North Entrance to Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
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Scroll below for detailed descriptions of lodging establishments, located within 45 minutes of the Northern Entrance (at Grant Grove) to the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Forest and the Sequoia National Monument following Highway 180.

Blossom Trail Bed and Breakfast
www.blossomtrailbnb.com

3700 S. Newmark
Sanger, CA 93657
559-875-6036
innkeepers@blossomtrailbnb.com

$119-159/ two persons

Innkeepers, Fred and Judy Case McNairy, christened their Blossom Trail Bed and Breakfast after the Central Valley Blossom Trail, which highlights a colorful canvas of beautiful blooming orchards and vineyards. Along with its close proximity to the Blossom Trail, the two beautiful residences invite you to watch the numerous bird species which live in the riparian corridor of the Kings River. The pastures below paint a peaceful tableau of grazing cattle, while the gardens of the bed and breakfast contain a variety of trees and vines producing fresh fruit and nuts which are seasonally served at breakfast. All five rooms have private baths, king or queen sized beds, and beautiful views of the gardens, river bottom, or the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The common areas of the home include a family rooms, comfortable living rooms, and outdoor patios. Amenities offered are hair dryers, refrigerators, iron and ironing board, TV with VCR and a collection of movies. The hearty breakfast seasonally serves peaches, nectarines, plums, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, grapes, persimmons, pomegranates, almonds, walnuts and pistachios. All summer long, Sanger and other small communities nearby, offer terrific farmers' markets when you can buy local produce or enjoy dining and local entertainment. Other fun activities include hiking mountain trails, fishing or river-rafting in the world famous Kings River, golfing, or renting a pontoon boat or jet ski at nearby lakes. Your hosts work as a CPA and bed and breakfast host. A $25 deposit per night is required, with acceptance of VISA, MC, and AMEX. Cancellations made 2-6 days prior to stay will be charged the first night. Cancellation on the day of arrival will incur a charge for the full amount. Smoking is allowed only on the outdoor patio. Located 40 miles from the north entrance to Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park.

Sequoia View Bed and Breakfast / Cedar View Winery
www.svbnb.com

1384 S. Frankwood Ave
Sanger, CA 93567
559-787-9412
866-738-6420
info@svbnb.com

$139-179/ two persons

Jim and Debbie Van Haun invite you to stay at their a 20-acre winery and bed and breakfast, located on the grounds of a magnificent 20 acre estate at the base of the Sierra foothills. Sequoia View Bed and Breakfast is a traveler's dream come true! They offer three suites. The Winemaker's Suite is located above the winery tasting room and is the only bedroom in this building. This second story suite has its own entrance, king size sleigh bed and private balcony. It is very romantic with large picture windows with a panoramic view of the vineyard, surrounding hills and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Vineyard Guesthouse houses the Zinfandel and the Alicante Suites, each suite has a private entrance and bath. The Zinfandel Suite is romantic and restful with a king size sleigh bed and stately leather chairs. The grand bathroom is complete with a Jacuzzi tub for two. The Alicante Suite, named after their estate wines, has a queen bed dressed in waverly linens, with a personal parlor and bath with shower. The made-from-scratch breakfast is prepared with many ingredients that are grown locally and includes freshly squeezed orange juice, fresh fruit, homemade breads, and main entrees. Guests can enjoy complimentary wine tasting and a tour of the winery which produces small lots of handcrafted wines including zinfandel, grenache, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and the rare alicante bouschet. Cedar View Winery has been awarded over 20 regional, national, and international awards for its wines in just the last five years. Come and experience the wines with the winemaker. Proximity to Sequoia National Park makes this a great place to stay enroute after a day of hiking and visiting the big trees. Nearby you can also find antique shopping, birding, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, boating, whitewater rafting, fishing, water skiing, cross-country skiing, and golfing. Deposit is required with check or MC, VISA or American Express. Deposit is refunded only if cancellation is made 7 days prior to visit. Sorry no pets are allowed. The bed and breakfast is located 30 minutes from the north (Grant Grove) entrance to Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks.

Wonder Valley Ranch Resort
www.wondervalley.com

6450 Elwood Drive
Sanger, CA 93657
559-787-2551
800-821-2801

$149/ two persons

The Oken family bought this historic ranch in 1973, and since then it has become a family-run ranch resort. In the 1890's it was a refuge for the infamous outlaws, the Dalton brothers, then became the Pierson Guest Ranch in 1911, and in the 1940's it was a dude ranch resort owned by the Webb family. The Oken family has continued the ranch's reputation for country hospitality. So if you come to Wonder Valley, you are becoming a part of its famous history with roots in the wild, wild west. The ranch is nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, amid acres of shady oaks and sycamores, next to the Kings River. It offers ten bed and breakfast cottages, all decorated in a Western flavor with knotty pine furniture and lovely quilts, each with a front deck. The cottages have individually controlled heating and air conditioning, private bath, in-room coffee service, refrigerator, telephone, satellite TV and high-speed Internet access. Also offered are 42 modern motel style rooms that are suitable for family style occupancy. The hearty continental breakfast is served in the beautiful Glenn View Room overlooking Dalton Pond. Other meals are available with 24 hour notice and a full bar service is offered. The Ranch allows for a wealth of recreational activities including boating and fishing on Dalton Pond, tennis, volleyball, basketball courts, game pavilion, horseshoe pit, swimming pools, Jacuzzi spa, professional massage therapy and guided horseback trail rides. Sherwood Forest Golf Course is a 15 minute drive from the ranch. First night's lodging fee is required as a deposit confirmation. The deposit will be refunded if cancellation is received 48 hours prior to arrival. MC and VISA are accepted. There is an additional fee for extra persons. Ask about special off-season and midweek rate discounts. The ranch resort also has a full service conference facility. The ranch is located within 45 minutes of the Grant Grove entrance to Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park.