Directory for Twain Harte & Vicinity -- By Category
LODGING
EL DORADO MOTEL. Inexpensive motel 0.4 mi south of downtown Twain Harte, across Twain Harte Dr from golf course. Swimming pool and spa. AAA approved. Kitchen units available. Cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, coffee in all rooms. Parking for trailers and RVs. Pets allowed. Laundry facility. 22678 Twain Harte Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-4479, fax 586-7927.
GABLES CEDAR CREEK INN. Seven cabins and a 3-bdrm house, near Cedar Creek and the Twain Harte Golf Course, 0.6 mi south of downtown Twain Harte. 22560 Twain Harte Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-3008, 888 900 4224.
LAZY Z RESORT. A 40-acre private area with rental cabins and facilities for weddings, business meetings, and special events. Located a few miles from downtown Twain Harte. 22732 Middle Camp Rd, Twain Harte. 209 586-1214.
MANZANITA HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST. Bed and breakfast located in the north part of downtown Twain Harte. Walk to restaurants and shops. Five rooms, queen beds, most w/ private baths. 18864 Manzanita Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-9410.
MCCAFFREY HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST. Bed and breakfast located 1 mi east of downtown Twain Harte, just below Confidence on Hwy 108. 3-story home with 8 guest rooms. 23251 Highway 108, Twain Harte. 209 586-0757, 888 586-0757 toll-free, 209 586-3689 fax.
TWAIN HARTE RENTALS. Over 50 Twain Harte cabins for rent, 1-7 bdrms, 4-18 guests. All furnished, with cooking facilities. 23003 Joaquin Gully Rd,Twain Harte CA 95383. 209 586-5204, 586 2457 fax. Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun-Mon closed.
TWAIN HARTE VACATION RENTALS. Cabin rentals, most in Twain Harte, some up to Pinecrest. All cabins nonsmoking. 209 586-3222. Spring Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-4, Sat-Sun closed..
WILDWOOD INN. Moderately-priced motel in downtown Twain Harte. Walk to restaurants and shops. Swimming pool and spa. 22960 Meadow Ln, Twain Harte. 209 586-2900.
EAT & DRINK
CAFFE BLOSSOM. Espresso drinks, tea, chai, chocolate, smoothies, frappes, juice, blended drinks, tarts, scones cookies, biscotti, bagels, quickes, sandwiches, salads. 23063 Fuller Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-9347. Tu-Sa 7am-5pm, Su 7am-3pm.
CHINA HOUSE. Traditional Chinese. Lunch and dinner. Appetizers, Soup, Chicken, Beef, Pork, Iron Plate, Vegetable, Sea Food (shrimp, scallops), Chow Mein & Noodle, Fried Rice. Family Dinners (Gourmet, Szchuan, or Peking). Lunch Special: soup and rice plate. Buffets. Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte. 209 586-1045. Tu-F 11-9, Sa-Sun12-9, M closed..
CRON DOGS. Hot dog stand in Eproson Park, open mostly in summer.
EL JARDIN RESTAURANT. Traditional Mexican. Lunch and dinner. Beer and wine. Seafood, steak, burritos, enchiladas, etc. Soup, salads, appetizers. Specialty dishes. Desserts. Children's plate. Lunch specials Mon-Fri. 22997 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte. 209 586-1898. Hours: Su-Th 11am-8:30pm, FSa 11am-9pm..
LITTLE COTTAGE CAFE. Breakfast & lunch. Expresso. Breakfast: bagels, oatmeal, Fr. toast, crepes, eggs, etc. Lunch: sandwiches: Gorgonzola salad, turkey, veggie. Beer and wine. 22975 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte. 209 586-1402. Hours: Daily 7:30am-2:30pm.
LUPITA'S EPROSON HOUSE. CLOSED AS OF JANUARY 2013. Expected to be replaced by a steakhouse. 22930 Twain Harte Dr, Twain Harte 95383 ,. 209 586-3700.
COTTAGE CAFE AT THE GOLF COURSE AND MEADOW LOUNGE. Lunch. hamburgers, roast beef sandwiches on roll, BLTs, Turkey BLTs, grilled sandwiches. Salads, soup, fries, dessert. Coffee, tea, soda. Meadow Lounge has full bar and live music sometimes on Fridays. 22909 Meadow Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-6610, 586-3824 lounge ??. Hours: W-Su noon-3pm, MTu closed.
PIT STOP EATERY. CLOSED FOR THE WINTER. Sandwiches, expresso, soup. Little Fuller Drive.
PIZZA FACTORY. Lunch and dinner in informal picnic table-and-bench setting. Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salad, soup. Beer & wine. Village Center, west end, Twain Harte. 209 586-5957. Hours: M-Th 11am-10pm, FSa 11am-11pm, Su 2pm-10pm.
