Our Mariposa & Oakhurst Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Charming Gold Rush town pulled right out of the 19th Century (except for the cars!)
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Mariposa
Charming Gold Rush town pulled right out of the 19th Century (except for the cars!)
Things to Do
Local winery with beautiful views, tasting room, and great folks
Zephyr Whitewater Merced Office
6940 CA-140Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41Very fun guided horseback rides in the forest
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Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures
7910 Jackson RdVery fun guided horseback rides in the forest
A fun spot to visit to get a great sense of the history of Mariposa.
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Mariposa Museum & History Center
5119 Jessie StA fun spot to visit to get a great sense of the history of Mariposa.
Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure
40761 CA-41Mountain Bike Rentals and Sales
Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Watersports
54406 Rd 432This shop has beautiful home goods that fit the niche of classic mountain/farmhouse with a touch of contemporary. One of our favorite places to stop in town
Mae It Be Home
5026 CA-140This shop has beautiful home goods that fit the niche of classic mountain/farmhouse with a touch of contemporary. One of our favorite places to stop in town
Family friendly ski resort within Yosemite National Park! Downhill, Cross Country and Sledding! Always call to check conditions - National Park rules prohibit snow making so availability is very weather dependent.
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Badger Pass Ski Area
7082 Glacier Point RoadFamily friendly ski resort within Yosemite National Park! Downhill, Cross Country and Sledding! Always call to check conditions - National Park rules prohibit snow making so availability is very weather dependent.
Food scene & Watering Holes
Some of our favorite food related places. Some do serve food but known more for their drinks, fun, and local ambience.
This is the birthplace of our house coffee where the beans are roasted on site. Our favorite is “Mariposa Morning” but there are dozens of beans to choose from. Jerry (the owner) is great and will gladly show off his unique roasting style. Even though we’ve been dozens of times, we often look for an excuse to go back.
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Mariposa Coffee Company
2945 CA-49This is the birthplace of our house coffee where the beans are roasted on site. Our favorite is “Mariposa Morning” but there are dozens of beans to choose from. Jerry (the owner) is great and will gladly show off his unique roasting style. Even though we’ve been dozens of times, we often look for an excuse to go back.
The Alley
5027 CA-140Fun wine bar
Casto Oaks Fine Wine & Art
5022 CA-140Nice tasting room and unique gifts.
Reimer's Candies, & Ice Cream
41969 CA-41Jantz Bakery
5067 CA-140You've got to try the Razzleberry pie!
A real dive bar with great drinks and BBQ. The "ambience" is memorable. Help decorate the walls with your $-bills!
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The Hideout Saloon
5031 CA-140A real dive bar with great drinks and BBQ. The "ambience" is memorable. Help decorate the walls with your $-bills!
Very fun - check the hours. Live music, line dancing...tons of fun! Limited menu but surprisingly great food!
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Snowline Country Bar
42155 CA-41Very fun - check the hours. Live music, line dancing...tons of fun! Limited menu but surprisingly great food!
Go for a tasting, go for a tour of the Orchard, hang out and play games at their tasting room...be sure to take home a bottle. This is not Martinelli's...they have a wide range from dry to sweet and some really creative ciders as well. Definitely a Mariposa gem!
Sierra Cider
5611 Meadow LnGo for a tasting, go for a tour of the Orchard, hang out and play games at their tasting room...be sure to take home a bottle. This is not Martinelli's...they have a wide range from dry to sweet and some really creative ciders as well. Definitely a Mariposa gem!
CostaLivos Mountain Gold Olive Oil
5029 CA-140If you're looking for that perfect latte and avocado toast, you have come to the right place. The breakfast sandwich is to die for! Hands down, this is my favorite coffee shop (not just in Mariposa)!
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Sticks Coffee
4993 7th StIf you're looking for that perfect latte and avocado toast, you have come to the right place. The breakfast sandwich is to die for! Hands down, this is my favorite coffee shop (not just in Mariposa)!
