Welcome to Durham
Durham is a quiet, peaceful cove in Northern California known as a tranquil paradise. With the Sierra Nevada Mountains soaring in the distance and breathtaking rolling hills surrounding the community at every turn, Durham is a picturesque place to call home. Lush farmland, abundant orchards, and rolling vineyards dot the landscape of this quiet community. The region is well known for its heavy ties to the wine, almond, and beef cattle industries.
Local tasting rooms and vineyard tours offer residents a chance to sample the fine wines of the region. Nearby verdant parks and golf facilities provide ample opportunities to enjoy the temperate climate of North California. This tranquil enclave is an ideal mix of rural and suburban areas, with numerous walkable neighborhoods boasting a plethora of amenities for anyone longing to call Durham home.
What to Love
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Beautiful pastoral views
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Peaceful rural and suburban neighborhoods
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Sprawling farms, orchards, and vineyards
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Seasonal food and wine tours and events
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Lots of fun and exciting community festivals
Local Lifestyle
Durham is a quiet, peaceful community rich in warm hospitality and rural charm. Vineyards and distilleries are popular spaces for residents to relax with friends and family, whether by tasting vino or sampling fresh, artisan cuisine. Durham hosts several seasonal dining and wine events at many of the picturesque vineyards and farms. Nearby Lake Oroville offers miles of shoreline for fishing, swimming, boating, and other water sports.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
Durham’s food and wine scene are deeply tied to the agricultural roots of the region. Eatery Almendra Winery and Distillery boasts signature favorites ranging from small plates to pizzas. There is also a full bar serving crafted cocktails and wines, all with spirits produced onsite. Nascere Vineyards is a small artisan winery that uses its own sustainably grown, organic grapes. This family-owned vineyard offers tours and a special membership program for frequent visitors.
Bertagna Orchards is an expansive family farm specializing in everything from almonds to beef to wine. Their goods can be purchased at shops and tasting rooms all around the Durham area. Family-owned Gale Vineyards & Winery produces small-batch wines from the freshest local grapes. This vineyard also has an elegant tasting room offering wine tasting and local food pairings. The Patrick Ranch Museum, located in the heart of Durham, celebrates the region’s rich agricultural heritage through displays, artifacts, and tours.
Things to Do
The Sierra Oro Farm Trail connects a group of vineyards and farms throughout the region, many of which are located in Durham. With a farm and wine pass, locals can visit any of the farms to pick apples or pumpkins, participate in wine tastings, or sample freshly grown olives. There are also exclusive events at the participating venues that pass holders can access.
Nearby is the Butte Creek Country Club, one of the finest private golf clubs in the region. This course is very forgiving and perfect for golfers of all skill levels. The pristine course is lined with towering oak trees. The club also offers a driving range, putting green, and a short game facility.
Each spring, the May Day Parade and Picnic commemorates the very best of Durham with a community-wide celebration. There are food trucks, local vendors, and children’s activities, followed by a community parade. Historic Durham Community Park is a lush green space filled with towering oaks. The park boasts basketball courts, baseball fields, and a children’s playground. Several picnic areas in this park are available for residents.
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