Guidebook for Three Rivers, Calif., and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Sarah
Guidebook for Three Rivers, Calif., and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Food scene
I apologize that Airbnb won’t let me share links to each restaurant’s website for easy access to menus and hours.
Also, Three Rivers is a tourist-based economy so hours and menus can change on a whim as businesses pivot with the seasons. I try to keep up but always double-check before heading out. -Sarah
RECOMMENDED! Within a mile of Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Deck seating and river views. Or pick up sandwiches for a Sequoia picnic. Weekly specials. Vegan/vegetarian selections. Closed Sunday-Monday. Hours and menu are on their website.
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Sierra Subs & Salad
41651 Sierra DrRECOMMENDED! Within a mile of Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Deck seating and river views. Or pick up sandwiches for a Sequoia picnic. Weekly specials. Vegan/vegetarian selections. Closed Sunday-Monday. Hours and menu are on their website.
Within a mile of Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Live music on some weekends. Dine outside with river views. Some vegan options. Sunday brunch. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday.
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Buckaroo Diner/ ol Buckaroo
41695 Sierra DrWithin a mile of Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Live music on some weekends. Dine outside with river views. Some vegan options. Sunday brunch. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday.
Within a mile of Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Frozen yogurt and toppings. Vegan options available. Open daily. No website.
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Three Rivers Yogurt
41727 Sierra DrWithin a mile of Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Frozen yogurt and toppings. Vegan options available. Open daily. No website.
Two miles from Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Burgers and other American fare. Taco Tuesday. Dine outside next to the Kaweah River. Live music on Saturday-Sunday (seasonally), karaoke every other Friday. Full bar; pool table. Happy Hour: 4-6 pm weekdays. Closed Thursday.
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River View Restaurant & Lounge
42323 Sierra DrTwo miles from Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Burgers and other American fare. Taco Tuesday. Dine outside next to the Kaweah River. Live music on Saturday-Sunday (seasonally), karaoke every other Friday. Full bar; pool table. Happy Hour: 4-6 pm weekdays. Closed Thursday.
Counter service with breakfast burritos, deli for picnics in the park, and dinner selections. Souvenirs, ice, snacks. Located away one mile from Sequoia entrance so a convenient place to stop when going to or coming from the national park. Open 7 days a week.
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Totem Market & Gifts
45186 Sierra DrCounter service with breakfast burritos, deli for picnics in the park, and dinner selections. Souvenirs, ice, snacks. Located away one mile from Sequoia entrance so a convenient place to stop when going to or coming from the national park. Open 7 days a week.
Morning jolt. Cold drinks too. Breakfast offerings, sandwiches, smoothies, snacks, and other indulgences. Within a mile of Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Closed Tuesday.
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Sequoia Coffee Co.
41669 Sierra DrMorning jolt. Cold drinks too. Breakfast offerings, sandwiches, smoothies, snacks, and other indulgences. Within a mile of Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Closed Tuesday.
Craft beer created on site and available on tap. Weekly and seasonal offerings. Outdoor seating with river view. Rotating food trucks offer sustenance. Or bring in food. Just over a mile from Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday.
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Three Rivers Brewing Co
41763 Sierra DrCraft beer created on site and available on tap. Weekly and seasonal offerings. Outdoor seating with river view. Rotating food trucks offer sustenance. Or bring in food. Just over a mile from Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday.
IN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK - CLOSED JANUARY 7-MARCH 15, 2024 - NO FOOD SERVICE OPTIONS IN SEQUOIA; PLAN ACCORDINGLY - Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner while touring Sequoia National Park. Pizza and a full bar too! Vegan options. Located inside Wuksachi Lodge. Open daily.
The Peaks Restaurant
64740 Wuksachi WayIN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK - CLOSED JANUARY 7-MARCH 15, 2024 - NO FOOD SERVICE OPTIONS IN SEQUOIA; PLAN ACCORDINGLY - Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner while touring Sequoia National Park. Pizza and a full bar too! Vegan options. Located inside Wuksachi Lodge. Open daily.
