Things To Do Near Sonora, CA

[@JamieBanksTravel]

A couple more California videos are coming, then a super exciting international destination! :)

[@terribethreed8464]

I'm 67 now but was raised in Sonora, Columbia & Tuolumne CA since 4 years old. Thank you for this video. Even though I live in Merced I haven't been home in over 30+ years. Columbia & my mountains were my favorite & I think I've climbed every rock & tree in Tuolumne County lol. I was always exploring & looking for old mines & other finds.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

@@terribethreed8464 Of course! I'm so happy that it brought you back some memories. I just saw this comment because the reply's to comments show up in a different section. :)

[@sandradee8880]

Lived in calaveas most all my life. I would go to all the places you showed over and over never got old. I miss my golden foothills.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Aww what a beautiful home!

[@sandman9463]

Visit Jamestown and one of the few remaining steam locomotive railways featured in many movies and TV shows. Very cool 👍

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thanks so much!

[@KristynaRomain]

Looks so lovely and calm in Sonora 😋

[@JamieBanksTravel]

It is very peaceful!

[@AA-Golf.Y.T]

Yes IT IS!

[@vaquera9368]

Oh you have to share about the 4/5 mile hike around PineCrest! We do it all the time. All ages do. I live in Sonora. Love the hike around the lake. And Lyons Dam which has hikes too! We have lots to do here. ❤

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Ooh that sounds wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@KB-ld7jw]

I grew up here and was at Pinecrest every weekend as a kid. I miss it

[@jessicacristinamendivil3269]

Incredible, magnificent, picturesque and a wonderful drive from San Andreas, CA...lots of shops and accommodating & friendly merchants.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Ooh yes!! Thank you for your comment. It’s a beautiful state!

[@jessicacristinamendivil3269]

Thank you for your lovely response..my daughter and I moved from Berkeley approximately ten years ago.

[@dj8166]

I never realized indigeny was so close to home! Thank you!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

No problem! You should visit and take a picnic! It’s a cool atmosphere and great cider of course! 😁

[@sabinaachmetova2644]

Pinecrest Lake looks absolutely amazing. I can almost smell pine trees when I am watching that video...

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Aww thank you! I have some pine essential oil it’s the best!

[@johnlucier5654]

You should see it in person, its spectacular. Went there dozens of times as a kid, skied at nearby dodge ridge every wednesday with school. $3 for lift ticket, rentals, lessons, and lunch. I suppose price has gone up a bit.

[@eliseestradamusic]

Downtown Sonora though!! SO cool!! How beautiful is this place!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

It is! Thank you!

[@larrybates6935]

So Beautiful

[@arydogs3978]

beatifull place SONORA

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Agreed!

[@naviarretche9927]

I'm from Hughson but when we have our away football games here I like to just explore the town in my free time and it's beautiful.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Ooh that’s awesome!! And great you can travel a bit with your football team!

[@VinesThroughTime]

thank you!!! i lived in Sonora for a few years as a young girl and I remember all of those places, but barely. it was nice to see everything in one video. We ate at the Strawberry Inn often. I remember the population of Strawberry was only 2 back then. My parents always joked that it was Mr. and Mrs. Strawberry.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Aww that's so cute ! Of course! I'm glad it brought you back some good memories. It's such a beautiful place!

[@AlasdairBraxton]

Wow Senora looks amazing!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thanks for watching !

[@johnlucier5654]

Looks are deceiving.

[@scottman895]

Yay, it's great to see a video from you! Sonora looks beautiful! I haven't heard of it before, but it looks like my kind of place. It looks very tranquil and fun!

[@sophieeula]

wow you made my hometown seem so cool even though when you’re living there your whole life it’s not that fun lmao

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Haha thanks! I think it’s beautiful .. Do you ever explore other places in California?

[@denisemayosky1955]

You live in Sonora?! Got a room for rent?😯👏😀

[@ren456-k3j]

My grandma lives in the neighborhoring town called soulsbyville. It snows alot there, so we visit alot :)

[@EternalWithin]

Another "local". I'm up here in arnold

[@johnlucier5654]

I went to soulsbyville elementary in the late 70s. It had its charms thankful to have got the hell out.

[@susanstewart5194]

Lucky you would love to visit Sonora thanks for showing me. Susan

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Of course! Happy to show you! Thanks Susan!

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

Looks beautiful over there Jamie!!! Cider!!😋 Delicious

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Love cider! Thanks

[@jasongreen9926]

Beautiful!!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thank you !!

[@JuliaSuh]

wow it's so beautiful in Sonora!!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Yes California is the best!

[@denisemayosky1955]

I so want to visit, nay *live* there!! I'm leaning more towards small town/rural living. Do you have information on how employment and housing are? (After this Coronavirus thing passes finally, of course!)

[@darrinsiberia]

Excellent video. Concise. Informative. Professional editing. Congrats. Subscribed.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Hi Darrin, that means a lot! I really appreciate it. Have a great day!

[@markhall6890]

What a great video @jamie Banks. My ex, daughter, son and his family live in the area. I love the Tap Room, Office and Pine Crest ! I've been to Indegeny for some cider tasting. I'l be staying at the Heritage Inn - formerly the California Inns in downtown Sonora.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thank you! I bet the Heritage Inn is nice! I would like to spend a day at the lake soon. Hope you have a nice trip!

[@jpkitchen8666]

Looks like an interesting place to visit..... Beautiful Sonora...... I love this video..... Amazing views..... Stay connected :)

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thanks JP Kitchen!

[@KaseyMa]

What a fun video !!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thanks Kasey!

[@judithdemers9352]

lovely

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thank you Judith!

