![]() I wasn’t sure as it was our first time so I called the hotel and asked. From the official website, they say that you need a tire chain until the end of Mar but you may not need it anymore from Apr to the summertime. One thing that stood out for me before the trip was whether I needed to bring a tire chain. What it’s like driving to Yosemite from the west coast Hiking sticks are optional, depending on your style/preference.Īnd of course, bring first aid kits or other necessities (cold medicine, etc…) with you. The hiking boot is a must if you want to try strenuous trails like Glacier point (which I recommend in hindsight). We tried the western food option at Yosemite Valley Lodge once and it was a huge disappointment. If you want to bring stuff like an electric water boiler for instant noodles, that is a good option too.īesides food, bring as much water, ( or other types of drink), and fruit as you like so that you can bring them along the hike or consume them during the stay. Inside Yosemite Valley Lodge, they only serve western food though so if you are like us, bring as much food as you can with you. What to bring for the tripĪs mentioned above, we like to eat Asian food. We brought some food ourselves and instant noodles. Inside the gift shop, they sell simple food items like instant noodles or beers. We didn’t know about the second microwave until the last day when we went into the gift shop. One is near the reception area, and the other one is inside the gift shop. ![]() Yosemite Valley Lodge does have two public microwaves (as of Apr 2022) so you can reheat your own food if you want to. We did try it and we didn’t like the food. They are basically fast food so if you have no other options, you have to go with it I guess. We went to the cafeteria (aka Base Camp Eatery) to check out the food options and they weren’t great. So that was a big bonus.Īs for duration, 3 days and 2 nights should be enough for your first time and I will explain later. ![]() You can start many trails from right outside your room. The location of Yosemite Valley Lodge is perfect. Staying inside the valley means you don’t need to drive to many trails or waste time finding parking spots. ![]() But given that we didn’t plan that long in advance ( only 2 weeks before the actual date), it was great that we managed to book at a location inside the valley. Yosemite Valley Lodgeĭo I recommend staying at Yosemite Valley Lodge? I don’t because the room we stayed in is dated and the receptionist wasn’t very helpful during check-in. I have no intel to share about the Ahwahnee or Yosemite View Lodge beyond what is already on Google Map. We ended up staying at Yosemite Valley Lodge because of its location. It means there are really only three options Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Ahwahnee, or Yosemite View Lodge. From the above websites/videos, it seems clear that the park will be busy during spring break all the way through summer so while I did search for accommodation outside of the Yosemite Valley, it didn’t feel right to stay that far away.įor the first time, I needed something a bit easier to work with, even if I needed to pay a bit more money so we decided to stay within the Valley. Camping involves too many unknowns that I don’t feel comfortable with. Accommodation and how long to stayĪs a family and a first-timer to Yosemite, camping was never an option for us. I showed this video from Expedia to my wife and daughter to get them excited and wanted to go :). We did some basic research on Google and found bits of information across a number of sites like the Yosemite national park website or this post for first-time visitor, or this video on Youtube. So I started to zoom into Yosemite as a potential destination. A knowledgeable friend mentioned Yosemite if we are into nature and hiking and not skiing. I didn’t plan a lot of time in advance so when it came close to Spring break for our child, I asked a few friends where they would recommend us to go. We live in California and we haven’t been to Yosemite. Additionally, as we are from Asia and have a preference for Asian cuisine, our food choices might also vary. Please note that our travel considerations as a family, including a child, may differ from those of singles or groups of friends. The breathtaking scenery left us in awe, and I felt compelled to share our experiences and tips with future Yosemite travelers. Recently, my family and I embarked on our first trip to Yosemite National Park.
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