Directions from Santa Cruz, California to El Portal, California





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Coyote Springs Ranch

Things To Do – Catheys Valley, California

Enjoy Yosemite Valley's local cultural flavor at the Coyote Springs Ranch, a functioning cattle ranch and stable that hosts rodeos, concerts and country style dance classes.

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  • Coyote Springs Ranch is a working cattle and horse ranch which has added many facilities to accomodate events and activities for public participation and to share the experience of this beautiful ... More on Homeofyosemite.com

Mirror Lake and Tenaya Canyon

Things To Do – El Portal, California

Depending on the current conditions, you may find enough snow in Yosemite Valley to call this journey a snowshoe trip. Even if you have to walk the road to Mirror Lake before donning your snowshoes, during most winters you should ... More on Trails

Eagle Field USAAF Training Detachment Museum

Museums – Dos Palos, California

Topics: aviation. More on MuseumStuff.com

Yosemite Valley East Loop

Things To Do – Mariposa, California

Compared to the West Loop, this route offers less in the way of solitude, as along the way you pass by a number of bustling centers of activity, including Curry Village, the Ahwahnee Hotel, and Yosemite Village. However, many sections ... More on Trails

Maciel & Co

Things To Do – Merced, California

Really nice people & locally owned. Not like all the other chain stores in the Mall. They did a really nice mothers ring for me and a year ... More on insiderpages.com

Bargain Barn

Things To Do – Oakhurst, California

Four-Mile Trail

Sightseeing – Fish Camp, California

This is a great day hike. Be prepared to take a LOT of pictures! The hike i More on Trails

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  • Good hike-took us about 1.5 hrs-and rewarding summit, although there were a More on Trails

  • The Four-Mile Trail is actually 4.8 miles. It begins at Glacier Point overlooking the sculptured landscape of Yosemite Valley. The trail descends 3.200 feet along the south canyon wall via switchba... More on Trails

Horseback Riding At Yosemite

Things To Do – Yosemite Valley, California

Yosemite Stables Trail Ride 209/372-8348 Capsule comment: Share two hours of trail dust with flies and flatulent ... More on igougo

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  • For some, experiencing the beauty of Yosemite by horseback is the best way. Tell that to my 8-year-old son who took a two-hour ride ... More on igougo

JCPenney Custom Decorating

Department Store Shopping – Merced, California

Message from JCPenney Custom Decorating Make an appointment today for your free in-home consultation! Whether you're looking to add custom window treatments or to update your entire room, we have everything you need. Simply make ... More on insiderpages.com

Riversong Gallery

Art Museums – Mariposa, California

Riversong Gallery offers exceptional works of art by fine artists from near and far. " You're invited to stop by the gallery and view original works of art available for purchase at great values! ... More on Homeofyosemite.com

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  • Riversong Gallery offers exceptional works of art by fine artists from near and far. " You're invited to stop by the gallery and view original works of art available for purchase at great values! W... More on Homeofyosemite.com

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

Things To Do – Bass Lake, California

Just minutes north on Highway 41, the family-owned Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad takes guests on a 4-mile narrow-gauge adventure through the scenic fir and pine forest. Between March and October, vintage Shay steam engine ... More on Basslake.com

Thai Cuisine II

Restaurants – Merced, California

Much better Pad Thai at Sam Cafe. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • If I do ever eat there again it will be a take out. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • the food is delicious and the place looks nice but the service is terrible. the waiters have no manners and never refills water and when we call him he never responds. we went there one time he was... More on Yahoo! Travel

Lipizzans West

Restaurants – San Juan Bautista, California

Bonleaf Specialties

Restaurants – Los Banos, California

Bloss Home Museum

Museums – Atwater, California

Bloss House in Atwater, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to ... More on MuseumsUSA.org