IN KINGS CANYON NP - CLOSED TILL MARCH 22, 2024 - GRANT GROVE MARKET OPEN - If you find yourself famished while in Kings Canyon, stop into this refurbished restaurant (2017) in Grant Grove Village that offers dining-room seating, deck seating with a meadow view, or patio seating. Window service also available for take-away orders.
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Grant Grove Restaurant
83923 CA-180IN KINGS CANYON NP - CLOSED TILL MARCH 22, 2024 - GRANT GROVE MARKET OPEN - If you find yourself famished while in Kings Canyon, stop into this refurbished restaurant (2017) in Grant Grove Village that offers dining-room seating, deck seating with a meadow view, or patio seating. Window service also available for take-away orders.
Pizza and other Italian-inspired offerings. Salad bar. Eat in or take it to go. Two miles from Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Open daily.
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Pizza Factory
40915 Sierra DrPizza and other Italian-inspired offerings. Salad bar. Eat in or take it to go. Two miles from Sequoia Getaway Cottage. Open daily.
Mexican food. Patio dining or eat inside. Food can be packaged for takeout. Beans are always vegan; will prepare vegan entrees if requested. Open daily 10 am-8:30 pm. No website.
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Casa Mendoza station
40869 Sierra DrMexican food. Patio dining or eat inside. Food can be packaged for takeout. Beans are always vegan; will prepare vegan entrees if requested. Open daily 10 am-8:30 pm. No website.
Starting with hand-roasted coffee beans and ending with a delicious brew in your cup. Hot or cold, specialty drinks. Counter service for breakfast items. Open daily 6:30 am-3 pm.
Kaweah Coffee Roasters
Starting with hand-roasted coffee beans and ending with a delicious brew in your cup. Hot or cold, specialty drinks. Counter service for breakfast items. Open daily 6:30 am-3 pm.
Two miles from Sequoia Getaway Cottage on the grounds of the Three Rivers Historical Museum. Food truck serving Greek-inspired menu items, burgers, salads, and more. Winter hours: Closed Monday-Tuesday. No website.
Tony's Taverna On Wheels
Two miles from Sequoia Getaway Cottage on the grounds of the Three Rivers Historical Museum. Food truck serving Greek-inspired menu items, burgers, salads, and more. Winter hours: Closed Monday-Tuesday. No website.
At the entrance to Sequoia National Park. Pricey dining; incredible riverside location. Dine indoor or on the deck overlooking the Kaweah River. Dinner menu includes meat and potatoes, burgers, pasta. Open for lunch and Sunday brunch. Open daily.
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The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge
45978 Sierra DrAt the entrance to Sequoia National Park. Pricey dining; incredible riverside location. Dine indoor or on the deck overlooking the Kaweah River. Dinner menu includes meat and potatoes, burgers, pasta. Open for lunch and Sunday brunch. Open daily.
Mexican dishes, barbecue, soup, salad, appetizers, and desserts. Beer and mixed drinks. Open daily (Sunday-Thursday, dinner only; Friday-Saturday, breakfast, lunch, dinner).
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Sequoia Cider Mill Restaurant
40311 Sierra DrMexican dishes, barbecue, soup, salad, appetizers, and desserts. Beer and mixed drinks. Open daily (Sunday-Thursday, dinner only; Friday-Saturday, breakfast, lunch, dinner).
MINERAL KING AREA OF SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK - CLOSED TILL MAY 2024. Open daily from Memorial Day-October. Full-service restaurant. Beer, wine, coffee. Homemade pies. Vegan option. Also, small market with snacks and supplies; mountain souvenirs and apparel.
Silver City Mountain Resort
Mineral King RoadMINERAL KING AREA OF SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK - CLOSED TILL MAY 2024. Open daily from Memorial Day-October. Full-service restaurant. Beer, wine, coffee. Homemade pies. Vegan option. Also, small market with snacks and supplies; mountain souvenirs and apparel.
