Here at Chino Hills Self Storage, the staff are always looking for a great get away not only for us but also places we can share with our amazing customers who like most just need a place to go to unwind, relax and have a bit of fun.
One of our most favorite places to go is right outside Yosemite National Park, and if you have time, you can also include a day in Yosemite if you desire to do so. But for us a long weekend in the mountain town of Oakhurst, CA is the perfect place to go. From Chino Hills, it’s just about a 6-hour drive and once you are there, it truly feels like you are miles and miles away from all the hustle and bustle of life.
Places to Stay
There are several choices from boutique hotels to standard hotels and plenty of Airbnb‘s to choose from. Here are a few choices but I will soon share with you our most favorite place to stay. Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn Oakhurst, Houndstooth Inn, and The Elderberry house. All these are great choices, but our choice is Veronicas View.
Veronicas View is an Airbnb with the most spectacular views. The sunset from the back patio paints the sky in the most gorgeous array of colors. The house has an amazing great room with large plate glass windows so that the view is always front and center. The kitchen is unbelievable and fully stocked for your cooking needs. Laundry room with two washers and two dryers and an accessible garage for parking.
Veronicas View is also ADA friendly, easy access for wheelchairs throughout the home as well as a wonderful ADA bathroom equipped with a large roll in shower. The owner designed and built this bar dominium style Airbnb in memory of her best friend who throughout her life always faced challenges while traveling due to her physical needs. It’s a beautiful home, close enough to restaurants, shopping, casinos, and Yosemite National Park.
Restaurants
If you can stay at Veronicas View and do not wish to utilize the amazing kitchen then there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. We like to stick with the locals while we are visiting so I’m choosing to share those with you.
SMOKEHOUSE 41
Locally owned and operated, this barbeque is not only the very best but also the friendliest of places. They make you feel like you are visiting their back yard while feasting on the very best meats and side dishes. We never miss going there every time we visit Oakhurst, it’s a must on the mountain retreat itinerary.
EL CID Mexican Restaurant
Also locally owned and operated, another favorite of ours. They have a vast menu of choices which makes it hard to choose but every dish we have tried has been amazing! The restaurant has a full bar, great chips and the best salsa, my personal favorite, the avocado salsa, YUMMY! The atmosphere has a total vacation vibe. So Fun!
Anyone for Dessert?
Reimers Candies, Gifts & Ice Cream are an absolute must. The most colorful, the most delectable place to visit. This sweet place is filled with surgery choices from an array of chocolates to tangy colorful candies and the best lemon ice cream that you will ever taste. A fun place to shop for souvenirs or maybe a gift to bring back for a coworker, family member or friend. I always bring back chocolates and candy for the staff here at Chino Hills Self Storage.
Fun Things to Do
There are fun tourist shops as well as small boutiques, antique stores, thrift stores and art galleries, day spas, a membership movie theater, and a local live theater, and on your way up the mountain you can’t miss seeing the popular Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino. Plenty to do in the mountain town of Oakhurst Ca including the very popular bass lake area.
Bass Lake
I would be remiss if I did not mention this lovely lake. It’s a sister city to Oakhurst and home to some American Eagles. A lake surrounded by beautiful homes with docks that lead out to the recreational water.
Water skiing, jet skiing, fishing and tubing are what draw people to this lake. There is also a campground that lines one side of the lake. You can rent boats where you can dock at Ducey’s on the Lake famous for the filming site of the Great Outdoors with the funny John Candy or the local Hamburger joint where you can also enjoy an Ice cream cone.
Bass Lake is also famous for their 4th of July celebration. Every year there are hundreds of boats that are decorated with thousands of lights, they parade around until the spectacular fireworks light up the sky, the show is known to be one of the best fireworks show in California. I can attest to that for our staff at Chino Hills Self Storage have had the privilege to be on one of those party boats twice now, and what an experience it was! And I should mention that Veronicas View is just around the bend from this water oasis.
Wintertime in Oakhurst
It is a mountain town, so snow does arrive in the winter months where you can experience the beauty of the snow and the crisp air while sledding down a nearby hill. Our staff stayed at Veronicas View this past winter and was surprised by one of these unexpected snow falls, it was so beautiful and peaceful it just added another great memory to our stay in this wonderful mountain town.
The Great Outdoors
Besides all that I have shared with you already, there is just as much to enjoy outdoors. From hiking to gold panning, to even riding on a steam train. You can hike along the Lewis Creek Trail, or Corlieu Falls, or take a scenic drive on Route Hwy 49. But whatever you choose to do in the great outdoors beware of bears, mountain lions and more, Oh my!
Day Spas
In the town of Oakhurst there are nail and hair salons if you feel the need to be pampered. But by far my favorite place to be pampered is the Elderberry Day Spa. I mentioned earlier that you can stay at the Elderberry House but if you do not you can still book a treatment at the spa. They offer a variety of treatments, and the private rooms are fabulous. They have single treatments, but they also have a beautiful couple’s room where you and your significant other can be pampered together.
As you can see, there are many reasons why it’s worth a 6 hour drive up the mountain to Oakhurst CA. Our staff at Chino Hills Self Storage has retreated there for a seven-day stay but many times as little as a four-day stay. We love going there and we hate to leave there and always, we can’t wait to go back. And don’t forget, Oakhurst CA is the gateway to Yosemite National Park so if you have enough time, then include it in your Mountain retreat.
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15135 Red Barn Ct
Chino Hills, CA 91709
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