John’s guidebook - Thing's to do when visiting our cabin
Sightseeing
A preserved Gold Rush town, Columbia offers panning for gold, Stage Coach rides, a functioning saloon, blacksmith, old school house and period-style portraits.
217 locals recommend
Columbia State Historic Park
11259 Broadway StA preserved Gold Rush town, Columbia offers panning for gold, Stage Coach rides, a functioning saloon, blacksmith, old school house and period-style portraits.
Yosemite National Park
World famous national park, close enough for a day-trip
Historic Jamestown provides a glimpse into California in the 1890's when trains connected the country.
72 locals recommend
Jamestown
Historic Jamestown provides a glimpse into California in the 1890's when trains connected the country.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4Preserving two groves of giant Sequoia trees
Go splunking or zip lining.
Located at 5350 Moaning Cave Rd, Vallecito, CA 95251
164 locals recommend
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
5350 Moaning Cave RdGo splunking or zip lining.
Located at 5350 Moaning Cave Rd, Vallecito, CA 95251
Food scene
Two minutes from Lassen Drive, Mia's offers affordable meals including pizza and pasta.
61 locals recommend
Mia's
30040 CA-108Two minutes from Lassen Drive, Mia's offers affordable meals including pizza and pasta.
A short walk from Pinecrest Lake the bar & grill offers fine dining and family-friendly fare
36 locals recommend
Steam Donkey Restaurant
95364 Lake Park SA short walk from Pinecrest Lake the bar & grill offers fine dining and family-friendly fare
Strawberry inn
31880 CA-108American comfort food serving breakfast and brunch
City/town information
A short drive from Cold Springs, downtown Twain Harte offers food and shops with a small town atmosphere
68 locals recommend
Twain Harte
A short drive from Cold Springs, downtown Twain Harte offers food and shops with a small town atmosphere
Downtown Sonora is less than 30 minutes away. Many dining and shopping options on S. Washington St. + big box stores, a movie threater, and a hosptial with Emergency care.
101 locals recommend
Sonora
Downtown Sonora is less than 30 minutes away. Many dining and shopping options on S. Washington St. + big box stores, a movie threater, and a hosptial with Emergency care.
Skiing
Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
1 Dodge Ridge RdClosest ski slopes to the Bay Area
Outdoor recreation
Pinecrest Lake Resort offers sunbathing, swimming, fishing, boating (paddle boats, canoes, motor boats and party boats or byob), and hiking. Come back after sunset for family-friendly movies under the stars.
51 locals recommend
Pinecrest Lake Resort
421 Pinecrest Lake RdPinecrest Lake Resort offers sunbathing, swimming, fishing, boating (paddle boats, canoes, motor boats and party boats or byob), and hiking. Come back after sunset for family-friendly movies under the stars.