Yosemite Valley
in Mariposa County of California, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.741 and -119.578 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 44' 26" and W -119° 34' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:34 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:46 am and 4:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley in Mariposa County (California) with it's 1,035 habitants is located in United States about 2,286 mi (or 3,679 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Yosemite Valley is now 03:34 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Yosemite Valley, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Merced Regional Macready Field in a distance of 60 mi (or 97 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Yosemite National Park in a distance of 64 mi (or 103 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mariposa, Bridgeport, Sonora, Madera and Merced. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 12%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 17% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

21°C (70 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

THE AHWAHNEE

Address
0,4 mi
1 AHWAHNEE ROAD
95389 Yosemite National Park
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CURRY VILLAGE

Address
0,4 mi
9010 CURRY VILLAGE DRIVE
95389 Yosemite National Park
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOUSEKEEPING CAMP

Address
0,8 mi
9005 SOUTHSIDE DRIVE
95389 Yosemite National Park
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


YOSEMITE LODGE

Address
1,1 mi
9006 YOSEMITE LODGE DRIVE
95389 Yosemite National Park
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Yosemite Valley Tram Tour HD

Published: August 09, 2011
Length: 48:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: finleyholiday

With an interpretive national park ranger as your tour guide, Yosemite's open air tram tours are one of the best ways to experience the sights and sounds of Yosemite National Park. Yosemite...


Yosemite Valley - Chapel - Yosemite National Park

Published: May 23, 2010
Length: 06:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yosemitevacations

The Yosemite Chapel, a New England style church, is the oldest structure in Yosemite Valley. It was designed by San Francisco Architect Charles Geddes and was built in 1879. The Chapel seats...


Funny Squirrel Close up #01 - at Vernal Fall, Yosemite Valley - GoPro Hero2 Full HD

Published: October 10, 2012
Length: 09:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: International Travel HD Channel

Squirrel Close Up at Vernal Fall, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California, USA, 2012 GoPro Hero2 Full HD GoPro Hero GoPro Hero2 GoPro Hero3 GoPro Hero4.


Yosemite Mule Ride to Clarks Point / Nevada Falls (Full HD)

Published: April 23, 2012
Length: 59:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Systems

Mule ride from Yosemite Valley Stables to Clarks Point view of Nevada Falls. The ride starts in relatively level terrain but rapidly advances to steeper and more rugged terrain. Some trailside...


Yosemite Valley Shuttle Bus

Published: December 28, 2010
Length: 02:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rodney Ninow

This is the free shuttle bus that runs all year throughout the eastern end of the valley. It is traveling on a loop road that is closed to any public vehicle traffic, on the way to the Mirror...


Run With Us Yosemite Valley Part 1

Published: February 21, 2014
Length: 55:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ShammaSandals

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Davi Marski (Yosemite Valley, EUA)

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 52:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bernardo Vasconcelos

Memórias de uma viagem à Califórnia em Maio de 2013. Davi e eu passamos duas semanas entre São Francisco, Santa Cruz e o Yosemite Valley com os amigos Bruce, Lucia e Josef.


Views of Yosemite Valley from Stoneman Meadow near Curry Village

Published: June 16, 2011
Length: 46:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Witte

This video was taken on the drive out of Curry Village and back to Yosemite Village. We happened upon this big meadow and couldn't pass up the opportunity to take in the views.


Yosemite Valley

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alexandre Selhorst

For subtitles click on CC. Chegada em Yosemite Valley.


Entering Yosemite Valley

Published: August 15, 2012
Length: 30:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CSUFADVENTURECLUB

CSUF Adventure club members visiting Yosemite Valley, CA. (Video taken by a GoPro camera)


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Yosemite Valley, California

Yosemite Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mariposa County, California, United States. It consists of Yosemite Village and the other areas of the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. The population was 1,035 at the 2010 census, up from 265 at the 2000 census.

Located at 37.7433, -119.576 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in California, Census-designated places in Mariposa County, California, Yosemite National Park

Glacier Point

Glacier Point is a viewpoint above Yosemite Valley, in California, USA. It is located on the south wall of Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 7,214 feet, 3,200 feet above Curry Village. The point offers a superb view of Yosemite National Park's Yosemite Valley, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, and Clouds Rest.

Located at 37.7308, -119.573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landforms of Mariposa County, California, Landforms of Yosemite National Park, Cliffs of the United States, Visitor attractions in Mariposa County, California

Ahwahnee Heritage Days

Ahwahnee Heritage Days is a festival held in Yosemite Valley, in Yosemite National Park, every February or March annually. The Ahwahnee Hotel celebrates the Roaring Twenties, and the '1930s and '40s - with music performances, as well as cultural and history events. Ahwahnee Heritage Days was originally held to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Ahwahnee Hotel in 2002, and is brought back every year under various names.

