Upper Hwy-4 Corridor Guidebook
Our family loves the Bear Valley - Arnold - Murphys area! We've highlighted some of our favorite places.
Bear Valley Resort (www.bearvalley.com) is where we love to ski for #puremountainfun . Fun to hike the ski runs in summer!
67 residents recomanen
Bear Valley
Bear Valley Resort (www.bearvalley.com) is where we love to ski for #puremountainfun . Fun to hike the ski runs in summer!
Your place to cross country ski, sled, snowshoe in the winter and bike, kayak, paddleboard in summer.
21 residents recomanen
Bear Valley Adventure Company
1 Bear Valley RdYour place to cross country ski, sled, snowshoe in the winter and bike, kayak, paddleboard in summer.
Camp Connell General Store
4036 CA-4Summer music series in the back!
Great place to access Stanislaus River for free, and not too far from the cabin. Play in the river near the bridge by the parking lot, or hike along the river's edge until you find your favorite spot.
18 residents recomanen
Sourgrass Day Use
Great place to access Stanislaus River for free, and not too far from the cabin. Play in the river near the bridge by the parking lot, or hike along the river's edge until you find your favorite spot.
Hikes of all lengths at all levels. Great visitor center / museum. Roundhouse serves hot chocolate in the winter. Park programs for kids through the summer.
274 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de les Grans Arbres de Calaveras
1170 CA-4Hikes of all lengths at all levels. Great visitor center / museum. Roundhouse serves hot chocolate in the winter. Park programs for kids through the summer.
Interesting museum, but don't miss the Arnold Rim Trail! Several locations to access ART, but it's easiest to find near the museum.
28 residents recomanen
Arnold Rim Trailhead And Logging Museum
2158 Dunbar RdInteresting museum, but don't miss the Arnold Rim Trail! Several locations to access ART, but it's easiest to find near the museum.
White Pines is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It's its own "town" with a public lake and beach, just off downtown Arnold. It's behind Ace Hardware and Giant Burger, past the Arnold Library. Great public lake/beach to enjoy without driving far.
93 residents recomanen
White Pines Park
Blagen RoadWhite Pines is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It's its own "town" with a public lake and beach, just off downtown Arnold. It's behind Ace Hardware and Giant Burger, past the Arnold Library. Great public lake/beach to enjoy without driving far.
Pack a lunch or grab some food to-go from one of many local eateries or grocery store deli. Sit by the river and enjoy the park. Great people watching! Fun for kids (and adults?!) to cool off in the easy-going, shallow river. Playground, too.
20 residents recomanen
Murphys Community Park
505 Algiers StPack a lunch or grab some food to-go from one of many local eateries or grocery store deli. Sit by the river and enjoy the park. Great people watching! Fun for kids (and adults?!) to cool off in the easy-going, shallow river. Playground, too.
Arnold - Food & Bev Scene
Just a few minutes up mountain from our cabin in Arnold... Good menu, beer & liquor options. Fun back yard space for kids of all ages. Nicely remodeled back deck. Also a fun place to stop after skiing at Bear Valley.
91 residents recomanen
Lube Room Saloon
3431 CA-4Just a few minutes up mountain from our cabin in Arnold... Good menu, beer & liquor options. Fun back yard space for kids of all ages. Nicely remodeled back deck. Also a fun place to stop after skiing at Bear Valley.
Outdoor seating in summer. Cozy inside seating all year round. Consistently good Italian food. Make reservations in advance!
113 residents recomanen
Sarafina's Italian Kitchen
794 CA-4Outdoor seating in summer. Cozy inside seating all year round. Consistently good Italian food. Make reservations in advance!
Great location in the heart of Arnold. Excellent espresso drinks. Serves food as well. Great atmosphere. Taco Tuesdays.
61 residents recomanen
Bistro Espresso
1225 Oak CirGreat location in the heart of Arnold. Excellent espresso drinks. Serves food as well. Great atmosphere. Taco Tuesdays.
Really excellent grocery store in town! Good deli sandwiches to pack on your outdoor adventure.
49 residents recomanen
Big Trees Market
25020 Shake Ridge RdReally excellent grocery store in town! Good deli sandwiches to pack on your outdoor adventure.
The Red Apple is a must stop if you love to eat PIE! Our favorites are Mixed Berry and Strawberry Rhubarb. Freshly made apple-cider donuts are a treat along with their cider!
26 residents recomanen
Red Apple
4950 CA-4The Red Apple is a must stop if you love to eat PIE! Our favorites are Mixed Berry and Strawberry Rhubarb. Freshly made apple-cider donuts are a treat along with their cider!
Murphys - Food & Bev Scene
Tasting room that's fit to bring the kids. Lovely outdoor seating on grassy area with perfect trees for kids to climb. One of our favorite local wine producers.
12 residents recomanen
Hovey Winery Tasting Room
350 Main StTasting room that's fit to bring the kids. Lovely outdoor seating on grassy area with perfect trees for kids to climb. One of our favorite local wine producers.
Comfortable setting due to the atmosphere and welcoming people. One of our favorite local wine producers.
14 residents recomanen
Newsome Harlow Winery
403 Main StComfortable setting due to the atmosphere and welcoming people. One of our favorite local wine producers.
Can't beat the selection of beers. Awesome food. Lots of space inside and great outdoor seating.
23 residents recomanen
The Watering Hole
223 Big Trees RdCan't beat the selection of beers. Awesome food. Lots of space inside and great outdoor seating.
If you do not eat sushi in small towns away from the coast, make an exception here! Great sushi, rolls, and other non-seafood Japanese menu items. Recommend calling ahead for reservations. Kid friendly.
11 residents recomanen
Doke Sushi
403 Main StIf you do not eat sushi in small towns away from the coast, make an exception here! Great sushi, rolls, and other non-seafood Japanese menu items. Recommend calling ahead for reservations. Kid friendly.
Murphys Pizza Co.
178 Big Trees RdKids love this place. Great calzones too.
Grab a delicious deli sandwich to enjoy at the park or to eat while wine tasting. Well-stocked grocery with convenient deli items.
26 residents recomanen
Sierra Hills Market
117 CA-4Grab a delicious deli sandwich to enjoy at the park or to eat while wine tasting. Well-stocked grocery with convenient deli items.
Sightseeing
Mercer Caverns
1665 Sheep Ranch Rd