Guidebook for Auberry
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of outdoor fun - hiking; water sports; restaurants; shops.
--For hiking trail map, search on 'Shaver Lake Volunteers' > multi-use trails.
--To rent kayaks, paddle boats, etc - search on 'Shaver Lake Watersports'
--To rent ski/fishing equipment, search on 'Shaver Lake Sports' (sporting goods store)
--Restaurants: Recommend Shaver Lake Pizza and Norm's Village Cafe
--For general info, search on 'Shaver Lake Visitors Bureau'
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Shaver Lake
Lots of outdoor fun - hiking; water sports; restaurants; shops.
--For hiking trail map, search on 'Shaver Lake Volunteers' > multi-use trails.
--To rent kayaks, paddle boats, etc - search on 'Shaver Lake Watersports'
--To rent ski/fishing equipment, search on 'Shaver Lake Sports' (sporting goods store)
--Restaurants: Recommend Shaver Lake Pizza and Norm's Village Cafe
--For general info, search on 'Shaver Lake Visitors Bureau'
Favorite Ski Area of the locals. Approx 45 minutes from Sierra Retreat.
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China Peak Mountain Resort
59265 CA-168Favorite Ski Area of the locals. Approx 45 minutes from Sierra Retreat.
Shaver Lake Watersports is the most hassle-free way to get on the water in Shaver. You just park in a free public lot and walk a few yards to rent a boat. They rent kayaks, paddle boats, etc. Get there early, or make a reservation.
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Shaver Lake Watersports
42000 Tollhouse RdShaver Lake Watersports is the most hassle-free way to get on the water in Shaver. You just park in a free public lot and walk a few yards to rent a boat. They rent kayaks, paddle boats, etc. Get there early, or make a reservation.
Essentials
Closest place for basic food, snacks, gas - the locals' favorite! About 7 min driving from Sierra Retreat. 100+-year-old General Store w/ AMAZING homemade baked goods and excellent Peet's Coffee! Also, good sandwiches, soups, and other lunch and dinner take-out items. :)
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CRESSMAN'S GENERAL STORE
36088 Tollhouse RdClosest place for basic food, snacks, gas - the locals' favorite! About 7 min driving from Sierra Retreat. 100+-year-old General Store w/ AMAZING homemade baked goods and excellent Peet's Coffee! Also, good sandwiches, soups, and other lunch and dinner take-out items. :)
About 20 minutes down the mountain from Sierra Retreat in the town of Prather, this shopping center has the closest full-service grocery store (Mar-Val); drugstore (CVS); pizza place, bank, post office, etc. If you plan to eat in the rental (fridge and microwave provided), you may want to stop here to stock up on food and drink before coming up the mountain.
Canyon Fork Center
29424 Auberry RdAbout 20 minutes down the mountain from Sierra Retreat in the town of Prather, this shopping center has the closest full-service grocery store (Mar-Val); drugstore (CVS); pizza place, bank, post office, etc. If you plan to eat in the rental (fridge and microwave provided), you may want to stop here to stock up on food and drink before coming up the mountain.
Parks & Nature
About 25 miles/45 minute drive from Sierra Retreat to McKinley Grove, a secluded stand of Giant Sequoias, in a quiet location away from the crowds. Restrooms on-site. [Note: Check ahead for possible road closures] From Shaver Lake, take Dinkey Creek Road to McKinley Grove Road; turn right. Just after you make this turn, take a few moments to park and walk down to the beautiful mountain creek. After that, continue on to McKinley Grove. The whole route is really lovely!
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Mckinley Grove
About 25 miles/45 minute drive from Sierra Retreat to McKinley Grove, a secluded stand of Giant Sequoias, in a quiet location away from the crowds. Restrooms on-site. [Note: Check ahead for possible road closures] From Shaver Lake, take Dinkey Creek Road to McKinley Grove Road; turn right. Just after you make this turn, take a few moments to park and walk down to the beautiful mountain creek. After that, continue on to McKinley Grove. The whole route is really lovely!
About a 3-hour drive from our home to breathtaking Yosemite Valley – National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/seasons.htm [Note: Check ahead for road closures]. **Be sure to map to 'Yosemite Valley Visitor Center' ** (not Yosemite National Park, which only takes you to the boundary of the park, i.e., it is wilderness and you cannot get out and explore)
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Yosemite Valley
About a 3-hour drive from our home to breathtaking Yosemite Valley – National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/seasons.htm [Note: Check ahead for road closures]. **Be sure to map to 'Yosemite Valley Visitor Center' ** (not Yosemite National Park, which only takes you to the boundary of the park, i.e., it is wilderness and you cannot get out and explore)
About a 3-hour drive from our home to see the largest trees in the world at Sequoia National Park! [Note: Check ahead for road closures]
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Sequoia National Park
About a 3-hour drive from our home to see the largest trees in the world at Sequoia National Park! [Note: Check ahead for road closures]
Huntington is really beautiful, but relatively isolated, with few amenities - you gain @2,000 ft elevation on the way there. Both Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake are worth the trip if you love nature! Huntington is almost never crowded, which Shaver can be on weekends, mainly in the afternoons.
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Huntington Lake
Huntington is really beautiful, but relatively isolated, with few amenities - you gain @2,000 ft elevation on the way there. Both Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake are worth the trip if you love nature! Huntington is almost never crowded, which Shaver can be on weekends, mainly in the afternoons.
Food Scene
BEST food in our mountain area; stop for lunch or dinner on the way to or from Sierra Retreat! Former Michelin chef heads this modest yet fantastic place for Mexican cuisine. Quick 30-minute trip down mountain from Sierra Retreat.
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Don Fernando's at Marshall Station
29533 Auberry RoadBEST food in our mountain area; stop for lunch or dinner on the way to or from Sierra Retreat! Former Michelin chef heads this modest yet fantastic place for Mexican cuisine. Quick 30-minute trip down mountain from Sierra Retreat.
Made-to-order mini-to-xtra large pizzas. Casual place with indoor picnic tables, as well as specialty pizzas.
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Shaver Lake Pizza
41820 Tollhouse RdMade-to-order mini-to-xtra large pizzas. Casual place with indoor picnic tables, as well as specialty pizzas.
Arts & Culture
Learn about local nature and history of the Central Sierras at this small yet impressive museum near Shaver Lake! Fun exhibits and nice gift shop. Kid-friendly.
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Central Sierra Historical Society
42642 Tollhouse RdLearn about local nature and history of the Central Sierras at this small yet impressive museum near Shaver Lake! Fun exhibits and nice gift shop. Kid-friendly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic, rural dive bar located in Shaver Lake Village. Great burgers!
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Shorthorn Bar & Smokehouse
41790 Dorabella RoadClassic, rural dive bar located in Shaver Lake Village. Great burgers!