Sierra Blue Zone Guidebook
Food scene
Where to shop for groceries
A 10 minute drive from the house is our local store where you can find just about everything you need from fresh produce, food, toiletries, flip flops, etc. It's a little pricey, but convenient. For a large food shopping, drive to Oakhurst for Vons, Raley's , restaurants, etc.
28420 Yosemite Springs Pkwy, Coarsegold, CA 93614
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Hillside Supermarket
28420 Yosemite Springs PkwyA 10 minute drive from the house is our local store where you can find just about everything you need from fresh produce, food, toiletries, flip flops, etc. It's a little pricey, but convenient. For a large food shopping, drive to Oakhurst for Vons, Raley's , restaurants, etc.
28420 Yosemite Springs Pkwy, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Oakhurst is a 25 minute drive from the house but has a larger selection of food than our local Hillside market. If heading to Yosemite, Vons is a good place to stop and shop for a picnic.
40044 CA-49, Oakhurst, CA 93644
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Vons
40044 CA-49Oakhurst is a 25 minute drive from the house but has a larger selection of food than our local Hillside market. If heading to Yosemite, Vons is a good place to stop and shop for a picnic.
40044 CA-49, Oakhurst, CA 93644
The Blue Heron is our local watering hole restaurant/bar. The food and selection are quite good. Open Wed. - Sat. Call for reservations: (559) 517-3467.
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/the-blue-heron-restaurant/
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Blue Heron
30250 Yosemite Springs PkwyThe Blue Heron is our local watering hole restaurant/bar. The food and selection are quite good. Open Wed. - Sat. Call for reservations: (559) 517-3467.
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/the-blue-heron-restaurant/
The Wild Fig in downtown historic Coarsegold is a great breakfast/brunch joint worth checking out!
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Wild Fig Kitchen
35300 CA-41The Wild Fig in downtown historic Coarsegold is a great breakfast/brunch joint worth checking out!
Erna's Elderberry House is Hotel Chateau Sureau's in-house restaurant. This is one of the most high-end restaurants in the area, great for a special occasion. Heavily French, or French influenced cuisine. Tres elegant.
Call and see if they're are doing their traditional afternoon British High Tea while you're here!
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Erna's Elderberry House
48688 Victoria LnErna's Elderberry House is Hotel Chateau Sureau's in-house restaurant. This is one of the most high-end restaurants in the area, great for a special occasion. Heavily French, or French influenced cuisine. Tres elegant.
Call and see if they're are doing their traditional afternoon British High Tea while you're here!
One of downtown Coarsegold's little gems, Zanders Coffee is an adorable drive-through coffee joint offering a great variety of delicious concoctions as well as just straight-up great quality coffee. Try their icy white chocolate matcha latte!
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Zanders Coffee
35300 CA-41One of downtown Coarsegold's little gems, Zanders Coffee is an adorable drive-through coffee joint offering a great variety of delicious concoctions as well as just straight-up great quality coffee. Try their icy white chocolate matcha latte!
Our little local café is only .5 mile from the house; You could walk it! They serve breakfast, brunch or lunch.
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Fairway Cafe
42515 Artesian CtOur little local café is only .5 mile from the house; You could walk it! They serve breakfast, brunch or lunch.
A friendly, local food hang with a variety of artisan beers and a great food menu with something for everyone.
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Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise DrA friendly, local food hang with a variety of artisan beers and a great food menu with something for everyone.
If you love Indian food, this place is Oakhurst's best kept secret. The food is absolutely delicious!
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Tandoori express
40278 Road 425AIf you love Indian food, this place is Oakhurst's best kept secret. The food is absolutely delicious!
An alternative to Von's, directly across the street.
40041 CA-49 #49, Oakhurst, CA 93644
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Raley's
40041 CA-49An alternative to Von's, directly across the street.
40041 CA-49 #49, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Not only are they a winery and restaurant with a nice ambience, they offer live music on Saturdays.
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Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen
41139 CA-41Not only are they a winery and restaurant with a nice ambience, they offer live music on Saturdays.
Next to Hillside Market, this is a neighborhood favorite with the locals-- This darling little cafe is run by local residents, Rich and Athena. She brings the Greek influence to their food, and he brings the Italian. It's delicious, all home-made and healthy. The place is super cute, and has a little thrift store attached to boot.
Open at 10 AM
28420 Yosemite Springs Pkwy #i, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Harvest Garden Cafe
Next to Hillside Market, this is a neighborhood favorite with the locals-- This darling little cafe is run by local residents, Rich and Athena. She brings the Greek influence to their food, and he brings the Italian. It's delicious, all home-made and healthy. The place is super cute, and has a little thrift store attached to boot.
Open at 10 AM
28420 Yosemite Springs Pkwy #i, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Entertainment
If Casinos are your thing, you've come to the right place! Chukchansi is a 15 minute drive form the house.
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Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino
711 Lucky LnIf Casinos are your thing, you've come to the right place! Chukchansi is a 15 minute drive form the house.
A great way to spend an afternoon, touring this beautiful, local working vineyard! Call for appointment (559) 868-3499.
Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery (By appointment only)
49610 House Ranch RoadA great way to spend an afternoon, touring this beautiful, local working vineyard! Call for appointment (559) 868-3499.
Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventure
(Scenic horseback riding)
yosemitetrails.com
(559) 683-7611
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Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures
7910 Jackson RdYosemite Trails Horseback Adventure
(Scenic horseback riding)
yosemitetrails.com
(559) 683-7611
Millerton Lake is a dog-friendly way to spend an afternoon. It's a 30 minute drive from Rancho Tarantula, and you can rent kayaks, and do other water-related activities.
https://millertonlakerentals.com
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Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
California 145Millerton Lake is a dog-friendly way to spend an afternoon. It's a 30 minute drive from Rancho Tarantula, and you can rent kayaks, and do other water-related activities.
https://millertonlakerentals.com
Clovis Botanical Garden
945 Clovis AveForestiere Underground Gardens
5021 W Shaw AveStarving for some art? The Fresno Art Museum is a 45 minute drive from the house. After that, hop on over to Clovis' 'Old Town' for antique row.
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Fresno Art Museum
2233 N First StStarving for some art? The Fresno Art Museum is a 45 minute drive from the house. After that, hop on over to Clovis' 'Old Town' for antique row.
What's happening locally
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Visit Yosemite Madera County Main Visitors Center
40343 CA-41What's happening locally
The Nature of Wildworks is 10 minutes from the house and a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours during your stay.
I volunteer there and can tell you that if you love animals, you will love taking a tour and meeting everyone! Pet an African Serval or a bobcat, hold a raptor, get kissed by Spring the fox, or cuddle with Jake the snake!
Call to book a tour by looking them up online.
The sanctuary relies 100% on donations.
The Nature of Wildworks
The Nature of Wildworks is 10 minutes from the house and a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours during your stay.
I volunteer there and can tell you that if you love animals, you will love taking a tour and meeting everyone! Pet an African Serval or a bobcat, hold a raptor, get kissed by Spring the fox, or cuddle with Jake the snake!
Call to book a tour by looking them up online.
The sanctuary relies 100% on donations.
Sightseeing
The southern entrance gate to Yosemite National Park is a 45 minute drive from your home base here at Rancho Tarantula.
It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. In Yosemite Village are shops, restaurants, lodging, the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery, with prints of the photographer’s renowned black-and-white landscapes of the area.
If you have time, it's an absolute must!
(Due to Covid, you need to make reservations one month in advance)
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Parque Nacional de Yosemite
The southern entrance gate to Yosemite National Park is a 45 minute drive from your home base here at Rancho Tarantula.
It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. In Yosemite Village are shops, restaurants, lodging, the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery, with prints of the photographer’s renowned black-and-white landscapes of the area.
If you have time, it's an absolute must!
(Due to Covid, you need to make reservations one month in advance)
If you're looking to hike closer to home than Yosemite, check out the Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail in Oakhurst (Approx. 30 minute drive). The Lewis Creek National Scenic Trail to Corlieu Falls and Red Rock Falls is a 3.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Oakhurst, California that features waterfalls, beautiful spring flora and is rated as moderate in difficulty. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. https://www.yosemitehikes.com/not-yosemite/lewis-creek/trail-map.htm
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Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley DriveIf you're looking to hike closer to home than Yosemite, check out the Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail in Oakhurst (Approx. 30 minute drive). The Lewis Creek National Scenic Trail to Corlieu Falls and Red Rock Falls is a 3.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Oakhurst, California that features waterfalls, beautiful spring flora and is rated as moderate in difficulty. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. https://www.yosemitehikes.com/not-yosemite/lewis-creek/trail-map.htm
A 35 minute drive from Rancho Tarantula, Willow Creek Trailhead is a great place to hike in neighboring Bass Lake, just north of Oakhurst.
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Willow Creek Trailhead
Road 432A 35 minute drive from Rancho Tarantula, Willow Creek Trailhead is a great place to hike in neighboring Bass Lake, just north of Oakhurst.
Fresno County Blossom Trail
2629 S Clovis AveSpring gorgeousness!
this is downtown Coarsegold at its finest. This is a cute enclave of western-themed little shops including antique stores, boutiques, Zander's Coffee, and the Wild Fig restaurant. Look for the teepee in the summer months. Often on the weekends, there is an open-air outdoor flea market happening.
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Coarsegold Historic Village
35300 CA-41this is downtown Coarsegold at its finest. This is a cute enclave of western-themed little shops including antique stores, boutiques, Zander's Coffee, and the Wild Fig restaurant. Look for the teepee in the summer months. Often on the weekends, there is an open-air outdoor flea market happening.
City/town information
Every year from mid-October to mid-November, tarantula mating season takes place. Coarsegold used to be known for being able to see dozens of tarantulas at once crossing the roads, but with fires and climate change, it's now rare to see any. Locals go out of their way to respect and protect these docile tarantulas during this time.
The Annual Coarsegold Tarantula Mating Season Festival is held in late October the Saturday before Halloween, including tarantula racing, a competition for the hairiest legs of both men and women, and a pumpkin dessert contest. What's not to love?!
Coarsegold is a historic gold mining town, with its first gold discovered in 1849. It's tiny, quaint and peppered with little shops and antique stores. It's a great starting place for your Yosemite destination, and a destination in and of itself.
It's also home to Chukchansi Casino with its wide variety of restaurants and entertainment.
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Coarsegold
Every year from mid-October to mid-November, tarantula mating season takes place. Coarsegold used to be known for being able to see dozens of tarantulas at once crossing the roads, but with fires and climate change, it's now rare to see any. Locals go out of their way to respect and protect these docile tarantulas during this time.
The Annual Coarsegold Tarantula Mating Season Festival is held in late October the Saturday before Halloween, including tarantula racing, a competition for the hairiest legs of both men and women, and a pumpkin dessert contest. What's not to love?!
Coarsegold is a historic gold mining town, with its first gold discovered in 1849. It's tiny, quaint and peppered with little shops and antique stores. It's a great starting place for your Yosemite destination, and a destination in and of itself.
It's also home to Chukchansi Casino with its wide variety of restaurants and entertainment.