Yosemite, Bass Lake, Oakhurst Guidebook
Things to do
The South entrance is about 20 minutes from the house. It takes about 35-50 minutes to get to the floor of the valley from any entrance. Tunnel view is where you can take spectacular photos and only accessed on this route in. Stop for photos with Half Dome and El Cap in background and the astounding valley view.
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
The South entrance is about 20 minutes from the house. It takes about 35-50 minutes to get to the floor of the valley from any entrance. Tunnel view is where you can take spectacular photos and only accessed on this route in. Stop for photos with Half Dome and El Cap in background and the astounding valley view.
Bass Lake is renowned for excellent fishing, hiking trails, and warm waters. With the full service Pines Resort, wakeboarding and watersports, and outdoor adventure galore, Bass Lake is perfect destination with activities to please the whole family.
294 locals recommend
Bass Lake
Bass Lake is renowned for excellent fishing, hiking trails, and warm waters. With the full service Pines Resort, wakeboarding and watersports, and outdoor adventure galore, Bass Lake is perfect destination with activities to please the whole family.
Enjoy the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and learn the area’s amazing history with a 1-hour tour. My favorite is the Jazz Train ride that is done in the summer.
147 locals recommend
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41Enjoy the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and learn the area’s amazing history with a 1-hour tour. My favorite is the Jazz Train ride that is done in the summer.
Stunning and pretty easy trail. Close to house (about 10 min), on route to Yosemite. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
14 locals recommend
Corlieu Falls
Stunning and pretty easy trail. Close to house (about 10 min), on route to Yosemite. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
This postcard-pretty little town is located just two miles from Yosemite's South Gate. The General Store is a historical and well-provisioned outpost for groceries, beer, wine, souvenirs, and good conversation.
15 locals recommend
Fish Camp
This postcard-pretty little town is located just two miles from Yosemite's South Gate. The General Store is a historical and well-provisioned outpost for groceries, beer, wine, souvenirs, and good conversation.
Yosemite Cinema is located in the town of Oakhurst, California just a short drive from the South Gate entrance to Yosemite National Park. With a newly renovated interior, the best popcorn (we're told!) available, family-friendly, classic & new release films, you're sure to have an epic time.
Check out their new Yosemite Virtual Reality Experience! The VR experience is a state of the art reality theater equipped with 16 motion pods designed to give you premium VR experiences. It's a 15 minute journey through the wonder of Yosemite Valley. A must see!!
54 locals recommend
Met Cinema
40015 CA-49Yosemite Cinema is located in the town of Oakhurst, California just a short drive from the South Gate entrance to Yosemite National Park. With a newly renovated interior, the best popcorn (we're told!) available, family-friendly, classic & new release films, you're sure to have an epic time.
Check out their new Yosemite Virtual Reality Experience! The VR experience is a state of the art reality theater equipped with 16 motion pods designed to give you premium VR experiences. It's a 15 minute journey through the wonder of Yosemite Valley. A must see!!
The Forks Resort on Bass Lake. Boat Rentals and great food in the restaurant.
117 locals recommend
The Forks Resort
39150 Rd 222The Forks Resort on Bass Lake. Boat Rentals and great food in the restaurant.
Have fun with Bass Lake Boat Rentals Watersports and Pines Marina, the only full service lakefront marina in Bass Lake. Located right in the center of town in the Pines Village next to Ducey's Lodge
75 locals recommend
Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Watersports
54406 Rd 432Have fun with Bass Lake Boat Rentals Watersports and Pines Marina, the only full service lakefront marina in Bass Lake. Located right in the center of town in the Pines Village next to Ducey's Lodge
A beautiful drive off road 222. Take Beasore Road all the way to the top to Beasore Meadows and have lunch at Jones Store. The BEST hamburgers and pie around. You won't forget your visit here.
32 locals recommend
Jones Store
5S07A beautiful drive off road 222. Take Beasore Road all the way to the top to Beasore Meadows and have lunch at Jones Store. The BEST hamburgers and pie around. You won't forget your visit here.
Food scene
One of my favorite places! Great food and fun atmosphere.
281 locals recommend
Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise DrOne of my favorite places! Great food and fun atmosphere.
“Excellent food coupled with knockout views make the dining experience at the Narrow Gauge Inn one of the finest in the Yosemite region.”
-Lonely Planet Travel Guides
Seasons Bistro and Buffalo Bar
48571 California 41“Excellent food coupled with knockout views make the dining experience at the Narrow Gauge Inn one of the finest in the Yosemite region.”
-Lonely Planet Travel Guides
Very close to the house, El Cid has great Mexican food and beautiful scenery.
147 locals recommend
El Cid
41939 CA-41Very close to the house, El Cid has great Mexican food and beautiful scenery.
Excellent food and great whiskey selection. Their steaks and seafood are awesome!
67 locals recommend
Oakhurst Grill
40530 CA-41Excellent food and great whiskey selection. Their steaks and seafood are awesome!
Perched above Bass Lake, Ducey's on the Lake offers upscale lakeside dining and scratch-made California cuisine. Cooking with a farm to table approach using locally grown and organic produce and beef from Harris Ranch. The menu offers steaks, seafood, pastas, seasonal dishes and house-made soups.
181 locals recommend
Ducey's On the Lake & Ducey's Bar & Grill
39255 Marina DrPerched above Bass Lake, Ducey's on the Lake offers upscale lakeside dining and scratch-made California cuisine. Cooking with a farm to table approach using locally grown and organic produce and beef from Harris Ranch. The menu offers steaks, seafood, pastas, seasonal dishes and house-made soups.
Pricey but amazing! Legendary for its exquisite cuisine and shimmering with an Old World luxury you’d typically find in Europe.
93 locals recommend
Erna's Elderberry House
48688 Victoria LnPricey but amazing! Legendary for its exquisite cuisine and shimmering with an Old World luxury you’d typically find in Europe.
Deli Delicious
40208 CA-41Excellent sandwiches. Great to take with you to the park or lake.
Yes, there is a Starbucks! You won't have to miss out on your favorite coffee drinks!
21 locals recommend
Starbucks
2072 E Avenida De Los ArbolesYes, there is a Starbucks! You won't have to miss out on your favorite coffee drinks!
Me n ed's Pizzeria
40015 CA-49Excellent pizza and they deliver to the house!