NATIONAL PARKS
In the spring of 2021, Alec and I visited 2 different National Parks for 6 days. Check out all of our recommendations for these 2 beautiful parks in Northern California below!
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
AIRBNB
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Three Rivers- cutest Airbnb in a secluded neighborhood just outside of Three Rivers. Beware at night for bats though!
FOOD
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Sequoia Coffee Co.- cute, local coffee shop right in the heart of the town with amazing service and & unique coffee flavors.
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River View Restaurant & Lounge- the coolest restaurant overlooking the river filled with locals eating and drinking.
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Casa Mendoza- local tex-mex restaurant that is always popping with tasty, authentic food.
HIKING
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Big Trees Trail- small circle loop around a meadow but he told us it was a great place to spot a bear eating & sunbathing.
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Moro Rock- a big staircase, to hike to the top to get a gorg 360 degree view of the park but don't rec if you are afraid of heights.
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Congress Trail- super easy, relatively flat 2 mile loop that is very shaded and covered in tall trees.
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General Sherman Tree- located on Congress Trail which is the largest living tree in the world
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Tokopah Falls- more difficult hike filled with gravel, rocks, and dirt on an uphill windy path but with a beautiful waterfall view at the end.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
AIRBNB
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Wawona Chalet at the Redwoods- coolest VRBO in the heart of the forest with a sick fireplace inside the living room.
FOOD
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Ahwahnee Hotel- the most beautiful hotel with a breathtaking, all glass dining hall at the foothill of the mountains.
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Parkside Pizza- cute, local pizza shop right outside the park grounds.
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Curry Village- the main dining area inside the park grounds filled with restaurants and we ate at Meadow Grille.
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Jackalope’s Bar & Grill- modern, rustic restaurant located inside the Tenaya Lodge with American food & tasty drinks.
HIKING
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Mirror Lake- a very long, treacherous hike with beautiful scenery of trees, Half Dome, and lakes all around.
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Mist Trail- where you hike to Vernal & Nevada Falls. If you go in the spring prepare to get wet!
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John Muir Trail- steep hike downward from the Mist Trails but much faster than going back down the way you came up.
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Glacier Point- to hike to Taft Point, where we got a beautiful view of El Capitan, and Sentinel Dome.
