Overview

The picturesque town of Lee Vining is the perfect place to make your central base of operations for a Yosemite visit. It’s so close and provides so many interesting things to do on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Location

Lee Vining lies on California Highway 365, right outside of the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park.

Services/Amenities

Important Lee Vining information should always include the choices you have in lodging and dining in such a lovely town.

Lodging here is affordable and ranges from small, family-owned motels and lodges to rustic lakeside resorts. You’ll find cottages and Bed & Breakfast inns, too.

Whether you prefer fine dining, just want some barbeque or need to taste some delicious pizza, Lee Vining will provide you the eatery you’re looking for. You should be aware that many of the restaurants are closed in the winter months.

Activities

• Mono Lake
  Right nearby Lee Vining, CA you’ll find Mono Lake. Here you can enjoy the blue waters from a kayak or canoe. You can also find some scenic hikes around the lake.
• Camping
  Plenty of campgrounds in the area offer a great place to stay while visiting Yosemite. The forest landscapes make this a unique adventure.
• Winter Sports
  In the winter, Lee Vining is a skiers’ paradise. There are so many activities for snow lovers, such as ice climbing, sledding, ice-skating and snowmobiling. Both downhill and cross-country skiing are popular here.

Attractions

• The Old Schoolhouse Museum and the Upside-Down House
  Be sure to stop by the Old Schoolhouse Museum and visit the Upside-Down House. Tour the museum to see the artifacts and photos of older days. The kids love to explore these fascinating attractions.

Getting Here

To get to Yosemite from the town of Lee Vining, you simply follow California Highway 120 out of town and into the park. It’s only a drive of a few minutes.