Yosemite National Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Yosemite National Park
Where to stay in Yosemite National Park
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.
Curry Village
The location could not be better. We booked an unheated cabin April 8-10th. I was concerned it might be too cold with lows in the lower 40’s. They give you one down blanket and you get an extra wool blanket if you ask. We stopped at a Walmart and bought inexpensive sleeping bags. I’m glad we did. ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Yosemite Valley Lodge
very nice location inside the valley, room is dark and looks dated but clean. A short walk to the Yosemite fall. Cafe food is not that good and very pricy for the quality.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Ahwahnee
Do not stay here. From the time we checked in and checked out there were issues. First was that we had to wait for the room to be ready, and in order to get wifi needed the room number that they 'didn't know yet.' The hotel was not full but we could not book a different room with one bed rather than ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Everything was great - from check-in to check-out and everything in between. Professional, courteous staff that was very accomodating. The room was very clean, the A/C worked fine - the shower pressure was perfect. Ray - the manager was very helpful getting my cell phone back for me after I left ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Clean and easy to access for sightseeing
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Food needs a bit of work for quality and accuracy.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Yosemite Valley
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 Falls
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 Arch Rock Gate Entrance
Explore the lovely green spaces of Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and also enjoy the hiking trails in Yosemite National Park. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Half Dome
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.
Yosemite Visitor Center
Discover the geological history of the Yosemite Valley, pick up trail maps and shop for souvenirs at this portal to Yosemite National Park.
Glacier Point
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.
Things to do
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite
Yosemite Valley Photo Safari Audio Tour
Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Yosemite National Park Valley Highlights Tour
