Food scene
Right next door to the retreat, this small cafe serves wonderful breakfasts and lunches. You'll smell breakfast being cooked from your back deck! The staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable.
Distance to this location: 100 ft
Click here for hours and the cafe's menu:
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/fairway-cafe/
42515 Artesian Ct., Coarsegold
559-517-3470
15 locals recommend
Fairway Cafe
42515 Artesian CtRight next door to the retreat, this small cafe serves wonderful breakfasts and lunches. You'll smell breakfast being cooked from your back deck! The staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable.
Distance to this location: 100 ft
Click here for hours and the cafe's menu:
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/fairway-cafe/
42515 Artesian Ct., Coarsegold
559-517-3470
Local, friendly grocery store just 2 miles down the road from the house. The store has a full selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy, breads, desserts, and wine and beer.
Distance to this location: 2 miles
28420 Yosemite Springs Pkwy, Coarsegold
559-658-7800
16 locals recommend
Hillside Supermarket
28420 Yosemite Springs PkwyLocal, friendly grocery store just 2 miles down the road from the house. The store has a full selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy, breads, desserts, and wine and beer.
Distance to this location: 2 miles
28420 Yosemite Springs Pkwy, Coarsegold
559-658-7800
Just a mile from the retreat, the Blue Heron restaurant is the best kept secret of the greater Fresno area. Chef David Pol and his team prepare world class meals with excellent service. Reservations are suggested.
Distance to this location: 1 mile
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/the-blue-heron/
30250 Yosemite Springs Pkwy, Coarsegold, CA 93614
559-658-6969
26 locals recommend
Blue Heron
30250 Yosemite Springs PkwyJust a mile from the retreat, the Blue Heron restaurant is the best kept secret of the greater Fresno area. Chef David Pol and his team prepare world class meals with excellent service. Reservations are suggested.
Distance to this location: 1 mile
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/the-blue-heron/
30250 Yosemite Springs Pkwy, Coarsegold, CA 93614
559-658-6969
Whether you’re hungry and thirsty after a long day panning for gold or just wandering around our spectacular Sierras, the Yosemite Grill has great food and spirits for you to enjoy in our lakeside setting.
Distance to this location: 1 mile
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/yosemite-grill/
30250 Yosemite Springs Court, Coarsegold
559-658-6969
8 locals recommend
Yosemite Grill
Whether you’re hungry and thirsty after a long day panning for gold or just wandering around our spectacular Sierras, the Yosemite Grill has great food and spirits for you to enjoy in our lakeside setting.
Distance to this location: 1 mile
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/yosemite-grill/
30250 Yosemite Springs Court, Coarsegold
559-658-6969
Local liquor store.
Distance to this location: 2 miles
28420 Yosemite Springs Pkwy # A, Coarsegold
559-658-6100
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Yosemite Lakes Liquor
28420 Yosemite Springs PkwyLocal liquor store.
Distance to this location: 2 miles
28420 Yosemite Springs Pkwy # A, Coarsegold
559-658-6100
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Entertainment
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino brings the beauty of the Sierra foothills into a world-class destination for gaming, dining and entertainment.
Distance to this location: 8.5 mi
www.chukchansigold.com
711 Lucky Ln, Coarsegold
866-794-6946
127 locals recommend
Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino
711 Lucky LnChukchansi Gold Resort & Casino brings the beauty of the Sierra foothills into a world-class destination for gaming, dining and entertainment.
Distance to this location: 8.5 mi
www.chukchansigold.com
711 Lucky Ln, Coarsegold
866-794-6946
The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a fun-filled excursion for the entire family, located only 10 minutes from the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park off of Highway 41. The historic railroad offers train rides, gold panning, an on-site rail museum, and a fun gifts & collectibles store. Open April through October.
Distance to this location: 26 mi
https://ymsprr.com/
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
559-683-7273
147 locals recommend
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a fun-filled excursion for the entire family, located only 10 minutes from the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park off of Highway 41. The historic railroad offers train rides, gold panning, an on-site rail museum, and a fun gifts & collectibles store. Open April through October.
Distance to this location: 26 mi
https://ymsprr.com/
56001 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
559-683-7273
Founded in 1967, The Golden Chain Theatre is a non profit community theatre located in Oakhurst California, 15 minutes south of Yosemite National Park. The shows are fun and reasonably priced.
