Guidebook for Groveland and Pine Mountain Lake
Food Scene
Love this place. Great casual ambiance. Spicy Chai Tea Lattes and the home made coffee is my favorite. In the summers they usually have an outdoor yoga class in the morning on weekends. Haven't had a chance to go yet, but I'm planning on it. They also have a cute little boutique and some really nice photos of Yosemite and surrounding areas.
54 locals recommend
Mountain Sage
18653 Main StLove this place. Great casual ambiance. Spicy Chai Tea Lattes and the home made coffee is my favorite. In the summers they usually have an outdoor yoga class in the morning on weekends. Haven't had a chance to go yet, but I'm planning on it. They also have a cute little boutique and some really nice photos of Yosemite and surrounding areas.
This is a must visit. Oldest Bar in California? Gotta check that out. I love the atmosphere, the folks who frequent locals and visitors. My favorite food and drink fair is the hand made potato chips with the BBQ sauce and Spicy Bloody Mary and the burger. Good stuff. Reasonable prices.
I have not gone yet. Plan too. I hear that have some pretty good live music on the weekends. Check out their Facebook page for what is headlining.
122 locals recommend
Iron Door Store
18752 Main StThis is a must visit. Oldest Bar in California? Gotta check that out. I love the atmosphere, the folks who frequent locals and visitors. My favorite food and drink fair is the hand made potato chips with the BBQ sauce and Spicy Bloody Mary and the burger. Good stuff. Reasonable prices.
I have not gone yet. Plan too. I hear that have some pretty good live music on the weekends. Check out their Facebook page for what is headlining.
This has become by far my all time favorite dinner house for its atmosphere, attentive staff, and awesome food. I found myself comparing other restaurants to Seven Sisters not on purpose, but mainly because they can't compete. For example, I love crab cakes and I order them often. Not any more. The best crab cakes I had were at Seven Sisters and until I can learn to make them, I will just wait to I can go back and visit them.
We have been there 3 times now. Twice for dinner and once for Sunday brunch. Brunch is insane. So good.
We came across this place by accident when we went to Black Oak Casino to play slots for a little bit. Some folks there told us we needed try this place because you wouldn't believe how good it is.
It's a little pricey. Well worth it. Oh, and they will let you split plates. Minor charge. That way you can get those crab cakes, share a meal (each on its on plate - looks all pretty) and share a wonderful desert. Save a few bucks and a lot of calories.
Wonderful place for a special occasion. Tell them in advance they like to make things special for you.
9 locals recommend
Seven Sisters
19400 Tuolumne Rd NThis has become by far my all time favorite dinner house for its atmosphere, attentive staff, and awesome food. I found myself comparing other restaurants to Seven Sisters not on purpose, but mainly because they can't compete. For example, I love crab cakes and I order them often. Not any more. The best crab cakes I had were at Seven Sisters and until I can learn to make them, I will just wait to I can go back and visit them.
We have been there 3 times now. Twice for dinner and once for Sunday brunch. Brunch is insane. So good.
We came across this place by accident when we went to Black Oak Casino to play slots for a little bit. Some folks there told us we needed try this place because you wouldn't believe how good it is.
It's a little pricey. Well worth it. Oh, and they will let you split plates. Minor charge. That way you can get those crab cakes, share a meal (each on its on plate - looks all pretty) and share a wonderful desert. Save a few bucks and a lot of calories.
Wonderful place for a special occasion. Tell them in advance they like to make things special for you.
I have heard really good reviews On the restaurant at this place. I’m planning on trying it October 2019 and I’ll let you know.
20 locals recommend
Hotel Charlotte
18736 Main StI have heard really good reviews On the restaurant at this place. I’m planning on trying it October 2019 and I’ll let you know.
Mar-Val's is our local grocery store and they have just about anything you could want. Good ready made selection of foods as well.
82 locals recommend
Mar-Val
19000 Main StMar-Val's is our local grocery store and they have just about anything you could want. Good ready made selection of foods as well.
