 N. Washington St.
Call (209) 588-0886. For all your Musical Needs

BJ’S CARDS AND COLLECTIBLES ~ 45 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-0823.

BLUE WORLD PHOTOS ~ 47 N. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-3323
Bare walls? Picture this! Cool, affordable photographs & inexpensive custom framing. Visit their website at: www.blueworldphotos.com

BY HAND YARN ~ 106 S. Washington St. Call (209) 694-8161.A complete yarn store.  Come Sit and Knit. Visit their website at: www.byhandyarn.com

CENTRAL SIERRA ARTS COUNCIL ~ 48 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-ARTS (2787) Presenting Art Classes & Workshops with Rotating Art Exhibitions in the downtown Art Center galleries.  Visit their website at: www.centralsierraarts.org                         

CREATIVE LEARNING ~ 71 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-2437. Educational Toys, Games & Supplies.

CROW GIRLS BEADS & THINGS ~ 77 S. Green St.
Call (209) 536-9010.  Quality Beads & Native American Arts & Crafts.

DENISE’S CREATION STATION ~ 8 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-0600.Scrap Booking supplies, Stickers, Arts & Crafts.               

EXPLORE SONORA MAGAZINE ~ Call (209) 588-9625. Find out where to Stay, Play, Dine and Shop! Visit their website at: www.sonorachamber.com

FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE~ 171 N. Washington Ste. Ste. A. Call (209) 536-1755 or (877) 684-5476. Hot off the virtual press? Flip through a sample issue of FAN online at www.tcfan.net

LIVING IRON ~ 346 W. Jackson St. Call (805) 443-4521. Welding and Custom Artwork. Visit their website at: www.livingironsonora.com

MAIN STREET SHOP ~ 199A S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-3847. Photo & frame shop. Digital Imaging.

MOUNTAIN STORM JUJITSU ~ 598 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-3929. A Martial Arts School & Message Therapy Office. Visit their website at:
www.mountainstormjujitsu.com

OUT OF HAND ~ 189 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-1309. An Art Center with Clay Activities & Glazing Pottery. You can email them at: outofhand@goldrush.com

SIERRA NEVADA ADVENTURE COCO. ~ 173 S. Washington St. Call (209) 532-5621. Outdoors sports store. Equipment Rentals & Sales.

SIERRA WALDORF SCHOOL STORE ~ 189 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-1309 Wooden Toys, Art Supplies, Juggling Props & more. Visit their website at: www.sierrawaldorf.com

SLIM N FIT ~ ~ 905 Mono Way. Call (209) 533-5326. A perfect place to work out.

SONORA FAMILY BOWL ~ 19 S. Stewart St. Call (209) 532-5167.A Family Fun Bowling Alley.

SONORA MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ~ 78 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-3505. Classes also available for women and kids 4 and up and include: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Submission Wrestling and Self Defense. Visit their website at: www.oakdalemma.com

SONORA MUSIC  ~ 71 S. Washington St. Call (209) 532-9404. Guitars, Keyboards, Band Instruments & Musical Gifts.

SONORA USED BOOKS ~ 21 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-1884. They have the Book your looking for!
Buy, Sell or Trade.

STAGE  3 THEATER ~ 208 S. Green St. Call (209) 536-1778. Year round schedule of Exciting & Entertaining Contemporary Theater. visit their website at www.stage3.org

VENTANA GALLERY  ~19 West Bradford. .
Call (209) 532-2399. A Unique Upstairs Gallery. 

YOGA LOFT ~ 72 S. Stewart St. Call (209) 536-0503. At the Yoga Loft, beginning to advance level students meet well-trained instructors who facilitate strengthening and restorative practices laced with playful and spiritual insight. Visit their website at: www.yogaloftsonora.com

   
DOWNTOWN EMPORIUM

A BETTER CHOICE Hydroponics ~ 610 S. Washington St. #A. Call (209) 533-2400. An Indoor & Outdoor Garden Store.

ALTERNATIVE HEALING CENTER~51 N. Washington St.
Call (209) 694-6701. Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal Medicine. Walk In Welcome. Visit their website at: www.Alternative-Healing-Center.com

BELLA VIE ~ 181 S. Washington St. Call (209) 536-0707. Eclectic Home & Design Center featuring furniture, bedding, bath & gifts items.

