Mariam's Oakhurst Guidebook
Hiking
Please check website if day-use reservations are needed. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.
Day-use reservations will be required for all users, including annual and lifetime pass holders. Each reservation is valid for 3 days.
For more detailed information, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/covid19.htm
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
Please check website if day-use reservations are needed. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.
Day-use reservations will be required for all users, including annual and lifetime pass holders. Each reservation is valid for 3 days.
For more detailed information, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/covid19.htm
The Willow Creek Trail can be reached either by the North Shore Road next to the Falls Day Use parking area or from the Willow Creek parking area off of Road 274.
The trail is two and seven tenths miles long, ending at the McLeod Flat Road and offers moderate to steep climb. The main attractions of this trail are Angel Falls and Devils Slide, two breathtaking water falls, and a variety of quiet spots and scenic views along the way.
Parking fee is required
52 locals recommend
Willow Creek Trailhead
Road 432The Willow Creek Trail can be reached either by the North Shore Road next to the Falls Day Use parking area or from the Willow Creek parking area off of Road 274.
The trail is two and seven tenths miles long, ending at the McLeod Flat Road and offers moderate to steep climb. The main attractions of this trail are Angel Falls and Devils Slide, two breathtaking water falls, and a variety of quiet spots and scenic views along the way.
Parking fee is required
Hike along a creek during this 3-4 hour adventure. With views of gorgeous trees and medium sized waterfalls, hikers like to have lunch at Red Rock Falls.
There are two parking lots for your convenience.
109 locals recommend
Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley DriveHike along a creek during this 3-4 hour adventure. With views of gorgeous trees and medium sized waterfalls, hikers like to have lunch at Red Rock Falls.
There are two parking lots for your convenience.
Mariposa Grove is a sequoia grove located near Wawona, California, United States, in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park. It is the largest grove of giant sequoias in the park, with several hundred mature examples of the tree. Two of its trees are among the 30 largest giant sequoias in the world.
Driving time : 35 minutes
24 locals recommend
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
4726 Mariposa Grove TrailMariposa Grove is a sequoia grove located near Wawona, California, United States, in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park. It is the largest grove of giant sequoias in the park, with several hundred mature examples of the tree. Two of its trees are among the 30 largest giant sequoias in the world.
Driving time : 35 minutes
The Falls Picnic Site
North Shore RoadBoating
Bass Lake is very popular. Whether you want to go to a restaurant, get on a boat or take a hike, Bass Lake has it all.
We would recommend bringing a boat (or renting one) and getting on the lake for a day. There is cliff jumping at the southern end of the lake (which is technically a dam).
Boat Rentals:
> Bass Lake Water Sports Boat Rentals
Bars & Restaurants:
> The Pines Bar Bass Lake
> Ducey's Bar and Grill
Hiking:
> Willow Creek Trail
294 locals recommend
Bass Lake
Bass Lake is very popular. Whether you want to go to a restaurant, get on a boat or take a hike, Bass Lake has it all.
We would recommend bringing a boat (or renting one) and getting on the lake for a day. There is cliff jumping at the southern end of the lake (which is technically a dam).
Boat Rentals:
> Bass Lake Water Sports Boat Rentals
Bars & Restaurants:
> The Pines Bar Bass Lake
> Ducey's Bar and Grill
Hiking:
> Willow Creek Trail
Have fun with Bass Lake Boat Rentals Water sports and Pines Marina, the only full service lakefront marina in Bass Lake. Located right in the center of town in the Pines Village next to Ducey's Lodge.
75 locals recommend
Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Watersports
54406 Rd 432Have fun with Bass Lake Boat Rentals Water sports and Pines Marina, the only full service lakefront marina in Bass Lake. Located right in the center of town in the Pines Village next to Ducey's Lodge.
Lakefront at our Marina. Any closer and you would be wet. Gourmet, real ingredients that we actually prepare here.
75 locals recommend
Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Watersports
54406 Rd 432Lakefront at our Marina. Any closer and you would be wet. Gourmet, real ingredients that we actually prepare here.
Train tour
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad's track may only be four miles long, but their trains cover decades in that distance. Here, a duo of antique steam engines—one built in 1913, the other in 1928—tow travelers through the piney wilderness of Sierra National Forest.
Along the way, guides provide a glimpse of how America's wilderness looked to the railroad companies and loggers as they worked their way westward and shipped raw materials back east.
The lesson also incorporates a bit of biology, as tour-leaders will often deviate from historical discussion to talk about local wildlife or how lumberjacks evolved their ax hands.
On certain evenings, the conductors extend the track tour from one-hour to three. Guests begin the evening with a barbecue dinner, then ride the train to a campfire for a sing-along. They then get back on the locomotive for an evening trip back to the modern era.
147 locals recommend
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad's track may only be four miles long, but their trains cover decades in that distance. Here, a duo of antique steam engines—one built in 1913, the other in 1928—tow travelers through the piney wilderness of Sierra National Forest.
Along the way, guides provide a glimpse of how America's wilderness looked to the railroad companies and loggers as they worked their way westward and shipped raw materials back east.
The lesson also incorporates a bit of biology, as tour-leaders will often deviate from historical discussion to talk about local wildlife or how lumberjacks evolved their ax hands.
