Yosemite National Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Yosemite National Park which includes mountains and forest scenes
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Where to stay in Yosemite National Park

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Yosemite West

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Yosemite West. You might want to make time for a stop at Yosemite National Park or Sierra National Forest.

Yosemite West
Curry Village
Curry Village
2.5 out of 5
9010 Curry Village Dr., Yosemite National Park, CA
Stay at this hotel in Yosemite National Park. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Yosemite Valley and Yosemite ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (424 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

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Curry Village
The Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee
4 out of 5
9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Yosemite National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (319 reviews)
"The hotel is in a very good location, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The hotel needs some tender loving care. The breakfast buffet options need much improvement."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

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The Ahwahnee
Yosemite Valley Lodge
Yosemite Valley Lodge
3 out of 5
9006 Yosemite Lodge Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Yosemite National Park. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (632 reviews)
"Enjoyed the calm and quiet in nature"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

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Yosemite Valley Lodge
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INSIDE YOSEMITE! Ten minutes from Yosemite Valley. SUMMER/FALL openings!
INSIDE YOSEMITE! Ten minutes from Yosemite Valley. SUMMER/FALL openings!
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA
Stay at this cabin in Yosemite National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
Loved this Cabin 20 min. From Yosemite Valley!
"This cabin felt about as close as you could stay in Yosemite Valley (unless you’re paying to stay in the lodges or camping). The proximity made it simpler to get to all of the nearby hikes and eateries in the valley. The cabin itself was perfect for our needs and we didn’t have any issues. It’s great ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2024

INSIDE YOSEMITE! Ten minutes from Yosemite Valley. SUMMER/FALL openings!
INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!
INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!
Yosemite National Park, CA
Stay at this cabin in Yosemite National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and El Portal ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Scenic and quiet location at Yosemite
"We liked being located in a scenic and quiet location far away from the large crowds surrounding Yosemite Village. However, it does take 20 minutes driving time from the cabin to get to Yosemite Village and some major attractions of the park. The kitchen of the cabin has been updated where it is ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

INSIDE YOSEMITE! 10 Minutes From Yosemite Valley. Summer and fall openings!
Charming 2-bedroom chalet with AC, WiFi in serene Yosemite West
Charming 2-bedroom chalet with AC, WiFi in serene Yosemite West
TUOLUMNE MEADOWS, CA
Stay at this holiday home in Yosemite National Park. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Yosemite Arch Rock Gate ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Inside the park!!!!
"The property was as advertised and most importantly inside park boundaries!!! No need to deal with the lines or NPS reservation requirements!The property manager was an absolutely wonderful communicator and kept us abreast of everything."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Charming 2-bedroom chalet with AC, WiFi in serene Yosemite West
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Popular places to visit

Yosemite Valley which includes mountains and a cascade

Yosemite Valley

5/5(63 reviews)

From Yosemite Falls to Half Dome and El Capitan, you can see some of the most stunning scenery in the world from Yosemite National Park’s central valley.

Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Falls which includes mountains and a cascade

Yosemite Falls

5/5(42 reviews)

You may hear these thundering falls, which are among the top 10 tallest in the world, before you see them in California’s Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Visitor Center showing interior views

Yosemite Visitor Center

4/5(24 reviews)

Discover the geological history of the Yosemite Valley, pick up trail maps and shop for souvenirs at this portal to Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite Visitor Center
Half Dome

Half Dome

5/5(19 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Half Dome during your travels in Yosemite National Park. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Half Dome
Glacier Point which includes a cascade, tranquil scenes and landscape views

Glacier Point

5/5(30 reviews)

Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline.

Glacier Point
Tuolumne Meadows showing tranquil scenes and snow

Tuolumne Meadows

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the meadows of Yosemite National Park’s high country and see its velvety green plains studded with stunning granite domes, Sierra willows and wildflowers.

Tuolumne Meadows

Things to do

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

£214
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Private Yosemite Tour Indulging in Nature, Flavors, and History

Private Yosemite Tour Indulging in Nature, Flavors, and History

£22
per adult
Private Yosemite Tour Indulging in Nature, Flavors, and History
Family having great time

Yosemite Valley Tour with Transport from Oakhurst

£96
per adult
Yosemite Valley Tour with Transport from Oakhurst
Yosemite: Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

£15
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite
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Yosemite National Park Escape Camping Tour (3 Days)

£588
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Yosemite National Park Escape Camping Tour (3 Days)
Half Dome

Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

£13
per traveller
Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Cities near Yosemite National Park

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Oakhurst

Mariposa featuring mountains and tranquil scenes

Mariposa

Mono Lake which includes landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Lee Vining

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June Lake