Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > United States
Reload this Page >

Big Sur and Yosemite NP questions

Search

Big Sur and Yosemite NP questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 10th, 2009, 08:34 AM
  #21  
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Your night in Oakhurst is a wasted night imho. There is not much to see around Oakhurst. Are there openings in Wawona? If so, that would be a good solution. Why are you entering through the southern portal?

Doing the Valley as a drive by on the 23rd is a mistake in my estimation. Not enough time.

Have a great trip.
dishdelish is offline  
Old Oct 10th, 2009, 09:29 AM
  #22  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 18,612
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
dish - Wawona was our fist choice but there is nothing available. We figured we could see part of the Sierra Vista Highway or maybe do the Steam Train trip nearby. It would be nice to spend more time in Yosemite but DW loves being near the ocean, so I wanted to maximize our time on the coast while getting a taste of Yosemite and perhaps return another time.
basingstoke2 is offline  
Old Oct 10th, 2009, 02:32 PM
  #23  
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,334
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Going down to Oakhurst and coming into Yosemite thru the S. is adding a couple of hours to your trip. You should spend the two nights at the same place. See the Mariposa Grove of redwoods, but spend the bulk of your time in Yosemite Valley. That will be your highlight, not working your way there.

MY
MichelleY is offline  
Old Oct 10th, 2009, 03:49 PM
  #24  
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,832
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Did you check the condos and cabins at Yosemite West? Very convenient. I haven't stayed there for years, but they were once quite nice. Just google "Yosemite West" -- it's a private inholding within the NP>
azzure is offline  
Old Oct 10th, 2009, 06:50 PM
  #25  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 18,612
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks Azzure - The Yosemite West website looks very interesting. I'll call Monday when their office opens.
basingstoke2 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
OBIE31
United States
13
Apr 23rd, 2012 07:53 PM
run
United States
6
Mar 6th, 2011 07:23 PM
europeannovice
United States
14
Oct 15th, 2010 09:01 AM
MMMG
United States
10
Dec 13th, 2006 07:20 PM
Princess
United States
8
May 17th, 2006 08:16 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -