Food and Shopping FAQs

  • WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

    The Cabin: Burgers, Pastrami Sandwiches and more. The closest to the hostel. Walk up to the street and hang a left. You will find this The Cabin Restaurant just around the turn.

    Open 11am- 9pm Closed Monday & Tuesday

    Pizza Factory: Pizza, Sandwiches, Lasagna etc. Walk up to the street and hang a left. You will walk through the main part of town. It will be on your left near the Post Office.

    Hot Shot Coffee: Coffee, tea, breakfast and sandwiches. TASTEY GOOD.

    Hang a right at the street from the hostel and head into town. You’ll see the coffee shop on the right. (559) 877-6300

    Buckhorn Saloon (hang a right on the street and head into town you will see the Saloon on the hillside to the left)

    Address: 32992 Road 222, North Fork, CA 93643

    Phone: +1 559 877 8700

  • A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE HOSTEL

    Along the South Shore great casual lakeside dinning with a view:

    Miller’s Landing
    A relaxed burger and sandwich cafe style. Order at the counter and have your food brought to you. Known for their ice cream bucket sundae.

    The Forks Resort
    Casual burger joint with plenty of options. Known for their milk shakes and malts.

    On the North Shore head to The Pines Village where you will find an array of options as listed below.

    Marina Grill
    Casual outdoor lakeside dining, complete with full island style bar, lake views and regular live music and entertainment.

    Casa Velasco
    A host favorite! Tasty Mexican food served in a friendly environment. Like going home to grandmas kitchen.

    Pines Village Bakery & Pizzeria Baked goods and pizza. Super casual.

    Ducey’s On the Lake
    A more up scale mountain lodge style experience with locally sourced foods and great lake views.

    Ducey’s Bar and Grill
    Head upstairs from the finer dining area and relax in a more casual atmosphere with bar seating options and lake views.

  • The nearest store to the hostel is the Gnarly Carrot about a 4 minute walk from the hostel, you’ll find locally grown garden fresh organic veggies and fruits from the Kern Family Farm along with other great healthy goodies.

    The next nearest is the North Fork Supermarket about a 8 minute walk from the hostel. Your standard mountain grocery store.

  • We recommend Alpenglow Gear for all your outdoor gear needs.

    Used outdoor gear shop and exchange. Rentals - crash pads, bear canisters, snowshoes.

    Address: 40680 Highway 41, Suite A, Oakhurst, CA 93644

    Phone: (559) 800-8099

    For more outdoor items. Check out Big 5 in Oakhurst.

  • There are some awesome mountain bike trails around the area. For information and gear we recommend:

    Pedal Forward:

    Offerings: Bicycle Repair & Rental, Bike Accessories, Concierge Services including Detailed recommendations on where to ride, hike, and recreate based on your ability and interests.

    Address: 40761 Highway 41 #4 Oakhurst, CA 93644

    Phone: 559-676-8842