Karin’s guidebook
Foodie? Hungry? Nom Nom Nom...
Here's a quick list of our local eats!! YUM!
Incredibly tasty Mexican food. No real vegan options though.
The Chicken Chimichanga is out of this world! As well as the Chile Verde Burrito, get is WET (green sauce and melted cheese on top)
Carne Asada steak or the tacos are BOMB!
They do breakfast!!
They have a darn good Cheeseburger/Fries too.
Serves beer and wine.
Open 7am-9pm daily
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Velasco's Mexican Restaurant
29406 Auberry RdIncredibly tasty Mexican food. No real vegan options though.
The Chicken Chimichanga is out of this world! As well as the Chile Verde Burrito, get is WET (green sauce and melted cheese on top)
Carne Asada steak or the tacos are BOMB!
They do breakfast!!
They have a darn good Cheeseburger/Fries too.
Serves beer and wine.
Open 7am-9pm daily
This place is a GEM!!!
Amazing muffins, cookies, coffee, breakfast burritos and the like.
They also have frozen food you can buy to pop in my microwave or oven as well as fresh made meals to heat up. ALL HOME MADE WITH LOVE
In the fridge/freezer...
Enchiladas, burritos, soups, casseroles, cakes, pies (whole and by the slice).
You won't be disappointed!!
Open 7am-7pm Monday-Wednesday
Open 7am-9pm Thursday-Saturday
Closed Sunday
Creekside Carryout & Catering
29533 Auberry RdThis place is a GEM!!!
Amazing muffins, cookies, coffee, breakfast burritos and the like.
They also have frozen food you can buy to pop in my microwave or oven as well as fresh made meals to heat up. ALL HOME MADE WITH LOVE
In the fridge/freezer...
Enchiladas, burritos, soups, casseroles, cakes, pies (whole and by the slice).
You won't be disappointed!!
Open 7am-7pm Monday-Wednesday
Open 7am-9pm Thursday-Saturday
Closed Sunday
It's Pizza...It's delicious!
They also sport a salad bar, soups and great sandwiches.
Open 11am-10pm Sunday-Thursday
Open 11am-11pm Friday-Saturday
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Prather Pizza Factory
29424 Auberry RdIt's Pizza...It's delicious!
They also sport a salad bar, soups and great sandwiches.
Open 11am-10pm Sunday-Thursday
Open 11am-11pm Friday-Saturday
Mar-Val is our local grocery store. They have it all.
There's a nice deli as well with sandwiches, salads, fried chicken and the like.
Best selection of wine available on the mountain.
Great produce!
Open Daily 7am-9pm
Sunday 8am-9pm
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Mar-Val Food Stores Inc
29424 Auberry RdMar-Val is our local grocery store. They have it all.
There's a nice deli as well with sandwiches, salads, fried chicken and the like.
Best selection of wine available on the mountain.
Great produce!
Open Daily 7am-9pm
Sunday 8am-9pm
What can I say about Subway....They make sandwiches!
Fresh fast food.
Open 6am-9pm Sunday-Wednesday
Open 6am-10pm Thursday-Saturday
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Subway
7081 N Marks AveWhat can I say about Subway....They make sandwiches!
Fresh fast food.
Open 6am-9pm Sunday-Wednesday
Open 6am-10pm Thursday-Saturday
Don Fernando's is a unique dining experience. The space is in an old funky building. Food is Mexican with a flare. They also have amazing burgers. Mixed drinks as well as wine and beer.
It's eclectic...but very tasty!
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Open 4pm-8pm Wednesday-Thursday
Open 11am-8:30pm Friday-Saturday
Open 11:30-8:30 Sunday
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Don Fernando's at Marshall Station
29533 Auberry RoadDon Fernando's is a unique dining experience. The space is in an old funky building. Food is Mexican with a flare. They also have amazing burgers. Mixed drinks as well as wine and beer.
It's eclectic...but very tasty!
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Open 4pm-8pm Wednesday-Thursday
Open 11am-8:30pm Friday-Saturday
Open 11:30-8:30 Sunday
This sweet place has the best Chai Tea in town! Get it half regular/half spicy. They also have almond milk if you prefer.
They also have lots of nice gifts and some jewelry.
