Smith Vacations near Yosemite
Food Scene
Yes, this is a saloon and bar, but they also serve good breakfast, lunch and dinner. Family friendly.
Cocina Michoacana
18730 Main StGreat mexican food. Family run.
Two Guys Pizza Pies
18955 Ferretti RdGreat pizza and the deliver!
Newly remodeled restaurant in PML gates with great views of the golf course.
14 locals recommend
The Grill
12765 Mueller DrNewly remodeled restaurant in PML gates with great views of the golf course.
Hang out at the main marina and eat at the bar and grill or have an ice cream.
9 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake Lakeside Cafe At The Marina
12495 Cassaretto CtHang out at the main marina and eat at the bar and grill or have an ice cream.
FireFall Coffee Roasting Company
18749 Main StPriest Station Café
16756 Old Priest GradeIron Door Store
18752 Main StHotel Charlotte just opened a new restaurant with quality food. We have not been there, but have heard it is a good place for special occasions. If you go, let us know your thoughts.
20 locals recommend
Hotel Charlotte
18736 Main StHotel Charlotte just opened a new restaurant with quality food. We have not been there, but have heard it is a good place for special occasions. If you go, let us know your thoughts.
You may want to consider stopping here after visiting Yosemite Park. It is a little out of the way, but they have good food.
10 locals recommend
Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite
33160 Evergreen RdYou may want to consider stopping here after visiting Yosemite Park. It is a little out of the way, but they have good food.
This is a great restaurant just outside Yosemite gate (about a 30 minute drive from our place).
The Restaurant at Rush Creek Lodge
34001 California 120This is a great restaurant just outside Yosemite gate (about a 30 minute drive from our place).
Want to pamper a loved one? Take them on a hike in Yosemite Park and then surprise them with a nice meal right in the park. Don't want dinner? Walk through the restaurant to the back for a cocktail. The ambiance and views are amazing!
7 locals recommend
The Ahwahnee Dining Room
1 Ahwahnee DriveWant to pamper a loved one? Take them on a hike in Yosemite Park and then surprise them with a nice meal right in the park. Don't want dinner? Walk through the restaurant to the back for a cocktail. The ambiance and views are amazing!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like gambling and don't mind driving , there is a casino about 45 minutes from our home. It is not Las Vegas, but may satisfy your gambling itch.
Oldest running bar west of the Sierra's. Great history. Kids allowed inside during the day and for dinner. Live bands usually on Friday and Saturday.
122 locals recommend
Iron Door Store
18752 Main StOldest running bar west of the Sierra's. Great history. Kids allowed inside during the day and for dinner. Live bands usually on Friday and Saturday.
Black Oak Casino Resort
19400 Tuolumne Rd NAround The Horn Brewing Company
17820 CA-120Fun Atmosphere! They even have a beer garden.
Nature Parks, Hikes, and Skiing
Yosemite Valley
Beautiful
Yosemite Valley Visitor Center
9035 Village DrThis is a hidden gem and a great place to swim and jump off waterfalls (weather and waterflow permitting).
Rainbow Pool Day Use Area
This is a hidden gem and a great place to swim and jump off waterfalls (weather and waterflow permitting).
Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
1 Dodge Ridge RdClosest ski resort.
about a 2 mile modest hike with beautiful water views. There is swimming also (seasonal).
27 locals recommend
Carlon Falls Trail
32158 Evergreen Roadabout a 2 mile modest hike with beautiful water views. There is swimming also (seasonal).
Fun park with a playground. They have movie nights in the summer.
13 locals recommend
Mary Laveroni Community Park
18950 CA-120Fun park with a playground. They have movie nights in the summer.
Preston Falls
8.2 mile moderate hike with a waterfall.
Shopping
Mar-Val
19000 Main StDowntown Groveland, recently remodeled. 2 miles from our home.
Kevin N Randi's Old Fashion Meat Market
18687 Main StGreat meat for BBQs!
Entertainment & Activities
Black Oak Casino Resort
19400 Tuolumne Rd NIf you are in the mood for gambling.
Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
12765 Mueller DrPine Mountain Lake Equestrian Center
13309 Cliffton WayGuided horseback rides.
Pine Mountain Lake Swim Center
12775 Mueller DrPool is heated.
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
5350 Moaning Cave RdTour caves or zip line.
Zip Yosemite
45800 Calvin Crest RdJamestown
Cute place to shop for antiques.
Great place to go to feel like you are in the Wild, Wild West!
217 locals recommend
Columbia State Historic Park
11259 Broadway StGreat place to go to feel like you are in the Wild, Wild West!
Our Home
12303 Tower Peak Ct
12303 Tower Peak CourtGetting Around
Public transportation to Yosemite. Contact them for pick up spots.
38 locals recommend
Yarts Yosemite Area Transportation
357 West 18th StreetPublic transportation to Yosemite. Contact them for pick up spots.