Community
Yosemite's Front Yard
These lots are located in and around beautiful Mariposa California. This is a truly magnificent place to live. Nestled among the pines in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the scenery is spectacular. The air is clean and fresh. The city of Mariposa is said to be "above the fog, and below the snow". It is a wonderful place to call home.
There are seemingly unlimited recreational opportunities both in Mariposa and nearby. Yosemite National Park is a short drive away.
The name Mariposa is Spanish for butterfly. Just like it's name Mariposa is a beautiful and quaint little mountain community
Mariposa offers the best of small town living, while still offering conveniences such as a local hospital and airport. The people are friendly and warm and there is a real sense of community.
Mariposa is a city with a rich historic past. The county courhouse was built in 1854. To find out more about the history of Mariposa you can read an overview of Mariposa County History, or take the Town Tour at VisitMariposa.com. This website also lists statistics and facts for our city.
The climate of Mariposa County ranges from warm, dry summers and mild winters in the foothills to mild summers and snowy winters in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada.