Danielle And Richard's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This a must trip when visiting Mariposa at any time of the year.
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
This a must trip when visiting Mariposa at any time of the year.
Great place to visit if you are a history buff on Yosemite and the Sierra mountains. If you plan to visit, make sure to check for any special speakers they may have visiting. Just around the corner and down the hill and across the street from the house.
73 locals recommend
Mariposa Museum & History Center
5119 Jessie StGreat place to visit if you are a history buff on Yosemite and the Sierra mountains. If you plan to visit, make sure to check for any special speakers they may have visiting. Just around the corner and down the hill and across the street from the house.
A great place to visit if you are into learning more about the beginnings of the gold rush. We visit this place often and always learn something new about the gold era.
55 locals recommend
California State Mining & Mineral Museum
5005 Fairgrounds RdA great place to visit if you are into learning more about the beginnings of the gold rush. We visit this place often and always learn something new about the gold era.
Just down the street. Great place to visit and take pictures during your stay.
13 locals recommend
Mariposa County Courthouse
5088 Bullion StJust down the street. Great place to visit and take pictures during your stay.
Besides visiting Yosemite, this is a great place to visit to see these great majestic trees.
393 locals recommend
Sequoia National Park
Besides visiting Yosemite, this is a great place to visit to see these great majestic trees.
On your way to Mariposa, take a side trip to see Hornitos, CA. Off of Hwy 140 - take a left at the sign before Catheys Valley and follow the road. You won't regret it and some beautiful pictures you will get.
6 locals recommend
Hornitos
On your way to Mariposa, take a side trip to see Hornitos, CA. Off of Hwy 140 - take a left at the sign before Catheys Valley and follow the road. You won't regret it and some beautiful pictures you will get.
Beautiful town with lots of sights to see. A must to see while visiting Yosemite.
90 locals recommend
Oakhurst
Beautiful town with lots of sights to see. A must to see while visiting Yosemite.
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, California, USA
Must see.
CA-120, Groveland, CA, USA
A must visit for this nostalgic gold country town.
Food Scene
Not wanting to cook, just around the corner and quick walk down the hill for a great lunch or dinner. The atmosphere and decor is awesome with '49er feel.
108 locals recommend
1850 Restaurant and Brewery
5114 Yosemite All-Year HwyNot wanting to cook, just around the corner and quick walk down the hill for a great lunch or dinner. The atmosphere and decor is awesome with '49er feel.
Absolutely gorgeous inside and the staff are top notch in service. Great place to get a prime steak or a specialty vegetarian dish. The walk is about 15 minutes.
94 locals recommend
Savoury's
5034 CA-140Absolutely gorgeous inside and the staff are top notch in service. Great place to get a prime steak or a specialty vegetarian dish. The walk is about 15 minutes.
Restaurant and bar. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hometown atmosphere and hometown cooking. Great place to meet and get to know some of the locals in the area. They are the pros in knowing some hidden gems to visit.
16 locals recommend
Miner's Roadhouse 140
5159 CA-140Restaurant and bar. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hometown atmosphere and hometown cooking. Great place to meet and get to know some of the locals in the area. They are the pros in knowing some hidden gems to visit.
Great atmosphere and place to eat. About a 20 minute walk from the house.
77 locals recommend
Charles Street Dinner House
5043 Charles StGreat atmosphere and place to eat. About a 20 minute walk from the house.
This place is awesome for wholesome food that is absolutely top notch Japanese Ramen. Any menu dish can be made vegetarian/vegan upon request. They also have a great selection of SAKI and there is also a wonderful WINE and BEER selection. Totally recommend to everyone.
15 locals recommend
Little Shop of Ramen
5021 California 140This place is awesome for wholesome food that is absolutely top notch Japanese Ramen. Any menu dish can be made vegetarian/vegan upon request. They also have a great selection of SAKI and there is also a wonderful WINE and BEER selection. Totally recommend to everyone.
Great bands and music from all over the US come here! Must see and listen. Oh and the food and beer good too here.
19 locals recommend
The Grove House
4993 5th StGreat bands and music from all over the US come here! Must see and listen. Oh and the food and beer good too here.
Watching the pizza pies being made is the whole experience. Yes the pizza is good. However the staff is amazing with their demonstrations and just all around kind service.
