The Sierra Sky Ranch Resort, Oakhurst, California

50552 Road 632  ·  (559) 683-8040  ·  Map

The Sierra Sky Ranch Resort has been around, in one form or another, since 1875. It began as a cattle ranch, served as a convalescent center for tuberculosis patients prior to World War II, became a recovery station for servicemen during the war itself (the steakhouse was once the mess hall), and was converted to a hotel in 1946.

The Sky Ranch may remind you of Yosemite's Wawona Hotel, another 19th century establishment, with its broad lawn, verandas, and telephone-free guest rooms. Unlike the Wawona, though, all the Sky Ranch's guest rooms have private bathrooms.

Lodging Details:

• 24 guest rooms
• rates from $135 - $175
• outdoor pool
• free wireless Internet
• coffee makers in all rooms
• available for weddings & parties
• steakhouse and saloon onsite (evenings only)
• dogs allowed in some rooms ($25 fee)