Well maintained and curated visitor center with a museum area and lots of nice gifts, toys, and…read moreclothing. It has good air conditioning, and the adjacent restrooms are clean and good for a pre or post hike stop. :)

The visitor center has a little gift shop, a small museum and sitting area where there are park…read morevolunteers to provide information or jr. Ranger packs for the kids. They also offer guided walks at certain times as well as park maps. I the museum area there is a staff member to provide information on the animals native and the plants as well as offer furs you can touch. The gift shop consists of various shirts, books, pins, stickers, postcards, they even sell walking sticks and junior ranger uniforms. You can get glass blown trees and ornaments as well as some snacks. We got a few things from the gift shop and browsed the museum. March - October the visitor center is open until 5pm unless there is a power outage. The rest of the year they close at 4.

We are so thrilled we found this newly opened boutique inn on Booking.com that's located behind the…read moreEbbetts Pass Visitors Center right in between Sarafina's and Giant Burger. This charming "home away from home" has two private suites that will comfortably accommodate a family or two couples. Only my husband & I were here, so we weren't given a key to the smaller suite, but it's only $25 extra per person should you need the other room. The kitchen has a dining table for 4 and comes fully stocked with a full-size fridge, sink, microwave, pots & pans, silverware, plates, & everything else you could need to cook (the only thing they don't have is the food!). There's also a comfy living room with an electric fireplace, couches, games, books, & a bar. There's even a covered porch that overlooks a private wooded half-acre complete with 4 chairs to enjoy the serenity and beautiful trees. It's essentially your own private cabin to relax in & take in the gorgeous scenery. If you don't feel like cooking, there's plenty of nearby restaurants to choose from; Sequoia Woods Country Club & Big Trees State Park are 5-minute drives, with Bear Valley Ski Resort & Lake Alpine 30-minute drives. The personal touches & details that have been added make this feel "homey" and not at all like a normal hotel stay. This is most definitely our new go-to spot to stay when we're in the area. I'm so happy to spread the word about this gem! :)

This is a nearly perfect place to stay when visiting the Big Trees. As a family of three, we are…read morebudget conscious, and enjoy being able to stay in a condo-style hotel so that we can cook & eat "at home." Not only does this save money (which can then be used for activities, souvenirs, etc.), but it also ensures that we can avoid trying to find a family friendly restaurant that will meet all of our needs. (Eating out with a 4 year old boy is not always the easiest task!) The owners, Sid & Kate, were hospitable to the extreme without being AT ALL intrusive. We saw them once or twice (walking their dog, working the little gift shop) and never felt "watched" or uncomfortable at all. I believe they genuinely would have done just about anything to make our stay wonderful. They definitely add a nice, homey touch to the experience. BUT... even without the wonderful customer service, the Bear's Lair would still be a great deal!! The cost is right, the accommodations terrific (great atmosphere, great ambiance, very clean), and the amenities were perfect. There was not a single thing that could have been done to make our stay more comfortable. When we booked the suite, they contacted us to confirm our reservation, provide us with the rental agreement & asked our son's age so that they could ensure there were age-appropriate games and toys for him. The owners were also extremely helpful when it came to recommending various restaurants for the one or two times we ate out, and they made some suggestions when I asked for nearby toy stores. Overall, it was very nice & we will definitely stay there again. In fact, next time we will probably invite friends and take advantage of the fact that the suite is perfectly set up for two couples / small families! *** Only "caution" - while the wi-fi is free (with the provided password), there is NO phone service if you are an AT&T customer. This did prove challenging for me as a small business owner because it was impossible to receive or return phone calls. Thankfully, I was able to keep in contact w/our business via email. Thanks for a great stay, Sid & Kate!! The Taylor Family

This fellow is nice and helpful. Always shows up promptly and provides good service for good…read moreprices.

Terrible service. When asked clarifying questions about scheduling rides and cost, the driver got…read moreaggressive and hostile and blew us off. Knowing he was the only option, the driver significantly increased his rates, well above the rates listed on the website. At the point of finally scheduling him (no other option we could find at the time and he knows it) he told us he'd respond the next day but never did and wouldn't call or message us back. If you can find any other option but him, I'd highly suggest using it.

Love this place. Rooms are great, staff is amazing and food places are yummy. We loved walking…read morearound and looking at all the beautiful trees.

