Oakhurst is approximately 17 miles (~30 min) from the South entrance to Yosemite National Park, about 40 miles (~1 hour 15 min to Yosemite Valley). Inside the park entrance you will find Mariposa Grove home to the ancient giant sequoias trees, and further down the road are breathtaking views of the glacier-formed granite valley. Hikes for every skill level, with incredible waterfalls around every turn.

Bass Lake is renowned for excellent fishing, hiking trails, and warm waters. With the full service Pines Resort, wakeboarding and watersports, and outdoor adventure galore, Bass Lake is perfect destination with activities to please the whole family.

A charmingly preserved Gold Rush town in Central Mariposa County surrounded by beautiful scenery, the town of Mariposa, California will have something to offer to every traveler. Take a scenic hike, go on a culture-filled museum tour, or try one of Mariposa County’s delicious small-town restaurants and breweries.

The town of Mariposa, first settled in 1849, is one of the southernmost of the Gold Rush towns. The streets follow the original street grid laid out by John C. Fremont in 1850. Several disastrous early fires convinced settlers to rebuild with stone, brick and adobe.

Consequently, many of today’s existing structures in the historic downtown area of Mariposa were built by the late 1850s, with most of the remaining ones completed by 1900. Because they have always been in use, the old buildings haven’t had to be restored or recreated.

Shop and pop in and out of the charming shops along the historic downtown walk.

Check out this charming shop in Mariposa, a 35 minute drive from Oakhurst. One of our favorite shops, filled with up-cycled goods, antiques and amazing artisan goods. A must-see in Mariposa.

George + Jess's favorite bar in Mariposa. The Grove House is a live music venue with a passion for craft beer, cocktails and farm to fork eats.