Our Mariposa & Oakhurst Guidebook

Gerson & BethAnn
Gerson & BethAnn
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
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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
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Zephyr Whitewater Merced Office
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41
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Very fun guided horseback rides in the forest
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Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures
7910 Jackson Rd
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Very fun guided horseback rides in the forest
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Mariposa Museum & History Center
5119 Jessie St
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Mountain Bike Rentals and Sales
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Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure
40761 CA-41
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Mountain Bike Rentals and Sales
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Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Watersports
54406 Rd 432
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This 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
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This 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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Mäyräpassin hiihtoalue
7082 Glacier Point Road
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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.

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
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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.
Local wine with beautiful vineyards and super nice folks in the tasting room
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Butterfly Creek Winery
4063 Triangle Rd
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Local wine with beautiful vineyards and super nice folks in the tasting room
Fun wine bar
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The Alley
5027 CA-140
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Fun wine bar
Nice tasting room and unique gifts.
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Casto Oaks Fine Wine & Art
5022 CA-140
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Nice tasting room and unique gifts.
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Reimer's Candies, & Ice Cream
41969 CA-41
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You've got to try the Razzleberry pie!
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Jantz Bakery
5067 CA-140
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You've got to try the Razzleberry pie!
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The Hideout Saloon
5031 CA-140
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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-41
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Very fun - check the hours. Live music, line dancing...tons of fun! Limited menu but surprisingly great food!
Sierra Cider
5569 Meadow Ln
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CostaLivos Mountain Gold Olive Oil
5029 CA-140
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If you're looking for that perfect latte and avocado toast, you have come to the right place. The breakfast sandwich is to die for!
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Sticks Coffee
4993 7th St
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If you're looking for that perfect latte and avocado toast, you have come to the right place. The breakfast sandwich is to die for!

Groceries

Best Market in Mariposa
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Pioneer Market
5034 Coakley Cir
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Best Market in Mariposa
Oakhurst
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Vons
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Oakhurst
Oakhurst
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Raley's
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Oakhurst

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
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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
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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 Trail
Beautiful hike with waterfalls. In the National Forest so dogs are welcome.
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Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley Drive
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Beautiful 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
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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 432
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Beautiful 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 Road
Great 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!
Great steaks and historic burger!
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Charles Street Dinner House
5043 Charles St
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Great steaks and historic burger!
A bit more upscale
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Savoury's
5034 CA-140
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A bit more upscale
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1850 Restaurant and Brewery
5114 Yosemite All-Year Hwy
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