Yosemite Area Attractions
Sightseeing
Great activity for all ages. Seasonal - operates April to October. Various different types of train rides offered -- moonlight special, jazz, etc. Please see website for more details on purchasing tickets. https://ymsprr.com
147 locals recommend
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41Great activity for all ages. Seasonal - operates April to October. Various different types of train rides offered -- moonlight special, jazz, etc. Please see website for more details on purchasing tickets. https://ymsprr.com
We love this hike - 6 miles roundtrip from the visitors center to see the Grizzly Giant. Please double check information, but as of now there isn't a shuttle running in and out, so you must hike in. Bring enough water!
24 locals recommend
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
4726 Mariposa Grove TrailWe love this hike - 6 miles roundtrip from the visitors center to see the Grizzly Giant. Please double check information, but as of now there isn't a shuttle running in and out, so you must hike in. Bring enough water!
Nice easy walk - paved path - great for kids and lots of views with minimal effort!
24 locals recommend
Yosemite Falls
Nice easy walk - paved path - great for kids and lots of views with minimal effort!
Lots of steps, but so worth it. Amazing waterfall views. You will get wet, bring shoes with good traction!
8 locals recommend
Mist Trail Trailhead
Mist TrailLots of steps, but so worth it. Amazing waterfall views. You will get wet, bring shoes with good traction!
Mirror Lake offers stunning views of Tenaya Canyon, Mount Watkins and the Washington Column and gives hikers a different perspective of Half Dome, looking directly up at it. Plus, the lake offers beautiful mirrored views of the surrounding cliffs. The trail is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during spring and early summer when the lake is filled by the flowing Tenaya Creek -towards the end of the summer the lake can get pretty dry. If you go during spring or early summer, make sure to bring your bathing suit to swim!
12 locals recommend
Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake TrailMirror Lake offers stunning views of Tenaya Canyon, Mount Watkins and the Washington Column and gives hikers a different perspective of Half Dome, looking directly up at it. Plus, the lake offers beautiful mirrored views of the surrounding cliffs. The trail is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during spring and early summer when the lake is filled by the flowing Tenaya Creek -towards the end of the summer the lake can get pretty dry. If you go during spring or early summer, make sure to bring your bathing suit to swim!
Great hike with 2 waterfalls with the trailhead between Oakhurst and Fish Camp
109 locals recommend
Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley DriveGreat hike with 2 waterfalls with the trailhead between Oakhurst and Fish Camp
City/town information
Fish Camp is the closest town outside of Yosemite's south gate and the perfect launching pad for all your daily adventures, nestled in the Sierra National Forest. The area lends itself to varied climate being in high elevation, with cool summer mornings and evenings, and sometimes festive snow in the winter. It is perfectly situated in the midst of an outdoor wonderland, perfect for all types of explorers, while being incredibly central to all the activities. If you're looking for an alternative to Yosemite and want to explore Fish Camp, there are so many options - horseback riding through the Sierras, go on a waterfall hunting adventure, various hikes or take a trip to the Sugar Pine Railroad.
15 locals recommend
Fish Camp
Fish Camp is the closest town outside of Yosemite's south gate and the perfect launching pad for all your daily adventures, nestled in the Sierra National Forest. The area lends itself to varied climate being in high elevation, with cool summer mornings and evenings, and sometimes festive snow in the winter. It is perfectly situated in the midst of an outdoor wonderland, perfect for all types of explorers, while being incredibly central to all the activities. If you're looking for an alternative to Yosemite and want to explore Fish Camp, there are so many options - horseback riding through the Sierras, go on a waterfall hunting adventure, various hikes or take a trip to the Sugar Pine Railroad.
Yosemite Valley features much of the park's top attractions, including Tunnel View Outlook and a handful of Yosemite's most famous waterfalls, including Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls, to name a few. One of the world's largest granite monoliths, El Capitan, is also located here.
257 locals recommend
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley features much of the park's top attractions, including Tunnel View Outlook and a handful of Yosemite's most famous waterfalls, including Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls, to name a few. One of the world's largest granite monoliths, El Capitan, is also located here.
Summer is full of activities - all sorts of watersports and lake activities, hiking, off roading. The Pines has fun seasonal events - check their calendar for more info
https://www.basslake.com/events
294 locals recommend
Bass Lake
Summer is full of activities - all sorts of watersports and lake activities, hiking, off roading. The Pines has fun seasonal events - check their calendar for more info
https://www.basslake.com/events
Food scene
Great local coffee shop that roasts their own beans. They pour a great cappuccino!
72 locals recommend
The Cool Bean Cafe
40120 CA-41Great local coffee shop that roasts their own beans. They pour a great cappuccino!
Judy's is a great place for donuts! We love the cinnamon rolls and apple fritters.
23 locals recommend
Judy's Donuts
40444 CA-41Judy's is a great place for donuts! We love the cinnamon rolls and apple fritters.
Bar and grill at Tenaya Lodge with a great patio. Burgers, salads, drinks, etc.
Jackalope's Bar and Grill
1122 California 41Bar and grill at Tenaya Lodge with a great patio. Burgers, salads, drinks, etc.
The Ahwahnee Hotel
Ahwahnee DriveBeautiful, historical hotel - restaurants are open to the public
Pete's Place
40093 CA-41Local diner
Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise DrGastropub with good eats and craft beers.
Glow Juicery LLC
39993 CA-49Juices, smoothies and salads