Kevin N Randi's Old Fashion Meat Market
18687 Main StAwesome Meats and Deli Sandwiches!
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest Bar in California is a must visit. Very cool establishment. Good Menu. I like the homemade potato chips with the bbq sauce and a spicy bloody mary. Also enjoy the salad bar and depending on the day - soup is awesome. I had prime-rib soup that was superb. They have live music on weekends. They also have a pool table.
122 locals recommend
Iron Door Store
18752 Main StOldest Bar in California is a must visit. Very cool establishment. Good Menu. I like the homemade potato chips with the bbq sauce and a spicy bloody mary. Also enjoy the salad bar and depending on the day - soup is awesome. I had prime-rib soup that was superb. They have live music on weekends. They also have a pool table.
Black Oak Casino Resort
19400 Tuolumne Rd NBlack Oak has some good entertainment. Casino is fun!
Parks & Nature
I visited the park today 10/28/2018, it was spectacular. When you go the entrance make sure to get a map. You can take many different trails 3-6 miles or so to some of the sights many of these trails are level and easier walks. The views will make you forget how far you walked.
Don't forget to check out the Sequioa's in newly opened Mariposa Grove.
Your entrance fee entitles you to come back for 7 days!
257 locals recommend
Yosemite Valley
I visited the park today 10/28/2018, it was spectacular. When you go the entrance make sure to get a map. You can take many different trails 3-6 miles or so to some of the sights many of these trails are level and easier walks. The views will make you forget how far you walked.
Don't forget to check out the Sequioa's in newly opened Mariposa Grove.
Your entrance fee entitles you to come back for 7 days!
Rainbow Falls
Don Pedro Reservoir
This is now my favorite golf course. No crowds. Well maintained. Challenging. Fun!
74 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
12765 Mueller DrThis is now my favorite golf course. No crowds. Well maintained. Challenging. Fun!
Pine Mountain Lake Marina
Cassaretto CourtLove fishing here. So peaceful. Sometimes my boyfriend fishes and I do yoga on the dock. Really nice.
6 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake - Fisherman's Cove
Boitano RoadLove fishing here. So peaceful. Sometimes my boyfriend fishes and I do yoga on the dock. Really nice.
Sightseeing
Columbia State Park is a Historic Old Gold Mining town. Everything is set up that way. The mercantile, gold planning, saloon, blacksmith, candy store, etc..... Great place to go for a walk. You can catch a stage coach ride or the have daily reenacted gunfights (check their calendar) You should try panning for gold. So much fun. Also, if you haven't tried Sasparilla from the saloon is on tap. Nelson's candy store has old fashioned candy you can't find just any place and they do give samples. Just ask. My favorites are the black Scottie licorice and toffee.
The Seven Sisters shop sells home made soaps and candles huge assortment.
There are several restaurants. The Columbia hotel is supposed to be very good. I have not eaten there yet. It's on my list. So many places......
217 locals recommend
Columbia State Historic Park
11259 Broadway StColumbia State Park is a Historic Old Gold Mining town. Everything is set up that way. The mercantile, gold planning, saloon, blacksmith, candy store, etc..... Great place to go for a walk. You can catch a stage coach ride or the have daily reenacted gunfights (check their calendar) You should try panning for gold. So much fun. Also, if you haven't tried Sasparilla from the saloon is on tap. Nelson's candy store has old fashioned candy you can't find just any place and they do give samples. Just ask. My favorites are the black Scottie licorice and toffee.
The Seven Sisters shop sells home made soaps and candles huge assortment.
There are several restaurants. The Columbia hotel is supposed to be very good. I have not eaten there yet. It's on my list. So many places......
Jamestown
Shopping
This place is great for shopping. You can find unexpected little treasure here at bargain prices.
6 locals recommend
Helping Hands Thrift Shop
18730 Main StThis place is great for shopping. You can find unexpected little treasure here at bargain prices.
I literally bumped into this place. What a great find? Art, clothing, jewelry, unique gift, and cool stuff for your pup. Look for this place. I bought my baby shower gift here, they wrapped it up really cute for me. It was a hit.
Breezeway Gifts
18727 CA-120I literally bumped into this place. What a great find? Art, clothing, jewelry, unique gift, and cool stuff for your pup. Look for this place. I bought my baby shower gift here, they wrapped it up really cute for me. It was a hit.