Your Sierra Nevada adventure starts here
Yosemite National Park
Make Mountain Daddies your welcoming home base for granite cliffs, ancient sequoias, breathtaking waterfalls, and the unforgettable landscapes of Yosemite.
Close to the adventure
Your Mountain Daddies Home Base
There's a reason Yosemite is often called one of the most beautiful places in the world. At Mountain Daddies Bed & Breakfast, you can fuel up with a homemade breakfast before heading into the park and return each evening to mountain views, comfortable accommodations, and a chance to slow down after a day of adventure.
We're also approximately 12 minutes from the heart of Oakhurst, with grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, gas stations, and other conveniences close at hand.
Close enough for the adventure. Far enough away to truly relax.
Enjoy the serenity of the Sierra foothills without sacrificing convenience.
A more personal stay
Why Stay Outside Yosemite?
Many first-time visitors assume they need to stay inside the park. In reality, many seasoned visitors prefer a peaceful home base just beyond the crowds.
- Homemade hot breakfast before heading into the park
- Peaceful mountain surroundings away from the crowds
- Comfortable accommodations and welcoming common spaces
- Convenient access to Yosemite, Bass Lake, and Oakhurst
- Time to relax and unwind at the end of the day
After hours on Yosemite's trails, there's something wonderful about returning to a quiet mountain retreat, putting your feet up, and watching the sunset from the deck.
For a first visit
Yosemite's Greatest Hits
If it's your first time in Yosemite, these iconic destinations deserve a place on your itinerary—the views you've seen on postcards, and for very good reason.
Yosemite Valley Icons
- Yosemite Valley
- Tunnel View
- Yosemite Falls
- El Capitan
- Bridalveil Fall
Views, Meadows & Sequoias
- Glacier Point (seasonal access)
- Half Dome viewpoints
- Sentinel Bridge
- Cook's Meadow
- Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Start early.
Yosemite is magical in the early morning hours, with fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, and beautiful light for photographs.
Four distinct experiences
The Best Time to Visit Yosemite
There really isn't a bad time to visit—it simply offers a different experience with each season.
Spring
Rushing waterfalls, wildflowers, and cooler temperatures.
Summer
The broadest access to trails and attractions, along with the largest crowds.
Fall
Cooler hiking weather and a quieter, more leisurely pace.
Winter
Snow-covered granite and peaceful, cozy mountain evenings.
Our Best Advice for a Yosemite Day
- Start early and bring more water than you think you'll need
- Wear comfortable, broken-in footwear
- Check road conditions and download offline maps before leaving
- Pack layers, sunscreen, a lightweight rain jacket, and a phone charger
- Choose two or three priorities instead of trying to see everything
Don't try to “do Yosemite.” Yosemite isn't meant to be rushed.
Sit beside the river. Enjoy lunch with a view. Watch the light change on the granite cliffs. Leave room for the unexpected moments that often become your favorite memories.
For a first visit, we recommend at least two full days: one for Yosemite Valley and its iconic viewpoints, and another for places such as Tuolumne Meadows, Hetch Hetchy, or a return to your favorite spot at a more leisurely pace.
The best part? Coming back.
After Your Day in Yosemite
Return to Mountain Daddies ready to relax and share stories from your adventure. Unwind in your thoughtfully appointed guest room, settle onto the deck, and take in the mountain air.
The following morning, another homemade breakfast will be waiting before whatever comes next.
We're honored to be part of your Yosemite adventure and can't wait to welcome you.
Make Mountain Daddies Your Yosemite Home Base
Homemade breakfast, peaceful mountain evenings, and Yosemite's South Entrance just 19 miles away.
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