Yosemite West Travel Guide
Yosemite National Park




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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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Yosemite National Park Valley Highlights Tour

Private Yosemite Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

The Ghost of Granite Lake: Puzzle Hunt + Nature Escape
Top hotels in Yosemite West

Inside Yosemite Park Winter Wonderland
The place wasn't ready for us, it was not clean at all ,toster broken, heater off , cold water in winter not even badic stuff in te kitchen , sorry but i don't want other people have my experience in this place. Nice place but they need to work on it slot basi
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Yosemite View Lodge
The location was perfect with plenty of pools and hot tubs to relax in after a long day at the park. Unless I was planning to camp in the park, 10 out of 10 times I would stay here.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Tenaya at Yosemite
Overall a really disappointing experience. This was supposed to be special, but ended up being the worst two nights of our 12 day trip. First, our reservation was wrong. The hotel blamed the website? We could not get the two queen beds nor mountain view that was the literal draw for us. We were offered ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Curry Village
Amazing experience with a friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
The property is excellent and staff is very useful. The only small complain I have is about quality of the mattress. They they can definitely use a better quality that is more comfortable and bit firm. The other thing they can improve is by making sure that all board games in the room are complete. ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Cedar Lodge
Needs more food options.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
