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Los Angeles to Yosemite NP drive: 11 ranked stops, break in Selma
Los Angeles, CA → Yosemite NP, CA. See the drive, choose stops that fit your time, and save a trip you can edit later.
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Stops along the drive
7 stops · 4 hidden
- The Elderberry House+2 minDining · CA
Oakhurst's top-rated fine-dining destination plating seasonal French-inspired cuisine from local farms harvesting exclusively for its kitchen. Order: Tasting menu.
- Mini Kabob+12 minDining · CA
Tiny family-run Glendale institution beloved for expertly grilled, generously salted kebabs cooked over charcoal. Order: Beef lula kebab.
- Newport Seafood+32 minDining · CA
Long-running Chinese-Vietnamese banquet hall famous for its wok-fried house special lobster in a buttery jalapeno-ginger sauce. Order: House special lobster.
- Watts Towers+29 minRoadside Americana · CA
Simon Rodia’s 99-ft mosaic spires
- Tuolumne Meadows Campground+56 minCamping · CA
Yosemite’s granite-domed high country
- Cathedral Lakes (Tuolumne)+54 minHikes · CA
a high-country classic below Cathedral Peak
- Tuolumne Meadows Grill+58 minDining · CA
A seasonal high-country grill stop on Tioga Road, valuable precisely because services are scarce between Lee Vining and Yosemite Valley.
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Where to break the drive
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Yosemite NP?
About 6 hr 6 min and 311 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Los Angeles and Yosemite NP?
Top ranked stops include The Elderberry House, Fort Tejon State Historic Park, Castaic Lake SRA. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Los Angeles to Yosemite NP, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
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