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Yosemite Valley

California, United States · North America

About Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley works well as a base: 45 minutes from Midpines, 4km from Yosemite Half Dome.

Yosemite Valley is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 1,035, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Yosemite Valley sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yosemite Valley to your route.

About Yosemite Valley

The LeConte Memorial Lodge, now known as the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center, is a structure in Yosemite National Park in California, United States. LeConte is spelled variously as Le Conte or as Leconte. Built in 1903 by the Sierra Club, it is nearly unique within the National Park Service system as a

Read more high-quality example of Tudor Revival architecture, and is an important early expression of the Club's mission. The lodge was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

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Yosemite Valley offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Yosemite Valley located?

Yosemite Valley is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.7407 latitude, -119.5779 longitude.

What is the population of Yosemite Valley?

Yosemite Valley has a population of approximately 1,035 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,035
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.7407, -119.5779

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Worth the detour from Yosemite Valley

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Yosemite Falls

North America's tallest waterfall at 739 meters, cascading in three sections down the granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley.

2 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Glacier Point (Yosemite)

A 7,214-foot overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and the High Sierra beyond.

2 km · about 5 min drive

national park

Yosemite Half Dome

Yosemite's most iconic granite dome rising nearly 5,000 feet above the valley floor, accessible via a strenuous cable route.

4 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Tunnel View (Yosemite)

The defining view of Yosemite: El Capitan on the left, Bridalveil Fall on the right, and Half Dome centred in the distance.

9 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Tioga Pass

At 9,943 feet, the highest highway pass in California carries CA-120 over the Sierra crest into Yosemite's high country, past Tuolumne Meadows and glassy Tenaya Lake.

34 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Devils Postpile National Monument

A 60-foot wall of near-perfect hexagonal basalt columns formed by slow-cooling lava, with a glacier-polished top surface that looks like tiled paving. Summer access is by shuttle from Mammoth Mountain.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Yosemite Valley

  • Right hereGlacier Point (Yosemite)A 7,214-foot overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and the High Sierra beyond.
  • Right hereTunnel View (Yosemite)The defining view of Yosemite: El Capitan on the left, Bridalveil Fall on the right, and Half Dome centred in the distance.
  • 34 kmTioga PassAt 9,943 feet, the highest highway pass in California carries CA-120 over the Sierra crest into Yosemite's high country, past Tuolumne Meadows and glassy Tenaya Lake.
  • 65 kmSonora PassThe second-highest highway crossing of the Sierra Nevada at 9,624 feet, with sustained 26 percent grades, tight switchbacks and no commercial traffic. Closed by snow in winter.

Nearby Destinations

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Yosemite Lakes

🇺🇸 United States

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