If you enter Yosemite National Park from the south along California State Route 41, the first grand view of Yosemite Valley that you will see will be at Tunnel View. Tunnel View is located directly east of the Wawona Tunnel as you exit the tunnel and emerge into Yosemite valley. The view is spectacular with the southwest face of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall all part of the scenery. Definitely worth the stop to get your first peak of the wonders that you are going to have the opportunity to explore closer as you drive down into Yosemite Valley: