Guidebook for Groveland

Vineet & Debi
Vineet & Debi
Guidebook for Groveland

Entertainment & Activities

The beach at the Lake Lodge is especially suitable for family groups. Barbecue grills, picnic tables, a large sandy beach, rest rooms, seasonal water taxi service and a large swim area. No lifeguard.
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Pine Mountain Lake Lodge
20270 Pine Mountain Dr
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The beach at the Lake Lodge is especially suitable for family groups. Barbecue grills, picnic tables, a large sandy beach, rest rooms, seasonal water taxi service and a large swim area. No lifeguard.
Lake, Marina Store & Lakeside Café. Boat rentals, fishing poles and umbrella rentals, water-ski sign-ups, fishing licenses, Bocce Ball Courts. Café open daily Summer Season May 9 to Oct 18, 11am - 7pm
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Pine Mountain Lake Lakeside Cafe At The Marina
12495 Cassaretto Ct
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Lake, Marina Store & Lakeside Café. Boat rentals, fishing poles and umbrella rentals, water-ski sign-ups, fishing licenses, Bocce Ball Courts. Café open daily Summer Season May 9 to Oct 18, 11am - 7pm
Dunn Court Beach is only .3 mile walk from our Pine Mountain Getaway. Seasonal water taxi is available for a fee to other beaches.
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Dunn Court Beach
Dunn Court
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Dunn Court Beach is only .3 mile walk from our Pine Mountain Getaway. Seasonal water taxi is available for a fee to other beaches.
From mid-November until early March, the Curry Village Ice Rink is open daily for several 2.5-hour skating sessions, conditions permitting.
Curry Village Ice Rink
Southside Drive
From mid-November until early March, the Curry Village Ice Rink is open daily for several 2.5-hour skating sessions, conditions permitting.
Badger Pass Ski Area (7082 Glacier Point Rd) is a small ski area located within Yosemite National Park. http://www.yosemitepark.com/BadgerPass.aspx
7082 Glacier Point Rd
Badger Pass Ski Area (7082 Glacier Point Rd) is a small ski area located within Yosemite National Park. http://www.yosemitepark.com/BadgerPass.aspx
Offers Free WiFi. Shares building with Yosemite Gateway Museum; Friends used book shop downstairs open Saturdays. Childrens story time, Fridays @ 10:30am (209) 962-6144
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Groveland Library
18990 CA-120
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Offers Free WiFi. Shares building with Yosemite Gateway Museum; Friends used book shop downstairs open Saturdays. Childrens story time, Fridays @ 10:30am (209) 962-6144
the park facilities include a large concert stage, three sets of bleachers, and a large grass playing field, picnic areas, restrooms, children’s play equipment, snack bar and two amphitheaters.
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Mary Laveroni Community Park
18950 CA-120
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the park facilities include a large concert stage, three sets of bleachers, and a large grass playing field, picnic areas, restrooms, children’s play equipment, snack bar and two amphitheaters.

Food Scene

Restaurant & lounge overlooks the PML Golf Course. Outdoor dining & live music most Saturday nights Golf Course is open 7 days a week Summer hours: 6am - 6pm Winter hours: 8am - 5pm
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Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
12765 Mueller Dr
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Restaurant & lounge overlooks the PML Golf Course. Outdoor dining & live music most Saturday nights Golf Course is open 7 days a week Summer hours: 6am - 6pm Winter hours: 8am - 5pm
Advertised as Family, Food, Fun & Entertainment, this establishment is the oldest continuously operating saloon in California. Live music is played on the weekends. http://www.iron-door-saloon.com/
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Iron Door Store
18752 Main St
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Advertised as Family, Food, Fun & Entertainment, this establishment is the oldest continuously operating saloon in California. Live music is played on the weekends. http://www.iron-door-saloon.com/
A historic building is home to Mountain Sage Coffee, Mountain Sage Nursery & Robb Hirsch Photo Gallery. In the Summer months hosts a farmers market, numerous concerts & festivals. Offers Free WiFi.
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Mountain Sage
18653 Main St
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A historic building is home to Mountain Sage Coffee, Mountain Sage Nursery & Robb Hirsch Photo Gallery. In the Summer months hosts a farmers market, numerous concerts & festivals. Offers Free WiFi.
Check out their menu at http://pizzafactory.com/locations/groveland/
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Pizza Factory
5005 5th St
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Check out their menu at http://pizzafactory.com/locations/groveland/
Nice atmosphere, close to cabin, friendly place. A little pricey, but great pizza.
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Two Guys Pizza Pies
18955 Ferretti Rd
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Nice atmosphere, close to cabin, friendly place. A little pricey, but great pizza.
Take your tea out on the patio or enjoy the tea room. With a variety of options available for tea service, including savory sandwiches, a host of dainty pastries, and more than 75 teas to choose from.
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Dori's Tea Cottage
18744 Main Street
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Take your tea out on the patio or enjoy the tea room. With a variety of options available for tea service, including savory sandwiches, a host of dainty pastries, and more than 75 teas to choose from.
Only Mexican restaurant in town. Popular spot. Expect to wait to be seated, but worth it from the reviews.
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Cocina Michoacana
18730 Main St
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Only Mexican restaurant in town. Popular spot. Expect to wait to be seated, but worth it from the reviews.
Operated by the 4th, 5th and 6th generation descendants of the original Priest Family founders. Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. http://prieststation.com/menus/
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Priest Station Café
16756 Old Priest Grade
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Operated by the 4th, 5th and 6th generation descendants of the original Priest Family founders. Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. http://prieststation.com/menus/
California-fresh cuisine, all created with fresh seasonal ingredients. Locally brewed beers & hundreds of wine labels and delectable desserts. Reservations recommended. Located in the Groveland Hotel
Cellar Door
18767 CA-120
California-fresh cuisine, all created with fresh seasonal ingredients. Locally brewed beers & hundreds of wine labels and delectable desserts. Reservations recommended. Located in the Groveland Hotel
Features small plates, outdoor dining, local wine, beer on tap and full bar with specialty cocktails, vegetarian specials, all homemade dishes, sauces, desserts, etc. Located in the Charlotte Hotel
Charlotte Bistro & Bar
18736 Main Street
Features small plates, outdoor dining, local wine, beer on tap and full bar with specialty cocktails, vegetarian specials, all homemade dishes, sauces, desserts, etc. Located in the Charlotte Hotel

Sightseeing

Trail rides year-round. 7 days a week during the summer, Wednesday through Sunday Spring through Fall and Friday through Sunday during the Winter. Call for reservations. Open 7:00 am to dusk
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Pine Mountain Lake Equestrian Center
13309 Cliffton Way
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Trail rides year-round. 7 days a week during the summer, Wednesday through Sunday Spring through Fall and Friday through Sunday during the Winter. Call for reservations. Open 7:00 am to dusk
Yosemite entrance is 25 miles from PML. Many opportunities to stop along the way to the remaining 25 miles to the Village. You wont be disappointed with this day trip! http://www.yosemitepark.com
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Yosemite Village
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Yosemite entrance is 25 miles from PML. Many opportunities to stop along the way to the remaining 25 miles to the Village. You wont be disappointed with this day trip! http://www.yosemitepark.com
Enjoy this historic area with many buildings dating back to the 1800's. For more information visit: http://www.sonoraca.com/
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Sonora
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Enjoy this historic area with many buildings dating back to the 1800's. For more information visit: http://www.sonoraca.com/
Mercer Caverns are located one mile north of Murphys in Calaveras County California. They are named after the gold prospector Walter J. Mercer who discovered the caves around 1885 and filed a claim.
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Mercer Caverns
1665 Sheep Ranch Rd
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Mercer Caverns are located one mile north of Murphys in Calaveras County California. They are named after the gold prospector Walter J. Mercer who discovered the caves around 1885 and filed a claim.
A living gold rush town featuring the largest collection of existing gold rush-era structures in the state. It's like traveling back in time to the sights, smells, and sounds of the 19th century.
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Columbia State Historic Park
11259 Broadway St
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A living gold rush town featuring the largest collection of existing gold rush-era structures in the state. It's like traveling back in time to the sights, smells, and sounds of the 19th century.
Hiking Trails in the Hetch Hetchy is the lowest part of Yosemite & probably best for winter and spring visits. See website at http://www.yosemitehikes.com/hetch-hetchy/hetch-hetchy.htm
Hetch Hetchy Valley
Hiking Trails in the Hetch Hetchy is the lowest part of Yosemite & probably best for winter and spring visits. See website at http://www.yosemitehikes.com/hetch-hetchy/hetch-hetchy.htm
The Rangers are very knowledgeable & helpful with information about everything in, near and around Yosemite. Located on Hwy 120 @ 11875 Ponderosa Lane, Ste. A (in the ReMax Building)
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Groveland
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The Rangers are very knowledgeable & helpful with information about everything in, near and around Yosemite. Located on Hwy 120 @ 11875 Ponderosa Lane, Ste. A (in the ReMax Building)
At least 760,000 years old - among the oldest lakes in North America. Its a chloride-carbonate-sulfate "triple water" lake. It is alkaline, with a pH of 10, & almost three times as salty as the ocean.
Mono Lake Park
51365 US-395
At least 760,000 years old - among the oldest lakes in North America. Its a chloride-carbonate-sulfate "triple water" lake. It is alkaline, with a pH of 10, & almost three times as salty as the ocean.
A genuine California gold-mining ghost town. Only a small part of the town survives, preserved in a state of "arrested decay." Visit website for more information http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509
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Bodie State Historical Park
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A genuine California gold-mining ghost town. Only a small part of the town survives, preserved in a state of "arrested decay." Visit website for more information http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509
Sierra Nevada Mountains in California where we offer seven trips including the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. O.A.R.S. info@oars.com www.oars.com 209-736-4677
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OARS California Rafting
2863 CA-49
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Sierra Nevada Mountains in California where we offer seven trips including the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. O.A.R.S. info@oars.com www.oars.com 209-736-4677
Located in the eastern section of Yosemite, Tuolumne Meadows is a gentle, dome-studded sub-alpine meadowy section of the Tuolumne River. Great place for day hikes. About 72 miles from our cabin.
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Tuolumne Meadows
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Located in the eastern section of Yosemite, Tuolumne Meadows is a gentle, dome-studded sub-alpine meadowy section of the Tuolumne River. Great place for day hikes. About 72 miles from our cabin.
The Mariposa Grove is the largest and most impressive of the Yosemite-area giant sequoia groves. Closed on July 6, 2015, for restoration, and isn't expected to open again until the spring of 2017.
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Mariposa Grove
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The Mariposa Grove is the largest and most impressive of the Yosemite-area giant sequoia groves. Closed on July 6, 2015, for restoration, and isn't expected to open again until the spring of 2017.
Museum hours of operation: March 16 to October 18, 2015 Sunday through Thursday–1 pm to 4:30 pm | Friday & Saturday–10 am to 4:30 pm 209-962-0300
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Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum
18990 CA-120
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Museum hours of operation: March 16 to October 18, 2015 Sunday through Thursday–1 pm to 4:30 pm | Friday & Saturday–10 am to 4:30 pm 209-962-0300
California Historical Landmark. Offers antique shopping, restaurants, gold panning and more. For more information, visit: http://jamestownca.org/
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Jamestown
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California Historical Landmark. Offers antique shopping, restaurants, gold panning and more. For more information, visit: http://jamestownca.org/
An overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite’s high country. For more information, visit: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/glacierpoint.htm
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Glacier Point
Glacier Point Road
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An overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite’s high country. For more information, visit: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/glacierpoint.htm
Smallest of Yosemite's 3 Giant Sequoia groves, also the least crowded. It's downhill all the way to the grove. Hike Distance: 3 miles (4.8 km) round trip. http://www.yosemitehikes.com/hetch-hetchy
Merced Grove
Smallest of Yosemite's 3 Giant Sequoia groves, also the least crowded. It's downhill all the way to the grove. Hike Distance: 3 miles (4.8 km) round trip. http://www.yosemitehikes.com/hetch-hetchy
The trip is downhill & the grove itself contains a couple dozen mature Giant Sequoias, including one you can walk through. http://www.yosemitehikes.com/tioga-road/tuolumne-grove/tuolumne-grove.htm
Tuolumne Grove Trailhead
Tioga Pass Road
The trip is downhill & the grove itself contains a couple dozen mature Giant Sequoias, including one you can walk through. http://www.yosemitehikes.com/tioga-road/tuolumne-grove/tuolumne-grove.htm
Coach bus service available from Groveland to Yosemite. Visit their website at www.yarts.com for schedule and fairs.
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Yarts Yosemite Area Transportation
357 West 18th Street
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Coach bus service available from Groveland to Yosemite. Visit their website at www.yarts.com for schedule and fairs.

Essentials

Offers fresh fruits & vegetables, meat counter, aisles of pantry items, beer & wine. All around great store ! Open daily 8am - 8pm. Summer hours are longer.
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Mar-Val
19000 Main St
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Offers fresh fruits & vegetables, meat counter, aisles of pantry items, beer & wine. All around great store ! Open daily 8am - 8pm. Summer hours are longer.
We offer grass fed beef, choice beef, organic poultry, deli meats, cheeses, breakfast meats, quality pork, & deli sandwiches and salads. Breakfast served all day. (209) 962-5500
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Kevin N Randi's Old Fashion Meat Market
18687 Main St
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We offer grass fed beef, choice beef, organic poultry, deli meats, cheeses, breakfast meats, quality pork, & deli sandwiches and salads. Breakfast served all day. (209) 962-5500
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs, gifts, maps, snacks, video rentals, copy and fax services, UPS shipping, toys, greeting cards, ATM. HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun closed.
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Groveland Pharmacy
18638 Main St
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Prescription and over-the-counter drugs, gifts, maps, snacks, video rentals, copy and fax services, UPS shipping, toys, greeting cards, ATM. HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun closed.
Gas station & mini-mart. Pre-made sandwiches, snacks, coffee bar, pastries, Newspapers, diesel, tire chains. Located on Hwy 120 in Big Oak Flat
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Miner's Mart
17451 CA-120
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Gas station & mini-mart. Pre-made sandwiches, snacks, coffee bar, pastries, Newspapers, diesel, tire chains. Located on Hwy 120 in Big Oak Flat