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A visit to Twain Harte is a chance to experience quaint, charming, easy-going mountain life. Twain Harte was named after the authors: Mark Twain & Bret Harte. Twain Harte is about 2.5 to 3 hours away from most major Bay Area cities & the Sacramento and Napa areas. Twain Harte is the "Heart of the Sierras" with a population of about 2,300 permanent residents, where we're surrounded by 60' tall pine trees and beautiful mountain lakes.
Tuolumne County is the Gateway to the Stanislaus Forest and Yosemite.
Twain Harte is the last town with various restaurants, shopping, and services before heading farther up Highway 108, eventually taking you over Sonora Pass into Nevada.
Twain Harte is essentially an open, tree lined tunnel from historic Gold Country towns in the foothills, to the high Sierras.
Below are links to local area activities & places to explore; dine; shop; worship; hike; bike & more!
We are a great home base to all that you wish to explore! Contact us, and we are happy to help you plan your stay!
Things To-Do & Places to Explore
DINING & DRINKING ~ in and Around Twain Harte & Tuolumne County
LOCAL SHOPPING IN TWAIN HARTE & TUOLUMNE COUNTY & OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
HIKING & BIKING ~ AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS VISITORS
Tuolumne County is the Gateway to the Stanislaus Forest and Yosemite.
Twain Harte is the last town with various restaurants, shopping, and services before heading farther up Highway 108, eventually taking you over Sonora Pass into Nevada.
Twain Harte is essentially an open, tree lined tunnel from historic Gold Country towns in the foothills, to the high Sierras.
Below are links to local area activities & places to explore; dine; shop; worship; hike; bike & more!
We are a great home base to all that you wish to explore! Contact us, and we are happy to help you plan your stay!
Things To-Do & Places to Explore
- Twain Harte Chamber of Commerce
- Twain Harte Times (Updated Local News, events, etc.)
- Twain Harte Visitor's Guide (download the iPhone App here!)
- Twain Harte Lake
- Twain Harte Golf Club (9 Holes)
- Twain Harte Miniature Golf -or- TH Mini Golf FaceBook Page -or- TH Mini Golf Yelp Page
- Twain Harte Tennis Courts
- Teleli Golf Course in Sonora (18 Holes)
- Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne City
- Tuolumne County Visitor's Bureau or Tuolumne County Vacation Planner
- MyMotherLode.com (List of events for visitors and residents of the Motherload areas by month)
- White Water Rafting @ Knights Ferry: SUNSHINE RAFTING
- White Water Rafting in Columbia: ZEPHYR WHITE WATER RAFTING
- White Water Rafting in Groveland: OARS
- White Water Rafting in Groveland: SIERRA MAC WHITE WATER RAFTING
- Tuolumne County's Places of Worship
- Yosemite National Park
- Hetch Hetchy & Day Hikes
- Little Trees - 4:20 Guests, Cannabis Delivery + Dispensary - Menu is on their site. Only shop that will deliver to Twain Harte & Tuolumne County. - Please contact them for more info about their services. Awesome people & products.
- Columbia Chamber of Commerce
- Columbia State Historic Park
- Tuolumne County Historical Society
- Railtown in Jamestown
- Pinecrest Lake: Pinecrest is our family's favorite lake in the area! We hold our family reunion up there every August, rent pontoon boats, and spend a fabulous day on this beautiful lake, in our splendid and outrageously gorgeous Stanislaus Forest. I highly recommend you spend a day out on Pinecrest Lake, but make your reservations for boats as soon as you can! Their Marina info is linked below in light green.
- 2021 Marina Rate Sheet Rent kayaks, paddle boats, and our family's annual favorite: The pontoon boats are beyond fun!
- Beardsley Dam & Lake: I love this lake! It is up past Pinecrest, maybe 10 minutes farther up HWY 108. You'll turn left off of HWY 108, then drive down a windy road about 7 miles. Then you'll see this beautiful pristine lake! There is a boat launch (You must have your own boat, as there is not a marina to rent boats). You can boat, water ski, bring your own floats to pull, hike, picnic, bring your dogs. Bring your off road vehicles, and nature & bird watch. If you get lucky you might catch a water plane land!
- Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
- Webcams
- Trail Map
- Snow Report
- Lift Status
- Kid's Club
- Lift Tickets
- Breakfast at the Bistro Summer breakfasts at Dodge Ridge. Pet Friendly!
