Steve’s Guidebook to Groveland and Yosemite Area
City/town information
Groveland has both the tall trees of the forest and the ambience of a former Gold Rush mining town, with history everywhere you look. Visit the museum in downtown Groveland, and drop by for a look at the 1888 Jamestown Jail, also in downtown. It's right on the way to Yosemite on Highway 120. It's the last town with lots of restaurants, shopping, and services. It is 26 miles from downtown Groveland to the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite.
35 locals recommend
Groveland
Groveland has both the tall trees of the forest and the ambience of a former Gold Rush mining town, with history everywhere you look. Visit the museum in downtown Groveland, and drop by for a look at the 1888 Jamestown Jail, also in downtown. It's right on the way to Yosemite on Highway 120. It's the last town with lots of restaurants, shopping, and services. It is 26 miles from downtown Groveland to the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite.
Sonora
Jamestown
Sightseeing
World famous Yosemite National Park with so many "must sees". Enjoy nature at its best! Perfect for a day trip or several visits to go on some lifetime bucket list hikes!
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
World famous Yosemite National Park with so many "must sees". Enjoy nature at its best! Perfect for a day trip or several visits to go on some lifetime bucket list hikes!
Swimming hole with beautiful waterfall. Close to Groveland if you want something closer than going all the way to Yosemite.
62 locals recommend
Rainbow Pool
California 120Swimming hole with beautiful waterfall. Close to Groveland if you want something closer than going all the way to Yosemite.
See all key wonders of Yosemite in one easy area. Hikes and trails of varying difficulty and duration.
257 locals recommend
Yosemite Valley
See all key wonders of Yosemite in one easy area. Hikes and trails of varying difficulty and duration.
Beautiful "resort-like" community with many amenities for guests to use and enjoy.
41 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake Lodge
20270 Pine Mountain DrBeautiful "resort-like" community with many amenities for guests to use and enjoy.
Mariposa Grove
See a grove of 500+ mature giant sequoias
Beautiful manmade lake - where the Bay Area's water supply comes from!
44 locals recommend
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Beautiful manmade lake - where the Bay Area's water supply comes from!
Food scene
Iron Door Store
18752 Main StOldest saloon in California!
Two Guys Pizza Pies
18955 Ferretti RdGreat local pizza place!
Mar-Val
19000 Main StLocal grocery supermarket with all your core needs at reasonable prices
Local fine dining with views of the golf course and valley below. You don't need to be a homeowner / member to enjoy the food and scenery here.
74 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
12765 Mueller DrLocal fine dining with views of the golf course and valley below. You don't need to be a homeowner / member to enjoy the food and scenery here.
Great local authentic Mexican place with a traditional dining room and rustic decor
74 locals recommend
Cocina Michoacana
18730 Main StGreat local authentic Mexican place with a traditional dining room and rustic decor