Sunrise Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Good place to hang out with nice outdoor seating, country music, friendly staff, and great coffee, snacks and food
Tunnel View Coffee Co.
5009 5th StGood place to hang out with nice outdoor seating, country music, friendly staff, and great coffee, snacks and food
Pizza Factory
5005 5th StWhere the locals go for tasty pizzas!
Supermarket to get essential items including grocery, food etc; pharmacy inside
87 locals recommend
Pioneer Market
5034 Coakley CirSupermarket to get essential items including grocery, food etc; pharmacy inside
Good place to grab sandwiches and also has a small grocery section
53 locals recommend
High Country Health Foods
5186 CA-49Good place to grab sandwiches and also has a small grocery section
Neighborhoods
A variety of restaurants and many excellent antique stores and boutiques. Visit the California State Mineral museum, or the State's oldest operating courthouse
92 locals recommend
Mariposa
A variety of restaurants and many excellent antique stores and boutiques. Visit the California State Mineral museum, or the State's oldest operating courthouse
Sightseeing
Famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. Lots of hiking trails!
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
Famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. Lots of hiking trails!
The oldest courthouse west of the Rockies still in continuous operation.
13 locals recommend
Mariposa County Courthouse
5088 Bullion StThe oldest courthouse west of the Rockies still in continuous operation.
Fascinating glimpse of California’s mineral wealth, colorful history and geologic diversity.
55 locals recommend
California State Mining & Mineral Museum
5005 Fairgrounds RdFascinating glimpse of California’s mineral wealth, colorful history and geologic diversity.
One of the best small museums in America by the Smithsonian Institute.
73 locals recommend
Mariposa Museum & History Center
5119 Jessie StOne of the best small museums in America by the Smithsonian Institute.
Reservoir in the Sierra Nevada foothills. A great family lake with water skiing, fishing, and camping.
12 locals recommend
Lake McClure
9090 Lake McClure RdReservoir in the Sierra Nevada foothills. A great family lake with water skiing, fishing, and camping.
Great place for swimming, hiking, fishing, rafting, gold-panning, camping and general recreation during the summer months. It’s low elevation also makes it a great place for a day hike in the winter.
12 locals recommend
Merced River
Great place for swimming, hiking, fishing, rafting, gold-panning, camping and general recreation during the summer months. It’s low elevation also makes it a great place for a day hike in the winter.
A moderately challenging route and takes an average 2hrs to complete. This trail is great for fishing, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
You have do a little bit of navigation and you are not going on the conventional trails all the time. Carry water and a map or an online navigation tool.
13 locals recommend
Stockton Creek Resevoir Trailhead
A moderately challenging route and takes an average 2hrs to complete. This trail is great for fishing, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
You have do a little bit of navigation and you are not going on the conventional trails all the time. Carry water and a map or an online navigation tool.
Picnic, water activities, hiking, food, and more! Great for family!
52 locals recommend
Bass Lake Recreation Area
39900 Rd 222Picnic, water activities, hiking, food, and more! Great for family!
Great place for swimming, hiking, fishing, biking, rafting, gold-panning, camping and general recreation during the summer months. It’s low elevation also makes it a great place for a day hike in the winter.
10 locals recommend
Merced River Recreation Area
California 140Great place for swimming, hiking, fishing, biking, rafting, gold-panning, camping and general recreation during the summer months. It’s low elevation also makes it a great place for a day hike in the winter.
Emergency Info
John C. Fremont Healthcare District
5189 Hospital RdHospital. Call 911 in case of emergency.
Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
5099 Old Highway NorthLocal sheriff's office. Call 911 in case of emergency.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
4994 Joe Howard StreetPharmacy. There is also a pharmacy inside Pioneer Market.
Mariposa County Fire Department
4802 California 140Local fire department. Call 911 in case of emergency.
City advice
What to pack
Bring Sunscreen/Lotion
It can be dry and hot in the mountains especially during summer time.
Don't miss
Yosemite Hiking Trails
There are many scenic trails within Yosemite National Park. You can find a full list of trails here (https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/valleyhikes.htm). We listed our personal favorites on the guidebook in the cottage. Make sure you bring hiking gears and lots of water!
Getting around
Public Transportation
Public transportation (YARTS) from Mariposa is a convenient, stress-free way to travel to Yosemite. Bus fare includes admission into the park.