- Webcams
- Long Barn Ice Skating Rink - and here's what they say on YELP
- Leland Meadows Snow Park
- Intellicast Weather for Twain Harte
- Kennedy Meadows Pack Station -- HORSEBACK RIDING
- Aspen Meadows Pack Station -- HORSEBACK RIDING
- Cover's Apple Ranch
- Indigeny Reserve Orchards -- Gorgeous orchard for hard cider tasting
- Sierra Cellars - Wine Tasting in Twain Harte
- Inner Sanctum Cellars - Wine Tasting in Jamestown
- Gianelli Vineyard - Wine Tasting in Jamestown
- The Depot at Hurst Ranch - Wine Tasting & SO Much More in Jamestown
- Calaveras Wines & Tasting Map
- Mercer Caverns
- Moaning Cavern Park
- Murphys
- Iron Stone Amphitheatre
- Iron Stone Vineyards - and here's what they're saying on YELP
- Humane Society of Tuolumne County (Adoptions & Donations)
- Sierra Repertory Theater
- Yoga Loft - Sonora
- Gold Country Yoga - Sonora
DINING & DRINKING ~ in and Around Twain Harte & Tuolumne County
- Alicia's Sugar Shack (breakfast & lunch in Sugar Pine Hwy 108) ~ My favorite breakfast & lunch eatery on the mountain! Alicia and crew will create vegetarian/vegan & gluten free options for you! Just ask! YELP PAGE -- On Instagram @aliciassugarshack
- The Rock of Twain Harte (lunch & dinner in Twain Harte - burgers, beer/wine & more!)
- The Local Press - Coffee & Sandwiches in Twain Harte Nextdoor to the Post Office. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
- The Branch - Brunch to Lunch in Twain Harte under The Arch! Thursday - Sunday: 11:30 - 3:00.
- Twain Harte Creamery - Ice cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch.
- The Pine Cone Café - Breakfast & Lunch in Mi Wuk. Directly on HWY 108 across from the Mi Wuk Market.
- Eproson House - In Twain Harte
- The Villa In Twain Harte - Dine in, or Order Online!
- China House - In Twain Harte
- Pizza Factory - In Twain Harte
- El Jardin - In Twain Harte
- The Sportsman - In Twain Hart
- The Pie - Pizza in Mi Wuk Village - Full website HERE
- The Steamed Donkey - Located up at Pinecrest Lake this little restaurant offers a small bar, inside and outside dining options. It's a gorgeous drive up the hill, set inside the shopping row of Pinecrest Lake's main parking area where their grocery store, post office and gift shop are all located. Reservations are highly recommended after 3:00pm (209)965-3117 ! View their menu by clicking on their highlighted link.
- Mia's Brick Oven & Specialties - Pizza & Italian in Cold Springs -- Follow on Instagram for COVID-19 menus & food to go @miaspizza108
- Seven Sisters - Top Floor of Black Oak Casino
- Mill Sports Bar - Black Oak Casino, adjacent to the Bowling Alley/Arcade
- Black Oak Café - Café & Buffet at Black Oak Casino (Please check days & times of buffet)
- The Peppery - Sonora ~ They do have a small Sports Bar Area and Large Menu
- Pinocchios - Sonora - Yelp Page HERE
- Jamestown Hotel - Jamestown
- Gus's Steakhouse - Sonora
- Willow Steakhouse - Jamestown
- National Hotel - Jamestown
- Diamondback Grill - Sonora - Full website Here
- Ed's - A SOLID DIVE BAR in Twain Harte - Us Locals Love Ed's - Who knows, you may wind up dancing on the bar?!
- Stogie's Gold Country Lounge - A true Hometown Lounge with Beer, Wine, Spirits & Cigars in Jamestown
- Sonora Tap Room - Wine, Beer, Kombucha Bar in Sonora ~ Visit their Facebook page, too!
LOCAL SHOPPING IN TWAIN HARTE & TUOLUMNE COUNTY & OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
- Twain Harte Market -- Our local grocery has everything from a specialized cheese section, fresh deli, butcher department, great wine section, beer, firewood, charcoal, nice produce & they're doing great with adding vegan products! Might be a bit more than Safeway & other Sonora grocery stores, but convenience, and saving time while on vacation is definitely worth a stop in at Twain Harte Market where you'll find just about anything you might've forgotten, or to stock up for your hiking & picnics! I choose Twain Harte Market for my shopping needs all the time, plus, the staff is great and willing to help you find whatever you're looking for!
- Mountain Liquors -- This is your one stop shop for hard liquor, wine & beer in Twain Harte. Locals & visitors make this their stop for fishing licenses, and their libations as they head off to the lakes, hiking, and their day trips all over while exploring Tuolumne County!
