Samantha's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place to hike and sight see. The waterfall hikes are amazing and driving to the view points will not disappoint you. Make sure you bring your camera.
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I-Yosemite National Park
Great place to hike and sight see. The waterfall hikes are amazing and driving to the view points will not disappoint you. Make sure you bring your camera.
Bridalveil Falls
Brideveil Falls TrailThis is one of the hikes you can do in Yosemite.
I have never stayed at the Wawona Hotel but it is so beautiful to walk around there.
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Wawona
I have never stayed at the Wawona Hotel but it is so beautiful to walk around there.
This is the spot everyone stops to take their pictures.
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Tunnel view
This is the spot everyone stops to take their pictures.
Savage Trading Post (No. 527 California Historical Landmark)
Food Scene
June Bug Café
6979B CA-140Terrific food and right down the street!
Best place to eat! I love their tri tip sandwich.
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1850 Restaurant and Brewery
5114 Yosemite All-Year HwyBest place to eat! I love their tri tip sandwich.
Talk about great sandwiches and desserts! I recommend getting a picnic lunch from here and taking it to Yosemite. You will not regret it.
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Jantz Bakery
5067 CA-140Talk about great sandwiches and desserts! I recommend getting a picnic lunch from here and taking it to Yosemite. You will not regret it.
This is a great place to stop and pick up any provisions you might need for the house.
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Pioneer Market
5034 Coakley CirThis is a great place to stop and pick up any provisions you might need for the house.
Pizza Factory
5005 5th StIf you want a pizza this is the place to go.
If you like to try wine from different areas this is a great one to try.
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Butterfly Creek Winery
4063 Triangle RdIf you like to try wine from different areas this is a great one to try.
My Favorite place to get coffee.
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Pony Expresso Coffee House & Roasters
5182 CA-49My Favorite place to get coffee.
Beautiful outdoor patio seating and good coffee and breakfast.
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Sticks Coffee
4993 7th StBeautiful outdoor patio seating and good coffee and breakfast.
The Grove House
4993 5th StGreat place to eat and often have a band playing.
Adventure
If you want to go for a swim I recommend heading down to Briceburg. Located only 10 minutes away.
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Briceburg
If you want to go for a swim I recommend heading down to Briceburg. Located only 10 minutes away.
If you feel like some adventure I would recommend rafting down the Merced River.
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Zephyr Whitewater Merced Office
6940 CA-140If you feel like some adventure I would recommend rafting down the Merced River.
This is my favorite hike! It's not a hard hike and you can do it in a short amount of time so it's perfect if you are just coming for the day. make sure you bring your camera because you get some beautiful views!
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Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake TrailThis is my favorite hike! It's not a hard hike and you can do it in a short amount of time so it's perfect if you are just coming for the day. make sure you bring your camera because you get some beautiful views!
This trail is my favorite trail because of the view. I stop at Columbia Rock because the scenery is amazing.
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Yosemite Falls Trailhead
Yosemite Falls TrailThis trail is my favorite trail because of the view. I stop at Columbia Rock because the scenery is amazing.
The pictures don't do justice. The crowds are minimal. The trail is completelycovered in shade so it is great in the summer. I love how clear the water is. By far my favorite place to go. It is 100% worth the drive.
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Tenaya Lake
Tioga RoadThe pictures don't do justice. The crowds are minimal. The trail is completelycovered in shade so it is great in the summer. I love how clear the water is. By far my favorite place to go. It is 100% worth the drive.
Great place for everyone! Beautiful views of Half Dome. They serve hot chocolate and have a fire pit. Across the street you can get a s'mores kit and roast marshmallows on the fire. This is only available in the colder months.
Curry Village Ice Rink
Southside DriveGreat place for everyone! Beautiful views of Half Dome. They serve hot chocolate and have a fire pit. Across the street you can get a s'mores kit and roast marshmallows on the fire. This is only available in the colder months.
If you have ever thought about panning for gold this would be the perfect place to start. Great for the whole family. Gold Panning Near Yosemite Mine For Gold And Crystals. Sure to be the highlight of your vacation, Yosemite Crystals Gold Panning Tours Is Awesome
Yosemite Crystals
If you have ever thought about panning for gold this would be the perfect place to start. Great for the whole family. Gold Panning Near Yosemite Mine For Gold And Crystals. Sure to be the highlight of your vacation, Yosemite Crystals Gold Panning Tours Is Awesome
This is a fun place to take the kids. It's seasonal so you will want to call ahead of time.
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41This is a fun place to take the kids. It's seasonal so you will want to call ahead of time.
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
4726 Mariposa Grove TrailShops
Brick Wall Boutique
5027 CA-140Visit our Historic little town of Mariposa. Plenty of great resturaunts and shops. (local tip)Get your Yosemite souvenirs here for half the price you will pay in Yosemite.
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Mariposa
Visit our Historic little town of Mariposa. Plenty of great resturaunts and shops. (local tip)Get your Yosemite souvenirs here for half the price you will pay in Yosemite.
Mae It Be Home
5026 CA-140If you love home decor you have to stop by this shop!
CostaLivos Mountain Gold Olive Oil
5029 CA-140They do a lot of fun things on the weekends. It's definitely worth checking their calendar to see if anything is going on during your visit.
Sierra Cider
5569 Meadow LnThey do a lot of fun things on the weekends. It's definitely worth checking their calendar to see if anything is going on during your visit.
Emergency
John C. Fremont Healthcare District
5189 Hospital RdThis is the local hospital in Mariposa.
Ponderosa Towing
If you have any car trouble