Things to do & places to visit in Mariposa, California, United States

Mariposa city in California, United States. Timezone: America/Los_Angeles, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 9:16.

Top things to do (19)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Hideout Saloon (45 reviews)
- Great All Around!
Bars & Clubs

Fantastic drinks, outstanding service, and solidly good food. The bartender not only made great margaritas, but he was able to manage the customers well. We heard him deny an obviously drunk woman another drink unless she had a ride home. Impressive. I’m thankful that they had gluten free options. I’m a fan . See more..
5.0 Chocolate Soup (16 reviews)
- Visit to Yosemite with stay in Mariposa
Speciality & Gift Shops

Cute cute shop... with friendly staff! A hidden gem. Multiple shops to browse. A Great inventory I only wish my suitcase could hold the treasures. See more..
5.0 Costalivos Mountain Gold Olive Oil Tasting Room & Gift Shop (15 reviews)
- delicious and great service
Speciality & Gift Shops

Not only was the food delicious but the customer care was top notch. Food was delivered to my car with no waiting (we had called earlier in the day). When we got it home, it was well packaged and hot. The salad was fresh and a delightful mix of salad greens and fresh vegetables. The bread was warm and delicious. The Three Meat Penne flavorful with lots of meat and a well seasoned sauce . My husband and I shared an entree, and the other went in the freezer. IN all a perfect ending to the day, with no dishes to wash! THANK YOU! And even though it was really hard to pass up this time... the chocolate hazel cake is delicious too! Will get it next time. See more..
5.0 Mountain Mrs. Creative Space (4 reviews)
- One Stroke Painting Classes!
Lessons & Workshops

Small, intimate space with fun ladies and a wonderful instructor. Taking One Stroke Painting classes and looking forward to adding other classes in the future. I encourage you to join us for some fun. See more..
5.0 Gold Mine Escape Room (4 reviews)
- This should be on your list!!!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Escape Games

Solve the puzzles and clues before time runs out and you are lost in the abandoned Mariposa Mine forever. See more..
5.0 Mariposa Symphony Orchestra (3 reviews)
- Best Small Town Orchestra
Symphonies

This orchestra really enjoys providing fantastic music. The orchestra draws musicians from all around the surrounding areas and provide a really great musical experience. Les Marsden conducts with a focus on high quality and an interesting individual flair. See more..
5.0 Ridgeline Gallery and Gift (1 review)
- Beautiful art and great gifts, carefully selected for quality!
Speciality & Gift Shops

It’s a must see for anyone who loves beautiful items. I especially like the handmade candles and paintings of Yosemite. It’s not a typical tourist shop, much classier! See more..
4.5 Mariposa Museum and History Center (212 reviews)
- Interesting stop in Mariposa
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

Way more interesting than you might suppose, this museum is a gem. The history of the area during the gold rush proves to be captured beautifully in displays. I love the old time general store as you enter stop in, well worth it. See more..
4.5 Mariposa County Visitor Center (105 reviews)
- Excellent stop for bathrooms and free information and advice before you reach the park.
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers

Mariposa Visitor Center is Run by the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce. We have The Official Yosemite Visitor Guide, Official Park Maps including Hiking Maps & Books as well as up to date information on Camping, Road Conditions, and Trail Closures. We are located at the corner of HWY 140 & 49 North only 45 Minutes from the Entrance of Yosemite National Park. Stop here first our staff will go over all of the information you need so that way you don't miss out on anything. This can also save you time since you don't have to go to the Yosemite Visitor center first and then try to find your way backwards to trailheads and viewpoints you may have already passed. We also have postcards & many fabulous books about yosemite and can help you with finding a place to stay or eat. We like to help optimize your experience. Come in and say Hello. We would love to meet you! See more..
4.5 California State Mining and Mineral Museum (94 reviews)
- Unique Museum
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

The California State Mining & Mineral Museum is a specialty museum that contains fantastic crystals, gold, gemstones and mineral specimens from California and around the world. The museum houses the state’s official mineral collection and includes mining artifacts, an underground mine tunnel, an assay office and a working model of a stamp mill. One of the most amazing pieces is the “Fricot Nugget” a breathtaking 13-pound specimen of rare crystallized gold found in 1865. Learn how mining has influenced the history of and economy of California. There is a junior ranger program for kids with a prize. Come explore the amazing world of gems and mineral crystals! See more..
4.5 The Alley (54 reviews)
- Fall 2020
Friday: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Bars & Clubs

