Explore, Eat and Enjoy!
Sightseeing and Excursions
The road is curvy and long but the sight of Yosemite can't be missed!
Hiking, biking, waterfalls and animals...there's something for everyone.
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Yosemite National Park
The road is curvy and long but the sight of Yosemite can't be missed!
Hiking, biking, waterfalls and animals...there's something for everyone.
Mariposa is rich with history and this local museum is a must see.
Admission is $5, children 12 and under are free.
"Founded in 1957, the Mariposa Museum & History Center houses a large array of exhibits interpreting Native American, Spanish Settlement, California Gold Rush, Yosemite, and Mariposa County History. Our World Class Vault contains a large archive of photographs, special collections, and Mariposa County Records."
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Mariposa Museum & History Center
5119 Jessie StMariposa is rich with history and this local museum is a must see.
Admission is $5, children 12 and under are free.
"Founded in 1957, the Mariposa Museum & History Center houses a large array of exhibits interpreting Native American, Spanish Settlement, California Gold Rush, Yosemite, and Mariposa County History. Our World Class Vault contains a large archive of photographs, special collections, and Mariposa County Records."
A visit to the California State Mining and Mineral Museum offers you the chance to explore the variety of California’s mineral wealth, view breathtaking gems and minerals from around the world, and to experience a bit of California’s exciting mining history. They have a number of rotating displays so there is something new to see each time you visit.
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California State Mining & Mineral Museum
5005 Fairgrounds RdA visit to the California State Mining and Mineral Museum offers you the chance to explore the variety of California’s mineral wealth, view breathtaking gems and minerals from around the world, and to experience a bit of California’s exciting mining history. They have a number of rotating displays so there is something new to see each time you visit.
There are many activities to enjoy on the Merced River including gold panning, whitewater rafting, swimming, fishing, bird-watching, hiking and biking.
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Merced River Recreation Area
California 140There are many activities to enjoy on the Merced River including gold panning, whitewater rafting, swimming, fishing, bird-watching, hiking and biking.
The Bass Lake Recreation area provides seasonal recreational activities that include camping, picnicking, boating, water-skiing, personal watercraft riding, non-motorized boating, paddle boarding, hiking, and fishing.
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Bass Lake Recreation Area
39900 Rd 222The Bass Lake Recreation area provides seasonal recreational activities that include camping, picnicking, boating, water-skiing, personal watercraft riding, non-motorized boating, paddle boarding, hiking, and fishing.
Excellent place for sledding with your family during the winter months.
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Goat Meadow Trailhead & Snow Play
Mount Raymond RoadExcellent place for sledding with your family during the winter months.
Mercer Caverns, one of three caves in Calaveras County, is open for guided tours, year round. Located in Murphy's, CA.
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Mercer Caverns
1665 Sheep Ranch RdMercer Caverns, one of three caves in Calaveras County, is open for guided tours, year round. Located in Murphy's, CA.
Train rides through the pines, gold panning, BBQ and moonlight rides. Fun for couples, solo or the whole family!
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41Train rides through the pines, gold panning, BBQ and moonlight rides. Fun for couples, solo or the whole family!
Located in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite and is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias.
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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
4726 Mariposa Grove TrailLocated in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite and is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias.
"Come get your piece of golden treasure from the beautiful surrounding mountains of Yosemite National Park.
Great for singles, couples, families and groups. All tools and equipment needed are provided. Come dressed for the weather and wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. If you don’t see what you like, give us a call and we can discuss customizing the tour to fit your needs!"
Prospect Yosemite
"Come get your piece of golden treasure from the beautiful surrounding mountains of Yosemite National Park.
Great for singles, couples, families and groups. All tools and equipment needed are provided. Come dressed for the weather and wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. If you don’t see what you like, give us a call and we can discuss customizing the tour to fit your needs!"
Towns to visit
Historic town. Downtown is full of shops and restaurants and many historic points of interest.
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Mariposa
Historic town. Downtown is full of shops and restaurants and many historic points of interest.
Oakhurst
Restaurants and shopping.
Local places to eat
Awesome local favorite. Hand-tossed pizzas. Family friendly environment.
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Pizza Factory
5005 5th StAwesome local favorite. Hand-tossed pizzas. Family friendly environment.
Locally owned and operated. Hand-cut steaks, burgers & fried chicken plus beer & wine in a wood-lined space with vintage decor. Great for any size group and families. Homemade sarsaparilla on tap.
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1850 Restaurant and Brewery
5114 Yosemite All-Year HwyLocally owned and operated. Hand-cut steaks, burgers & fried chicken plus beer & wine in a wood-lined space with vintage decor. Great for any size group and families. Homemade sarsaparilla on tap.