Open 7am-5pm most days
Prather Perk & Gift Boutique
29533 Auberry RdThis sweet place has the best Chai Tea in town! Get it half regular/half spicy. They also have almond milk if you prefer.
They also have lots of nice gifts and some jewelry.
Open 7am-5pm most days
If you're headed to Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks STOP HERE!!!
The best homemade scones and bagels and cinnamon rolls on earth. Cookies, croissants and brownies too! ALL HOME MADE!
Coffee to your liking.
Smoothies Galore!!
Open 7am-9pm Daily
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Clingans Junction- cabins + coffee
35591 E Kings Canyon RdIf you're headed to Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks STOP HERE!!!
The best homemade scones and bagels and cinnamon rolls on earth. Cookies, croissants and brownies too! ALL HOME MADE!
Coffee to your liking.
Smoothies Galore!!
Open 7am-9pm Daily
Great burgers, fries, wraps, etc
Full service bar
Local Joint with pool tables and a jukebox!
Stonehouse Tavern & Eatery
33071 Auberry RdGreat burgers, fries, wraps, etc
Full service bar
Local Joint with pool tables and a jukebox!
National Parks
YUP, I'm situated smack between three of the most visited National Parks in America!
Mother Nature blessed California with some of the most beautiful places on earth!
JUST GO!!! And enjoy the Magic that will be bestowed upon you!
But also please be a good visitor... by:
Staying away from all wildlife in the parks (this is their home), you are privileged to visit!!
Taking all of your trash out of the park with you or placing in appropriate receptacles in the park.
Staying on the marked trails.
Obeying all park rules, regulations and speed limits! Safety first!
Have a great time and ENJOY our National Treasures!
The spring waterfalls are heaven on earth.
Download the All Trails App to get yourself familiar with trails/hikes you may want to experience.
Glacier Point Lookout
Yosemite Falls
Bridalveil Falls
Vernal Falls
Nevada Falls
There are too many trails to mention here.
Check the park website https://www.nps.gov.yose/index.htm and the weather OFTEN! This will be your best source of information on road closures and trail info.
Or you can call 209-372-0200 then press 1 and 1 again to get the most current road info.
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Yosemite National Park
The spring waterfalls are heaven on earth.
Download the All Trails App to get yourself familiar with trails/hikes you may want to experience.
Glacier Point Lookout
Yosemite Falls
Bridalveil Falls
Vernal Falls
Nevada Falls
There are too many trails to mention here.
Check the park website https://www.nps.gov.yose/index.htm and the weather OFTEN! This will be your best source of information on road closures and trail info.
Or you can call 209-372-0200 then press 1 and 1 again to get the most current road info.
The rugged Sierras!! These two parks lie side by side in the Sierras.
Elevations in these two parks range from 1'370'-14,494'!
The weather can be drastically different from one area to the next. Wear layers and go prepared!
The Land of Giants!!
Go see the General Sherman Tree in the Giant Forest! and visit the Giant Forest Museum!
Explore The Giant Sequoia Groves via The Big Trees Trail.
Grants Grove, Redwood Mountain Grove, Muir Grove, Atwell and East Fork Groves
Moro Rock is a lot of stairs but offers an amazing view of the entire park!
Explore the Crystal Caves!
The hike to Tokopah Falls is gorgeous!
PLease check the NP websites for the most up to date info in the parks.
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セコイア・アンド・キングス・キャニオン国立公園
47050 Generals HwyThe rugged Sierras!! These two parks lie side by side in the Sierras.
Elevations in these two parks range from 1'370'-14,494'!
The weather can be drastically different from one area to the next. Wear layers and go prepared!
The Land of Giants!!
Go see the General Sherman Tree in the Giant Forest! and visit the Giant Forest Museum!
Explore The Giant Sequoia Groves via The Big Trees Trail.
Grants Grove, Redwood Mountain Grove, Muir Grove, Atwell and East Fork Groves
Moro Rock is a lot of stairs but offers an amazing view of the entire park!
Explore the Crystal Caves!
The hike to Tokopah Falls is gorgeous!
PLease check the NP websites for the most up to date info in the parks.
Local State Parks
Millerton Lake is a great place to water ski, wake board and FISH!!! With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports!!!