- The Walk In Closet Consignment Boutique -- This is a wonderful little boutique shop here in Twain Harte! Her items are incredible and incredibly priced! She sells gently used (one can't even tell they're used), and some new items from local artists! I definitely recommend you take a stroll through her Twain Harte boutique! Follow her on Facebook and Instagram @thewalkinclosettwainharte
- Earthly Essentials -- This beautiful shop in the heart of downtown Twain Harte is full of lovely items, locally hand crafted jewelry, vegan soaps, crystals, home decor, and so much more! Follow them on Facebook and on Instagram @earthlyessentialsvibrations
- 99 Cent Store in Sonora -- This store is like stepping into an adult play place! They have everything from food: produce, frozen & dairy, breads, ethnic foods, spices, kitchens supplies, paper goods, holiday decor, reading glasses, gifts, household cleaning supplies, automotive supplies, baby food & supplies, first aide supplies, toys, gift wrapping items, and the list goes on and on. Most all items are 99 Cents but some nicer items can go up to $4.99. Great deals and one can wander through this store for a good couple of hours. 740 Mono Way, Sonora 95370. Open, Monday thru Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm.
- Super Walmart -- Click the link to see store hours & address in Sonora. Being this is a Super Center, everything you could think of is under this roof. From groceries, to clothes, jewelry, household items, to baby & pet needs, and more.
- Safeway -- Located in Sonora, this beautifully renovated store has everything from fresh produce to a bakery, deli & pharmacy + a Starbucks, one of 3 in Sonora...
- Save Mart -- There are 2 locations in Sonora, the closest is located at 1045 Mono Way, Sonora, the other store is located at 130 W. Stockton Street, Sonora
- Mi Wuk General Market -- Located directly on HWY 108 in Mi Wuk, this is a great little general store to buy seasonal items such as sleds, floats, plus grab ice, beer, sodas, munchies, and gas/fuel up on your way to Pinecrest, Beardsley Lake, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, Leland Meadows, or Kennedy Meadows Pack Station!
- Little Trees Dispensary: 4:20 Guests, Little Trees in Calaveras County will deliver to the cabin great products with excellent service! $100 min. for Twain Harte delivery.
- Hazy Bulldog Dispensary: 4:20 Guests, Located in Sonora, 15 minutes from our cabins, order online and pickup in store.
HIKING & BIKING ~ AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS VISITORS
- For Biking through Tuolumne County follow @tuolumnebikes on Instagram. He is also on the board of MotherlodeBike.org @mohterlodebike on Instagram, where he and the board are beginning to ramp up member led rides and visitors WILL be welcome!
- Hiking Trails Along HWY 108
- A great Facebook page to follow for local hiking in Tuolumne County is Tuolumne County Hiking You'll need to join, but folks post great photos and local hiking spots.
- Off Highway Vehicles
- Twain Harte Ditch Trail (Hiking, Fishing, Biking, Dog-Friendly)
- Local Hiking Trails in Twain Harte & Beyond
- HWY 108 CORRIDOR - HIKING, FISHING, RECREATION & EXPLORING
- Sonora Central - Providing even more info on hiking and local areas for exploring to suit everyone's favorite outdoor activities.
- Sonora Pass - The Pacific Crest Trail across Highway 108 & The Emigrant Wilderness
- Emigrant Wilderness - Wikipedia Information
- West Side Rails (Hull Creek to Clavey River)
- West Side Rails (Tuolumne City to North Fork/ Tuolumne River)
- Tuolumne County Streams
- Tuolumne County Fishing
- Dog-friendly Hikes in Tuolumne County 🐾🦮🐕🦺🐾
- Tuolumne Hiking Trails
- Tuolumne County Hikers with MeetUp
- HikeSpeak.com - Tuolumne County
- God's Bath Swimming Hole ~ About a one hour drive from Sonora, but a beautiful spot for swimming in our beautiful natural landscape.
- Bodie State Park & Ghost Town in Bridgeport, CA off of HWY 395 ~ You must check road conditions as most of these roads are closed during the winter.
- Travertine Hot Pools This is about a 3.5 to 4 hour car ride from the cabin in Bridgeport, CA off of HWY 395 ~ You must check road conditions as most of these roads are not open during the winter. Adventure, beautiful drive, and natural hot springs.
- Keough Hot Springs This is about a 4 to 4.5 hour car ride from the cabin, but if you're looking for an adventure, a beautiful drive and natural hot springs this is for you! ~ You must check road conditions as most of these roads are not open during the winter.