101-103 Commercial St, Downieville, CA 95936

Historic Bar & Hospitality Opportunity | St. Charles Place Saloon | Downieville, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire the iconic St. Charles Place Saloon, a fully operational bar and hospitality asset located in the heart of historic Downieville, California. Positioned along highly traveled Highway 49 at the entrance to town and steps from the Yuba River, this well-known establishment benefits from exceptional visibility, consistent tourism traffic, and a loyal local customer base.

Downieville is a premier Northern California destination for outdoor recreation, drawing approximately 20,000 annual visitors with strong seasonal demand driven by world-class mountain biking, fishing, rafting, and hiking. The property is a staple of the community and a go-to destination for visitors, particularly during peak weekends and major events such as the nationally recognized Downieville Classic, which brings thousands of riders to the area each year.

The business offers a classic, historic bar atmosphere with significant upside potential through expanded hours, enhanced food and beverage offerings, live events, and targeted marketing. With limited commercial competition in town, businesses benefit from a high concentration of visitor spending and repeat clientele.

This is a unique chance to own a landmark business in a supply-constrained market with strong tourism fundamentals, making it ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a lifestyle asset with growth potential.