Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
One thing I don't think has been brought up is that if you're going from Yosemite to SF, California Hwy 49 is extremely scenic and historic. It passes through the "Gold Rush" country from the 1849 strike (hence the road number) and offers up some very interesting stops including some near-ghost towns. Worth exploring.
Good tip... I think the drive from the GC - Yosemite is too much for one day, and I would imagine the drive back from Yos to LA would be another long one also. If we do the GC from LV, and return to LA I think it is more manageable albeit the same amount of miles covered in total. Doing Yos after PCH and arriving into SF via this route you have suggested after Yos sounds such as scenic and breaks up the driving.