A great wine bar to try some of the best wines the Sierras have to offer. Since it's not Napa, it's nice to have a place where they have really found the winners!
The Local Grape
5021 CA-140A great wine bar to try some of the best wines the Sierras have to offer. Since it's not Napa, it's nice to have a place where they have really found the winners!
Great food, drink, and live music (check schedule). Really fun beer garden atmosphere!
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The Grove House
4993 5th StGreat food, drink, and live music (check schedule). Really fun beer garden atmosphere!
Cinnamon Roll Bakery & Café
Groceries
Pioneer Market
5034 Coakley CirBest Market in Mariposa
Vons
40044 CA-49Oakhurst
Raley's
40041 CA-49Oakhurst
High Country Health Foods
5186 CA-49Natural/Organic food store.
Sightseeing
We are near 2 of the 3 main entrances to Yosemite National Park. The drive to the middle "El Portal" entrance, runs through the town of Mariposa, continues along the Merced River and enters close to the Valley Floor while the southern entrance goes through the towns of Oakhurst and Fish Camp and enters the park very close to Wawona.
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Yosemite Valley
We are near 2 of the 3 main entrances to Yosemite National Park. The drive to the middle "El Portal" entrance, runs through the town of Mariposa, continues along the Merced River and enters close to the Valley Floor while the southern entrance goes through the towns of Oakhurst and Fish Camp and enters the park very close to Wawona.
Shady Bear Cabin is located just 10 minutes from Bass Lake. Mariposa River Retreat is about 45 minutes away.
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Bass Lake
Shady Bear Cabin is located just 10 minutes from Bass Lake. Mariposa River Retreat is about 45 minutes away.
Hiking
Some of our favorite hikes outside of Yosemite. Hiking with dogs inside Yosemite is limited to paved trails on the valley floor - so here are some of our favorite trails in the national forest where dogs are welcome. Please look up on AllTrails to see difficulty levels. Also - please note that not all of the roads in these parts are fully paved. It is not unusual to travel on dirt roads to get to a trailhead.
Hite Cove Trail
4938 Hites Cove TrailBeautiful hike with waterfalls. In the National Forest so dogs are welcome.
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Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley DriveBeautiful hike with waterfalls. In the National Forest so dogs are welcome.
Great way to see the Giant Sequoias without entering Yosemite.
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Nelder Grove
Great way to see the Giant Sequoias without entering Yosemite.
Beautiful hike. Be careful in winter and spring when water levels are high.
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Willow Creek Trailhead
Road 432Beautiful hike. Be careful in winter and spring when water levels are high.
Great hike along the Merced River. Very flat and easy - great for kids and families.
Briceburg Suspension Bridge
Briceburg RoadGreat hike along the Merced River. Very flat and easy - great for kids and families.
Mariposa Restaurants
There are many restaurants in town - these are just some of our favorites. In general, not being listed here likely means we haven't tried it or our friends haven't recommended it. That said, I always recommend Yelping!
Charles Street Dinner House
5043 Charles StGreat steaks and historic burger!
Savoury's
5034 CA-140A bit more upscale
1850 Restaurant and Brewery
5114 Yosemite All-Year HwyLinked to our favorite Goat farm up the road, this place is great food sourced from just a few miles away. Highly recommended!
Happy Goat Farm to Table
Linked to our favorite Goat farm up the road, this place is great food sourced from just a few miles away. Highly recommended!
Off the beaten path, this place is a great stop on a drive through the country or take the long way to Yosemite. Not much else in this neck of the woods but gas, country store, and Birdies (and a limitless supply of beautiful views)
Birdies Roadside Cafe
Off the beaten path, this place is a great stop on a drive through the country or take the long way to Yosemite. Not much else in this neck of the woods but gas, country store, and Birdies (and a limitless supply of beautiful views)
June Bug Café
6979B CA-140Little Shop of Ramen
Great Ramen in our little town. Great Japanese beer!