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Southside Drive

Scenic byway · California

Photo: Grogan, Brian, creator · Public domain · source

Southside Drive is a designated scenic route in California.

Photo stops along the way

Cathedral BeachBeach
Cathedral Beach1.0 km away · Mariposa County
Horsetail FallWaterfall
Horsetail Fall1.2 km away · Mariposa County
Waterfall
Sentinel Fall1.6 km away · Mariposa County · 1,716 m
El CapitanRock Formation
El Capitan2.2 km away · Mariposa County
Three BrothersRock Formation
Three Brothers2.3 km away · Mariposa County
Bridalveil FallWaterfall
Bridalveil Fall3.0 km away · Mariposa County · 1,352 m
Ribbon FallWaterfall
Ribbon Fall3.2 km away · Mariposa County · 1,918 m
Rock Formation
Leaning Tower, Yosemite3.2 km away · Mariposa County
Yosemite FallsWaterfall
Yosemite Falls3.6 km away · Mariposa County · 1,368 m
Staircase FallsWaterfall
Staircase Falls3.7 km away · Mariposa County · 1,341 m
Royal Arch CascadeWaterfall
Royal Arch Cascade4.7 km away · Mariposa County · 1,632 m
Illilouette FallWaterfall
Illilouette Fall4.9 km away · Mariposa County · 1,702 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.