Sierra Surprise - Arnold Guidebook
City/town information
Adorable little town with some wonderful wineries and a very cute downtown walking strip with cafes, restaurants, bakeries and more.
211 locals recommend
Murphys
Adorable little town with some wonderful wineries and a very cute downtown walking strip with cafes, restaurants, bakeries and more.
The best kept secret for all kinds of fun snow activities only about 3 hours from the SF Bay Area!!
67 locals recommend
Bear Valley
The best kept secret for all kinds of fun snow activities only about 3 hours from the SF Bay Area!!
Sightseeing
Incredible state park with some of the largest and most awe-inspiring redwood trees in California. Great for the entire family. The North Grove Trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly too! Only 5-10 minutes from our cabin!!
274 locals recommend
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4Incredible state park with some of the largest and most awe-inspiring redwood trees in California. Great for the entire family. The North Grove Trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly too! Only 5-10 minutes from our cabin!!
Public Lake in Arnold (free access) with a great kids park, ample parking and lots of activity areas such as volleyball, pickleball, horseshoes and more!!!
93 locals recommend
White Pines Park
Blagen RoadPublic Lake in Arnold (free access) with a great kids park, ample parking and lots of activity areas such as volleyball, pickleball, horseshoes and more!!!
Great little private lake for summer time fun!! Our guests can access this lake at a cost of only $5 per person per day (with our Blue Lake Springs Guest Pass)
8 locals recommend
Fly in Acres Reservoir
Great little private lake for summer time fun!! Our guests can access this lake at a cost of only $5 per person per day (with our Blue Lake Springs Guest Pass)
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
2148 Dunbar RdFun museum with some cool exhibits right in Arnold.
Wonderful little museum with indoor and outdoor exhibits about the region, gold mining, Mark Twain and more! The staff is super nice and this is very kid friendly.
18 locals recommend
Angels Camp City Museum
753 S Main StWonderful little museum with indoor and outdoor exhibits about the region, gold mining, Mark Twain and more! The staff is super nice and this is very kid friendly.
Beautiful lake with nearby day-use and camping options. Great for hiking, picnics and other family and group activities. Less than 30 minutes from our home.
56 locals recommend
Lake Alpine
Beautiful lake with nearby day-use and camping options. Great for hiking, picnics and other family and group activities. Less than 30 minutes from our home.
Food scene
Great pizza for the entire family at very reasonable prices. The restaurant is very kid-friendly with some arcade games and machines for the little ones in your group.
9 locals recommend
Mike's Pizza
294 S Main StGreat pizza for the entire family at very reasonable prices. The restaurant is very kid-friendly with some arcade games and machines for the little ones in your group.
Cozy local brewery and restaurant with a great beer selection along with snacks and dinner items.
65 locals recommend
Snowshoe Brewing Company
2050 CA-4Cozy local brewery and restaurant with a great beer selection along with snacks and dinner items.
Local family-run Chinese restaurant with great service and good food!!
17 locals recommend
Arnold Chinese Restaurant
2182 CA-4Local family-run Chinese restaurant with great service and good food!!
Local burger joint. If you need a quick lunch or a snack, stop by here for great burgers, fries and shakes!
30 locals recommend
Giant Burger
846 CA-4Local burger joint. If you need a quick lunch or a snack, stop by here for great burgers, fries and shakes!
One of the few nicer restaurants in town with delicious Italian food.
113 locals recommend
Sarafina's Italian Kitchen
794 CA-4One of the few nicer restaurants in town with delicious Italian food.
Great little bakery that you must stop by on your way into Arnold. We love their pies and crumbles. The cider does good especially when it's chilly outside.
26 locals recommend
Red Apple
4950 CA-4Great little bakery that you must stop by on your way into Arnold. We love their pies and crumbles. The cider does good especially when it's chilly outside.