56 locals recommend
Pizza Factory
5005 5th StWatching the pizza pies being made is the whole experience. Yes the pizza is good. However the staff is amazing with their demonstrations and just all around kind service.
Great place to visit a true Speakeasy from the day of prohibition. Serves great food and great music. Kids and pet friendly on the patio.
35 locals recommend
The Hideout Saloon
5031 CA-140Great place to visit a true Speakeasy from the day of prohibition. Serves great food and great music. Kids and pet friendly on the patio.
Iron Door Saloon
This historic bar is a must see. Children and pets allowed
Convenience / Grocery / Liquor
If you are into organic and wholesome food, a great place to pick up supplies and have a sandwich or salad in their cafe at the same time. Within a 15 minute walking distance, although mostly uphill. Walking back will be much easier.
53 locals recommend
High Country Health Foods
5186 CA-49If you are into organic and wholesome food, a great place to pick up supplies and have a sandwich or salad in their cafe at the same time. Within a 15 minute walking distance, although mostly uphill. Walking back will be much easier.
Forgot something? Stage Stop has basic essentials from sodas to fishing tackle to phone chargers. Just a quick walk down the hill from the house. They also rent snow chains so you don't have to purchase them.
Stage Stop Mini Mart
5099 CA-140Forgot something? Stage Stop has basic essentials from sodas to fishing tackle to phone chargers. Just a quick walk down the hill from the house. They also rent snow chains so you don't have to purchase them.
Any grocery supplies you need you will find at Pioneer Market. Just around the corner and down across the street. Just a 5 minute walk down and a 10 minute walk up.
87 locals recommend
Pioneer Market
5034 Coakley CirAny grocery supplies you need you will find at Pioneer Market. Just around the corner and down across the street. Just a 5 minute walk down and a 10 minute walk up.
Coffee
Want to take some Mariposa home with you and love coffee. Between Mariposa and Oakhurst. You know you are getting close when you start smelling roasting coffee beans. They sell bags of beans and ground coffee.
22 locals recommend
Mariposa Coffee Company
2945 CA-49Want to take some Mariposa home with you and love coffee. Between Mariposa and Oakhurst. You know you are getting close when you start smelling roasting coffee beans. They sell bags of beans and ground coffee.
Early riser and like to walk for an espresso? It's a 10 minute walk up the road and and across the main street. They open at 6 AM. Great selection of coffees and pastries.
33 locals recommend
Pony Expresso Coffee House & Roasters
5182 CA-49Early riser and like to walk for an espresso? It's a 10 minute walk up the road and and across the main street. They open at 6 AM. Great selection of coffees and pastries.
Adventure
For those that like adventure. Moaning Caverns offers different tours depending upon your adventure level. They also have ziplining and a lot more.
164 locals recommend
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
5350 Moaning Cave RdFor those that like adventure. Moaning Caverns offers different tours depending upon your adventure level. They also have ziplining and a lot more.
Just a short drive down the road outside of Mariposa going towards Merced on Hwy 140. They have ziplining and an adventure course.
35 locals recommend
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch
4808 CA-140Just a short drive down the road outside of Mariposa going towards Merced on Hwy 140. They have ziplining and an adventure course.
Want to try a little climbing while in Yosemite? Great place to start to get you all set up.
Yosemite Mountaineering School & Guide Service
9020 Curry Village DrWant to try a little climbing while in Yosemite? Great place to start to get you all set up.
City advice
What to pack
Winter Trip
Pack winter clothing and any other winter gear you think you might need. Definitely layer. Temperatures in the park can be from 10 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit depending upon elevation on any given day. Also if you don't already have tire chains for your vehicle, they are required to enter the park. I recommend purchasing/renting and testing them out before your trip. Tires chains can be purchased/rented here locally though and they always have plenty in stock.
What to pack
Summer Trip
Definitely bring a swim suit. Pack plenty of other summer items including sunscreen. You can burn quite easily being at a higher elevation. There are also plenty of places for swimming and fishing. But be cautious and only swim in designated places where it is safe.
In case you forget any of these things, there are stores in town that sell plenty of item, but we do provide towels and sunscreen for those that forget.