The Alley is a Craft Beer and Boutique Wine bar located just outside Yosemite National Park in the historic town of Mariposa, CA. We feature 12 rotating draught beers, and a long ever-changing selection of California wine from small producers. Our passion is to bring you the best of what we have sampled, so please ask us our advise...most likely we will give it to you anyhow! Open Monday-Saturday. CHEERS! See more..
4.5 Butterfly Creek Winery & Vineyards (34 reviews)
- Great little spot for good wine, conversation and relaxation!
Wineries & Vineyards

The wildfire smoke cut our time in Yosemite short, so we were looking for a way to kill some time in the foothills before heading back to the Bay Area. My friend found this winery through a Google search, so we headed over. It was easy to access from our base in Oakhurst and incredibly well-signed. We followed the road back through the vineyard to the charming, tiny tasting room where we were first greeted by a very welcoming dog, then by Bob the vintner. After a generous, free tasting of some delicious wines and lots of stories about Bob’s adventures in and around the Park, we ended up with a bottle each to take home and a glass each to enjoy while relaxing in the beautiful, quiet outdoor seating area. This place is well worth a visit for good wine, good conversation, and a beautiful setting to rest your legs before, after, or between Yosemite adventures. Let Bob know we said hi! See more..
4.5 Yosemite Ale Werks (10 reviews)
- Family owned brew stop!!
Spent 1-2 hours Bars & Clubs

Want a great home crafted beer??? This is a "not to miss" stop in Mariposa!! Be aware of the sign next to the Mariposa hotel as the brew pub is downstairs. We enjoyed a flight and talked with Tori who was very nice and explained the different beers to us. They do have music at times, but we were too early as we were there in the afternoon. We loved our visit so much we bought T-Shirts and will be wearing them when we visit craft breweries in our home state of Florida!!! See more..
4.5 Mariposa Marketplace (7 reviews)
- Quaint Country Store in the Heart of Mariposa!
Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops
What a cute store! 2 floors of unique vintage and collectable items with plenty of gift items for taking home to friends and family. Right in the center of town...sit outside on the bench and people watch after shopping inside. We brought home essential oils, hand made all natural dry dog shampoo, and vintage collector gift items. They have the nicest Hawaiian shirts I've ever seen...handmade and the patterns line up perfectly on the pockets and seams...they are works of art! A must stop when traveling through Mariposa! See more..
4.5 Horsetail Falls (5 reviews)
- Got some beautiful pics
Waterfalls

Our guide made sure he took us closer to get pics of the Falls. We were there for Spring Break and missed the "fire" but it was still well worth it. See more..
4.5 Mariposa County Courthouse (5 reviews)
- loved the history !
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Loved the history. Very helpful staff. Especially love how everything here is not "paved over" and "tourist trap" sort of stuff. Eg.: actual stone ruins dot the landscape, etc... See more..
4.5 Lower Chilnualna Falls Trail (2 reviews)
- Well worth the effort to find
Spent < 1 hour Hiking Trails

We were roaming around in Yosemite and were in Wawona and missed the turn to the Pioneer Village; so we turned on the next road and followed through the backside of Wawona and through Yosemite in the Redwoods. We came upon the trailhead parking lot and parked. A very nice ride and then a very nice hike up to the first falls. This was the first time I had ever been in this part of Yosemite in the multitude of times that I have been there . Definitely a place that we will return to. See more..
4.0 Casto Oaks Fine Wine and Arts (16 reviews)
- Wonderful wine tasting and lovely art!
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

Casto Oaks Fine Wine and Arts Tasting Room in downtown Mariposa is just a delight! Their wines just keep getting better every year and the owners, Harold and Kris, as well as their staff, make this a must stop for wine and art lovers while in Mariposa. The tasting room on the corner of the main block in Mariposa not only allows you to sample their fine wines, but you also get to shop or just admire the many pieces of fine art they have from local artists! Their winery north at Bear Valley is great fun also if you happen to be going that way! See more..
4.0 Anahata Fair Trade (3 reviews)
- fun items
Speciality & Gift Shops