We recently stayed at Timberline Lodge and was during the same snowstorm when the power was out…read morethroughout Arnold. We had lost our car to a tree and made to the Lodge. We had the opposite experience and highly recommend the lodge. The manager and her husband were wonderful and very caring. They saw our Expedia reservation come in even with the power out and helped us get setup quickly. We were so grateful to have a cozy warm room with the gas fireplace stove. There was hot water and the room was perfect. When we had delays leaving the next day because of the snow and no car, they let us take the time we needed to figure things out. The manager's husband saved us in the end and gave us a ride to Murphy's so we could be somewhere with electricity (and food). He was so kind to do that and we won't forget. Thank you for having such a lovely place and it was beautiful in the snow too! Robert & Marianne

We went wine tasting and exploring the Gold Country in the limo. John was a great driver and very…read moreknowledgeable about the wineries and the products they produce. Murphy's was so much fun and no one had to be designated driver! I highly recommend!

I can't say enough about how amazing this service is! Gail and team are incredibly accommodating…read moreand cater to everything they have access to. Highly recommend this business. I wish I could give it more stars!!

Chad was amazing! The three of us, retired educators, felt like we had enjoyed a beautiful…read moreclassroom experience! He was so knowledgeable about Yosemite national Park. He shared information about its geology,, conservation of the trees and other plant life and history. We highly recommend this tour!

I would love to say we had an awesome adventure on your railroad. It was our 49th wedding…read moreanniversary! We visited you on our 25th anniversary and had an awesome time also. This time was great and enjoyed the company of Adam. He was awesome! Definitely will be back. Have a very blessed day!

We took a tour with my mom, 90-year-old uncle, and cousins that were here to visit. It was super…read morefun. Jorge was fantastic! He made sure my uncle was comfortable and cared for at each stop. We loved the views and the wine at Aloria, which we had never tried before.

Hopped on the Whiskey Wagon on a whim and had an absolute blast!!! I live in San Andreas and…read morebetween work and property maintenance I hardly ever get out to do anything fun, add that to the recent storms and I've been too nervous to drive the icy windy roads at night. Gold Rush Tour Company gave me a completely stress free night, all I had to think about was what to order at each stop. If you're a local who needs a stress free night out I 100% recommend the Whiskey Wagon and Gold Rush Tour Company in general. If you're visiting the area and don't love planning every minute of you trip, you can trust Gold Rush Tour Company to show you the best of what Calaveras has to offer!

What a cool experience. Got there for the 10:00 am tour, and I was the only guest. The walk to…read morethe cave is only about five minutes, but there's no shade so the earlier the better as the temps heat up. Inside the cave is about 50°. I have no issues with claustrophobia, but if you do there is one tight squeeze that might be a problem. Cash, my tour guide, turned off the lights (after asking my permission) and we experienced total darkness for maybe thirty seconds. It felt like two hours, and I hated it , but still neat and recommend trying if offered. Use the hand rails. They are there for your safety.

Robin was a great tour guide. She was very friendly and informative and answered all of my…read morequestions during the walking tour. She made the tour a wonderful experience. The cave was spectacular. I will be back in the future for the other tours.

I just saw the great reviews here in Yelp that's why I've tried it. But before that, I've checked…read moreabout 5 other airport shuttle companies and the Airport Black Car Service is the one with reasonable price, and it didn't disappoint me. In this multimedia era where scammers are rampant, and I for one, another victim of online scams, at first really hesitant to book it but eventually did because of the price. The nearer our trip was, the more anxiety I felt thinking it might ghost me on the day of our flight and I don't have plan B. Again, so thankful I made the right choice because when the day comes, a good man came, a very reliable, pleasant, helpful & true to his words. Just imagine, even in an early pick up time of 3:30am, he came on time with positive & friendly attitude. His name is LYES DJABALLAH. We are really grateful. Thank you!! On this day onwards, we know who to call when our family trip comes. We surely know who to trust too. Lyes and this company is highly recommended.

We hired Lyes to drive us to the airport and pick us up on our return for our recent vacation. We…read morehad 5 adults and a 2.5 year old. I can't say enough positive things about our experience. From the beginning, Lyes was very responsive, professional, reasonably priced and was accommodating when our flight times changed. He was punctual, and so gracious when it took over an hour to get our luggage through customs on our return! With all the parking issues at Sac Int'l, he made our trip SO much less stressful! I highly recommend this company! Worth every penny!

Great service and trip. Very easy to communicate with and courteous driver. Great price!read more

Love it all !!! This company is top tier ! I would recommend to all friends and family for epic…read moreservice !!