Sightseeing
Tunnel view
Parking and views are right outside the tunnel
Yosemite Valley
Lots of trailheads and even amazing views from your car
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
Short trail, great to see!!
Glacier Point
Glacier Point RoadA little more driving but Beautiful!
Neighborhoods
A nice place to visit close by. Fishing, swimming, boat and kayak rentals. Even trails to hike!!
294 locals recommend
Bass Lake
A nice place to visit close by. Fishing, swimming, boat and kayak rentals. Even trails to hike!!
Food scene
The Cool Bean Cafe
40120 CA-41My favorite local coffee shop
China Delight Restaurant
40484 CA-41Decent Chinese food for our area
Plazuelas Mexican Restaurant
40015 CA-49Pretty good Mexican food
El Cid
41939 CA-41Good margaritas and chips and salsa , most things on the menu are yummy
Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise DrThe local Favorite
Things to do
Have fun skiing or snowboarding. Also a great place to just play in the snow
Badger Pass Ski Area
7082 Glacier Point RoadOur small local movie theater. Usually about 4 movies to choose from
10 locals recommend
Oakhurst - Met Cinema station
Our small local movie theater. Usually about 4 movies to choose from
Traveler advice
Getting around
A car is recommended for getting around.
There is a Shuttle service in Oakhurst and Mariposa to Yosemite and back for a few.
Don't miss
Tunnel view is a great for pictures
There is a small parking area right after the tunnel
Ways to save
Bringing your own picnic is a nice idea, but very enjoyable
There is a couple options in Yosemite for food to
Book before you go
Have your Yosemite reservation before arriving
Get your Yosemite car reservation on their website
What to pack
Layers are recommended to adjust from cool to warm weather
A shirt and a light jacket is recommended. Also a heavy jacket in winter
Traveling with kids
Baby carriers are nice for walking around Yosemite
Chapstick can be nice in the high altitude