Activities!
Should you arrive in our favorite little mountain town a bit early, or find yourself with some free time, we wanted to share a few of our favorite ways to soak up the outdoors and enjoy the area.
We hope it gives you some ideas to make the most of your time in the mountains!
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Here are some of our favorite destinations and things to do in the area!
Pinecrest Lake
(3-5 min drive from both the Pinecrest Chalet and Strawberry)Swimming / Beach!
Hiking
Jess loves the Pinecrest Lake Loop! It’s about 3.8 miles around the entire lake.
Cleo’s Bath is a great (and tough) hike. Bring lots of water and snacks (and some strong knees) ha! It is a bit rocky, but beautiful.
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Grab a coffee, sandwich, fudge, or gelato! They also have amazing Strawberry gear (half of Jess’s closet are sweatshirts from here)!
Pick up a fishing license and some fishing gear, then head down to the river and catch some trout!
Jess loves this trail for a nice, long stroll along the river! It’s super peaceful and flat, making it perfect for a morning walk.
Grab some food on the patio and play a game of pool or foosball!
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Twaine Harte
(Roughly 30 min away)Restaurants / Cafe’s
Cute shops
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Yosemite
(Roughly 1.5 hr away)A stunning National Park. It can absolutely be made a day trip from Pinecrest or Strawberry!
"The Highway 120 corridor is the most direct route to iconic Yosemite National Park from the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California."
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Kennedy Meadows Resort & Packstation
Beautiful scenery, horseback riding & pack trips!
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One of the most incredible drives in the area! If you’re afraid of heights... maybe skip this one. But if you don’t mind them, the views are absolutely breathtaking.
Mia’s Brick Oven Pizza & Specialities
Some of the BEST food in the area! If you’re here on a Friday, their Fish & Chips are a MUST. Get there early - they’re popular!