Distance to this location: 17.5 mi
http://www.goldenchaintheatre.org/
42130 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-683-7112
51 locals recommend
Golden Chain Theatre
42130 CA-41Founded in 1967, The Golden Chain Theatre is a non profit community theatre located in Oakhurst California, 15 minutes south of Yosemite National Park. The shows are fun and reasonably priced.
Distance to this location: 17.5 mi
http://www.goldenchaintheatre.org/
42130 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-683-7112
Fresno State, home of the Bulldogs, features sporting events, theater productions, and local fruits, vegetables, and wines. Stop by for a visit, or spend an afternoon or evening with the Red Wave fans, cheering on their Bulldogs!
Distance to this location: 30 mi
www.csufresno.edu
5241 N. Maple Ave.
Fresno,CA 93740
559-278-4240
11 locals recommend
California State University, Fresno
5241 N Maple AveFresno State, home of the Bulldogs, features sporting events, theater productions, and local fruits, vegetables, and wines. Stop by for a visit, or spend an afternoon or evening with the Red Wave fans, cheering on their Bulldogs!
Distance to this location: 30 mi
www.csufresno.edu
5241 N. Maple Ave.
Fresno,CA 93740
559-278-4240
Voted Best Local Casino in Central California. Located in Friant, CA, just north of Fresno, Table Mountain offers gaming, bingo, dining, and live entertainment!
Distance to this location: 25 mi
www.tmcasino.com
8184 Table Mountain Rd, Friant, CA 93626
559-822-7777
46 locals recommend
Table Mountain Casino
777 Table Mountain RdVoted Best Local Casino in Central California. Located in Friant, CA, just north of Fresno, Table Mountain offers gaming, bingo, dining, and live entertainment!
Distance to this location: 25 mi
www.tmcasino.com
8184 Table Mountain Rd, Friant, CA 93626
559-822-7777
Sightseeing
The iconic Yosemite National Park is a must-see. Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.
First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
Distance to this location: 31 mi to the park entrance
Park entrance fees are charged at the gate.
Don't forget your camera or phone! https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
The iconic Yosemite National Park is a must-see. Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.
First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
Distance to this location: 31 mi to the park entrance
Park entrance fees are charged at the gate.
Don't forget your camera or phone! https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
Movies, shopping, dining, and entertainment
A fun outdoor shopping center featuring a wide array of retail stores, restaurants, and Edwards Cinema.
Distance to this location: 26 mi
https://www.shopriverpark.com/
71 E Via la Plata, Fresno, CA 93720
559-437-4855
124 locals recommend
River Park Shopping Center
71 E Via la PlataA fun outdoor shopping center featuring a wide array of retail stores, restaurants, and Edwards Cinema.
Distance to this location: 26 mi
https://www.shopriverpark.com/
71 E Via la Plata, Fresno, CA 93720
559-437-4855
Hiking, picnicking, fishing, swimming
Nestled in the pine forest at 3,400 feet, Bass Lake is four and a half miles long and a half a mile wide. Bass Lake is a popular recreational area, known for its hot sunny days and warm water, making water sports enjoyable. The area provides recreational activities that include camping, picnicking, boating, water-skiing, personal watercraft riding, non-motorized boating, paddle boarding, hiking, and fishing. Wildlife can be spotted around the lake year-round, including osprey, herons and eagles. Additionally, California Land Management sponsors a variety of interpretive programs and nature walks throughout the summer at several locations in the Bass Lake area.
Distance to this location: 22 mi
Day use fees are charged at the day use areas.
https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/bass-lake
294 locals recommend
Bass Lake
Nestled in the pine forest at 3,400 feet, Bass Lake is four and a half miles long and a half a mile wide. Bass Lake is a popular recreational area, known for its hot sunny days and warm water, making water sports enjoyable. The area provides recreational activities that include camping, picnicking, boating, water-skiing, personal watercraft riding, non-motorized boating, paddle boarding, hiking, and fishing. Wildlife can be spotted around the lake year-round, including osprey, herons and eagles. Additionally, California Land Management sponsors a variety of interpretive programs and nature walks throughout the summer at several locations in the Bass Lake area.
Distance to this location: 22 mi
Day use fees are charged at the day use areas.
https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/bass-lake
Less than 15 minutes from the house, Hensley Lake is open year-round. Lake activities include water skiing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and camping.
Distance to this location: 11 mi
Day use fees are charged at the entrance.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/481
Hensley Lake Recreation Area
25207 Road 407Less than 15 minutes from the house, Hensley Lake is open year-round. Lake activities include water skiing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and camping.