IN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK - CLOSED TILL SPRING 2024. Lodgepole Cafe inside the market offers counter service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also prepackaged items and grocery store items. Open daily.
Lodgepole Market & Grill
IN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK - CLOSED TILL SPRING 2024. Lodgepole Cafe inside the market offers counter service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also prepackaged items and grocery store items. Open daily.
Shopping
World-famous candy store with homemade chocolates, ice cream, gift shop, year-round Christmas shop, and more! Under new ownership (December 2023). Open daily 10 am-6 pm.
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Reimers Candies & Gifts
42375 Sierra DrWorld-famous candy store with homemade chocolates, ice cream, gift shop, year-round Christmas shop, and more! Under new ownership (December 2023). Open daily 10 am-6 pm.
Stock up on supplies, ice, produce, picnic supplies, wine and beer, baked goods, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and more. Vegan cheeses and other plant-based options. Open daily 8 am-9 pm.
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Village Market
40869 Sierra DrStock up on supplies, ice, produce, picnic supplies, wine and beer, baked goods, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and more. Vegan cheeses and other plant-based options. Open daily 8 am-9 pm.
Need an ice chest? Batteries or a headlamp? Fishing license? Hiking supplies? Then this is your stop to gear up. Open daily.
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Three Rivers Mercantile
41152 Sierra DrNeed an ice chest? Batteries or a headlamp? Fishing license? Hiking supplies? Then this is your stop to gear up. Open daily.
Kaweah Arts
41841 Sierra DrLocal artisans on display.
Gathered
Original, homegrown, mountain-themed, artistic items.
Exceptionally curated apparel and other fun, top quality specialty items. Gifts, souvenirs, home, and body care items. Located one door away from Three Rivers Brewery; in the process of relocating to the Sequoia Coffee building. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday.
Three Rivers Dry Goods
Exceptionally curated apparel and other fun, top quality specialty items. Gifts, souvenirs, home, and body care items. Located one door away from Three Rivers Brewery; in the process of relocating to the Sequoia Coffee building. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday.
Food Mart with typical drinks and snacks. Open daily. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump gasoline. (Remember, no gas stations in Sequoia or Kings Canyon national parks.)
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Chevron Three Rivers
41907 Sierra DrFood Mart with typical drinks and snacks. Open daily. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump gasoline. (Remember, no gas stations in Sequoia or Kings Canyon national parks.)
Three Rivers Market is a small grocery store at the Shell Station. Open daily. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump gasoline. (Remember, no gas stations in Sequoia or Kings Canyon national parks.)
Shell
41729 Sierra DrThree Rivers Market is a small grocery store at the Shell Station. Open daily. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump gasoline. (Remember, no gas stations in Sequoia or Kings Canyon national parks.)
Sightseeing
Smallest still-operating post office in the USA; state historic landmark; built in 1910. About 2.5 miles from the guest cottage via a beautiful drive (or run or bike ride) along North Fork Drive.
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Kaweah Post Office
43795 N Fork DrSmallest still-operating post office in the USA; state historic landmark; built in 1910. About 2.5 miles from the guest cottage via a beautiful drive (or run or bike ride) along North Fork Drive.
Kaweah Marina
34467 Sierra DrHouseboat and kayak rentals on Lake Kaweah.
Largest living tree on the planet. In the universe! Start here but lose the crowds on the myriad trails that explore this ancient giant sequoia grove with hundreds of old-growth, magical, incredible sequoias.
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General Sherman Tree
Largest living tree on the planet. In the universe! Start here but lose the crowds on the myriad trails that explore this ancient giant sequoia grove with hundreds of old-growth, magical, incredible sequoias.
