PROVISIONS FOR YOUR TRIP
FOOD & DINING
CLOUDS REST RETREAT HAS BOTH A LARGE REFRIGERATOR AND LARGE FREEZER. PREPARING IN ADVANCE WILL ALLOW YOU TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF A VERY WELL STOCKED, SPACIOUS KITCHEN AND OUTDOOR GRILL.
COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE THE PARK OFFER DINING OPTIONS WHICH MAKE NICE STOPS ON YOUR WAY TO YOSEMITE.
FINDING PROVISIONS
DEPENDING ON YOUR APPROACH TO YOSEMITE, THERE ARE VARYING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOP FOR VACATION NEEDS
PROVISIONS
- If you are flying into or passing through Fresno, this is your best bet for groceries and outdoor needs. You will find Whole Foods, Costco, and Trader Joe’s. For outdoor equipment, try REI or Sportsman’s Warehouse.
- Oakhurst is the community closest to Yosemite’s Hwy 41 Entrance. Grocery stores include Raley’s and Vons. Make an effort to visit Reimer’s Candies for wonderful treats on your way to Clouds rest.
- On your way through Merced, grocery options include Raley’s and Save Mart. For outdoor equipment, Big 5 is the only real option.
- Closer to the Park Entrance, Mariposa has Pioneer market as its only “full” service grocery. For a micro version of Whole Foods, visit the highly rated High Country Health Foods and Cafe
- If you are coming from the south, there is a Vons in Mammoth Lakes
- In Lee Vining, there is Mono Market – a convenience store type option for the basics
- The Village Store in Yosemite Village sells goceries and gifts and will certainly have any of the basics you need. It is the closest you will get to a traditional grocery store in the Park.
- In Wawona, the family owned Pine Tree Market (7995 Chilnualna Falls Rd, CA, United States) is the best choice. They have a selection of meats, fruits, veggies, and alcohol. On Hwy 41, there is a small store adjacent to the gas station with limited grocery offerings.
- When Tioga Pass Road is open, the Tuolumne Meadows Store carries a limited selection of grocery items beyond the general convenience store fare.
DINING
Fresno has all of the chain restaurants one might expect of a larger city. Some more local favorites include:
- The Elderberry House – This is worth planning for in advance . This is the place to enjoy an elegant and memorable dining experience near Yosemite.
- South Gate Brewing Company – a local favorite
- The Love Cafe – all vegan, all organic fare