Distance to this location: 11 mi
Day use fees are charged at the entrance.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/481
With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports, this SRA offers visitors swimming, fishing, and boating. The hills surrounding the lake provide good hiking opportunities. Wildlife in the park includes ground squirrels, cottontails, mule deer, badgers and bald and golden eagles. During winter, the park has special boat tours to view the bald eagles.
Distance to this location: 18.5 mi
Day use fees are charged at the gate.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=587
(559) 822-2332
16 locals recommend
Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
California 145With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports, this SRA offers visitors swimming, fishing, and boating. The hills surrounding the lake provide good hiking opportunities. Wildlife in the park includes ground squirrels, cottontails, mule deer, badgers and bald and golden eagles. During winter, the park has special boat tours to view the bald eagles.
Distance to this location: 18.5 mi
Day use fees are charged at the gate.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=587
(559) 822-2332
Golf
Sitting on 140 acres of plush, rolling hills, Eagle Springs Golf & Country Club is the perfect way to unwind near the Fresno CA area. Open to guests.
Distance to this location: 25 mi
eaglespringsgcc.com
21722 Fairway Oaks Ln, Friant, CA 93626
(559) 325-8900
9 locals recommend
Eagle Springs Golf & Country
21722 Fairway Oaks LnSitting on 140 acres of plush, rolling hills, Eagle Springs Golf & Country Club is the perfect way to unwind near the Fresno CA area. Open to guests.
Distance to this location: 25 mi
eaglespringsgcc.com
21722 Fairway Oaks Ln, Friant, CA 93626
(559) 325-8900
This creation by internationally renowned golf course designer, Gary Roger Baird, features low rolling hills along with giant oak trees and is located adjacent to the scenic San Joaquin River. The course provides a challenging design with generous sized rolling fairways, large green complexes, over 80 sand and waste bunkers as well as six water hazards, all complemented by the natural beauty of the surrounding San Joaquin River habitat and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Dragonfly has no houses, no traffic noise, no parallel fairways and with that, those who come to test their skills will find themselves in one of the most serene settings in all of golf. Dragonfly Golf Club is one of the longest and highest rated golf courses in California. At 7,734 yards from the back tees and boasting a 76.9 course rating and a 140 slope, Dragonfly will test even the best of players. However, Dragonfly does offer seven tee-box locations that begin as short as 3,690 yards and has a set of white tees that are positioned at a comfortable 6,202 yards. The course is always in great condition and features hybrid Bermuda fairways as well a bent grass greens.
Distance to this location: 23 mi
https://dragonflygolfclub.com/
43369 Ave 12, Madera, CA 93636
(559) 432-3020
7 locals recommend
Dragonfly Golf Club
43369 Ave 12This creation by internationally renowned golf course designer, Gary Roger Baird, features low rolling hills along with giant oak trees and is located adjacent to the scenic San Joaquin River. The course provides a challenging design with generous sized rolling fairways, large green complexes, over 80 sand and waste bunkers as well as six water hazards, all complemented by the natural beauty of the surrounding San Joaquin River habitat and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Dragonfly has no houses, no traffic noise, no parallel fairways and with that, those who come to test their skills will find themselves in one of the most serene settings in all of golf. Dragonfly Golf Club is one of the longest and highest rated golf courses in California. At 7,734 yards from the back tees and boasting a 76.9 course rating and a 140 slope, Dragonfly will test even the best of players. However, Dragonfly does offer seven tee-box locations that begin as short as 3,690 yards and has a set of white tees that are positioned at a comfortable 6,202 yards. The course is always in great condition and features hybrid Bermuda fairways as well a bent grass greens.
Distance to this location: 23 mi
https://dragonflygolfclub.com/
43369 Ave 12, Madera, CA 93636
(559) 432-3020
Within walking distance from the house, the beautiful 9-hole golf course has five holes over water in a peaceful setting. With small greens and tight fairways, it’s sure to challenge anyone’s game. The course is open to all.
Distance to this location: 100 ft
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/golf/
13 locals recommend
Yosemite Lakes Park Golf Course
42515 Artesian CtWithin walking distance from the house, the beautiful 9-hole golf course has five holes over water in a peaceful setting. With small greens and tight fairways, it’s sure to challenge anyone’s game. The course is open to all.
Distance to this location: 100 ft
https://www.yosemitelakespark.org/golf/