THE PROSPECTOR. Dinner only. Wood-fired cuisine in a quirky setting. Includes Napoletana Pizza. This style uses yeast rather than baking powder, yielding a soft center and crispy edges. Also serves salad, calzone, garlic bread, antipasto, spiedini, polenta e funghi. Pizza is eat-in only, no take out. 23092 Fuller Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-1313. Hours: July-August 5pm-9pm Tues-Sat. Fri-Sat must be 21 to enter..
THE ROCK PUB & RESTAURANT. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. 15 beers on tap, wine. Steaks, chops, seafood, deep-pit BBQ. Burgers, grilled sandwiches, chicken, pasta. Soup and salads. Starbucks coffee. Wi-Fi Internet access. 23086 Fuller Rd, Twain Harte 95383. 209 586-2080. Open 7 days..
THE SPORTSMAN COFFEE SHOP. A traditional diner, serving breakfast and lunch. Has low-carbohydrate meals. Specialty is George's homemade sausage. 22978 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte. 209 586-5448. Hours: Daily 7am-2pm.
CRON DOGS. Hot dog stand in front of Eproson Park. Hot dogs, beef & polish. Nacho cheese optional. Pulled pork sandwiches. Sodas. Eproson Park, Meadow Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-0179. Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-4pm..
VILLA D'ORO RESTAURANT. Authentic-style Italian food, also bar. LUNCH: Pasta, sandwiches, burgers, etc. DINNER: Various pasta, salmon, calamari, chicken, veal, vegetable, beef. Soups, salads, antipasti. 23086 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte. 209 586-2182. Restaurant hours: Tu-Su 4:30-close, M closed. Lounge hours: MF noon-close, SatSu 5pm-close..
GAS, GROCERY & DRUG
MOUNTAIN LIQUORS. Beer, wine, soda, snacks, cigarettes. Large selection of hard liquor. Magazines, fishing tackle. Newspapers (SF Chronicle, Modesto Bee, Sonora Union Democrat, Sierra Mountain Times). Village Center, west end, Twain Harte. 209 586-1515. Hours: M-Su 9am-10pm.
SEVEN-ELEVEN. Typical 7-11, also has newspapers, including local and those from Bay Area and Valley. Also firewood and firestarter. ATM machine. 22950 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte. 209 586-1157. Not posted..
TWAIN HARTE LIQUOR. Liquor store and mini-mart, located downtown near the Arch. Beer, wine, hard liquor, groceries, some fishing tackle, bait and worms, ice cream, picnic supplies, snacks. 23002 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte. 209 586-6444. Hours: Su-Th 7:30am-9pm, F-Sa 7:30am-10pm..
TWAIN HARTE MARKET. A small supermarket, with many gourmet items. The only market larger than a mini-mart east of East Sonora. Includes a bakery, deli, meat and seafood dept. Fresh produce, incl. organic. Flowers and gifts. Village Center, west end, Twain Harte. 209 586-6100. Winter Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 8am-8pm..
TWAIN HARTE PHARMACY. Variety and drug store. Gifts, clothes, housewares, some electronics, toys, stationary, pharmacy. 23051 Fuller Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-3342. Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun 10-6. Pharmacy: Mon-Sat 7am-6:30pm..
TWAIN HARTE SHELL. Wayne's Twain Harte Shell sells gasoline and diesel fuel and, within its normal hours, attendents will fill your tank. Mechanic on duty. Propane bottles filled. Small mini-mart. Gas available 24 hours with credit card. 22890 Twain Harte Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-6335. Gas available 24 hrs per day with a credit card..
INFORMATION & HISTORY
ARCH, TWAIN HARTE. The Twain Harte Arch is the most visible symbol of Twain Harte. Joaquin Gully Rd at Twain Harte Dr, Twain Harte.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, TWAIN HARTE. Chamber of Commerce has visitor information, including brochures on Twain Harte and for local businesses. 23000 Meadow Ln, Twain Harte. 209 586-4482. Hours: M-Sa 10am-2pm.
CONFIDENCE MINE HISTORICAL MARKER. Historical marker for the Confidence Mine, a hard-rock (quartz) mine.
TWAIN HARTE BRANCH OF TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY. Books, serials. Has small local history section (for larger historical section visit main branch in East Sonora.). Wi-Fi service for laptops, also desktop PCs available to public. Village Center, west end, back near Twain Harte Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-4501. Summer Hours: MTuThu 1pm-4:30pm, WSa 10am-2pm. Wi-Fi service available 24/7 from parking lot..
SHOPPING
ALL THAT MATTERS. Art gallery, framing, and gifts. Glassware, jewelry, and chinaware, much of it made by local artists. 22990 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte 95383. 209 586-1976. Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun-Mon closed..
THE HARTE COLLECTION. Gifts and antiques. Lamps, housewares, dishes, vases, bath stuff, body lotion and soap, pillows, comforters, animal figurines, jewelry. 22964 Meadow Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-1104. Hours: M-Sa 10am-5pm, Su 10am-3pm..
HARTE OF THE KITCHEN. Now open.
NATURE'S NOOK. Gifts and home decorations with a nature theme. Games. Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte 95383.
