Guidebook for Groveland
Food Scene
These locals worked in the meat department at Mar Vals and found love. They Married and opened a real meat shop. Kevin knows meat and Randy makes a great sandwich. There is a nice selection of deserts, Gluten free option and the only place in town you can get a bagel with cream cheese and lox. Get your to go sandwich here and head into the park.
28 locals recommend
Kevin N Randi's Old Fashion Meat Market
18687 Main StThese locals worked in the meat department at Mar Vals and found love. They Married and opened a real meat shop. Kevin knows meat and Randy makes a great sandwich. There is a nice selection of deserts, Gluten free option and the only place in town you can get a bagel with cream cheese and lox. Get your to go sandwich here and head into the park.
Farm to table restaurant in a historical hotel with a great atmosphere. Owned by a young family with commitment to healthy life styles and good service.
20 locals recommend
Hotel Charlotte
18736 Main StFarm to table restaurant in a historical hotel with a great atmosphere. Owned by a young family with commitment to healthy life styles and good service.
An Art gallary, a coffee shop, a gardening store, a farmers market on Saturdays and a venue for festivals all on one property. Get a coffee to go or take a walk through the gardens, lay in the hammocks or just sit in any number of spots and watch the many people who come to enjoy this location as a community gathering place. For Children there is a play house in the back and a nice lawn ( shaded in the summer ) to play on. This is a truly hidden gem - more than meets the eye.
54 locals recommend
Mountain Sage
18653 Main StAn Art gallary, a coffee shop, a gardening store, a farmers market on Saturdays and a venue for festivals all on one property. Get a coffee to go or take a walk through the gardens, lay in the hammocks or just sit in any number of spots and watch the many people who come to enjoy this location as a community gathering place. For Children there is a play house in the back and a nice lawn ( shaded in the summer ) to play on. This is a truly hidden gem - more than meets the eye.
The Grill is open Tuesday to Sunday and reservations are recommended for dinner. Thursday nights often have wine tastings or special events. The views from the patio are very nice. The food is great and reasonably priced. There is a bar attached with sports events. This is owned by the HOA and is an amenity - good food at reasonable prices. The skirt steak is particularly good here.
74 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
12765 Mueller DrThe Grill is open Tuesday to Sunday and reservations are recommended for dinner. Thursday nights often have wine tastings or special events. The views from the patio are very nice. The food is great and reasonably priced. There is a bar attached with sports events. This is owned by the HOA and is an amenity - good food at reasonable prices. The skirt steak is particularly good here.
If you are getting out of the park late and want something other than pizza just take a drove down to Evergreen lodge. Healthy food at great prices.
10 locals recommend
Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite
33160 Evergreen RdIf you are getting out of the park late and want something other than pizza just take a drove down to Evergreen lodge. Healthy food at great prices.
If you need pizza this is the "Good" place in town. They deliver after 5 pm.
82 locals recommend
Two Guys Pizza Pies
18955 Ferretti RdIf you need pizza this is the "Good" place in town. They deliver after 5 pm.
It is hard to describe Dori's you really need to just take a walk in. They have deserts, sandwiches and tea. But not just tea - this is a tea house. Sit down in the back tea room and have proper tea and biscuits.
13 locals recommend
Dori's Tea Cottage
18744 Main StreetIt is hard to describe Dori's you really need to just take a walk in. They have deserts, sandwiches and tea. But not just tea - this is a tea house. Sit down in the back tea room and have proper tea and biscuits.
Getting Around
Mary Laveroni Park / Old Yosemite Road station
Here is the place to catch YARTS
Essentials
Mar-Val
19000 Main StLocal Grocery store. Friendly staff.
Groveland Pharmacy
18638 Main StPharmacy
Parks & Nature
The lake lodge is a sandy beach with a playground for children. There is also picnic tables and BBQ's. There is a water taxi that takes you to the other beaches during the summer months. The maps do not let me show you the other beaches. Marina has a snack shack and a place to rent boats, paddle boards and kayaks.
41 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake Lodge
20270 Pine Mountain DrThe lake lodge is a sandy beach with a playground for children. There is also picnic tables and BBQ's. There is a water taxi that takes you to the other beaches during the summer months. The maps do not let me show you the other beaches. Marina has a snack shack and a place to rent boats, paddle boards and kayaks.