Location: Oakhurst
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What to do and see in Oakhurst, California (CA): The Best Things to do
Oakhurst (formerly Fresno Flats) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California, 14 miles (23 km) south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. At the 2010 census, the population was 2,829, down from 2,868 at the 2000 census. According to the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, the area population was 12,787 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madera–Chowchilla metropolitan statistical area.
Restaurants in Oakhurst
1. Oakhurst Spirits
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Craft distillery, tasting room, and art gallery. Tour or distillery and taste up to 6 of our small-batch spirits while browsing our art gallery and gift shop. On off hours or for large groups, call for appointment. If we can get you in, we will!
2. Golden Chain Theatre
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
3. Visit Yosemite Madera County Main Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
Our visitor center is located outside the south entrance to Yosemite in Oakhurst on Highway 41. Stop by for information on Yosemite and the southern gateway - Madera County. Our knowledgeable volunteers can help you with all your vacation questions. We also sell maps and park passes.
Reviewed By JAnderson35 - Huntsville, United States
This was our last hike on our way out of the park. I believe the trailhead is right inside the West Park entrance. Be sure to pack a couple bottles of water, as the hike up is fairly steep (the 10,000' to 10,500' elevation over the saddleback of a ridge, took us 1.5 hrs to hike up, then theres a 200' hike down to the lakes. middle Gaylor Lake is what you see as you top the ridge, then you can hike down and to your right and find upper Gaylor Lake. Those were the ones we hiked to & they were beautiful. We had a picnic lunch overlooking the middle lake & listened to the frogs. Saw a hummingbird moth which I'd never even heard of but was fascinating, and a Marmot.
4. Southgate Brewing Company
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By stuartw195
We ate here based on our AirBNB hosts recommendation. Although we had a 35 minute wait due to the popularity of the restaurant, the food was worth waiting for. The sweet potato fries, BBQ burger, and various salads were of the highest quality and very fresh. Also the locally brewed beer is also a plus to go along with the food. Even though we're only here for a few days we'll probably go back.
5. Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
We focus on single-vineyard designated wines: Rhone varieties from select Madera County vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir and Clarksburg Tempranillo, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc. Our wines are produced in small lots. We use sustainably grown grapes and make the wine gently, using native yeasts, gravity flow and other traditional methods. We offer lunch Thursday thru Monday and Sunday brunch. We are located at the Queen's Inn By The River, our quaint 8-room inn and wine bar on the Fresno River.
Reviewed By Sheilajr - Rocklin, United States
We found Idle Hour on our search for a place to meet with family at a half way point in CA since some were driving from Bakersfield and the other from Sacramento. It ended up being a perfect day and we were pleasantly delighted in our visit to Idle Hour Winery and Kitchen. They just opened after being closed for some time and added a marketplace to purchase their wines as well as some delicious spiced honey. We had lunch outside on a platform placed directly in the sun to keep us warm. We order the tasting as well as the cheese platter with fruit and meat. That was when we had a taste of their honey. Yum. The salad they made was with crispy artichoke hearts on a bean puree. So delicious. As each wine was brought out we received an overview of the wine we were tasting. The labels are beautiful and interesting story behind them. They had a small menu but I have to say that what they served was worth the trip.
6. Children's Museum of the Sierra
7. Scenic Route Highway 49
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By KathyS699 - Walworth, United States
This is a great way to see the Sierra's and gold country. Be alert , no guardrails in places but stunning views.
8. Lewis Creek Trail
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By la15ota - Morgan Hill, United States
This is a nice hike through the trees, lots of shade and well marked. We decided to do the longer hike up to Red Rock Fall first and spend a lot of time in the water and eating lunch at the top of the falls, it was a bit crowded but everyone did their best not to crowd each other. On the way back we did the Corlieau Falls, but that was steep and the kids were tired so we didn't spend much time here, but wow that's a pretty fall.
9. Fresno Flats Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park recaptures the flavor of 19th Century life in the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains of Central California.
