Driving through Yosemite is a pleasure all the time, with a new sight tasking your breath away at every turn. And then you emerge from the tunnel to see the one view that is more stunning than any other... El Capitan and Half Dome across the entire valley. Will never get tired of seeing it.

Tunnel View is one of the best views of the valley and it is fairly easy to get to because you just pull off the road into the parking lot. We came up to Yosemite via highway 41. One you get in the park, it takes 45 minutes to get to tunnel view. Coming through the tunnel and immediately seeing the valley is amazing. There is also a little turnout before the tunnel that makes for good pictures as well. A couple things to note: there are no facilities at tunnel view. The parking lot probably gets pretty full during the high season. The pictures are really great on a sunny day!

I’ve been to many NP but Yosemite is my favorite. Had friends from Germany visiting so planed a short trip up to park to show all its wonders off. The water run off this year is epic. Flowers were in bloom and nice comfortable weather. Our guest truly loved their day in the park.

This was our first joyous view when driving up from the south (hwy 41) also called Wawona Road. People stop for 5-10 minutes for the fabulous view and background for photos so be patient and parking will open up. The waterfall was rushing on our visit May 16, 2023. Much of the park (Tioga Rd) was still closed due to the heavy winter snow, which may not open until late July-August this year! Wonderful view but must drive by some fire damaged forest areas first before the tunnel. The entry from the west that is still open (140?) is overall more scenic, following along the Marias River.

As we drove toward Yosemite Valley we came out of the Tunnel and planned to stop at the parking lot to see the view. It gets very busy and it can take a few minutes to find parking. It only took us 3 or 4 minutes because we happened to find someone pulling out. However, it usually takes longer and requires some patience. The view of Yosemite Valley is spectacular and it provides a panorama of Half Dome and El Capitan and the valley. We were able to get some terrific pictures. This is a must stop location on the way into the Valley.

Have your camera ready for when you exit the tunnel and get your first view of Yosemite Valley. It’s stunning! We arrived at 8:45am and had no trouble finding a parking space. Plenty of folks willing to take photos of each other. Don’t forget the virtual geocache👻

Arrived early in morning. Went two days and the same experience was had for both days. Car parks were coming free all the time, just a few minutes wait if there was one. View is great. Not much to do other than take a look, take some pics and that is all. Drove through the tunnel one day to see how it was. That was fun. Then off to enjoy the park

A great view all at one spot. Sunrise is a busy time. Heavy traffic periods are a busy time as well. One of the best views one the entire planet. If Yosemite is a park of amazing views, this may be the best one.

I read somewhere here to take some time not taking pictures and just take it all in. This is so true. This viewpoint is amazing. We stopped here three times during our 5 day trip to Yosemite. The best one was arriving at 5 am and watch the sun rise. When we got there we were treated to a clear star filled night sky that later turned to many different colors as the sun rose. Amazing experience.

Read on here that sunrise is the best time to visit. I guess must be contingent on weather conditions. Got there an hour before sunrise until and 1 1/2 hours after and was honestly underwhelmed. I guess time of year and sun position must have an influence also. Went up at sunset and was blown away. The colour change on El Capitan, mesmerising. The dominance of Half Dome, looming in the background. I could have soaked that view in for hours. Get there early, limited parking and serious photographers dominating the area with their tripods.