Mariposa

Mariposa is located along Highway 140, west of Yosemite, and is an inexpensive option for motel lodging when visiting Yosemite.

Visitor Information

• Visitor's Center

  phone: +1-209-966-2456
  address: 5158 Highway 140

By car

• From Yosemite, take Highway 140 west out of Yosemite Valley. Mariposa is about an hour's drive away.
• From the west take Highway 140 east out of California's San Joaquin Valley. Highway 140 crosses both Interstate 5 and State Route 99, which are the main north-south routes within the valley.

By train

The closest Amtrak station is in Merced where you can transfer to a YARTS bus. You can book a thruway bus with an Amtrak agent or at Amtrak.com. The bus trip from the Merced Amtrak Station to midtown Mariposa takes about 45 minutes.

By bus

• Yosemite Area Regional Transit SystemThe YARTS shuttle travels on Highway 140 from Merced to Yosemite Valley, with several stops in Mariposa. Ticket prices include park entry, and can be purchased from the shuttle driver.

By plane

• Mariposa-Yosemite AirportA General aviation airport. A company offers charter aerial tours of Yosemite ($200 a person)

Walk. The commercial district about 10 blocks long and runs along Central Yosemite Highway, Route 140.

• California State Mining and Mineral Museum

  phone: +1 209 742-7625
  address: 5005 Fairgrounds Rd.
  Learn about the California gold rush, mining and minerals in this museum. See gold formations, gold nuggets, minerals and gems.

• Mariposa Museum & History Center

  address: 5119 Jessie St
  Museum showcases the history of Mariposa County. It has several old buildings including a working blacksmith shop. Inside the museum are objects from Chinese immigrants who looked for gold and objects belonging to the Miwuk Indian Tribe. Also inside is a reproduction of a miner's cabin and a replica of the county courthouse.

• Blue Heron sports

  phone: +1 209 742-2300
  address: 5081 Highway 140
  Nice little outdoor shop for trekking, camping, fishing and outdoor activities. Owner is very friendly and has excellent tips on planning the yosemite trip.

• Happy Burger Diner

  phone: +1-209-966-2719
  address: 5120 State Highway 140
  Has a big menu with all day lunch and dinner, and breakfast till 11:30AM. Offers Wi-Fi, and vegan options.

• Charles Street Dinner House

  phone: +1-209-966-2366
  Fine dining with steaks and a large wine selection.

• 1850 Brewing Company

  phone: +1-209-966-2229
  address: 5114 Highway 140
  Brewery and diner. Brewery specializes in beers with nature inspired tastes. Diner specializes in burgers.

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 209 966-4344
  address: 4994 Bullion St

• Best Western Yosemite Way Station

  phone: +1 209 966-7545
  address: 4999 State Highway 140

• Quality Inn

• Monarch Inn

• Yosemite National Park