Rental cars and good lodging will go quickly. We highly encourage you book now and cancel later if need be. Click here for recommended lodging and travel. If you have questions or need advice/help please don’t hesitate to contact us!!

We love your little ones! Unfortunately we are only able to accommodate children under 5 years old. We kindly ask that children ages 5–18 celebrate with us from afar.

We recommend flying into Sacramento International Airport (SMF), and getting a rental car for the 2.5 hr drive to the area.

Please note - if you’re staying in Strawberry or at the Pinecrest Chalet, we will have shuttles running on Thursday (Welcome Party) and Saturday (Ceremony / Reception)!

Here are some of our favorite destinations and things to do in the area!

Pinecrest Lake Area
(5 min drive from both the Pinecrest Chalet and Strawberry)

• Swimming / Beach!

• Boating / Rentals

• Hiking

Twaine Harte
(Roughly 30 min away)

• Restaurants / Cafe’s

• Cute shops

• Golf (9 hole course)

• Mini Golf

Yosemite
(Roughly 1.5 hr away)

• Highly recommend!
  

Visit this link for more great activity ideas in the county: https://www.visittuolumne.com/

We highly recommend that guests stop at a grocery store on the way up the mountain because options are somewhat limited.

Recommended Grocery stores:

• Sonora (Safeway / Walmart)

• Twain Harte (local grocer)

• Modesto (Trader Joe’s / Costco / etc)

Here is what (should be) available once you arrive:

Pinecrest Lake Food
(3-4 min drive from either the Pinecrest Chalet / Strawberry Inn)

• Pinecrest Food Market (small grocery)

• The Serene Bean (coffee shop)

• Pinecrest Snack Bar

• The Steamed Donkey (restaurant)

Strawberry Food
(5 min drive from the Pinecrest Chalet)

• Strawberry Inn (restaurant)

• Strawberry Store (small market)

Other nearby restaurant options

• Mia's - Brick Oven Pizza & Specialties

• The Rock of Twain Harte

• Jamestown Frosty (highly recommended stop on the way up the hill!)

We highly recommend you stay at either the Pinecrest Chalet (where the ceremony is), or book through Strawberry Cabins or Rivers Resort Rentals where we have pre-reserved properties for guests.

Head to “Travel and Stay”for more info and instructions on how to book!