Not item from Mariposa, but they have nice items. Fun store, friendly and love the unique, fun finds. See more..
4.0 Yosemite Motorcycle Rentals (1 review)
- A good place to rent from
Gear Rentals
Staff was very friendly and helpful. We rented from here and had a blast. When we come back we would come back to these people. Thank you for making our trip memorable at a great price. See more..
4.0 Wildcat Falls (1 review)
- 차로 바로 접근 가능
Spent < 1 hour Waterfalls

요세미티 공원에 들어오고 초입에서 만난 기분 좋은 폭포였습니다. 계곡 높은 곳을 통과하는 도로 바로 옆으로 떨어지는 폭포라 걸어갈 일도 없습니다. 다른 유명한 폭포보다 규모는 작지만 접근성이 좋습니다. See more..
4.0 St. Joseph Catholic Church (1 review)
- Historic mid 19th-century church in Mariposa
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

St. Joseph's Catholic Church is one of several historical landmark buildings along Bullion Street in Mariposa. This is a small wooden church that was built in 1862 and included on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The church is Carpenter Gothic in style. It has a simple and attractive white exterior with a front steeple at the church entrance. There are some flowers and planted beds in front of the church as well. Within, you'll find a simple interior with modest decor. For those potentially interested in attending mass at the historic church, the posted masses schedule at the time of our visit was 8am daily, 10.30am on Sunday and 5pm on Saturdays. Note, Visitors interested in viewing other historic sites around the area can also see the old stone jailhouse just a few blocks away as well as the Mariposa County Courthouse further up Bullion road between 9th and 10th Steets. If you stop by the Visitor Centre of Highway 140 near the north end of Mariposa, you can pick up a free map of the town which includes each of these locations, making them very easy to locate while you are sightseeing around the town. See more..
4.0 Silver Apron (1 review)
Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls

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3.5 Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail (47 reviews)
- One of several historic buildings on Bullion Street
Historic Sites

One of the historic attractions you can see in Mariposa is the County's Old Stone Jail on Bullion Street. What you will find is a single floor jailhouse constructed in 1858 during the mining era. The jailhouse is made of granite stones quarried from nearby Mormon Bar. You can walk around the jailhouse and view its exterior architecture but it is not open for public visitation so no visits inside unfortunately. A short history is provided in front of the historic building. You can conveniently combine a visit here with the historic Cathedral and the Country Courthouse both of which are also located on Bullion Street. Pick up the free city map provided at the Visitor Centre on the main road (H-140) to locate these and other historic properties around Mariposa conveniently. See more..
3.5 The House That Dabbles (3 reviews)
- Dabbles: things to do near Yosemite...
Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

The House That Dabbles in Mariposa (8th and Hwy 140) is a really fun game store. They have board games you can rent and play there or take back to your hotel. They also have Magic The Gathering cards and tournaments, along with computers and a big screen TV (with xbox, etc.) and WIFI. It is a really easy going place to hang out and grab snacks (pizza, burritos, pretzels, chips, drinks, slushies) too. Everyone there seems really nice and inviting... for all ages too. A great place to stop and grab snacks on your way in or out of Yosemite too!! www.dabblesmariposa.com See more..
3.5 Fireplace Creek Falls (2 reviews)
Waterfalls

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3.0 Mariposa California Mural (2 reviews)
- Interesting city mural highlighting Mariposa's past and landmarks
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Mariposa Mural is found on the side of a shop facing the south along Highway 140 between 4th and 5th Streets in the historic township of Mariposa. You can see it clearly as you enter the town from the south. This mural was created in 2008 and showcases important landmarks such as Mariposa's famous courthouse and the falls at nearby Yosemite. It also features images linking to township's history including a Native American standing in front of his tipi and a 49er panning for gold. Sections of the California State and United States flags rounds out the Mariposa Mural. Lastly, the mural includes a butterfly, which is name of the town in Spanish. This is a neat public artwork to see for those who enjoy viewing art during their travels. On the north side of town there is a much larger butterfly and flora mural that lines a west side building along Highway 140. This is also neat to see as you pass by. See more..
Mariposa Reformed Baptist Church (0 review)
Churches & Cathedrals
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Mariposa United Methodist Church (0 review)
Churches & Cathedrals
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Nativearth (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Factory Outlets
Visit the Nativearth factory to see shoemaking and leatherwork in process; you will be fascinated visiting "handmade in America", an interesting production of over 30 styles of comfortable shoes, boots and sandals. Custom footwear is our specialty. You can try and buy our shoes in ready-to wear, unisex sizing and enjoy a professional fitting experience. See more..