I thought it would be fun to see what people find interesting along the road to Yosemite. I'll fill in five and the next person can fill in five more, till we have no more to add. :-) We drive there from the north bay, but the interesting parts are from 99 on.
-Manteca: Bass Pro shop, fun stop, learned about it thanks to this group
-Orange blossom road, (avoiding Oakdale). Like the Victorian style home that looks like a doll house (pink siding or pink deck, something like that). I like orange blossom road; I find it quite relaxing.
-Sonora Rd (to knights ferry), the middle point where there are fig trees and mulberry trees. Have enjoyed the mulberries when in season. Had less luck with the figs. Also enjoy getting airborne sometimes on that road.
- Knights ferry ice cream parlor
- Knights ferry bridge and the water district (?) visitor center