BENJAMIN FIG ~ 129 S.  Washington St.
Call (209) 532-5081 Mutli - cultural ethnic art, jewelry, clothing, music and gifts. You can email them at: figamin@pacbell.net

CLINT’S TROPHY MART ~ 119 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-1942 Antiques & Gifts. Specializing in Trophy’s & Awards. Visit their website at: www.clintstrophy.com

DOROTHEA’S CHRISTMAS ~ 132 N. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-4198 Christmas and collectibles all year-round.

DOROTHY SHARP ~ 905 Mono Way. Call (209) 533-5326. Masseuse.

FOOTHILL BUSINESS CARDS ~ 56 S.  Washington St.
Call (209) 532-8210.  Full printing services. You can email them at: foothillbc@goldrush.com

Grabow, James, DDS, MS ~ 800 Morning Star Dr., Ste. A. Call (209) 532-5788

JAKE & LULU’S PET BOUTIQUE ~ 87 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-7213 An exclusive pet boutique. Visit their website at: www.jakeandlulus.com

JIM W HILDRETH ~950 S. Washington St. Call (209) 536-1103.  Real Estate Brokerage serving Sonora for 33 years. Visit their website at: www.jimhildreth.com

LLOYDS OF SONORA 91 N. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-3177 Diamonds & Custom jewelry at wholesale price.

MOUNTAIN LAUREL FLORIST  ~ 35 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-9533. A Florist Shop with an eclectic home and garden style. Downtowns Florist & Gift Shop.

PACALOLO'S ~ 420 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-1511. Smoking supplies and Gifts.

REAL ESTATE MEDIATION SERVICES ~ 95S. Washington St.  Call (209) 536-1103. Mediation Real Estate Disputes, Mother Lode, Central Valley and Bay Area.  Visit their website at: www.realestatemediation.org

SIERRA WALDORF STORE ~ 189 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-1309. Wooden Toys, Art Supplies, Juggling Props & More. Visit their website at: www.sierrawaldorf.com

SOLSTICE GEOSPATIAL ~ Call (888) 900-6411. GIS and Mapping Services. Office includes computer network. Visit their website at: www.solstice-gis.com

SONORA’S SECRET ~  98 S. Washington St.
Call (209)588-1400.
" The Kitchen Store & More!” You can email them at: sonorasecret@mlode.com

SONORA JEWELRY & DESIGN 94 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 588-8787  Wedding rings, casting, hand fabrication, CAD demos & impossible repairs.

STONE-GROUND STUDIOS ~ 161 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-4900  Rocks, Beads, Fossils & Intarsia Jewelry.

T H JEWELERS, Quality... A Family Tradition ~ 165 S. Washington St. Call (209) 588-1250  Custom Designs. Gold, Diamonds, Gemstones & Jewelry Repair.

WARREN, GAIL, C.M.T. ~ 70 S. Stewart St., Ste. D. Call (209) 532-0320. Massage Therapist in service for over 10 years. Offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lava Stone and Ashiatsu.

WASHINGTON STREET JEWELERS ~ 199 Washington St. #B. Call (209) 532-1820 Fine Jewelry. Retail, Repair & Custom Work.

 
RESTAURANTS & SNACKS

ALFREDO’S ~ 123 S. Washington St. Call (209) 532-8332. Fine Mexican food and cocktails in a warm friendly atmosphere.

APPLEBEE'S ~ 851 Sanguinetti Rd. Call (209) 533-9670.
Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood. Visit their website at: www.applebees.com

BAGEL BIN ~ 83 N. Washington St. Call (209) 533-1904.
Deli Sandwiches on Fresh Bagels, Espresso & Gift Baskets.

BANNY’S CAFÉ & WINE BAR ~ 83 S. Stewart St., Ste. #100. Call (209) 533-4709. Mediterranean Cuisine in a Casual Atmosphere.  Visit their website at: www.bannyscafe.com                          

BOMBAY Indian Cuisine ~ 301 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-5800. Indian Cuisine Lunch & Dinner Specials.

