Food scene
The Grill
12765 Mueller DrFine dining overlooking the Pine Mountain Golf Course. $$$
Landmark (oldest continuous operated saloon in California) tavern offering American grub and beer, plus live music in an old-fashioned environment. $$
122 locals recommend
Iron Door Store
18752 Main StLandmark (oldest continuous operated saloon in California) tavern offering American grub and beer, plus live music in an old-fashioned environment. $$
Laid-back, counter-serve joint serving pies with creative toppings, plus wings and beer. $$
82 locals recommend
Two Guys Pizza Pies
18955 Ferretti RdLaid-back, counter-serve joint serving pies with creative toppings, plus wings and beer. $$
Around The Horn Brewing Company
17820 CA-120Gold Rush-themed craft brewery and taproom. $$
BBQ on the deck with provisions from the local market, or grab sandwiches from the deli on your way to your adventure destination. Located 2 miles from stay.
82 locals recommend
Mar-Val
19000 Main StBBQ on the deck with provisions from the local market, or grab sandwiches from the deli on your way to your adventure destination. Located 2 miles from stay.
Authentic Mexican cuisine in an unassuming atmosphere. $$ Located 2 miles from stay.
74 locals recommend
Cocina Michoacana
18730 Main StAuthentic Mexican cuisine in an unassuming atmosphere. $$ Located 2 miles from stay.
Quaint, family operated for 6 generations. Located at the top of Priest Grade, enjoy amazing views of the valley and Lake Don Pedro while dining. $$ Located 5 miles from stay.
42 locals recommend
Priest Station Café
16756 Old Priest GradeQuaint, family operated for 6 generations. Located at the top of Priest Grade, enjoy amazing views of the valley and Lake Don Pedro while dining. $$ Located 5 miles from stay.
Quaint and cool coffee shop with a hipster vibe. Beautiful cafe with nursery and garden in back. Summertime live evening entertainment, yoga on Thursdays, and of course, coffee! see mtsage.com for details. $
54 locals recommend
Mountain Sage
18653 Main StQuaint and cool coffee shop with a hipster vibe. Beautiful cafe with nursery and garden in back. Summertime live evening entertainment, yoga on Thursdays, and of course, coffee! see mtsage.com for details. $
Sightseeing
Famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome, and the iconic vista of Bridalveil Falls. Entrance 25 miles from stay.
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
Famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome, and the iconic vista of Bridalveil Falls. Entrance 25 miles from stay.
Voted one of the top 10 coolest small towns in America, enjoy over 2 dozen wine tasting rooms, high-quality cuisine, and boutique shopping. Located 45 miles from stay.
211 locals recommend
Murphys
Voted one of the top 10 coolest small towns in America, enjoy over 2 dozen wine tasting rooms, high-quality cuisine, and boutique shopping. Located 45 miles from stay.
Founded as a boomtown in 1850, Columbia State Historic Park is a living gold rush town featuring stage coach rides, gold panning, old-time saloons and much, much more. Located 31 miles from stay.
217 locals recommend
Columbia State Historic Park
11259 Broadway StFounded as a boomtown in 1850, Columbia State Historic Park is a living gold rush town featuring stage coach rides, gold panning, old-time saloons and much, much more. Located 31 miles from stay.
Named for its spectacular giant sequoia trees, Calaveras Big Trees was established in 1853. Historians believe the North Grove is the longest continuous tourist attraction in California. Located 60 miles from stay.
274 locals recommend
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4Named for its spectacular giant sequoia trees, Calaveras Big Trees was established in 1853. Historians believe the North Grove is the longest continuous tourist attraction in California. Located 60 miles from stay.
Explore the West's largest collection of trains and railway artifacts dating back to the 1870's. Ride streetcars, interurban electric cars, and trains on the Museum Railway. Make a donation - and ride the train. Located 23 miles from stay.
100 locals recommend
Railtown 1897 State History Park
10501 Reservoir RdExplore the West's largest collection of trains and railway artifacts dating back to the 1870's. Ride streetcars, interurban electric cars, and trains on the Museum Railway. Make a donation - and ride the train. Located 23 miles from stay.
Best known as the location of the Jumping Frog Contest made famous by Mark Twain. The Jumping Frog Jubilee & Fair is an annual event held annually the third weekend in May. Located 39 miles from stay.
