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Yosemite in One Day — From the Bay Area
For Nature Lovers, Weekend Warriors & Wanderlusters
4:30–5:00 AM | Hit the Road
Depart from SF Bay Area (SF/Oakland/San Jose)
Route: I-580 E → CA-120 E (Big Oak Flat Entrance)
Pack: water, snacks, layers, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
9:00 AM | Tunnel View (1st Stop!)
Iconic Viewpoint: El Capitan, Half Dome & Bridalveil Fall
Take in the magic + snap your postcard shot
9:45 AM | Bridalveil Fall Walk
Short 0.5-mile roundtrip to a stunning waterfall
Get misted, get refreshed!
10:30 AM | Yosemite Valley Drive
Cruise through Yosemite Valley
View El Capitan up close, Yosemite Falls & Merced River
Optional stop: Swinging Bridge for photos
11:30 AM | Lower Yosemite Falls Hike
Easy 1-mile loop
Feel the roar of one of North America’s tallest waterfalls!
12:30 PM | Picnic Lunch with a View
Spot: Cook’s Meadow, Sentinel Bridge, or Merced River
Or grab food from Degnan’s Kitchen
1:30 PM | Choose Your Vibe
Chill Option: Walk Sentinel or Cook’s Meadow boardwalks
Adventure Option: Hike Mirror Lake Trail (2 mi RT)
3:00 PM | Glacier Point (if open!)
1-hour scenic drive
Breathtaking panoramic views of the entire valley
Worth it if time + weather permits!
4:30 PM | Start Drive Back
Grab dinner on the way or snack en route
Optional stop: Groveland or Oakdale for food/gas
8:30–9:00 PM | Back in the Bay
Feet sore, heart full, camera roll maxed out
One epic day—check!
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