Things to do locally
Parks & Nature
A great trail to hike in June and July is the Glen Aulin Trail, It's a moderate 11 mile hike with waterfalls and the added bonus of swimming at White Cascade.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures
7910 Jackson RdEntertainment & Activities
Catheys Valley is a ranching community in the foothills of Yosemite. It is 15 minutes from the historic mining town of Mariposa, home to Epic Alpacas and on the doorstep of the ghost town of Hornitos as well as Lakes McClure and McSwain which houses Splash-n-Fash Aqua Park.
Great family fun activity for the hot weather. Check out their website mysplashndash.com to make sure they are open as it is seasonal and weather permitting. You can also call 888-554-0014 and tell Mary you are staying at Hummingbird Haven in Catheys Valley.Also you can rent kayaks, fish or go cycling. There is a great burger restaurant there or you can reserve your own spot with table, benches and a barbecue.
Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park
9090 Lake McClure RdGreat family fun activity for the hot weather. Check out their website mysplashndash.com to make sure they are open as it is seasonal and weather permitting. You can also call 888-554-0014 and tell Mary you are staying at Hummingbird Haven in Catheys Valley.Also you can rent kayaks, fish or go cycling. There is a great burger restaurant there or you can reserve your own spot with table, benches and a barbecue.
It's a real adventure. I went with my 10 year old grandson and we had a fantastic time. Much more fun than I expected and they also offer gold panning and have an aerial adventure course that I plan on taking all my grandchildren to! You have to book in advance during the busy season. It's just minutes to Yosemite Zip tours. Call 209-742-4844 and check out Yosemiteziptours.com
35 locals recommend
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch
4808 CA-140It's a real adventure. I went with my 10 year old grandson and we had a fantastic time. Much more fun than I expected and they also offer gold panning and have an aerial adventure course that I plan on taking all my grandchildren to! You have to book in advance during the busy season. It's just minutes to Yosemite Zip tours. Call 209-742-4844 and check out Yosemiteziptours.com
Chukchansi Casino is in Coarsegold, between Oakhurst and Fresno. I've been lucky enough to win several times and always enjoy the great buffet and the spa! They also host all types of shows. Cute shops in the little town of Coarsegold,
127 locals recommend
Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino
711 Lucky LnChukchansi Casino is in Coarsegold, between Oakhurst and Fresno. I've been lucky enough to win several times and always enjoy the great buffet and the spa! They also host all types of shows. Cute shops in the little town of Coarsegold,
I haven't personally plucked up the courage yet to sky dive but when I do it will most definitely be with Sky Dive Yosemite. I hear the views of Yosemite Valley are amazing and the flights take off from Mariposa airport which is just 15 minutes from our home! To book, call 209-379-5142 or go to skydiveyosemite.com
7 locals recommend
Skydive Yosemite
5020c Macready WayI haven't personally plucked up the courage yet to sky dive but when I do it will most definitely be with Sky Dive Yosemite. I hear the views of Yosemite Valley are amazing and the flights take off from Mariposa airport which is just 15 minutes from our home! To book, call 209-379-5142 or go to skydiveyosemite.com
"Ride the Logger" steam train open from mid-March through late October. This is a one hour scenic excursion through the Sierra National Forest. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.YMSPRR.com or call 559-683-7273
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41"Ride the Logger" steam train open from mid-March through late October. This is a one hour scenic excursion through the Sierra National Forest. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.YMSPRR.com or call 559-683-7273
Zephyr offer full day trips as well as half day trips and provide wet suits when needed. Youngest age is 7 years old. It is best to call for reservations at least the day before. (800-431-3636) Don't forget to take sun glasses,swimsuit, sunscreen and water!
13 locals recommend
Zephyr Whitewater Merced Office
6940 CA-140Zephyr offer full day trips as well as half day trips and provide wet suits when needed. Youngest age is 7 years old. It is best to call for reservations at least the day before. (800-431-3636) Don't forget to take sun glasses,swimsuit, sunscreen and water!
