Featured Regions
Just a short drive from Yosemite National Park, our top picks for nearby regions to visit on your Yosemite vacation offer the best outdoor activities, sightseeing, cultural attractions, dining, and more.
Bishop County
Bishop makes a perfect home base for your Eastern Sierra adventure. Conveniently located between Yosemite and Death Valley national parks, Bishop offers the perfect mix of small town hospitality and modern conveniences. Read More...
Mono County
Just 12 breathtaking miles from Yosemite’s East Entrance, Mono County is close to the park but has a beauty all its own. The “East Side” of Yosemite is a sensational place to start and end a trip to the national park. Read More...
Oakdale, California
Established in 1871 and nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Oakdale is a charming town at the gateway to Yosemite, and the perfect place to unwind. Read More...
Redding, California
Discover why this scenic California town is worth the stop. Read More...
San Francisco, California
The City is home to world-class theatre, opera, symphony and ballet companies and often boasts premieres of Broadway-bound plays and culture-changing performing arts. San Francisco is also one of America’s greatest dining cities. Read More...
Yosemite Mariposa County
Start channeling your inner explorer – you’re in Yosemite! From the moment you arrive in America’s original state park, you’ll be enveloped in the splendor of one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders. Read More...
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau – Madera County
Find adventure on the Fossils to Falls Trail through California’s Gateway to Yosemite. Read More...
Top Ten Things to do in Yosemite Park
1. Yosemite Valley Waterfalls
When snow melt from mountain peaks brings icy waters rushing downstream into Yosemite Valley, great waterfalls spring to life. During the peak seasonal flow, which usually happens in May, the thundering of waterfalls can be heard clear across the valley. Read More...
2. Famous Viewpoints
The natural beauty of Yosemite is so incredible that it inspired an entire 19th-century conservation movement, which resulted in the valley’s protection as a national park in 1890. Read More...
3. Walk Among Giant Sequoias
Start by taking the whole family on a joyful nature walk through the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. Read More...
4. Black Bears & Wildlife
With more than 400 kinds of animals and multiple life zones for plant life, Yosemite is a top spot for wildlife watching. Read More...
5. Explore Trails
Whether you want to get out of the car and do a little exploring, or you’re planning a backcountry adventure on foot or horseback, we’ve got just the thing for you and your family. Read More...
6. Go Camping on Your Yosemite Vacation
Nothing beats sleeping under the stars in Yosemite National Park, especially if you’re looking for a little family togetherness Read More...
7. Go Rock Climbing in Yosemite
Stalwarts like the giant wall of El Capitan, the polished promontory of Half Dome, and skyscraping Glacier Point all call to expert climbers, who sometimes bivouac overnight while suspended in mid-air. Read More...
8. Unforgettable Winter
Yosemite is covered in powdery blankets of snow, and the valley becomes a winter wonderland. Read More...
9. Explore History & Culture
Yosemite is the wild, wild West. From its earliest Native American inhabitants, to the mid-19th-century California Gold Rush, and the later arrival of ranchers, loggers, and hoteliers, the land surrounding Yosemite National Park is amazingly rich in historical sites. Read More...
10. Festivals & Ranger-Led Activities
Come to watch waterfalls in spring, go hiking in the Sierra Nevada high country in summer, roast marshmallows over your campfire in fall, and go skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Timing your visit to coincide with one of the region’s many festivals will only enhance your Yosemite vacation. Read More...
