Susan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
You will be humbled by the magnificence of these natural wonders. From the Giant Sequoias of the Mariposa Grove to the falls at Chilnualna, Bridalveil, Vernal & Yosemite. From Sentinel Dome & Glacier Point, you can see all the way down into the Valley, across to Half Dome and sit on the top of the world! Cross over to Ostrander Lake for a lovely stroll ending with a dip in the water! Hike the high country trail to the edge of El Capitan. Bring your water and comfortable foot gear!
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Yosemite National Park
You will be humbled by the magnificence of these natural wonders. From the Giant Sequoias of the Mariposa Grove to the falls at Chilnualna, Bridalveil, Vernal & Yosemite. From Sentinel Dome & Glacier Point, you can see all the way down into the Valley, across to Half Dome and sit on the top of the world! Cross over to Ostrander Lake for a lovely stroll ending with a dip in the water! Hike the high country trail to the edge of El Capitan. Bring your water and comfortable foot gear!
Giant Sequoias pop out unexpectedly in these uncrowded woods.
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Nelder Grove - Giant Sequoias
Giant Sequoias pop out unexpectedly in these uncrowded woods.
This lovely man-made lake is surrounded by pine trees, created in 1901 when a creek running through the area was dammed to create a hydroelectric power plant. All traffic flows to the right with specially marked swimming areas. Fee for picnic table use and BYO-propane bbq grill. 4th of July is a treat with a lighted boat parade and fireworks over the water! Boats, kayaks, SUP are available for rent at the Forks Resort. On the other side of the lake is the Pines Resort with various dining & boat rental options. Hiking up Goat Hill is very pleasant: share the trail in parts with adventurist mountain bikers.
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Bass Lake
This lovely man-made lake is surrounded by pine trees, created in 1901 when a creek running through the area was dammed to create a hydroelectric power plant. All traffic flows to the right with specially marked swimming areas. Fee for picnic table use and BYO-propane bbq grill. 4th of July is a treat with a lighted boat parade and fireworks over the water! Boats, kayaks, SUP are available for rent at the Forks Resort. On the other side of the lake is the Pines Resort with various dining & boat rental options. Hiking up Goat Hill is very pleasant: share the trail in parts with adventurist mountain bikers.
Only 15-20 minutes away. Go early to ensure parking since many Yosemite visitors side track here. Bring insect repellant. Wonderful hiking on trail across the creek all the way to Sugar Pine: incredible waterfalls to your right down the hill.
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Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley DriveOnly 15-20 minutes away. Go early to ensure parking since many Yosemite visitors side track here. Bring insect repellant. Wonderful hiking on trail across the creek all the way to Sugar Pine: incredible waterfalls to your right down the hill.
Closer than Yosemite's Domes. Fairly gentle hiking. Climbers use the steep sides to practice their skills.
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Fresno Dome
Closer than Yosemite's Domes. Fairly gentle hiking. Climbers use the steep sides to practice their skills.
Sierra National Forest
Check out Shaver Lake and other beautiful scenery.
City/town information
Everything you could possibly need to make your vacation complete is located just 5 minutes away in the town of Oakhurst. Shopping at full service grocery stores (Von's, Ralph's, Grocery Outlet), sporting goods (Big 5, consignment AlpenGlow Gear, bike shops), automotive supplies (O'Reilly's, AutoZone), hardware needs (Ace Hardware, True Value) and many small businesses providing unique art, antiques, custom designs, pet supplies, souvenirs, etc. There are restaurants for every level of entertaining from white tablecloth European, spicy Mexican faire, fresh Japanese sushi, best Pizza on earth, juicy burgers to fast food take out like Subway, Taco Bell, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, coffee & pastries & more. There's a 6-theater cinema and just out of town a local playhouse. Oakhurst Community Park has a grassy lawn with picnic tables, a gazebo & spacious playground for younger & older kids, surrounded by trees and flanked by the Fresno River & China Creek. Across the foot bridge from the park is the County Library. The Oakhurst River Parkway is a beautiful nature trail in the center of town meandering along the waterway. Oakhurst is a quaint yet contemporary California town just outside Yosemite.
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Oakhurst
Everything you could possibly need to make your vacation complete is located just 5 minutes away in the town of Oakhurst. Shopping at full service grocery stores (Von's, Ralph's, Grocery Outlet), sporting goods (Big 5, consignment AlpenGlow Gear, bike shops), automotive supplies (O'Reilly's, AutoZone), hardware needs (Ace Hardware, True Value) and many small businesses providing unique art, antiques, custom designs, pet supplies, souvenirs, etc. There are restaurants for every level of entertaining from white tablecloth European, spicy Mexican faire, fresh Japanese sushi, best Pizza on earth, juicy burgers to fast food take out like Subway, Taco Bell, Carl's Jr, McDonald's, coffee & pastries & more. There's a 6-theater cinema and just out of town a local playhouse. Oakhurst Community Park has a grassy lawn with picnic tables, a gazebo & spacious playground for younger & older kids, surrounded by trees and flanked by the Fresno River & China Creek. Across the foot bridge from the park is the County Library. The Oakhurst River Parkway is a beautiful nature trail in the center of town meandering along the waterway. Oakhurst is a quaint yet contemporary California town just outside Yosemite.
Just 30 minutes NW on Hwy 49 sits the historic Gold Rush town of Mariposa. Check out "Donuts A Go Go" or the fabulous "1850 Restaurant and Brewery". Cute shops, eateries and a little history greet you before you continue of to the middle entrance to Yosemite National Park, meandering along the Merced River.
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Mariposa
Just 30 minutes NW on Hwy 49 sits the historic Gold Rush town of Mariposa. Check out "Donuts A Go Go" or the fabulous "1850 Restaurant and Brewery". Cute shops, eateries and a little history greet you before you continue of to the middle entrance to Yosemite National Park, meandering along the Merced River.
Food scene
A local favorite for delicious Mexican food (we love the wet burritos, chips and salsa) and margaritas. Very generous servings.
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El Cid
41939 CA-41A local favorite for delicious Mexican food (we love the wet burritos, chips and salsa) and margaritas. Very generous servings.
Authentic Chinese. Generous servings. Dine-in and delivery available.
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Taste of China
40034 CA-49Authentic Chinese. Generous servings. Dine-in and delivery available.
Grilled burgers and fries, reasonably priced. Great after a day on the lake!
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The Forks Resort
39150 Rd 222Grilled burgers and fries, reasonably priced. Great after a day on the lake!
This Round Table has the best pizza of the entire chain! Our personal favorite is the Gourmet Veggie!
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Round Table Pizza
40034 CA-49This Round Table has the best pizza of the entire chain! Our personal favorite is the Gourmet Veggie!
Ducey's On the Lake & Ducey's Bar & Grill
39255 Marina DrDenny's
40650 CA-41Kyoto Kafe Japanese & Korean Cuisine
Smokehouse 41 BBQ
40713 CA-41Oakhurst Grill
40530 CA-41Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
40004 CA-41Me n ed's Pizzeria
40015 CA-49Tandoori Express
Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise Dr