On certain evenings, the conductors extend the track tour from one-hour to three. Guests begin the evening with a barbecue dinner, then ride the train to a campfire for a sing-along. They then get back on the locomotive for an evening trip back to the modern era.
Casino
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino is a massive casino with slot machines, table games, restaurants, bars and more.
Drive time: 26 minutes
127 locals recommend
Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino
711 Lucky LnChukchansi Gold Resort & Casino is a massive casino with slot machines, table games, restaurants, bars and more.
Drive time: 26 minutes
Food scene
Oakhurst Grill is a family friendly Restaurant with a variety of different cuisine. They offer Steak, Chicken, Pork, Pasta, Salads and Seafood.
67 locals recommend
Oakhurst Grill
40530 CA-41Oakhurst Grill is a family friendly Restaurant with a variety of different cuisine. They offer Steak, Chicken, Pork, Pasta, Salads and Seafood.
Smokehouse 41 BBQ
40713 CA-41Great BBQ and highly recommended by locals!
Comfy gastropub offering locally sourced pub fare & craft beers amid industrial-chic decor.
281 locals recommend
Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise DrComfy gastropub offering locally sourced pub fare & craft beers amid industrial-chic decor.
Starbucks
40208 CA-41The Cool Bean Cafe
40120 CA-41Best Mexican food in town.
Casual cantina since 1989 with a large menu of homemade Mexican recipes, plus TVs & outdoor seating.
147 locals recommend
El Cid
41939 CA-41Best Mexican food in town.
Casual cantina since 1989 with a large menu of homemade Mexican recipes, plus TVs & outdoor seating.
For more than 50 years, Reimer’s Candies & Gifts has been hand-crafting sweet treats at the little red candy factory in Three Rivers, California.
Now there is a location in Oakhurst. You'll actually pass it while you drive up HWY 41 on your way to our vacation rental.
Indulge yourself in a variety of ice cream and candies. Or pick up a hand made German cuckoo clock.
46 locals recommend
Reimer's Candies, & Ice Cream
41969 CA-41For more than 50 years, Reimer’s Candies & Gifts has been hand-crafting sweet treats at the little red candy factory in Three Rivers, California.
Now there is a location in Oakhurst. You'll actually pass it while you drive up HWY 41 on your way to our vacation rental.
Indulge yourself in a variety of ice cream and candies. Or pick up a hand made German cuckoo clock.
Fine dining at its best.
Luxurious, fairy-tale setting featuring a French-Californian set-price dinner menu & Sunday brunch.
93 locals recommend
Erna's Elderberry House
48688 Victoria LnFine dining at its best.
Luxurious, fairy-tale setting featuring a French-Californian set-price dinner menu & Sunday brunch.
Amazing tacos and Mexican food in general. Keep in mind that there is always a wait here so get there early!
78 locals recommend
Plazuelas Mexican Restaurant
40015 CA-49Amazing tacos and Mexican food in general. Keep in mind that there is always a wait here so get there early!
Casa Velasco Mexican Restaurant
54311 Rd 432If you love Margarita's you'll love Casa Velasco!
The only sushi place we trust in Oakhurst. Delicious sushi and loved by locals!
7 locals recommend
Kyoto Kafe Japanese & Korean Cusine
40423 California 41The only sushi place we trust in Oakhurst. Delicious sushi and loved by locals!
They are known for the burgers as well as the malt shakes and milk shakes.
117 locals recommend
The Forks Resort
39150 Rd 222They are known for the burgers as well as the malt shakes and milk shakes.
Pines Village Bakery-Pizzeria
54362 Rd 432Jones Store
5S07Ducey's On the Lake & Ducey's Bar & Grill
39255 Marina DrGreat homemade Mexican food. Done in our take out. Great prices for all the food!
Los dos Carnales Restaurant
Great homemade Mexican food. Done in our take out. Great prices for all the food!
Come try the handmade wines from Oakhurst's premier winery!
They specialize in single-vineyard wines, including Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Tannat, and Petite Sirah. They also have dinner and live music on Saturday evenings!!!
61 locals recommend
Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen
41139 CA-41Come try the handmade wines from Oakhurst's premier winery!
They specialize in single-vineyard wines, including Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Tannat, and Petite Sirah. They also have dinner and live music on Saturday evenings!!!
Oakhurst Spirits is a one-stop destination that houses a specialty distillery, a tasting room, and an arts center.
You can have a tour around the distillery and have a taste of their whiskeys, gin, rum, vodka, bourbon, and other spirits that they craft.
The adjacent art gallery is also open for visitors, where you can buy merchandise such as t-shirts, caps, and tasting glasses with an imprinted logo of Oakhurst Spirits.
The art gallery also features artworks created by local and international artists.
10 locals recommend
Oakhurst Spirits
40300 Greenwood WayOakhurst Spirits is a one-stop destination that houses a specialty distillery, a tasting room, and an arts center.
You can have a tour around the distillery and have a taste of their whiskeys, gin, rum, vodka, bourbon, and other spirits that they craft.
The adjacent art gallery is also open for visitors, where you can buy merchandise such as t-shirts, caps, and tasting glasses with an imprinted logo of Oakhurst Spirits.
The art gallery also features artworks created by local and international artists.
Mountain Oaks Cafe
Grocery stores
Vons
40044 CA-49Raley's
40041 CA-49Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
40301 Junction Dr