Guidebook for Arnold
Sightseeing
Open year-round, the Park features two magnificent groves of giant sequoia, plus over six thousand acres of pine forest, picnic areas, and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
274 locals recommend
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4Open year-round, the Park features two magnificent groves of giant sequoia, plus over six thousand acres of pine forest, picnic areas, and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
Caves and Caverns – Calaveras County is blessed with some spectacular caves and caverns, all of which are open to the public and offer a variety of tour options.
104 locals recommend
Mercer Caverns
1665 Sheep Ranch RdCaves and Caverns – Calaveras County is blessed with some spectacular caves and caverns, all of which are open to the public and offer a variety of tour options.
See a working model of a lumber mill. Local History Museum of the logging & lumbering industry as it evolved in the Sierra Nevadas since the mid 1800s before the discovery of gold to the present day.
41 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
2148 Dunbar RdSee a working model of a lumber mill. Local History Museum of the logging & lumbering industry as it evolved in the Sierra Nevadas since the mid 1800s before the discovery of gold to the present day.
Enjoy a six mile, 40 minute roundtrip ride through the rolling Sierra Nevada Foothills, pulled by a vintage steam locomotive.
84 locals recommend
Twain Harte Market station
Enjoy a six mile, 40 minute roundtrip ride through the rolling Sierra Nevada Foothills, pulled by a vintage steam locomotive.
Everything Else
Winter sports fans will enjoy the world-class downhill and cross country skiing at Bear Valley, only a 40 minute drive east on Highway 4. You’ll also find snowmobiling and snowplay there.
24 locals recommend
Bear Valley Lodge
265 Bear Valley RdWinter sports fans will enjoy the world-class downhill and cross country skiing at Bear Valley, only a 40 minute drive east on Highway 4. You’ll also find snowmobiling and snowplay there.
Shopping
Sierra Nevada Adventure Co
2293 CA-4Outdoor Recreation equipment and activities center.
Food Scene
Fine Dining, great food and Golf Course very close to house.
29 locals recommend
Sequoia Woods Country Club
1000 Cypress Point DrFine Dining, great food and Golf Course very close to house.
Local Brew Pub serving wide variety of appetizers, salads and main courses with vegetarian and low-fat selections available. Open for lunch and dinner most days.
65 locals recommend
Snowshoe Brewing Company
2050 CA-4Local Brew Pub serving wide variety of appetizers, salads and main courses with vegetarian and low-fat selections available. Open for lunch and dinner most days.
Great food, but make a reservation, always busy, even on weeknights. Nice, cozy atmosphere, with outdoor seating in the summer.
113 locals recommend
Sarafina's Italian Kitchen
794 CA-4Great food, but make a reservation, always busy, even on weeknights. Nice, cozy atmosphere, with outdoor seating in the summer.
Giant Burger
846 CA-4NOT just burgers. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bistro Espresso
1225 Oak CirGet your espresso fix here.
Arnold Chinese Restaurant
2182 CA-4Good Chinese food in the heart of Arnold
El Vaquero
925 CA-4When you are craving authentic Mexican food this is the place to go.
Arts & Culture
Summer Outdoor Concert Series & Wine Tasting. Voted the best place to see live music in Calaveras County. Amphitheater boasts a beautiful and intimate setting as well as amazing sound quality.
95 locals recommend
Ironstone Vineyards
1894 6 Mile RdSummer Outdoor Concert Series & Wine Tasting. Voted the best place to see live music in Calaveras County. Amphitheater boasts a beautiful and intimate setting as well as amazing sound quality.
Race high above the beautiful Gold Country foothills at up to 40 mph on thrilling twin zips 1/4 mile long! Check website for weight limits. No experience necessary. Also ride tandem and super style.
California Zip Lines
5350 Moaning Cave RdRace high above the beautiful Gold Country foothills at up to 40 mph on thrilling twin zips 1/4 mile long! Check website for weight limits. No experience necessary. Also ride tandem and super style.
Saddle up with Horse and Barrel for a rural adventure in California’s premiere gold and wine country. Relax in beautiful vineyard landscapes on horseback while enjoying Calaveras’ award winning wines.
Horse & Barrel
Saddle up with Horse and Barrel for a rural adventure in California’s premiere gold and wine country. Relax in beautiful vineyard landscapes on horseback while enjoying Calaveras’ award winning wines.
Relax and cool off with a swim or rent a canoe, kayak or boat to visit the many splendors of the lake. Lake Alpine is home to some of the best fishing for Rainbow trout.
52 locals recommend
Lake Alpine Lodge
4000 CA-4Relax and cool off with a swim or rent a canoe, kayak or boat to visit the many splendors of the lake. Lake Alpine is home to some of the best fishing for Rainbow trout.
Entertainment & Activities
Relive the glory days of California’s Gold Rush at this 19th century restored historic village. Check out the shops, theater, food and shopping. Pan for “gold”.
217 locals recommend
Columbia State Historic Park
11259 Broadway StRelive the glory days of California’s Gold Rush at this 19th century restored historic village. Check out the shops, theater, food and shopping. Pan for “gold”.
Essentials
Big Trees Market
25020 Shake Ridge RdLocal grocery store with a great deli, meat, and gourmet items.