Located at 37.7461, -119.574 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yosemite National Park, Festivals in California, History of the Sierra Nevada (U.S.), Visitor attractions in Mariposa County, California, Cultural festivals in the United States

Royal Arch Cascade

Royal Arch Cascade is a waterfall located on the north wall of Yosemite Valley and the Yosemite National Park, USA, within walking distance from the Ahwahnee Hotel. The falls are 1,250 feet high and are usually dry by June. The waterfall gets its name from its location immediately adjacent to the Royal Arches, which are a series of concentric semicircular setbacks in the cliff face directly opposite Glacier Point.

Located at 37.7496, -119.571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Yosemite National Park, Waterfalls in Mariposa County, California

Staircase Falls

Staircase Falls is a series of waterfalls located on Gossamer Creek in Yosemite National Park, California. The falls descend a total of 1,300 feet into Yosemite Valley over a series of steps. Staircase Falls is relatively ephemeral and only flows after rainfall. It is usually dry by May. The falls are located immediately behind Camp Curry on cliffs below Glacier Point.

Located at 37.7353, -119.575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Yosemite National Park, Waterfalls in Mariposa County, California

Housekeeping Camp

Located in the Yosemite Valley, Housekeeping Camp is a cheaper lodging option (After tax around $100.90 a night for up to 4 people) for visitors to Yosemite National Park. The lodging is somewhere between camping and staying in a hotel where there are 3 concrete walls enclosing beds covered by canvas rooftops and one curtain wall. Outside there is a table and lounge area all covered by the rooftop. There are 266 total units that can sleep up to 6 people. Each unit is equipped with electricity.

Located at 37.7414, -119.58 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Yosemite National Park, Buildings and structures in Mariposa County, California, Campgrounds in California, Visitor attractions in Mariposa County, California

Four Mile Trail

Four Mile Trail is a moderate to strenuous trail leading from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. The trail begins at the valley floor west of the Swinging Bridge recreation area, and climbs the south side 4.8 miles up to Glacier Point, an elevation change of 3,200 feet . Four Mile Trail was originally constructed in 1872 and was 4 miles in length. In the early 1900s the trail was reconstructed and lengthened to 4.8 miles, yet the original name remained.

Located at 37.7325, -119.587 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yosemite National Park, Hiking trails in California, Protected areas of Mariposa County, California

Royal Arches Route (Yosemite)

The Royal Arches Route is a technical climbing route in California's Yosemite Valley on the Royal Arches wall. The route is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.

Located at 37.7484, -119.569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Climbing routes, Visitor attractions in Mariposa County, California, Yosemite National Park

Royal Arches (Yosemite)

The Royal Arches refers to a cliff containing natural occurring exfoliation granite arches located below North Dome in California's Yosemite Valley . The arches are located on the north side of the valley, northeast of the Ahwahnee Hotel. Adjacent to the Royal Arches is the Royal Arch Cascade. The Royal Arches, like much of Yosemite feature a great deal of rock climbing. The "Royal Arches" climbing area spans from the Church Bowl to Washington Column.

Located at 37.7484, -119.569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landforms of Yosemite National Park, Climbing areas of the United States, Landforms of Mariposa County, California, Visitor attractions in Mariposa County, California, Rock formations in California

Yosemite Museum

The Yosemite Museum is located in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park in California. Founded in 1926 through the efforts of Ansel Franklin Hall, the museum's displays focus on the heritage and culture of the Ahwahnechee people who lived in the valley. The collection also includes both utilitarian and made-for-sale baskets dating from c. 1870 to present and is one of the only existing collections encompassing this depth and time span for any group in California.

Located at 37.7486, -119.588 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Native American museums in California, Buildings and structures in Yosemite National Park, Museums in Mariposa County, California, Museums established in 1926, 1926 establishments in California, National Register of Historic Places in California, Historic district contributing properties, Rustic architecture in California

Glacier Point Hotel

Located at 37.7308, -119.573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in California, 1918 establishments in California, 1969 disestablishments in the United States

Chris Jorgensen

Chris Jorgensen (October 7, 1860- June 24, 1935) was a Norwegian-born American landscape painter. Jorgensen is best known for his paintings of Yosemite Valley and the California Missions.

Located at 37.7486, -119.588 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Yosemite National Park, Native American museums in California, Museums in Mariposa County, California, Museums established in 1926, 1926 establishments in the United States

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Yosemite Valley CDP, Yosemite Valley