El Portal accommodation from NZ$143

But of course, you'd be mad to visit El Portal and not see the Glacier Point. If you'd like to stay near this El Portal icon, then you should check out the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and Curry Village, which are within comfortable walking distance.

The Yosemite Inn is positioned 25 kilometres away from the main part of El Portal. Another hotel is the Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel, which is situated 25 kilometres away. Two other hotels on Wotif are the River Rock Inn and the Monarch Inn.

But wait, there's more! Central California has loads of other great places to visit! Central California has valleys and rolling hills. Popular Central California visitor draws include the lighthouses. Popular pastimes in this particular part of United States of America include snowboarding and skiing.

Mariposa is 19 kilometres to the southwest of El Portal and is where you'll find the California State Mining and Mineral Museum, Mariposa Museum and History Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center. Should you wish to spend a night or two in Mariposa, check out the Miners Inn and Americas Best Value Inn - Mariposa Lodge. 55 kilometres to the south of El Portal, you'll also find Coarsegold, home to the Yosemite 41 South Mansion and Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. If you stay in Coarsegold, set aside some time to visit the Coarsegold Historic Museum, Indian Lakes Park and Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians.

Merced Municipal Airport is 75 kilometres from downtown El Portal. Should you wish to stay nearby, you can easily secure a night at the Americas Best Value Inn or the Budget Inn Merced.