Our local cider is lovely! Call Beth to schedule a tour and sample the cider
209-966-4910
Sierra Cider
5569 Meadow LnOur local cider is lovely! Call Beth to schedule a tour and sample the cider
209-966-4910
Open Tuesday through Sunday 11.00 a. to 5.00 pm Butterfly Creek Winery is set on 200 acres just outside Mariposa at 4063 Triangle Road, Mariposa. 209-966-2097
www.yosemitewine.com
19 locals recommend
Butterfly Creek Winery
4063 Triangle RdOpen Tuesday through Sunday 11.00 a. to 5.00 pm Butterfly Creek Winery is set on 200 acres just outside Mariposa at 4063 Triangle Road, Mariposa. 209-966-2097
www.yosemitewine.com
Essentials
There is a Farmer's Market every Wednesday at the Farmers Market Parking Lot, 5037 Stroming Road, Mariposa from 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm
87 locals recommend
Pioneer Market
5034 Coakley CirThere is a Farmer's Market every Wednesday at the Farmers Market Parking Lot, 5037 Stroming Road, Mariposa from 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm
Hopefully you won't need a pharmacist however, if you do, call
Rite Aid 209-742-7600 or drive down there (15-20 minutes)
4994 Joe Howard St, Mariposa CA 95338. They also have groceries and inexpensive wine!
40 locals recommend
Rite Aid
49060 Rd 426Hopefully you won't need a pharmacist however, if you do, call
Rite Aid 209-742-7600 or drive down there (15-20 minutes)
4994 Joe Howard St, Mariposa CA 95338. They also have groceries and inexpensive wine!
John C. Fremont Healthcare District
5189 Hospital Rd209-966-3631
5189 Hospital Road, Mariposa
Drinks & Nightlife
Have live entertainment for families, also wine tasting, nice little gift shop and it's very close to my home.
9 locals recommend
Vista Ranch and Cellars
7326 E CA-140Have live entertainment for families, also wine tasting, nice little gift shop and it's very close to my home.
If you are looking for night life The Alley Bar and Tap is located In the middle of the High Street of historic downtown Mariposa. They offer great wine and beer, bar food pizza and sometimes live music! Open till 10 pm in the week and midnight at weekends. Call or check them out on facebook for a list of events.
209-742-4848
70 locals recommend
The Alley
5027 CA-140 If you are looking for night life The Alley Bar and Tap is located In the middle of the High Street of historic downtown Mariposa. They offer great wine and beer, bar food pizza and sometimes live music! Open till 10 pm in the week and midnight at weekends. Call or check them out on facebook for a list of events.
209-742-4848
Everything Else
The Gold Rush town of Hornitos is known as one of the best preserved "ghost towns" in the West.
6 locals recommend
Hornitos
The Gold Rush town of Hornitos is known as one of the best preserved "ghost towns" in the West.
Great lake, lovely restaurant and a beautiful drive. Oakhurst, which is on the way to Bass Lake, has lots of quaint shops and also has nice restaurants such as Crab Cakes.
7 locals recommend
The Pines Resort At Bass Lake, Bass Lake, CA, USA station
Great lake, lovely restaurant and a beautiful drive. Oakhurst, which is on the way to Bass Lake, has lots of quaint shops and also has nice restaurants such as Crab Cakes.
Food Scene
Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere. Little pricey for families.
77 locals recommend
Charles Street Dinner House
5043 Charles StExcellent food and service. Nice atmosphere. Little pricey for families.
Great for a healthy lunch. They also have a healthy store.
53 locals recommend
High Country Health Foods
5186 CA-49Great for a healthy lunch. They also have a healthy store.
Carrillo's Mexican Food
151 W Bullard AveArts & Culture
California State Mining & Mineral Museum
5005 Fairgrounds Rd