TWAIN HARTE FLORIST. Flowers and flower arrangements. 22969 Twain Harte Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-5530. Hours: M-F 9-4 or 5, Sa 10-2, Su closed..
TWAIN HARTE LUMBER & HARDWARE. (Ace Hardware) Lumber, tools, paint, cleaning supplies, sealants & glues, locks, electric heaters, lights, electrical, batteries, nails, screws, lubricants, garden supplies, hoses, ladders, fire starter, firewood, snow shovels. 22956 Twain Harte Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-3571. Hours: M-F 7am-5:30pm, Sa 7am-5pm, Su 8am-3pm.
THE WALK-IN CLOSET BOUTIQUE. Boutique/consignment shop. Dresses, shoes, tops, handbags, jewelry. 18752 Cedar Dr, Twain Harte 95383. 209 586-3839. Hours: Open daily..
RECREATION
EPROSON PARK. A public park, with a children's play area and a skate park. Picnic tables, grill, grass. The site of occasional concerts. Meadow Dr, near end, Twain Harte. 209 586-3172.
TWAIN HARTE SKATEBOARD PARK. For skates and skateboards only. No bicycles, scooters, etc. Users must wear helmets, knee pads, wrist guards, and elbow pads. Use at own risk. Meadow Dr, Twain Harte. No hours posted..
TENNIS COURTS. A public tennis facility (open to visitors) with 3 courts. No fee for use. In south Twain Harte, near the Twain Harte Lake. Marquis Dr near Golf Club Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-3172 (Twain Harte Comm, unity Services District). Hours: 7am-dusk..
TWAIN HARTE GOLF CLUB. A 9-hole golf course that can be played twice with different tees. Open all year except for occasional snow. Pro shop, lounge, cafe. 22909 Meadow Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-3131. Winter Hours: Open Tues-Sat, closed Sun-Mon. 1st tee starting 10am, weather permitting. Golf shop hours: Tues-Sat 8am-.
TWAIN HARTE LAKE. A lake (with dam) and sandy beach, with a water slide, diving boards, and children's swings. Snack bar open in summer. The lake is privately owned and tickets are required for access in the summer. Some rental cabins include lake privileges. The lake is open for full use from Memorial Day to Labor Day. End of Golf Club Dr, Twain Harte.
TWAIN HARTE MINIATURE GOLF. An 18-hole miniature golf course. Open only in summer, from Memorial Day to the day before Labor Day. 23098 Fuller Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-5569.
TWAIN HARTE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. A public swimming pool, open to visitors. Open only in the summer. Fees: $1.50 for children 5-13, $1.75 for children 14-17, $2.25 for adults 18-54, $1.50 for seniors (55+). 23075 Fuller Dr, Twain Harte. Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun closed..
TWAIN HARTE USED BOOKS. Used books, nearly all paperbacks. Large mystery section. Some recent nonfiction. Village Center, east end, Twain Harte. 209 586-3804. Hours: Tu-Sat10-5, Su-M closed.
SERVICES
POST OFFICE, TWAIN HARTE. Conventional services, including Express Mail. Mail in Twain Harte is not delivered to homes and businesses, but to post office boxes. Zip code for Twain Harte is 95383. 23051 Fuller Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-3342. Window Hours: Not posted. Pickup times: Mon-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat 11:30..
SHERIFF COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT. Staffed by volunteers to respond to various non-emergency problems. 22968 Meadow Dr, Twain Harte. Emergencies call 911. Hours: M 10-2, Tu 1-5, W-Fri 9-5, Sa-Su closed..
TWAIN HARTE WASH AND DRY AND CAR WASH. Coin laundry and car wash. 23045 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte. 209 586-1990. Hours: Daily 7am-9pm. Last load 8pm.
VILLAGE MAIL & PRINT STOP. Copying, shipping, printing, gifts. Village Center, east end, Twain Harte. 209 586-7332. Hours: M-F 9-6, Sa 10-2, Su closed.
WINE
SIERRA CELLARS. Wine tasting, with wines from 7 foothills wineries. Wine-related gifts. 22964 Meadow Dr, Twain Harte. 209 586-1104. Hours: Sa noon-6pm, SuMThF 2pm-5pm, W closed..
WIFI
WI-FI AT CAFFE BLOSSOM. Wi-Fi at a coffee house.
WI-FI AT LIBRARY. Wi-Fi Internet access at county library. Quite fast. Library has rather short hours, but the Wi-Fi works 24/7 for people with iPhones and, in a pinch, a laptop in a car. ID is "thlib". No password required.
. Wi-Fi in restaurant and bar. ID is "eagle tavern". No password required.
WI-FI AT LUPITA'S & EAGLE TAVERN. Wi-Fi in restaurant and bar. ID is "eagle tavern". No password required.
WI-FI AT THE PROSPECTOR. Wi-Fi at a pizza and wine place. The Prospector is open mainly in the evenings. Password required. ID is "Prospector's Magic Mine".
WI-FI AT THE ROCK. Wi-Fi Internet access at the Rock, a restaurant and tavern.