BON APPETIT ~ 51 S. Washington St. Call (209) 532-2355. French Pastries, Special Coffees, Bistro Breakfasts & Lunches. A European Atmosphere in Downtown Sonora.

CANDY VAULT ~ 42 S. Washington St. Call (209) 532-2388 An Amazing Candy Stop for "Everything Candy"

CHRISTOPHER’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO ~ 160 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-2600 Southern Italian for Fine Dining.  Also Mangia Bene Catering. For all your catering needs large or small. Visit their website at: www.christophersristorante.com

DAY O ESPRESSO ~ 395 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-3552 Drive thru Coffees, Smoothies, Mochas & More!

DOC'S TEXAS BBQ & BURGERS ~ 636 W. Stockton Rd.
Call (209) 536-1362 We Cater too, so give us a Holler!

DIAMONDBACK GRILL ~ 91 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-6661. California Diner featuring 1/2 lb hamburgers.

EL JARDIN RESTAURANT ~ 76 N. Washington St.
Call (209)588-0770. Authentic Mexican Cuisine & Patio Dining.

GRILLED XPRESS ~ 147 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 588-8796 Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches & Kids meals. Plus Award winning Sauces & Special Hungarian Cuisine
.

HEART ROCK CAFÉ ~ 1 S. Washington St.
Call 209) 533-1221 An Internet Café. Serving Breakfast & Lunch. Live Music Fridays

HONG KONG RESTAURANT ~ 267 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-1544 Cantonese style Cuisine.

JEB'S Waffles & Ribs~ 729 Mono Way. Call (209) 588-9633

KOTO
~Japanese Cuisine ~ 293 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 532-7900

MADHATTER'S TEAHOUSE & GIFTS ~ 115 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533 4TEA (4832) Urban teahouse with gourmet drinks & lunch options. Live entertainment every Friday. Visit their website at: www.madhattersteahouse.com

MAGALI'S ~157 S. Washington St. Call (209) 785-5678  Mexican Food

MINER’S SHACK ~ 157 S. Washington St.
Call 209) 532-5252. A Great Place to Prospect for Good Food.  “Breakfast Is Our Specialty”. 

NADAGA SUSHI ~ 70 W. Stockton Street.
Call (209) 588-9323. Exceptional Food & dinning experience.

OUTLAWS BARBQ AND STEAKHOUSE ~ 275 S. Washington St. Call (209) 532-1227 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Tuesday through Sunday. Visit their website at: www.outlawsbarbq.com

ROSIE'S HOT DOGS ~ 110 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 694-8146. Hot Dogs are our specialty.

ROUND TABLE PIZZA ~ 154 Stockton St. Call (209) 532-3443. Dine In or Take Out.

SUBWAY ~ 665 S. Washington St. Call (209)694-0307.
“Eat Fresh”

TALULAH’S ~13 S. Washington St. Call (209) 532-7278.
Fine Casual Dinning. Lunch & Dinner Tues - Sat. Everything is Fresh & Home-made.

TOUKIES ~ 145 Washington St. #A.  Call (209) 532-5683 "Heart Healthy Food" That actually tastes Great!

YOSEMITE FUDGE CO. ~ 18W. Bradford Ave.
Call (209) 532-7879 ”You Deserve The Very Best".  
 

LODGING

BARRETTA GARDENS~ 700 S. Barretta St. This Inn is a charmingly restored Victorian home, with five elegantly decorated bedrooms located on a landscaped acre of gardens in downtown Sonora. All rooms have private baths, two with whirlpool tubs for two. The full gourmet breakfast is served in the Dining Room or on the Breakfast Porch overlooking the gardens. All rooms have cable TV, VCR’S with a extensive video selection, CD players and Wireless Internet Connection.  Call (209) 532-6039 or 800-206-3333. Visit their website at: www.barrettagardens.com

BRADFORD PLACE INN ~ 56 W. Bradford St. Distinctive lodging with complimentary wireless hi-speed internet access and old-fashioned hospitality near Yosemite National Park. Fireplaces, phones, TV/DVD/VCR’S, valet, laundry. Breakfast served to each room, parlor or gardens. AAA  approved 3 diamond.  Call (209) 536-6075/800-209-2315. Visit their website at: www.bradfordplaceinn.com

