Nuggets from Southern California is a garage rock compilation that features music made by acts who recorded for Downey Records in Downey, California during the 1960s.

[1][2][3][4] The label was founded by brothers Jack and Bill Wenzel, who had previously owned a local music shop.

[1][2][3] The set represents the diversity of the genre ranging from typical three-chord fare to psychedelic, as well as soul-influenced garage.

[1][4] "Be Billy" is by Pat & the Californians who were a surf rock act, and members of the Surfaris appear on the track.

[1][4] The Last Word is featured on three tracks including the eerie and intense "Sleepy Hollow" which also appeared on Pebbles, Volume 5.