Doug & Marilyn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The South Gate entrance is just 30 minutes away. The Valley floor is another 50 minute drive. Breathtaking views, be sure to stop at the Tunnel View. It’s spectacular!
The park can be daunting because there’s so much to do, but at the entry gate, ask the range what’s best to do for a day trip. They’re always helpful to all visitors.
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I-Yosemite National Park
The South Gate entrance is just 30 minutes away. The Valley floor is another 50 minute drive. Breathtaking views, be sure to stop at the Tunnel View. It’s spectacular!
The park can be daunting because there’s so much to do, but at the entry gate, ask the range what’s best to do for a day trip. They’re always helpful to all visitors.
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41Bass Lake Recreation Area
39900 Rd 222Oakhurst Giftworks
49027 Rd 426Food scene
Plazuelas Mexican Restaurant
40015 CA-49Good Mexican food
North Fork BBQ
Best barbecue place in the area.
Very good food. Local beers. Nice atmosphere. Can be a long wait-popular with locals.
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Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise DrVery good food. Local beers. Nice atmosphere. Can be a long wait-popular with locals.
Tandoori Express
Great tiki masala if that’s your thing.
Expensive, upscale restaurant that overlooks Bass Lake.
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Ducey's On the Lake & Ducey's Bar & Grill
39255 Marina DrExpensive, upscale restaurant that overlooks Bass Lake.
Overlooks Bass Lake with reasonable priced America food: burgers, sandwiches and salads.
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The Forks Resort
39150 Rd 222Overlooks Bass Lake with reasonable priced America food: burgers, sandwiches and salads.
Reasonably priced food in a nice environment. Dining area overlooks the Oakhurst foothills
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Oakhurst Grill
40530 CA-41Reasonably priced food in a nice environment. Dining area overlooks the Oakhurst foothills
Nice place for breakfast or lunch. 7 miles south on Hwy 41 in Coursegold.
Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
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Wild Fig Kitchen
35300 CA-41Nice place for breakfast or lunch. 7 miles south on Hwy 41 in Coursegold.
Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
Good Chinese food. Restaurant isn’t fancy.
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China Delight Restaurant
40484 CA-41Good Chinese food. Restaurant isn’t fancy.
Very popular Mexican food restaurant, popular with locals and visitors to the area.
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El Cid
41939 CA-41Very popular Mexican food restaurant, popular with locals and visitors to the area.
Hiking
Great trail! Trail doesn’t loop. When tried of hiking, turn around and go back the way you came. We like the trail entrance on Hwy 41 about 6 miles north from Oakhurst towards Yosemite.
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Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley DriveGreat trail! Trail doesn’t loop. When tried of hiking, turn around and go back the way you came. We like the trail entrance on Hwy 41 about 6 miles north from Oakhurst towards Yosemite.
Nelder Grove is a little difficult to get to, but worth the trip. Beautiful old forest and great for hiking. The nature center is about 1/2 mile up a dirt bumpy road, but it’s not too bad. If you’re concerned about driving up to the center, just park at the entrance gates and walk up.
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Nelder Grove
Nelder Grove is a little difficult to get to, but worth the trip. Beautiful old forest and great for hiking. The nature center is about 1/2 mile up a dirt bumpy road, but it’s not too bad. If you’re concerned about driving up to the center, just park at the entrance gates and walk up.
Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park
43469 CA-49Great hike! Hopefully the river is flowing in the summer. You do have to pay for parking
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Willow Creek Trailhead
Road 432Great hike! Hopefully the river is flowing in the summer. You do have to pay for parking