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Beach:
Lakes Mc Clure and Don Pedro offer day camping, sandy beaches and lagoon
swimming.
Bicycling / Jogging
Trails:
PENON BLANCO LOOKOUT, a unique and romantic bed and breakfast is located
directly on the historic JOHN MUIR CORRIDOR, the original and still
the best route to Yosemite Valley. Today one can experience this bit
of history by bicycling from La Grange up Penon Blanco Road all the
way to Yosemite Valley the same way John Muir walked with a flock of
sheep in 1869 and discovered Yosemite Valley and the Hetch Hetchy.
The whole area is great for bicycling and jogging. There are miles and miles
of country roads.
Boating:
Any type of boating is available on both Lakes McClure and Don Pedro.
Boat and jet ski rentals are available on both lakes.
Casino: There are two American Indian Casinos nearby, Jamestown & Tuolumne
Dining:
Coulterville offers home style cooking, sandwiches and burgers at the Coulter Cafe. The Lumberyard Cafe & Brew offering gargantuos burgers, rib eye steaks, prime rib, BBQ tri-tip, Mexican entrees and more. Bozsik's Pizzeria eat in or take out. In nearby towns, there are a variety restaurants, bars and grills.
Fishing:
Both Lakes McClure and Don Pedro sponsor live black bass fishing tournaments. Fly fishing is also a favorite. Feel like trout for breakfast today? Bring it back to the inn and we'll cook it up for you!
Fitness Center /
Gym:
One can be found in nearby Sonora.
Health Spa / Massage:
We offer professional Swedish, sports & deep tissue massage in the privacy of own room. You can book these online. Two people minimum, performed consecutively.
Hiking: Penon Blanco Lookout, a unique and romantic bed and breakfast is situated on 200 hilly acres with panoramic views from it's ridges. One can hike to the original Penon Blanco Lookout atop the highest peak in the area. Walk another 50 feet and an adventurous one can visit a hideout cave once frequented by the famed bandit, Joaquin Murrietta. It requires a little rapelling. So try this one at your own risk. Penon Blanco Lookout is located on the historic JOHN MUIR TRAIL, the original and still the best route to Yosemite Valley. There are numerous other day hikes nearby, i.e., Yosemite National Park, and the Hetch Hetchy.
Horseback Riding:
If you have a horse, bring it with you. We have a pasture and 200 acres
for grazing. Water included. Horseback riding lessons are available
at a ranch in Don Pedro. They supply the horses.
Museums / Galleries:
Coulterville, at the intersection of Highways 132 and the California Golden Chain
Highway, the Gold Country Mother Lode, Highway 49, offers an interesting and informative museum featuring
the history of an old gold mining town. A pancake breakfast is sponsored
by the History Center each 2nd Sunday of the month, 8-11am.
Nature Preserves
/ Trails: PENON BLANCO LOOKOUT, a unique and romantic bed and breakfast is located directly on the historical JOHN MUIR TRAIL, the original route, and still the best route, to Yosemite Valley. Other nature preserves and trails include: The Red Hills, Yosemite National Park, The Hetch Hetchy, and many more - all nearby! |