Scenic landmark
Category
Must-do
Location
Mariposa, CA area
Suggested stop
Yosemite National Park
Image credit
American Art Museum, Bequest of Marvin J. and Shirley F. Sonosky in memory of Harryette Cohn, 1872, CC0
Protected since
1890
Size · acres
761,747
State
California
Nearest town
Mariposa, CA
The wildlife you’d protect
Lives that depend on this place
Peregrine Falcon
Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep
Black Bear
Fisher
California
Mariposa, CA
Yosemite is a cathedral of stone and water—where sheer granite walls rise above valleys carved by glaciers and waterfalls drop from impossible heights. For over a century, it has drawn climbers, artists, and travelers seeking something both humbling and expansive, a place where nature feels monumental in every direction you turn.
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Top Rated Attractions
Local highlights and best things to do
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Historic district
Category
Must-do
Location
Mariposa, CA area
Suggested stop
Local museum
Category
Must-do
Location
Mariposa, CA area
Suggested stop
Low Cost Restaurants
Great value meals (price 1–2)
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Neighborhood diner
Category
Must-do
Location
Mariposa, CA area
Suggested stop
Casual taco stop
Category
Must-do
Location
Mariposa, CA area
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Budget noodle bar
Category
Must-do
Location
Mariposa, CA area
Suggested stop
High End Restaurants
Premium dining (price 3–4)
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Chef tasting menu
Category
Must-do
Location
Mariposa, CA area
Suggested stop
Elevated steakhouse
Category
Must-do
Location
Mariposa, CA area
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Signature seafood room
Category
Must-do
Location
Mariposa, CA area
Suggested stop
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