Yosemite Valley View

Definitely a must see spot and it doesn't take very long! It's not as iconic as Tunnel View, but it's still a beautiful view. You can easily miss this spot if you are not paying attention to the road as it's just an unassuming parking lot on your left side. Parking is fairly easy to find. It's a good spot to sit down for a bit and enjoy the valley. You can dip your feet in the cool water and have a small snack as you stare at Yosemite Valley. Be sure to move around the wooded areas so you can get interesting views. You may end up passing this spot a couple of times, so stop and enjoy the view under different lighting conditions.

About and hour inside Yosemite. Great open air tram tour. You see El Capitan, half dome, Brideviels Falls and the "Valley". Well worth the price ($45/person).

A good place take photos waiting for the sunrise in Yosemite valley.Not busy and wait after 15 minutes delay the forecast due to the sunrise need climb the mountains and light the valley.

It is a spot you may easily ignore when driving from a famous spot to another. Luckily we did stop! It is splendid! One of the best view we had in the park!

Arrived around 8pm today (late June 2025) before the sunset and parking was pretty easy. View was great, peaceful and beautiful.

A stunning journey through Yosemite Valley, capturing its majestic cliffs, serene meadows, and the peaceful flow of the Merced River. Experience the natural beauty of one of America’s most iconic national parks.

Yosemite in summer is EXTREMELY crowded. We went on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. I took a recommendation from a friend and decided to be at the South entrance gate off the 41 by 5:45am. Gates open at 6 am. Best decision ever!! Yosemite seemed to be all ours, with no traffic, availability to see so much in one day, and allowed time to really take in the sunrise beauty Yosemite offers. I recommend packing your own lunch to save time as well. Reservations are required, so be sure to make them prior to your visit. It's only $2 and allows 3 consecutive days in the park. The best view, in my opinion, was at Glacier Point. Being in the park this early allowed us to see and hike Bridal Veil falls, Swinging bridge, El Capitan, the valley meadow hike at Swinging bridge below El Capitan, take a soak in the Merced River with a view of Yosemite falls, go to the visitors center, visit Yosemite Village, go into the Ahwahnee hotel and take the hike behind it, visit Glacier Point ( MUST SEE!!) and take the hike at Maripos Grove. We were done by 4:00pm. Traffic began to get really bad around 11:30am. If you are visiting, I highly recommend being at your preferred entrance gate before 6 am. Take Electric bikes as well, there are bike trails throughout the valley and allow you to see so much more!! I also recommend GOING THE SPEED LIMIT. 21 Bears were hit last year and signs are posted throughout the roadways at the locations where each one was hit :( If you are in a hurry, Just DON'T GO. Someone passed me over the double yellow line because I was going the posted speed limit which endangered our vehicle occupants, theirs, and wildlife. Preserve this amazing place by being patient and kind!! We will be back again for camping in Yosemite!! All the campgrounds looked wonderful!!! YOSEMITE IS STUNNING!

It's a place that you must visit atleast once in your lifetime. It has to be one of the most impressive and beautiful natural wonders of the world.