Shelley and Lionel's unofficial guide to Groveland and surrounds
Food scene
Our favorite place for a bite either before or after hiking in Yosemite. We love their chicken fried steak and meatloaf. In the winter and spring, they may only be open on weekends so we suggest giving them a call first.
7 locals recommend
Lucky Buck Cafe
7647 California 120Our favorite place for a bite either before or after hiking in Yosemite. We love their chicken fried steak and meatloaf. In the winter and spring, they may only be open on weekends so we suggest giving them a call first.
The best ice cream in Groveland! Lionel's favorite is the banana pie smoothie. The shop also has charming household goodies.
14 locals recommend
THE GROVE MERCANTILE
18687 Main StreetThe best ice cream in Groveland! Lionel's favorite is the banana pie smoothie. The shop also has charming household goodies.
Cocina Michoacana
18730 Main StWonderful Mexican food. Menu is in the Airbnb.
Our favorite brewery! Their kimchee grilled cheese sandwich is fantastic. Please say hi to Marcello for us. There are coupons for a free beer flight in the Airbnb.
34 locals recommend
Around The Horn Brewing Company
17820 CA-120Our favorite brewery! Their kimchee grilled cheese sandwich is fantastic. Please say hi to Marcello for us. There are coupons for a free beer flight in the Airbnb.
Our favorite place for burgers. Sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the hills. Menu is in the Airbnb.
42 locals recommend
Priest Station Café
16756 Old Priest GradeOur favorite place for burgers. Sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the hills. Menu is in the Airbnb.
The best pizza in Groveland! Try the garlic chicken, it is my favorite!
82 locals recommend
Two Guys Pizza Pies
18955 Ferretti RdThe best pizza in Groveland! Try the garlic chicken, it is my favorite!
Our favorite brunch spot and they have the best biscuits and gravy west of the Mississippi or possibly anywhere. :) They are only open in the summer so please call to make sure they're open before heading out.
13 locals recommend
Tangled Hearts Bakery
24000 Casa Loma RdOur favorite brunch spot and they have the best biscuits and gravy west of the Mississippi or possibly anywhere. :) They are only open in the summer so please call to make sure they're open before heading out.
This is the fanciest restaurant we have around these parts! They have a good wine list and great steaks.
14 locals recommend
The Grill
12765 Mueller DrThis is the fanciest restaurant we have around these parts! They have a good wine list and great steaks.
We love Charlotte’s Tavern at the Charlotte hotel in downtown Groveland. The cocktails are amazing, and we especially love their pork chop and fried chicken for dinner. The staff is so friendly!
20 locals recommend
Hotel Charlotte
18736 Main StWe love Charlotte’s Tavern at the Charlotte hotel in downtown Groveland. The cocktails are amazing, and we especially love their pork chop and fried chicken for dinner. The staff is so friendly!
We like the meals that are reasonably priced at the Iron Door Saloon. It's also allegedly the oldest saloon in California! They also have great live music on the weekends in the evenings!
Iron Door Saloon
We like the meals that are reasonably priced at the Iron Door Saloon. It's also allegedly the oldest saloon in California! They also have great live music on the weekends in the evenings!
Sightseeing
Definitely a bit further out (about 50 minute drive) but if you happen to be in Sonora, definitely drop by Indigeny. They have the most delicious cider and beautiful grounds with picnic tables where you can relax. On the weekend, there is also a bbq food truck with delicious ribs!
60 locals recommend
Indigeny Reserve
14679 Summers LnDefinitely a bit further out (about 50 minute drive) but if you happen to be in Sonora, definitely drop by Indigeny. They have the most delicious cider and beautiful grounds with picnic tables where you can relax. On the weekend, there is also a bbq food truck with delicious ribs!
You'll need a 4x4 or you can hike this trail which will take you to the river. It's a lovely spot to dip in the water or bring a picnic.
Tuolumne River Canyon Trail
Forest Route 1N10You'll need a 4x4 or you can hike this trail which will take you to the river. It's a lovely spot to dip in the water or bring a picnic.
Mist Trail Trailhead
Mist TrailOne of our favorite trails in Yosemite!
Beautiful lookout and in the summer a shop sells ice cream here at the top.
69 locals recommend
Glacier Point
Glacier Point RoadBeautiful lookout and in the summer a shop sells ice cream here at the top.
This is a great, easy trail for those with children or elderly or who just want to take it easy.
6 locals recommend
Yosemite Valley Loop Trail
This is a great, easy trail for those with children or elderly or who just want to take it easy.
Lake Don Pedro
A close lake to us where you can go to swim, do water sports, and just plain chill.
Tenaya Lake
Tioga RoadBeautiful lake to swim in or dip your feet in in Yosemite.
A nice starter Yosemite hike is the Mist to Vernal Falls trail. It's a good climb but it's more beginner friendly than many others.
15 locals recommend
Vernal Fall
A nice starter Yosemite hike is the Mist to Vernal Falls trail. It's a good climb but it's more beginner friendly than many others.
Great spot for swimming with the thrill of a slightly smaller waterfall.
62 locals recommend
Rainbow Pool
California 120Great spot for swimming with the thrill of a slightly smaller waterfall.
Grocery
Our closest neighborhood grocer. You'll be able to find almost everything you need here.
82 locals recommend
Mar-Val
19000 Main StOur closest neighborhood grocer. You'll be able to find almost everything you need here.
This farmer's market happens Saturday mornings from 7 - 11 in the summer. We love the fresh produce and goodies you can buy here - it's all local and seasonal.
11 locals recommend
Sonora Farmer's Market
37 Theall StThis farmer's market happens Saturday mornings from 7 - 11 in the summer. We love the fresh produce and goodies you can buy here - it's all local and seasonal.
City/town information
The nearest "big" city. They have a Safeway! And a really cute historic downtown area. It is about a 55 minute drive from us.
101 locals recommend
Sonora
The nearest "big" city. They have a Safeway! And a really cute historic downtown area. It is about a 55 minute drive from us.
Murphys is an adorable town with an inordinate amount of breweries and vineyards! Walking along downtown, you'll pass many places offering tastings and yummy food. Murphys is a little over an hour away.
211 locals recommend
Murphys
Murphys is an adorable town with an inordinate amount of breweries and vineyards! Walking along downtown, you'll pass many places offering tastings and yummy food. Murphys is a little over an hour away.
Gas
Claim Jumper Outpost
17586 California 120This is the cheapest gas in town.
This gas station is slightly more expensive, but it's easier to get in and out of. It also has a store that has great breakfast sandwiches!
8 locals recommend
Miner's Mart
17451 CA-120This gas station is slightly more expensive, but it's easier to get in and out of. It also has a store that has great breakfast sandwiches!
Gear
You can get camping gear here as well as chains for winter adventuring.
10 locals recommend
Yosemite Adventure Supplies
18911 Ferretti RdYou can get camping gear here as well as chains for winter adventuring.
Pine Mountain Auto Supply - NAPA Auto Parts
Another great place to get chains.
Pml Hardware
Hardware store. They also carry chains.