Yosemite, Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park

This is the first spot you will see when you arrive at the valley. You drive through the 1 mile long rock tunnel and you can park RIGHT away on the left (or right a bit further), and walk directly to this absolutely breathtaking view of the entire valley. It might be the best view in Yosemite, despite how popular it is (and sometimes my favorite spots are the spots less trafficked). It is a great spot to be for at night (to see the stars), or at sunrise/sunset.

You need to be prepared for this as you drive in, as its right at the mouth of the tunnel. This is somewhere I would highly recommend stopping as it gives the most fantastic views of the whole valley. If you get the sun right, this is a wonderous view. It does get very busy and there are not many parking spots, so best to get here early if you can. My pics are from ~4pm (going in) and ~9am (going out) in June.