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Classic Road Trip

Best Stops on the Drive from
Los Angeles, CA to Yosemite National Park, CA

Drive from the palm trees of Los Angeles to the giant sequoias and towering granite cliffs of Yosemite. A classic California road trip packed with natural wonders.

Distance
310 miles
Drive Time
6 hours
Best Time
May to October
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Must-See Stops Along the Way

These are our hand-picked recommendations to break up the drive.

30 mins

Tejon Pass & Grapevine

The dramatic mountain pass connecting Southern California to the Central Valley.

2 hours

Mariposa Grove

Walk among hundreds of giant sequoias, including the Grizzly Giant.

4 hours

Yosemite Valley Floor

Experience the jaw-dropping vistas of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls.

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