Food scene
Ducey's has gorgeous views of the lake and good food! Fine dining downstairs and casual dining upstairs.
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Ducey's On the Lake & Ducey's Bar & Grill
39255 Marina DrDucey's has gorgeous views of the lake and good food! Fine dining downstairs and casual dining upstairs.
Delicious, authentic Mexican food with good service
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Casa Velasco Mexican Restaurant
54311 Rd 432Delicious, authentic Mexican food with good service
Homemade pies and ice cream that are worth the drive to this great little place off the beaten path! Catch them from 10-4 seasonally everyday except Mondays. And make sure to bring cash!
Driving Directions:
From highway 41 take road 222 to Bass Lake, keep left at the "Y" which turns into road 274. Drive a few more miles and across from the Pines resort right turn is the BEASORE road LEFT turn. Head 14 miles up and over the top of cold springs summit and you'll see it on the left.
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Jones Store
5S07Homemade pies and ice cream that are worth the drive to this great little place off the beaten path! Catch them from 10-4 seasonally everyday except Mondays. And make sure to bring cash!
Driving Directions:
From highway 41 take road 222 to Bass Lake, keep left at the "Y" which turns into road 274. Drive a few more miles and across from the Pines resort right turn is the BEASORE road LEFT turn. Head 14 miles up and over the top of cold springs summit and you'll see it on the left.
Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise DrGreat craft beers and tasty burgers
A great summer stop for nearby burgers, ice cream, and fun souvenirs!
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The Forks Resort
39150 Rd 222A great summer stop for nearby burgers, ice cream, and fun souvenirs!
Great, local pizza chain in Oakhurst. A favorite of ours from childhood!
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Pizza Factory
49430 Rd 426Great, local pizza chain in Oakhurst. A favorite of ours from childhood!
The Cool Bean Cafe
40120 CA-41A local favorite with great coffee
Pete's Place
40093 CA-41Great diner food with fast, friendly service
Parks & Nature
Popular day use area about 5 minutes from the house that's near hiking and a fun place to hang out by the lake.
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The Falls Picnic Site
North Shore RoadPopular day use area about 5 minutes from the house that's near hiking and a fun place to hang out by the lake.
Simply stunning and worth the trip! Enjoy breathtaking views of waterfalls and take in the beautiful sights and sounds of all the nature around you.
Gorgeous views and various hikes with some must see sites-Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls & the Mist Trail, Mirror Lake.
Our home is 20 miles to the southern gate (about 1.5 hours to Yosemite Valley)
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Yosemite Valley
Simply stunning and worth the trip! Enjoy breathtaking views of waterfalls and take in the beautiful sights and sounds of all the nature around you.
Gorgeous views and various hikes with some must see sites-Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls & the Mist Trail, Mirror Lake.
Our home is 20 miles to the southern gate (about 1.5 hours to Yosemite Valley)
With a moderate difficulty level, this 10 mile hike takes you up to the lookout station and has spectacular views of Bass Lake and the mountains. The walk is up hill, so plan for plenty of time and take plenty of water.
(Located on the South side of Bass Lake near Oakhurst, about
10-15 minutes from the house)
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Goat Mountain Trail
Teaford Saddle RoadWith a moderate difficulty level, this 10 mile hike takes you up to the lookout station and has spectacular views of Bass Lake and the mountains. The walk is up hill, so plan for plenty of time and take plenty of water.
(Located on the South side of Bass Lake near Oakhurst, about
10-15 minutes from the house)
This 3 mile loop hike is about 10 minutes from the house, across from the Falls Beach. It has various swimming holes and waterfalls with popular stops at Angel Falls and Devil’s Slide.
Can be slippery and steep, so stay on the trail and be careful!
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Willow Creek Trailhead
Road 432This 3 mile loop hike is about 10 minutes from the house, across from the Falls Beach. It has various swimming holes and waterfalls with popular stops at Angel Falls and Devil’s Slide.
Can be slippery and steep, so stay on the trail and be careful!
About a 5 minute drive from the house, this easy, self guided loop trail is about ½ mile long with gorgeous vista point views of the lake and mountains and a great history of the Mono tribe that once lived there.
Mono Trail at Bass Lake
39943 Rd 222About a 5 minute drive from the house, this easy, self guided loop trail is about ½ mile long with gorgeous vista point views of the lake and mountains and a great history of the Mono tribe that once lived there.
Bass Lake is a great place for year round fishing! Downrigger fishing is great by the dam, around the Wishon Boat Ramp, Miller’s Landing, and up to Fawn Point. Shallower sections of the lake are found up by The Forks and along the straight from the Sheriff’s Tower to Fawn Point.
Bluegill & Catfish (all year)
Spotted Bass & Black Bass (Fall & Spring)
Crappie & Kokanee Salmon (Spring & Summer)
Rainbow Trout (Winter & Spring)
Make sure to check out the annual fishing derby every year in May!
Bass Lake Fishing
39443 Manzanita DrBass Lake is a great place for year round fishing! Downrigger fishing is great by the dam, around the Wishon Boat Ramp, Miller’s Landing, and up to Fawn Point. Shallower sections of the lake are found up by The Forks and along the straight from the Sheriff’s Tower to Fawn Point.
