Located in California, Yosemite National Park is around 3 to 6 hours by car from major cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This makes it an easy addition to a California road trip or a longer journey through the western United States. Covering more than 3,000 square kilometers (1,200 square miles), Yosemite National Park is enormous. The best way to explore it is by car, so we highly recommend renting one if you don't have your own. Driving allows you to

Yosemite National Park is conveniently located in California and can easily be reached from several major cities. Covering more than 3,000 square kilometers (1,200 square miles), it's an enormous park. If you want to explore at a relaxed pace and enjoy some of the park's best hikes and viewpoints, we recommend spending 2 to 4 days here. Want to know everything you need to plan your visit? Read our complete Yosemite National Park Travel Guide. Below you'll find our favorite vi