There is a Bald Eagle Tour every Saturday and Sunday in January and February. Call 559-822-2332 for reservations
It's fed by the mighty San Joaquin River.
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Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
California 145Millerton Lake is a great place to water ski, wake board and FISH!!! With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports!!!
There is a Bald Eagle Tour every Saturday and Sunday in January and February. Call 559-822-2332 for reservations
It's fed by the mighty San Joaquin River.
This area has several amazing hikes. Some for the beginner and some that are an all day adventure.
Ask me for details or check the area out The San Joaquin River Gorge Recreation area in the next recommendation.
Squaw Leap
This area has several amazing hikes. Some for the beginner and some that are an all day adventure.
Ask me for details or check the area out The San Joaquin River Gorge Recreation area in the next recommendation.
Super cool trails in and around the San Joaquin River Gorge and Millerton Lake.
Everything from a short hike to an all day adventure!
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San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area (formerly Squaw Leap) - Bureau of Land Management
40060 Smalley RdSuper cool trails in and around the San Joaquin River Gorge and Millerton Lake.
Everything from a short hike to an all day adventure!
Local High Mountain Lakes
The US Sierra National Forest area provides amazing fishing, boating and hiking areas!
Shaver Lake
Huntington Lake
Shaver Lake Marina
42696 Tollhouse RdThis is where you can rent boats, Kayaks or launch your own!
Great road trip from my house. Stunning little river with views and fishing!
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Dinkey Creek
Great road trip from my house. Stunning little river with views and fishing!
It's a well kept secret!! Don't tell!
Amazing fishing
Epic trails to hike or four wheel
Rock climbing heaven
Courtright Reservoir
It's a well kept secret!! Don't tell!
Amazing fishing
Epic trails to hike or four wheel
Rock climbing heaven
If you love adventure and great fishing....Hike to Strawberry lake.
Get more info from US Sierra National Forrest 559-855-5355 for maps and info
Strawberry Lake
If you love adventure and great fishing....Hike to Strawberry lake.
Get more info from US Sierra National Forrest 559-855-5355 for maps and info
This is an incredible loop hike featuring three lakes. Contact the US Sierra Forrest office for more info and maps.
559-855-5355
Dinkey Lakes Wilderness
This is an incredible loop hike featuring three lakes. Contact the US Sierra Forrest office for more info and maps.
559-855-5355
Shaver Lake Watersports
42000 Tollhouse RdAll you need for fun in the sun
Sierra Marina, Inc.
45795 Tollhouse Rd559-841-3324
sierramarina.com
Boat rentals and supplies
Pine Flat Lake
Great fishing!! Take your own boat!
Where to buy equipment!
Did you forget your jacket??? Need Snow Shoes, Hiking Shoes, More gear??
REI
7810 N Blackstone AveYou all know what to do here....Buy Cool Stuff for your Adventures!!!
They rent skiis and Snow-boards here!!
Jackets, Beanies, Gloves, Sunglasses, snow gear in the winter and lake gear in the summer.
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Shaver Lake Sports Inc
41777 Tollhouse RdThey rent skiis and Snow-boards here!!
Jackets, Beanies, Gloves, Sunglasses, snow gear in the winter and lake gear in the summer.
Town....Really? You're in the mountains but...
If you need a little something extra... Old Town Clovis is a 30 minute drive from The Cowgirl Palace!
Lots of antique shops, restaurants and bars.
Clovis Rodeo is always the last weekend in April!
Car shows
Antique Shows
Farmers Market every Friday night in the summer with food and live music!
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Old Town Clovis
Lots of antique shops, restaurants and bars.
Clovis Rodeo is always the last weekend in April!
Car shows
Antique Shows
Farmers Market every Friday night in the summer with food and live music!
SKI/SNOWBOARD??? MOUNTAIN BIKE???
China Peak is open in the winter as a ski resort and in the summer as a mountain bike playground!
Its awesome!
Our best little ski resort!!!
Epic runs, hometown feels.
Rentals, gear shop, bars, restaurants.
All soooooo GOOD!!
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チャイナ・ピーク・マウンテン・リゾート
59265 CA-168Our best little ski resort!!!
Epic runs, hometown feels.
Rentals, gear shop, bars, restaurants.
All soooooo GOOD!!