Bluegill & Catfish (all year)
Spotted Bass & Black Bass (Fall & Spring)
Crappie & Kokanee Salmon (Spring & Summer)
Rainbow Trout (Winter & Spring)
Make sure to check out the annual fishing derby every year in May!
Entertainment & Activities
A fun, historic railroad with steam engine rides through the Sierras for the whole family to enjoy!
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41A fun, historic railroad with steam engine rides through the Sierras for the whole family to enjoy!
An axe throwing is an experience like no other where the lumberjack adventure is recreated with genuine 3 to 4 foot pine tree rounds, beautiful log structures, and world class professional axe throwing training! Great place for the whole family!
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Yosemite Axe Throw
40761 CA-41An axe throwing is an experience like no other where the lumberjack adventure is recreated with genuine 3 to 4 foot pine tree rounds, beautiful log structures, and world class professional axe throwing training! Great place for the whole family!
Essentials
Full service grocery store located in Oakhurst, 10 minutes away from our house. You can even grab a cup o joe from the Peet's Coffee inside!
Full service grocery store in Oakhurst, about 10-15 minutes from our house.
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Raley's
40041 CA-49Full service grocery store in Oakhurst, about 10-15 minutes from our house.
Local, nearby market in the Pines Village. Stocked with a variety of grocery items, essentials, and souvenirs. Great deli sandwiches too!
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Pines Market
54432 Rd 432Local, nearby market in the Pines Village. Stocked with a variety of grocery items, essentials, and souvenirs. Great deli sandwiches too!
Full service grocery store in Oakhurst, about 10-15 minutes from our house.
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Vons
40044 CA-49Full service grocery store in Oakhurst, about 10-15 minutes from our house.
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Pines Village Arts and Crafts Fair
Venders will be selling their hand-made items and custom goods! Soaps, jewelry, books, photography, vinyl, decor, paintings, clothing, and more.
10am-5pm in the Pines Village
Rain or shine
April 15-17
May 6-8
May 27-30
June 17-19
August 12-14
September 2-5
September 30-October 2
October 28-30
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Summer Vibes Live Music at The Marina Bar & Grill
Family friendly music and dancing for all ages every summer day!
May 27th-September 5th
12pm-3pm and 6pm-9pm
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Movie Night on the Water
Movie Night on the Lake
at Miller's Landing
8:30ish (just before dusk)
Varies Fridays
June through August
July 9: The Great Outdoors
The film will be projected onto a massive, 15 foot tall screen, facing out into the cove. There will be a roped-off area for floats, boats will be sectioned off behind the floats for safety, and popcorn will be delivered by paddle boat.
(there is no charge for this event)
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Farmer's Market
Head on over to the Pines Village every Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm to grab fresh produce and products from local farmers and merchants.
May 13th-September 23rd
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Light Up the Sky
Celebrate 4th of July the Bass Lake way! Spend the day at the lake and then grab a seat on the shore or deck to watch the boat parade, followed by an amazing fireworks show over the waters.
Boat parade at 7:00 pm
Fireworks start at dusk
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Marathons & Triathalons
YOSEMITE HALF MARATHON
13.1 mile run through the Sierra National Forest to Recreation Point at Bass Lake
May 7th
www.YosemiteHalfMarathon.com
BASS LAKE YOSEMITE TRIATHALON
Swim/Bike/Run at Bass Lake
June 4th
www.BassLakeTri.com
34th ANNUAL SMOKEY BEAR 10K & 2 MILE FUN RUN
Recreation Point at Bass Lake
September 24th
www.SmokeyBearRun.com
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Boat & Car Shows
BASS LAKE ANTIQUE AND
WOODEN BOAT SHOW
date: May 14
location: Miller's Landing
THE GREAT OUTDOORS BOAT, HOT ROD, MOTORCYCLE SHOW
date: to be determined
time: 10am-3pm
SOUTH SHORE CAR
AND BOAT SHOW
date: September 10
location: Miller's Landing
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Bass Lake Live at the Pines Resort
Enjoy summer nights at the lakefront Gazebo Deck for dinner and live music!
Doors open @ 6:30pm | Music starts @ 7pm | End Time @ 10pm
Advanced ticket purchase required
Contact Pines Resort at (559)642-3121 for more details
May 27 AC Myles*
June 9 Jaded
June 23 South 65
July 7 Violin on Fire
July 21 Motel Drive
August 4 Dakota Crossing
August 18 Unfazed
Sept. 1 Wild Hare*
*SPECIAL EVENT: Fireworks at 9pm
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2nd Annual Dog Day
Head on over to Miller's Landing for a furry, family friendly event!
Sunday, May 22nd
10:00am-12:00pm
Races, costume contest, pups on SUPS, dog show, crafts, and more!
$25 registration fee
Contact Miller's Landing at (559)642-3633 for more details
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SUP Yoga on the Water
Balance with Britta
SUP yoga on the water.
Tuesday mornings at 7:30
all summer
Call to Miller's Landing to make reservations-fills up quickly!
(559)642-3633