38 locals recommend
Angels Camp
Best known as the location of the Jumping Frog Contest made famous by Mark Twain. The Jumping Frog Jubilee & Fair is an annual event held annually the third weekend in May. Located 39 miles from stay.
Activities
18 Hole Championship Golf Course is a premier gold country golf course open to the public. Rated 4-1/2 stars Best Places to Play by Golf Digest Magazine. Reservations (209) 962-8620.
74 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
12765 Mueller Dr18 Hole Championship Golf Course is a premier gold country golf course open to the public. Rated 4-1/2 stars Best Places to Play by Golf Digest Magazine. Reservations (209) 962-8620.
Private lake with three swimming beaches, picnicking and fishing areas. They are the Marina, Dunn Court Beach, The Lake Lodge and Fisherman's Cove, with a water taxi shuttle operating in the summer. The Lakeside Cafe is open in the summer at the Marina.
41 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake Lodge
20270 Pine Mountain DrPrivate lake with three swimming beaches, picnicking and fishing areas. They are the Marina, Dunn Court Beach, The Lake Lodge and Fisherman's Cove, with a water taxi shuttle operating in the summer. The Lakeside Cafe is open in the summer at the Marina.
Home of California's deepest cave chamber, where you can descend deep underground (depths to 410 ft/124 m) on a guided walk tour, rappel a cave, geode crack and much more. Located 41 miles from stay. Website moaning caverns.com
164 locals recommend
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
5350 Moaning Cave RdHome of California's deepest cave chamber, where you can descend deep underground (depths to 410 ft/124 m) on a guided walk tour, rappel a cave, geode crack and much more. Located 41 miles from stay. Website moaning caverns.com
If gambling is your thing, but you brought your family along, this is the casino for you. Located downstairs is a full bowling alley, arcade, and sports bar. Main level includes table games and slots, and live entertainment. Numerous restaurants within the casino include Seven Sisters premier dining. Located 21 miles from stay.
155 locals recommend
Black Oak Casino Resort
19400 Tuolumne Rd NIf gambling is your thing, but you brought your family along, this is the casino for you. Located downstairs is a full bowling alley, arcade, and sports bar. Main level includes table games and slots, and live entertainment. Numerous restaurants within the casino include Seven Sisters premier dining. Located 21 miles from stay.
Mild to wild! Everything from 1/2 day to 3-day multiple class whitewater rafting trips. Located 14 miles from stay. www.sierramac.com
6 locals recommend
Sierra Mac River Trips
27890 CA-120Mild to wild! Everything from 1/2 day to 3-day multiple class whitewater rafting trips. Located 14 miles from stay. www.sierramac.com
For the teen who can’t leave his board behind. Located 2 miles from stay.
11 locals recommend
Groveland Library
18990 CA-120For the teen who can’t leave his board behind. Located 2 miles from stay.
Love BINGO? Night owl? 24/7 entertainment can be found here! Over 600 slots, card tables, and a restaurant to round out the experience.
28 locals recommend
Chicken Ranch Casino
9100 Chicken Ranch RdLove BINGO? Night owl? 24/7 entertainment can be found here! Over 600 slots, card tables, and a restaurant to round out the experience.
If poolside relaxation is your preference, Pine Mountain Lake Swim Center offers crystal clear swimming. Perfect for an afternoon of family fun. Snack bar on site.
21 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake Swim Center
12775 Mueller DrIf poolside relaxation is your preference, Pine Mountain Lake Swim Center offers crystal clear swimming. Perfect for an afternoon of family fun. Snack bar on site.
If the little ones need to unwind, this community park offers room to run, picnic areas, and a jungle gym. 1 miles from stay.
13 locals recommend
Mary Laveroni Community Park
18950 CA-120If the little ones need to unwind, this community park offers room to run, picnic areas, and a jungle gym. 1 miles from stay.
Gold Country history is captured in this locally run museum. Learn little known facts about Groveland. 1 mile from stay.
24 locals recommend
Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum
18990 CA-120Gold Country history is captured in this locally run museum. Learn little known facts about Groveland. 1 mile from stay.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Yosemite National Park
Visitors are required to obtain reservations to visit the park from May 21 to September (dates subject to change). Book early, reservations fill months in advance. Available on recreation.gov