Vicki's Guidebook
Sightseeing in Yosemite
Tunnel view offers an amazing view overlooking Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome. Easy place to access with large parking lots.
27 locals recommend
Tunnel view
Tunnel view offers an amazing view overlooking Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome. Easy place to access with large parking lots.
Easy to moderate hike to the base of the lower Yosemite Falls. Easy parking at the Yosemite Valley Lodge.
24 locals recommend
Yosemite Falls
Easy to moderate hike to the base of the lower Yosemite Falls. Easy parking at the Yosemite Valley Lodge.
Strenuous hike on the Mist trail to Vernal falls, Nevada falls, all the way up to Half Dome (permit required to summit). Beautiful views.
8 locals recommend
Mist Trail Trailhead
Mist TrailStrenuous hike on the Mist trail to Vernal falls, Nevada falls, all the way up to Half Dome (permit required to summit). Beautiful views.
Swinging Bridge Picnic Area
9000 Southside DrViews of Yosemite Valley including Nevada falls, Yosemite falls, and Half dome. Open in the summer.
69 locals recommend
Glacier Point
Glacier Point RoadViews of Yosemite Valley including Nevada falls, Yosemite falls, and Half dome. Open in the summer.
Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake TrailModerate 1.4 mile hike to a series of small waterfalls and swimming pools.
27 locals recommend
Carlon Falls Trail
32158 Evergreen RoadModerate 1.4 mile hike to a series of small waterfalls and swimming pools.
Tenaya Lake
Tioga RoadFood Scene
Savoury's
5034 CA-1401850 Restaurant and Brewery
5114 Yosemite All-Year HwyCastillo's
4995 5th StCharles Street Dinner House
5043 Charles StHappy Burger Diner
5120 CA-140Don Rubens Restaurant Authentic Mexican Food
5109 California 140Jantz Bakery
5067 CA-140Sugar Pine Cafe
5038 CA-140Woodys
4993 5th StMiner's Roadhouse 140
5159 CA-140The Alley
5027 CA-140Little Shop of Ramen
5021 California 140Grocery
Pioneer Market
5034 Coakley CirGrocery/cafe/Vegan/Organic
High Country Health Foods
5186 CA-49Hiking nearby
Trailhead is one mile from the Cottage! Quiet, serene, and great views of the reservoir.
13 locals recommend
Stockton Creek Resevoir Trailhead
Trailhead is one mile from the Cottage! Quiet, serene, and great views of the reservoir.
Hike along the Merced river! Wildflowers bloom in April. Thr last 5 miles of the road to the trailhead is a somewhat bumby dirt road and begins after crossing the one lane bridge at Briceburg.
Merced River Trailhead
Hike along the Merced river! Wildflowers bloom in April. Thr last 5 miles of the road to the trailhead is a somewhat bumby dirt road and begins after crossing the one lane bridge at Briceburg.
Historical places/museums
"Built in 1854, the Mariposa County Courthouse is the oldest superior courthouse west of the Mississippi and the oldest courthouse in continuous use west of the Rockies. Mariposa County was formed in September 1850, even before California became the 31st State of the Union. Four years later the Mariposa County courthouse was built."
13 locals recommend
Mariposa County Courthouse
5088 Bullion St"Built in 1854, the Mariposa County Courthouse is the oldest superior courthouse west of the Mississippi and the oldest courthouse in continuous use west of the Rockies. Mariposa County was formed in September 1850, even before California became the 31st State of the Union. Four years later the Mariposa County courthouse was built."
Mariposa Museum & History Center
5119 Jessie StCalifornia State Mining & Mineral Museum
5005 Fairgrounds RdCoffee
Pony Expresso Coffee House & Roasters
5182 CA-49Moonbow Espresso
5158 CA-140Sticks Coffee
4993 7th St