Tuolumne County in Northern California is a 2 1/2-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area.

The destination is known for its pristine, scenic expanse reaching into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. 

 Gold was discovered in Tuolumne County in 1848, setting off the major gold rush of 1849.

The main highways leading to the picturesque drive from the Bay Area are Highways 108 and 120 from the west and Highway 49 from the north.

The State Highway 120 entrance to Yosemite National Park is considered the 'front door' of the park for the Bay Area.

The Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and other surrounding areas provide natural vistas and settings for hiking, water skiing, horseback riding, rafting, camping, snowmobiling, boating, snow skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities.

The county has seven restored historic hotels, four golf courses, historic saloons, four wineries, a hard cider distillery, train rides, casinos, seven museums, two state historic parks and two live theatres.

 More information : 

https://www.visittuolumne.com/