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Yosemite

United States travel guide

What to see in Yosemite

Granite walls like El Capitan and Half Dome, waterfalls and giant sequoias in California.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from June to October
Photo: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0

Yosemite highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Tunnel View

    The classic view of the valley.

  2. El Capitan

    The granite wall.

  3. Half Dome

    The split dome.

  4. Yosemite Falls

    The highest in North America.

  5. Mariposa Grove

    Giant sequoias.

Day trips from Yosemite

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Yosemite

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Yosemite are from June to October.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr with warnings
  5. May with warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from November to May

    Mountain road closed

    Tioga Pass (the road that crosses Yosemite to the east) is usually closed from November until late May or June.

    What to do: Enter the park from the west (El Portal) and don’t count on crossing over to Mammoth or Death Valley.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood food hall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the United States guide.

Frequently asked questions about Yosemite

What to see in Yosemite?

Tunnel View, El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Mariposa Grove.

What to see in Yosemite in one day?

Don’t miss Tunnel View, El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Mariposa Grove. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Yosemite?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Yosemite are from June to October.

What day trips can you take from Yosemite?

Yosemite from San Francisco.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.