Yes ,you'll love the cruise on Hwy20 south off of hwy 80, and you will miss more hwy 80 road work. Just about a mile before you guys get into nevada city take the exit before 49/20 junction. turn left on Nevada St. go about 1/4 mile to Northridge of Nevada City, 773 Nevada St. great dinner and a place to wet your whistle. have a great trip, be safe. P.S. passing Nevada City and Grass Valley there are CHP speed traps. From the north of Nevada city, it's 50 mph,and threw grass valley it's 55 all the way to the bear river,(placer county line) then it's 65mph to Auburn.