Oakhurst, CA Road Trips
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Longest Drive
384.7 mi
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3h 1m
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Oakhurst, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,956
Median Income
$76,606
Median Home Value
$372,500
Median Age
55.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Oakhurst, CA
Oakhurst is a settlement of 2,800 people (2010) in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. It is 14 mi (23 km) south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau - Oakhurst (41969 Highway 41), ☏ +1 559 683-4636, [email protected]. M-Sa 8:30AM-5PM, Su 9AM-1PM. The hours listed are for the lobby. A 24-hour information kiosk has brochures as well as free direct dial access to local lodging and attractions.
1 Fresno Flats Historic Park, 49777 Road 427 (at the intersection of School Road (427) and Indian Springs Road (418)), ☏ +1 559 683-6570, [email protected]. Grounds: dusk-dawn; Museum: M-F 10AM-3PM; Guided tours: Sa Su noon-4PM.
1 Golden Chain Theatre, 42310 Hwy 41, ☏ +1 559 683-7112, [email protected]. The theatre puts on 19th-century melodrama plays. 42310 Hwy 41. 2 Yosemite Cinema, 40015 Highway 49, ☏ +1 559 683-3456. First-run movies at a multi-screen cineplex.
1 China Delight, 40484 Highway 41, ☏ +1 559 641-5888. 2 Pete's Place, 40093 Highway 41, ☏ +1 559 683-0772. 3 El Cid Mexican Cuisine, 41939 Hwy 41, ☏ +1 559 683-6668, fax: +1 559 683-0280, [email protected]. 4 Smokehouse 41, 40713 Highway 41, ☏ +1 559 642-2271. 5 Erna's Elderberry House, 48688 Victoria Ln, ☏ +1 559 683-6860, [email protected]. Dinner: $95, brunch: $44.
1 Oak Room, 40807 Highway 41, ☏ +1 559 683-6667. 10AM - 2AM. Best selection of liquor in the area. RV and Contiki accessible parking in front. Live music on the weekends, with pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, and large screen TV's the rest of the week. (updated Aug 2016)
The Inelle, Oakhurst Yosemite, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, 48800 Royal Oaks Dr, ☏ +1 559-566-2323. Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn, 40530 Highway 41, ☏ +1 559 683-2378, fax: +1 559 683-3813. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Chateau Du Sureau, 48688 Victoria Ln, ☏ +1 559 683-6860, [email protected]. $460-585. The Oakhurst Inn, 40489 Highway 41, ☏ +1 559 683-8282, fax: +1 559 658-7030. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Hounds Tooth Inn, 42071 Hwy. 41, ☏ +1 559 642-6600, fax: +1 559 658-2946, [email protected]. A 12-room inn, bed and breakfast. $95 and up. Oakhurst Lodge, 40302 Highway 41, ☏ +1 559 683-4417, toll-free: +1-800-655-6343, [email protected]. Pine Rose Inn, 41703 Road 222, ☏ +1 559 642-2800, toll-free: +1-866-642-2800, fax: +1 559 658-6152, [email protected]. 9 guest suites, 6 with jaccuzis. $79-159. Queens Inn, 41139 Highway 41, ☏ +1 559 683-4354. 1 Yosemite Southgate Hotel and Suites, 40644 Highway 41, ☏ +1 559 683-3555, fax: +1 559 683-3386, [email protected]. (updated Aug 2016) Sierra Sky Ranch Resort, 50552 Road 632, ☏ +1 559 683-8040, fax: +1 559 658-7484, [email protected]. $1-175 (varies seasonally).
Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS). Year-round. The YARTS shuttle travels on Highway 41 between Fresno and Wawona and Yosemite Valley, with a stop in Oakhurst at the Best Western. Ticket prices include park entry, and can be purchased from the shuttle driver. (updated Feb 2016)
Dial 911 for all emergencies Law enforcement in Oakhurst is provided by the Madera County Sheriff's Department and the California Highway Patrol. Oakhurst Sheriff's Substation. 39884 Road 425B. ☏ +1 559 658-2555. CHP Oakhurst Area Office. 35500 Highway 41, Coarsegold. ☏ +1 559 683 6565. Fire and Emergency Medical Service is provided by the Madera County Fire Department from Oakhurst Station #12. 49015 Civic Circle. ☏ +1 559 683-4808. Adventist Health, 48677 Victoria Ln, ☏ +1 559-683-2711.
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