It’s a teeny Amador County town, Volcano, and the Volcano Union Pub + Inn is a hub for locals and people passing through. It began as an 1880s saloon and boarding house and today is a four-room boutique inn with a lively pub that serves seasonal dishes with Wild West flair. Room rates include breakfast (a good one, with fresh baked scones and choices like loaded avocado toast or a vegetable frittata or French toast). Purchased in summer 2023 by Josh and Janah Crunk, who live in the area, Volcano Union continues to be a convivial space to gather and a cozy place to spend a night in the Gold Country.

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