Guidebook for Vallecito

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Guidebook for Vallecito

Parks & Nature

A cool swimming hole that goes through a cave
64 locals recommend
Natural Bridges Trailhead
Parrotts Ferry Road
64 locals recommend
A cool swimming hole that goes through a cave
Great hikes among huge Sequoia trees, and access to summer fun in the Stanislaus river. One of our favorite places.
274 locals recommend
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4
274 locals recommend
Great hikes among huge Sequoia trees, and access to summer fun in the Stanislaus river. One of our favorite places.
Beautiful high alpine lake, with fishing, swimming, and kayak/SUP board/canoe rental. Hike to amazing views, chill at the lake, and dine on the deck at the Lake Alpine lodge in the summer.
52 locals recommend
Lake Alpine Lodge
4000 CA-4
52 locals recommend
Beautiful high alpine lake, with fishing, swimming, and kayak/SUP board/canoe rental. Hike to amazing views, chill at the lake, and dine on the deck at the Lake Alpine lodge in the summer.

Food Scene

Locally roasted coffee with an ever changing menu of snacks and drinks
16 locals recommend
Gold Country Roasters
78 Scott St
16 locals recommend
Locally roasted coffee with an ever changing menu of snacks and drinks
Very good wood fired pizzas and Mexican plates. Guinness on tap
40 locals recommend
Firewood
420 Main St
40 locals recommend
Very good wood fired pizzas and Mexican plates. Guinness on tap
Our favorite breakfast place, and great dinners too, with nice cocktails.
62 locals recommend
Grounds
402 Main St
62 locals recommend
Our favorite breakfast place, and great dinners too, with nice cocktails.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice restaurant and bar. Often has live music on weekends
7 locals recommend
The Lucky Penny
75 Big Trees Road
7 locals recommend
Nice restaurant and bar. Often has live music on weekends
Dining room and historic bar. The late night hangout in Murphys.
52 locals recommend
Murphys Historic Hotel
457 Main St
52 locals recommend
Dining room and historic bar. The late night hangout in Murphys.

Sightseeing

Because it's Yosemite! Stunning scenery
14 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park Road
Yosemite National Park Road
14 locals recommend
Because it's Yosemite! Stunning scenery

Shopping

Best rock/gem/mineral store in Northern California! Very cool to explore the samples in the back room.
7 locals recommend
Stories In Stones
1249 S Main St
7 locals recommend
Best rock/gem/mineral store in Northern California! Very cool to explore the samples in the back room.

Essentials

Great local grocery store, deli, and they have a separate natural foods store next to the main store.
26 locals recommend
Sierra Hills Market
117 CA-4
26 locals recommend
Great local grocery store, deli, and they have a separate natural foods store next to the main store.

Everything Else

Great local wines
8 locals recommend
Milliaire Winery
276 Main St
8 locals recommend
Great local wines
Excellent Rhone style wines and cheese tastings too
14 locals recommend
Lavender Ridge Vineyard Tasting
425 Main St
14 locals recommend
Excellent Rhone style wines and cheese tastings too
See their excellent museum of gold rush history and the largest gold nugget found in the motherlode. Also beautiful gardens to stroll, a restaurant, and wine tasting. Summer concerts in the ampitheatre
95 locals recommend
Ironstone Vineyards
1894 6 Mile Rd
95 locals recommend
See their excellent museum of gold rush history and the largest gold nugget found in the motherlode. Also beautiful gardens to stroll, a restaurant, and wine tasting. Summer concerts in the ampitheatre