[@michaelfarmer9901]

Very nice not sure I have ever heard of it I will have to look it up and see if it's on the way to Oregon! Good to see you again hope things are going great for you!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

I think it’s still 6 hours from the Oregon border, California is huge! Yep thanks, all is well, lots more travel videos coming soon!

[@moondarkstorm7146]

wow!! i cant believe well be moveing there!! so amazeing also we have been to indigeny

[@JamieBanksTravel]

So exciting ! It will be such a nice place to live. Congrats !

[@moondarkstorm7146]

@@JamieBanksTravel thanks im so excited!

[@denisemayosky1955]

Lucky!!! I would want to stow away in your luggage!😁 Seriously though, is it really expensive and is there good employment there, do you know?

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Been to visit a small house. Mark Twain. Beautiful ❤️ Trees there are beautiful and great hiking everywhere. Hate the forest fires though.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Glad you had a nice trip!! Yes that is so unfortunate. Wish that wasn’t such a problem in California.

[@denisemayosky1955]

Has it been a real problem in that area?

[@vita4-life852]

I’m wondering the same thing. That area is where I plan to retire one day.

[@AlainaNicole]

Super helpful!! Thanks Jamie

[@JamieBanksTravel]

So glad!

[@itsmehaley1577]

Um i actuallly just saw this video and i wanted to let you know that i actually live in sonora and pinecrest is amazing in the summer and i hoped you had an amazing time!!!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thanks Haley! What a beautiful place to be from :)

[@itsmehaley1577]

@@JamieBanksTravel this it is a lovely place

[@codymeyer5279]

My home town!!!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Really? Awesome! Love Sonora.

[@denisemayosky1955]

Need some renters???😀😁

[@richc566]

Great video. Thank you! I’m visiting Yosemite and staying in Sonora.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Ahh I love Yosemite too, enjoy!!

[@KaseyMa]

Wow this place is beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)

[@JamieBanksTravel]

No problem!

[@StarOasis26]

Thank you for this it gives me perspective I live in Santa Cruz California it's getting way too crowded. it's like a zoo

[@lisameyer549]

I'm surprised you didn't visit Foothill! I really want to go next April or May before camp starts. Wanna go?

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Yes! I wanted to but didn’t want to just show up. Pinecrest brought back the memories though! Let’s do it! ❤️

[@lisameyer549]

@@JamieBanksTravel Yay! Can't wait :)

[@Aidan_Au]

Jamie what's your favorite wine? I notice that you often use footage of you holding a glass That Columbia State Historic Park reminds me of the old wild west of Tucson bound. Candle dipping? Skinny dipping is more fun! Sonora would be a great weekend getaway, if it doesn't remind me much of AZ....

[@JamieBanksTravel]

My favorite wine currently is a cab sav from California. I also really like wine from Argentina cuz I want to go there! Always red. 😊 interesting it is similar to Arizona, it’s an old town. I love old towns!

[@denisemayosky1955]

@@JamieBanksTravel Me too!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

@@denisemayosky1955 awesome! great minds think alike!

[@DiscoverWithDima]

Looks like an interesting place to visit! Id love to check out the nature there. I need to plan my return to California so soon!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Yes you do!

[@AA-Golf.Y.T]

It’s a great place

[@KathrynSmith]

I just found your channel and i'm so excited to see more! You have such awesome content! I love seeing new places and traveling but since I had kids we aren't able to travel like we used to. New sub! 💗

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thanks Kathryn! Really appreciate your support! ❤️

[@spiritmayo]

Great

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thank you!

[@Cricketcity24]

I love this place from india

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thanks for your comment! I would love to visit India!

[@sherigrech6050]

From San Mateo to Sonora California how many miles is it

[@rileypeters9428]

Been up here my whole life

[@JamieBanksTravel]

What a nice place to live!

[@rocco5514]

@@JamieBanksTravel Riley is my school friend!

[@AutoWorldzz]

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[@JamieBanksTravel]

So sweet! Thanks :)

[@Trump20-24]

I've lived here in Tuolumne Co my entire life and still reside were all these locations are 15 - 30 minutes away from me

[@JoselynMartello]

I wanna go back to california sooo bad!!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

You totally should !!!

[@aztec9651]

I live right next to indigeny. Every area of indigeny shown in this video I’ve set foot on

[@JamieBanksTravel]

That’s awesome! It’s a cool area. Do you like their cider?

[@aztec9651]

@@JamieBanksTravel Although I’m answering your question 2 years later, I’m too young to drink their cider. I was 15 when I commented that lol

[@chopsyoutube]

Old Town Columbia

[@johnconnely6082]

I bought two cabins out in Sonora back in the 90's, it's a beautiful place! My daughter asked if I could sell one of the properties in order to pay off her college debt and i said no way Jose! I'm keeping both properties and I don't even go there much anymore! Oh Geez kids! ;-)~

[@JamieBanksTravel]

That’s wonderful you have two cabins! What a nice place. :)

[@heltonhelton4477]

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[@JamieBanksTravel]

Thanks for the love!

[@canttwala8979]

Hello!!

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Hi how’s it going today?

[@geniuszeal205]

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[@slimshady3340]

Sonora is the name of a city in mexico

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Yes! Never been there though !

[@GunninWizard]

IM miving up there, looking for houses as we speak

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Ooh best of luck!

[@DavidLee-wj9sp]

Ghost hunting. Jamestown and columbia

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Ooh that sounds fun!

[@Glorpusflorpus]

If your gonna visit please don't trash our forest's that's all I ask.

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Leave only footprints, take only photographs. 🌲

[@Glorpusflorpus]

@@JamieBanksTravel YES!

[@israelhernandez9890]

Sonora Is a state of Mexico..

[@JamieBanksTravel]

Yes I would like to go someday!