Breanne's Guidebook to Three Rivers CA
Bucket List Sights
Sequoia National park is home to the largest living things on Earth. A trip up to the Giant Forest is a must see while visiting Three Rivers.
This is a bucket list sight. Enjoy the wonder of Nature and Honor the Giant forest and it’s sacred ground. It is about an hour drive from the time you enter the park to when you enter the Giant Forest. Bring snacks! Snow chains maybe be required during the winter and early spring. Snow chains available at the local Mercantile, coffee shop and tiki outpost.
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Parque Nacional de las Secuoyas
This is a bucket list sight. Enjoy the wonder of Nature and Honor the Giant forest and it’s sacred ground. It is about an hour drive from the time you enter the park to when you enter the Giant Forest. Bring snacks! Snow chains maybe be required during the winter and early spring. Snow chains available at the local Mercantile, coffee shop and tiki outpost.
Food scene
A great little local joint. Love their mountain bowls and breakfast sandwiches.
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Sequoia Coffee Co.
41669 Sierra DrA great little local joint. Love their mountain bowls and breakfast sandwiches.
Great bar food and hearty bar food, perfect stop on the way home after a day in the park. Plus they have WiFi! It’s our favorite place to come and have a beer. They even have karaoke and live music on occasion if you’re feeling saucy.
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River View Restaurant & Lounge
42323 Sierra DrGreat bar food and hearty bar food, perfect stop on the way home after a day in the park. Plus they have WiFi! It’s our favorite place to come and have a beer. They even have karaoke and live music on occasion if you’re feeling saucy.
Best restaurant in town, in my opinion. I love the atmosphere and the food never disappoints. This place can often booked for private events or closed with odd hours so make sure to have a second choice in mind or circle back another day. It’s worth it!
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Buckaroo Diner/ ol Buckaroo
41695 Sierra DrBest restaurant in town, in my opinion. I love the atmosphere and the food never disappoints. This place can often booked for private events or closed with odd hours so make sure to have a second choice in mind or circle back another day. It’s worth it!
This place has the best sandwiches in town. We often get this to go or enjoy eating out on the back patio or deck with the river view.
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Sierra Subs & Salad
41651 Sierra DrThis place has the best sandwiches in town. We often get this to go or enjoy eating out on the back patio or deck with the river view.
Best river views in town. Food is decent and they have a nice little bar.
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The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge
45978 Sierra DrBest river views in town. Food is decent and they have a nice little bar.
Nothing is better on a hot summer day after adventuring in the park than a delicious frozen yogurt. Their waffle cones are a legitimate fluffy waffle and so delicious. You can take it to go but I suggest finding a nice spot on the back patio and enjoy the froyo and river view.
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Three Rivers Yogurt
41727 Sierra DrNothing is better on a hot summer day after adventuring in the park than a delicious frozen yogurt. Their waffle cones are a legitimate fluffy waffle and so delicious. You can take it to go but I suggest finding a nice spot on the back patio and enjoy the froyo and river view.
Things to do
A list of some of my favorite activities
This is a great place to go for boat rentals! Also there is a lot of accessible shore access to hang out, swim and enjoy the lake.
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Kaweah Marina
34467 Sierra DrThis is a great place to go for boat rentals! Also there is a lot of accessible shore access to hang out, swim and enjoy the lake.
Slick rock is a beautiful place to go for a nature walk along the river or go for a swim. Please be mindful of the swift waters during spring and early summer as the river flow can be swift.
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Slick Rock Recreation Area
39883 Sierra DrSlick rock is a beautiful place to go for a nature walk along the river or go for a swim. Please be mindful of the swift waters during spring and early summer as the river flow can be swift.
This is great local hike with a multitude of trails. You may even spot a few grazing cows.
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Skyline Drive
Skyline DriveThis is great local hike with a multitude of trails. You may even spot a few grazing cows.
A magical space within the park but not all the way up the mountain. This is an amazing swimming hole for all ages. If the water is right it’s a great place for some cliff jumping.
Gravel Parking lot is across from the Potwisha Campground. Trail head is at the left of the end of the parking. Take the short trail down along the river to the bridge. Across the bridge is a lovely beach to play, relax and swim. This can get crowded so go early to set up your spot and enjoy the day!
Please practice the leave no trace principles: pack it in and pack it out and leave it better than you found it.
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Potwisha Campground
A magical space within the park but not all the way up the mountain. This is an amazing swimming hole for all ages. If the water is right it’s a great place for some cliff jumping.
Gravel Parking lot is across from the Potwisha Campground. Trail head is at the left of the end of the parking. Take the short trail down along the river to the bridge. Across the bridge is a lovely beach to play, relax and swim. This can get crowded so go early to set up your spot and enjoy the day!
Please practice the leave no trace principles: pack it in and pack it out and leave it better than you found it.
Sightseeing
A lovely escape off the beaten path the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park offers beautiful trails, river fun and camping. On the way to the end of Mineral King you’ll pass through Silver City, an old mining town. Silver City resort is a nice place to stop for a drink or bite to eat. Be sure to plan ahead and map out your trails as there will be no cell service in the area. It’s about an hour and a half to the end of the road. Head east on HWY 198, turn right on Mineral King Dr. And head to the end of the road. Recommended hikes from this location include Mineral King to Eagle Lake (6.5mi.). This area is closed in the winter so be sure to check weather and road conditions before heading out.
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Mineral King
A lovely escape off the beaten path the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park offers beautiful trails, river fun and camping. On the way to the end of Mineral King you’ll pass through Silver City, an old mining town. Silver City resort is a nice place to stop for a drink or bite to eat. Be sure to plan ahead and map out your trails as there will be no cell service in the area. It’s about an hour and a half to the end of the road. Head east on HWY 198, turn right on Mineral King Dr. And head to the end of the road. Recommended hikes from this location include Mineral King to Eagle Lake (6.5mi.). This area is closed in the winter so be sure to check weather and road conditions before heading out.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Cell Phone Service
Most cell phone providers do not offer great service once you get into Three Rivers. Make sure to screen shot directions and home entry information before getting to Lemon Cove. Once at the house the WiFi is sufficient for working and reconnecting. Or you can use the “no service” as a great excuse to disconnect.
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Grocery Shopping Tip
I highly recommend bringing your groceries in from out of town. The local market is great for the one offs you might forget. However, high prices reflect the lack of options in town, it’s definitely worth the stop for their baked goods. Stopping in Visalia or Hanford on the way is a good choice for your main meals. -Hanford Costco 2395 E Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230. -Visalia Costco 1405 W Cameron Ave, Visalia, CA 93277
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Health Food Stores
Here is a list of health food stores to consider stopping at (per my previous grocery recommendation) on your way into town. - Watson's Health Food. 615 W Main St, Visalia, CA 93291. If flying into Fresno or driving from Northern CA - Whole Foods Market. 650 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93704. If driving from Southern CA - Lassen’s Natural Foods 4308 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309