Guidebook for Wishon
Food Scene
El Cid
41939 CA-41Great food and an Oakhurst institution!
Seriously romantic, upscale with old-world, European vibe. On a budget? Try some drinks and appetizers on the gorgeous patio!
93 locals recommend
Erna's Elderberry House
48688 Victoria LnSeriously romantic, upscale with old-world, European vibe. On a budget? Try some drinks and appetizers on the gorgeous patio!
Totally evil place to enjoy handmade ice cream and candies after a long hike. You've been warned :-)!
46 locals recommend
Reimer's Candies, & Ice Cream
41969 CA-41Totally evil place to enjoy handmade ice cream and candies after a long hike. You've been warned :-)!
A North Fork Institution enjoyed by all the locals. I came here when I was a kid!
40 locals recommend
Pizza Factory
33173 Rd 222A North Fork Institution enjoyed by all the locals. I came here when I was a kid!
Really great hamburgers. Buy some bread in small store and feed an armada of ducks from the boat dock!
117 locals recommend
The Forks Resort
39150 Rd 222Really great hamburgers. Buy some bread in small store and feed an armada of ducks from the boat dock!
Essentials
1.5 miles from my place. Great fun to enjoy an ice cream cone on the lake and grab some quick groceries, if you forgot an item.
85 locals recommend
Miller's Landing Resort
1.5 miles from my place. Great fun to enjoy an ice cream cone on the lake and grab some quick groceries, if you forgot an item.
Great place to buy groceries in Oakhurst. A less expensive option than Raley's.
133 locals recommend
Vons
40044 CA-49Great place to buy groceries in Oakhurst. A less expensive option than Raley's.
Best produce and meats around. This is a Nob Hill Market and it is nice! It's also pricey but I splurge when on vacation.
148 locals recommend
Raley's
40041 CA-49Best produce and meats around. This is a Nob Hill Market and it is nice! It's also pricey but I splurge when on vacation.
Not my favorite place to shop for groceries, but it's close to the property and great if you forgot an item.
North Fork - Supermarket station
Not my favorite place to shop for groceries, but it's close to the property and great if you forgot an item.
Drinks & Nightlife
Buckhorn Saloon & Restaurant
32992 Rd 222Want some local color? This is IT!
If you enjoy wine, this wonderful wine bar is a must do!
61 locals recommend
Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen
41139 CA-41If you enjoy wine, this wonderful wine bar is a must do!
Sightseeing
Ride an old, steam train and hear about the area's logging history!
147 locals recommend
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41Ride an old, steam train and hear about the area's logging history!
Imagine living in Yosemite in the 1800's... see an old, restored town!
10 locals recommend
Pioneer Yosemite History Center
4100 Forest DriveImagine living in Yosemite in the 1800's... see an old, restored town!
Historic Landmark Hotel and Dining Room. Live entertainment on the piano and Saturday, outdoor BBQ!
10 locals recommend
Wawona Hotel - formerly Big Trees Lodge
8308 Wawona RdHistoric Landmark Hotel and Dining Room. Live entertainment on the piano and Saturday, outdoor BBQ!
I hate to say it because I am an AVID hiker but the best views in all of Yosemite can be had right here... from your car!
69 locals recommend
Glacier Point
Glacier Point RoadI hate to say it because I am an AVID hiker but the best views in all of Yosemite can be had right here... from your car!
One of the most stunningly beautiful hotels in the U.S. Sit by the massive fireplace in winter or enjoy lunch in the elegant dining room year-round.
28 locals recommend
The Majestic Yosemite Hotel
1 Ahwahnee DriveOne of the most stunningly beautiful hotels in the U.S. Sit by the massive fireplace in winter or enjoy lunch in the elegant dining room year-round.
Lovely, small lake that is close to my property. I have wonderful memories feeding an armada of ducks with my Mom during picnics.
12 locals recommend
Manzanita Lake
Lovely, small lake that is close to my property. I have wonderful memories feeding an armada of ducks with my Mom during picnics.
Arts & Culture
Williams Gallery West
40982 CA-41Excellent place to purchase local artists' work!
Parks & Nature
Enjoy gorgeous sequoias and learn about their history and use by taking the Shadow of the Giants Trail --a one mile, self-guided nature loop.
47 locals recommend
Nelder Grove - Giant Sequoias
Enjoy gorgeous sequoias and learn about their history and use by taking the Shadow of the Giants Trail --a one mile, self-guided nature loop.
Best "value" hike in all of Yosemite --if you want the most views for the least effort. Stunning views of Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. Expand this hike to include the Taft Fissures and see jaw-dropping views of El Capitan!
12 locals recommend
Sentinel Dome
Best "value" hike in all of Yosemite --if you want the most views for the least effort. Stunning views of Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. Expand this hike to include the Taft Fissures and see jaw-dropping views of El Capitan!
Beautiful hike with gorgeous, high-mountain vistas from a granite dome. We love Yosemite but the trails off of Sierra Sky Ranch Road let you escape from summer crowds and heat!
17 locals recommend
Fresno Dome
Beautiful hike with gorgeous, high-mountain vistas from a granite dome. We love Yosemite but the trails off of Sierra Sky Ranch Road let you escape from summer crowds and heat!
Spring Cove Campground
Road 222I used to swim at Rocky Point Beach as a kid and it is still great!
Hike a set of three waterfalls that few tourists see (because it cannot be viewed from a car)! Beautiful views of the entire Wawona area. Watch out for rattlesnakes... they are on the trail in summer. Don't place your hands or feet anywhere you can't see.
8 locals recommend
Chilnualna Falls Trailhead
8154 N Chilnualna Falls RdHike a set of three waterfalls that few tourists see (because it cannot be viewed from a car)! Beautiful views of the entire Wawona area. Watch out for rattlesnakes... they are on the trail in summer. Don't place your hands or feet anywhere you can't see.
Upper Jackass Lake has some of the prettiest scenery in all the Sierras. Infrequently travelled and absolute paradise. You can see the back of the Minarets (near Mammoth Lakes) just 17 miles, as the crow flies!
Jackass Lakes
Upper Jackass Lake has some of the prettiest scenery in all the Sierras. Infrequently travelled and absolute paradise. You can see the back of the Minarets (near Mammoth Lakes) just 17 miles, as the crow flies!
Great hike to enjoy two waterfalls and it's close to the property. Wonderfully shaded on a hot, summer day!
109 locals recommend
Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley DriveGreat hike to enjoy two waterfalls and it's close to the property. Wonderfully shaded on a hot, summer day!