The Pines Resort
| The Pines Resort | |
|---|---|
The Pines Resort | |
| General information | |
| Location | 39150 Road 222 |
| Coordinates | 37°19′09″N 119°33′28″W / 37.3191764983°N 119.5576778333°W |
| Opening | 1901 |
| Owner | Kyu Sun Choe and Sun Wah Choe |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Michael Karby |
| Other information | |
| Number of restaurants | 2 |
| Website | |
| http://www.basslake.com/ | |
Located on Bass Lake within the Sierra National Forest, The Pines Resort is the only lakeside resort in the Yosemite area. This resort is on the North Shore of Bass Lake, 17 miles (27 km) miles from the Southern entrance of Yosemite National Park and an hour's drive north from Fresno. Accommodations range from fully equipped cabins to hotel suites. The Pines Resort operates a full-service marina that offers boat rentals and hosts two restaurants on-site. Additionally, the resort sits within the Pines Village, a community hub that includes a grocery market, a bar, and an array of other shops.
Founded in 1901 by actors William Day and William Haskell, The Pines Resort was designed as an artists' retreat, and opened the same year as Bass Lake dam's construction. Despite undergoing extensive reconstruction after a severe fire in 1962, the resort sustained its popularity, offering respite from San Joaquin Valley heat and serving as a key stopover for Yosemite-bound tourists.