GOLD LODGE ~ 48 Stockton Rd. Since 1937, adventurers have enjoyed the hospitality of Gold Lodge in Sonora. It’s the perfect home base for your travels in the Sierras. It's conveniently located near all the exciting destinations you plan to visit, including Yosemite, ski resorts, the historic Gold Country and year-round outdoor recreation. Call (209) 532-3952. Visit their website at: www.goldlodge.com

GUNN HOUSE ~ 286 S. Washington St. The Gunn House was the first two story building in Sonora, built in 1850.  It is conveniently located in central Sonora within easy walking distance to many services.  It is a favorite get-away in California’s romantic historical Mother Lode. Call (209) 532-3421. Visit their website at: www.gunnhousehotel.com

INNS OF CALIFORNIA ~ 350 S. Washington St. AAA approved, clean contemporary motel with year around heated pool, spa, game room & guest laundry. “Stay with family”  Call (209) 532-3633 or (800)-251-1538. Visit their website at: www.innsofcal.com



LAVENDER HILL BED AND  BREAKFAST INN~  683 S. Barretta St. A 1900 Victorian with wrap around porch. Walk to downtown, shops, museums and sights.
Call (209) 532-9024. Visit their website at: www.lavenderhill.com

SONORA DAYS INN ~ 160 S. Washington St. Charming Historic Inn with the flavor of the gold country and the convenience of a modern hotel.
Call (209) 532-2400. Visit their website at: www.sonoradaysinn.com

VISITORS INFORMATION

TUOLUMNE COUNTY VISITORS CENTER ~ 542 Stockton Rd. Call (209) 533-4420. visit their website at: www.tcvb.com

HISTORIC SONORA CHAMBER ~ 39 N. Washington St.
Call (209) 588-9625. Visit their website at: www.sonorachamber.com

TUOLUMNE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ~ 222 Shepherd St. Call (209) 532-4212. Visit their website at: www.tcchamber.com

MOTHER LODE FAIRGROUNDS ~ 220 S. Southgate Dr.
Call (209) 532-7428. Visit their website at: www.motherlodefair.org

SONORA FIRE MUSEUM & SENIOR LOUNGE ~ 125 N. Washington St. Call (209) 532-7890. Open daily 9 - 3.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY MUSEUM ~ 58 W. Bradford St. Open daily 11 to 4. Call (209) 532-1317. Visit their website at: www.tchistory.org

VETERANS MEMORIAL MILITARY MUSEUM ~ 9 N. Call (209) 533-0923 Mon.-Fri. 10 to 2: Sat. 11 to 3. Special tours are available. Tuolumne County remembers our veterans from WWI to the present.

LOCAL RADIO STATIONS ~ 342 S. Washington St. AM 1450 KVML / FM 92.7 KZSQ & FM 93.5 KKBN. 
Call (209) 533-1450. Visit their website at: www.motherlode.com
 

MOTHER LODE INTERNET, LLC~ 301 S. Shepherd St. Call (209) 536-5800. Visit their website at: www.motherlodeinternet.com

UNION DEMOCRAT ~ 84 S. Washington St. Local Newspaper. Call (209) 532-7151. Visit their website at: www.uniondemocrat.com

SONORA BUSINESS CENTER ~ (209) 588-8989

TUOLMNE COUNTY LIBRARY ~ 480 Greenley Rd.
Call (209) 533- 5507. Visit their website at: www.tuolcolib.org

TUOLUMNE COUNTY ~ 2 S. Green St. Call (209) 533-5511. Visit their website at: www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov

LAUNDRY MAT ~ 148 W. Stockton St.
SAVE MART Grocery Store ~ 130 W. Stockton St.
Call(209) 532-3478 Visit their website at: www.savemart.com

GROCERY OUTLET ~ 685 S. Washington St. (209) 536-1400
KRAGEN AUTO ~ 695 S. Washington St. (209) 588-0180 
A 1 Mother Lode Taxi Co. ~ (209) 532-6400
Forty -Niner Cab Co ~ (209) 532-0957

City of Sonora
Special Programs Dept.
94 N. Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: (209) 532-7725
Fax: (209) 532-3511
swilkinson@sonoraca.com