Delicious local Mexican food made from scratch. Gorgeous outdoor garden patio.
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Castillo's
4995 5th StDelicious local Mexican food made from scratch. Gorgeous outdoor garden patio.
The largest menu in the Sierras! Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Classic diner food and more. Vegetarian options. Very eclectic setting. Local favorite.
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Happy Burger Diner
5120 CA-140The largest menu in the Sierras! Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Classic diner food and more. Vegetarian options. Very eclectic setting. Local favorite.
Comfy, modern gastropub offering locally sourced pub fare & craft beers. Family friendly. Great atmosphere with plenty of outdoor dining.
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Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise DrComfy, modern gastropub offering locally sourced pub fare & craft beers. Family friendly. Great atmosphere with plenty of outdoor dining.
Locally owned and operated California style BBQ and craft wine and beer. Family friendly.
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Smokehouse 41 BBQ
40713 CA-41Locally owned and operated California style BBQ and craft wine and beer. Family friendly.
The Local Grape is a wine bar and bottle shop that specializes in wines of the Sierra Foothills American Viticultural Area (AVA) and more importantly highlights the wines grown and/or produced right here in Mariposa County.
The Local Grape
5021 CA-140The Local Grape is a wine bar and bottle shop that specializes in wines of the Sierra Foothills American Viticultural Area (AVA) and more importantly highlights the wines grown and/or produced right here in Mariposa County.
Stop by CostaLivos’ storefront in downtown Mariposa for a truly unique tasting experience. Start out by tasting some of CostaLivos fresh olive oils and imported balsamic vinegars, then pair your favorite with a delicious home-cooked Italian dinner at CostaLivos La Cucina Italia.
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CostaLivos Mountain Gold Olive Oil
5029 CA-140Stop by CostaLivos’ storefront in downtown Mariposa for a truly unique tasting experience. Start out by tasting some of CostaLivos fresh olive oils and imported balsamic vinegars, then pair your favorite with a delicious home-cooked Italian dinner at CostaLivos La Cucina Italia.
The largest vineyard in the county, Butterfly Creek Winery, is set in the picturesque Snow Creek area north of Bootjack. Owned by John and Colleen Gerken, Butterfly Creek specializes in Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tuesday – Sunday 11am to 5pm, or by appointment.
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Butterfly Creek Winery
4063 Triangle RdThe largest vineyard in the county, Butterfly Creek Winery, is set in the picturesque Snow Creek area north of Bootjack. Owned by John and Colleen Gerken, Butterfly Creek specializes in Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tuesday – Sunday 11am to 5pm, or by appointment.
Silver Fox Vineyards, Award winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Rhone varietal wines. Established in 1989, the Silver Fox Vineyard is owned and operated by commercial photographer, Marvin Silver and his wife Karen. The vineyard/winery is located at the 3000′ elevation.
Open by appointment.
Silver Fox Vineyards
4683 Morning Star LnSilver Fox Vineyards, Award winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Rhone varietal wines. Established in 1989, the Silver Fox Vineyard is owned and operated by commercial photographer, Marvin Silver and his wife Karen. The vineyard/winery is located at the 3000′ elevation.
Open by appointment.
Right off of Highway 49. Family owned. Must stop for all coffee lovers!
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Mariposa Coffee Company
2945 CA-49Right off of Highway 49. Family owned. Must stop for all coffee lovers!
The Forks Restaurant, home of the famous “Forks Burger”. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring homemade soups, chili and dressings, served in the original “50’s Diner” setting.
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The Forks Resort
39150 Rd 222The Forks Restaurant, home of the famous “Forks Burger”. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring homemade soups, chili and dressings, served in the original “50’s Diner” setting.
Local Grocery Stores
Great local grocery store in downtown Mariposa. Stop here on your way in to Pilot Peak Retreat or on your way to Yosemite to pick up sandwiches and snacks.
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Pioneer Market
5034 Coakley CirGreat local grocery store in downtown Mariposa. Stop here on your way in to Pilot Peak Retreat or on your way to Yosemite to pick up sandwiches and snacks.
Raley's
40041 CA-49Grocery located in nearby Oakhurst.
Small country market. Closest groceries option to Pilot Peak Retreat. Has many grocery items and a small gas station. Also sells locally made soaps, honey, jams and crafts.
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Triangle Market & Mini Storage
3125 Triangle RdSmall country market. Closest groceries option to Pilot Peak Retreat. Has many grocery items and a small gas station. Also sells locally made soaps, honey, jams and crafts.
Small neighborhood market/convenience store. Sells both hot and cold food.
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Bootjack Market & Deli
3939 Bootjack LnSmall neighborhood market/convenience store. Sells both hot and cold food.