A good stop for some orientation. There are exhibits and guidebooks and informative staff
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Giant Forest Museum
47050 Generals HwyA good stop for some orientation. There are exhibits and guidebooks and informative staff
Wood-N-Horse Training Stables
42846 N Fork DrGuided horseback rides in Three Rivers.
A fun stop to get a glimpse of Three Rivers history. Special exhibits include the Mineral King Room, because that High Sierra community has quite a historic tale to tell, and Native Voices, which explores the indigenous peoples of the past. Just pull in when you see the Paul Bunyan statue!
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Three Rivers Historical Museum
42268 Sierra DrA fun stop to get a glimpse of Three Rivers history. Special exhibits include the Mineral King Room, because that High Sierra community has quite a historic tale to tell, and Native Voices, which explores the indigenous peoples of the past. Just pull in when you see the Paul Bunyan statue!
Located one mile inside the Sequoia National Park entrance. Information, interpretive displays, maps and guides, and souvenir shopping.
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Foothills Visitor Center
47050 Generals HwyLocated one mile inside the Sequoia National Park entrance. Information, interpretive displays, maps and guides, and souvenir shopping.
Trail rides ($75/hour) and riding lessons ($65/hour). In Three Rivers.
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Riata Ranch International, Inc.
42390 N Kaweah River DrTrail rides ($75/hour) and riding lessons ($65/hour). In Three Rivers.
Hiking
About a quarter-mile of concrete steps and handrails and you’re on the summit of this huge rock (that can be seen from Three Rivers). Spectacular views any which way you look.
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Moro Rock
About a quarter-mile of concrete steps and handrails and you’re on the summit of this huge rock (that can be seen from Three Rivers). Spectacular views any which way you look.
A splendid caving experience with a guide. Various levels. Purchase tickets online in advance or on the day of your visit at the visitor center just beyond the Sequoia National Park entrance station. (Tickets are NOT available at the cave.
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Crystal Cave (Sequoia National Park)
A splendid caving experience with a guide. Various levels. Purchase tickets online in advance or on the day of your visit at the visitor center just beyond the Sequoia National Park entrance station. (Tickets are NOT available at the cave.
A beautiful high-country meadow with trails leading in all directions through the Giant Forest grove of giant sequoias. Visit historic Tharp’s Log. Enjoy views of the Kaweah River’s Middle Fork Canyon from high above on the High Sierra Trail. See some of the largest and oldest trees in the world. And keep an eye,out for bears and other indigenous wildlife.
Crescent Meadow
A beautiful high-country meadow with trails leading in all directions through the Giant Forest grove of giant sequoias. Visit historic Tharp’s Log. Enjoy views of the Kaweah River’s Middle Fork Canyon from high above on the High Sierra Trail. See some of the largest and oldest trees in the world. And keep an eye,out for bears and other indigenous wildlife.
Park at the end of Skyline Drive in Three Rivers to explore the local foothills climate zone. Accessible year-round. Wildflowers and waterfalls galore in the spring! Exceptional single-track mountain biking; hiking via fire roads.
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Salt Creek BLM
44127-44139 Skyline DrPark at the end of Skyline Drive in Three Rivers to explore the local foothills climate zone. Accessible year-round. Wildflowers and waterfalls galore in the spring! Exceptional single-track mountain biking; hiking via fire roads.
For the effort expended, offers some of the best views in Sequoia. This trail ends at the top of a granite dome. 3.5 miles out and back.
Little Baldy Trailhead
For the effort expended, offers some of the best views in Sequoia. This trail ends at the top of a granite dome. 3.5 miles out and back.
A grand reward awaits at the end of this 1.75-mile trail that parallels the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. Tokopah Falls are best in spring/early summer but it’s a beautiful hike any time of the year that’s not snow-covered.
Tokopah Trailhead
A grand reward awaits at the end of this 1.75-mile trail that parallels the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. Tokopah Falls are best in spring/early summer but it’s a beautiful hike any time of the year that’s not snow-covered.