Allison’s guidebook to Arnold
Food scene
This is one of our favorites! Delicious Italian food and great wine. You will need a reservation - this is a popular spot!
113 locals recommend
Sarafina's Italian Kitchen
794 CA-4This is one of our favorites! Delicious Italian food and great wine. You will need a reservation - this is a popular spot!
Great local brewery right down the street from us. Bar food and great beers. Try the Bavarian pretzels or get a growler to go (you may use the one at our house). They also do take and bake pizzas
65 locals recommend
Snowshoe Brewing Company
2050 CA-4Great local brewery right down the street from us. Bar food and great beers. Try the Bavarian pretzels or get a growler to go (you may use the one at our house). They also do take and bake pizzas
Great coffee and breakfast. Also serves lunch and family bbq dinners
61 locals recommend
Bistro Espresso
1225 Oak CirGreat coffee and breakfast. Also serves lunch and family bbq dinners
Upscale, but casual restaruant. On the more expensive side, but food is great.
29 locals recommend
Dogwood
1224 Oak CirUpscale, but casual restaruant. On the more expensive side, but food is great.
Lube Room Saloon
3431 CA-4Dive bar with great food and drinks
Delicious food! Follows strict covid protocols - takeout only right now
29 locals recommend
Sequoia Woods Country Club
1000 Cypress Point DrDelicious food! Follows strict covid protocols - takeout only right now
Sightseeing
Great local ski resort! Rentals available there but we recommend SNAC close to our house to grab rentals.
67 locals recommend
Bear Valley
Great local ski resort! Rentals available there but we recommend SNAC close to our house to grab rentals.
White Pines Park
Blagen Road4 min drive - swimming, walking, playground
about a 40 min drive but worth it! Swimming, paddleboarding, hiking, fishing.
56 locals recommend
Lake Alpine
about a 40 min drive but worth it! Swimming, paddleboarding, hiking, fishing.
about an 8 min drive - Beautiful nature hikes. Check conditions before going - there are closures in the Winter.
274 locals recommend
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4about an 8 min drive - Beautiful nature hikes. Check conditions before going - there are closures in the Winter.
City/town information
about a 15 mins drive from us - adorable downtown, shopping, wine tasting, outdoor beer garden, great restaurants
211 locals recommend
Murphys
about a 15 mins drive from us - adorable downtown, shopping, wine tasting, outdoor beer garden, great restaurants
grocery
Big Trees Market
25020 Shake Ridge Rdclosest grocery store - just a few mins away
Retail
Best spot for ski rentals, summer rentals, and any gear or clothing you may need. Fun place to shop also!
29 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Adventure Co
2293 CA-4Best spot for ski rentals, summer rentals, and any gear or clothing you may need. Fun place to shop also!