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Yosemite National Park
National park
Iconic national park offers an array of options such as hiking among redwoods & river rafting.
4.80 (46.3K reviews)
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Olmsted Point
Scenic spot
Scenic pullout area & short trail offering views of the north side of Half Dome & Tenaya Canyon.
4.90 (1.4K reviews)
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Cathedral Beach Picnic Area
Picnic ground
👍👍 It was absolutely a hidden jewel, you would never expected to have a sandy beach in the valley of the park, under the towering cliffs and domes, yes, here it was! I have been to Yosemite NP a dozen times in the last 30 years, and it was my first time to venture into the Cathedral Beach, partly becau...
4.70 (465 reviews)
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Tenaya Lake
Scenic spot
👍👍 Amazing lake. Crystal clear, cool water and cool Sierra weather to escape the valley heat in the summer. Lots of shallow areas to wade out into for kids. Lots of trees to shade you, if needed.
Unfortunately, when I was there I witnessed a guys go in completely nude, scrub his front and back parts l...
4.90 (370 reviews)
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Barrett Cove Recreation Area
Park
👍👍 This is a very nice place to go camping. We rented 3 spots next to each other on the D Loop spot. This place has a water spout and an electric hook up. There's a marina here that wasn't opened. There's cabins that can be rented. There was also a playground for the kids. There are bathrooms with show...
4.60 (330 reviews)
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El Capitan Meadow
Park
Green area beneath the sheer granite face of El Capitan, where rock climbers can often be seen.
4.90 (257 reviews)
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Exchequer Mountain Bike Park
Park
👍👍 Absolutely beautiful bike park that was built by cyclists for cyclists! Lots of trails, fire road, single track, and some jumps. It is at Lake McClure, and the only access is through the campground (,Pay to enter the campground), but it is worth the trip! Be TOTALLY SELF SUFFICIENT! The only store t...
4.60 (155 reviews)
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Yosemite History Center
Historical landmark
👍 The Pioneer Yosemite History Centre (free entry) is located in Wawona. This is an outdoor museum featuring a collection of historic pioneer buildings, structures, wagons and agricultural equipment, providing visitors a glimpse into the daily lives and dealings of the late 19th century.
The area inc...
4.70 (150 reviews)
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Hornitos Park
Park
👍👍 We love stopping at Hornitos Park on our drives through the foothills for a picnic. There are covered picnic tables, a nice grassy area, a large play structure, a basketball hoop, and clean restrooms! It is also fenced all the way around. It’s the perfect picnic spot as far as comfort goes.
4.50 (100 reviews)
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Artist Point Trail
Hiking area
2.6-mile out-&-back trail with dramatic views of Yosemite Valley landmarks like Half Dome.
4.80 (91 reviews)
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El Capitan Trail
Hiking area
Trail leading to the top of the famous granite rock formation in Yosemite National Park.
4.90 (57 reviews)
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California Tunnel Tree
Tourist attraction
😐 The only surviving tunnel tree in Mariposa Grove. It is really painful to see how these trees were mutilated for the enjoyment of tourists who wouldn't get out of their cars.
4.90 (55 reviews)
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Hite Cove Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Hite Cove Trail is all about spring wild flowers. The trailhead is located by the side of highway 140, right after the Yosemite Redbud Lodge. Just remember it is about 1 mile after you cross the one lane bridge with traffic light. You need to park on the other side of Redbug Lodge Hotel, which can...
4.70 (50 reviews)
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El Capitán
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Incredible formation seen from below or Tunnel View.
Hiking all the way up top is a little unrewarding, as the rim gradually gets steeper towards the edge there's no real way of looking down into the valley. The view from the top is not as spectacular as Eagles Peak, Half Dome or Glacier Point.
5.00 (43 reviews)