Lovebirds look on as their officiant concludes their ceremony

SENTINEL DOME, Yosemite Ceremony Location

Bride and groom smile at each other a top Sentinel Dome

HALF DOME, VALLEY VIEWS, AMAZING SUNSETS

Here’s an absolutely incredible elopement venue. In my opinion, Sentinel Dome is the ideal elopement location in Yosemite National Park if you want the most iconic images possible. It has views of Half Dome that compete with Glacier Point but with far, far fewer visitors. And that extra bit of elevation gives you clear unobstructed views of the whole Yosemite Valley. But you do have to make the hike out to the peak. It’s about a mile long hike and and there is a bit of elevation gain. The high altitude can make it feel a bit harder than you might expect. But trust me, the views and lack of crowds is worth it. If you're eloping to Yosemite, seriously consider this as your destination.

bride looks lovingly at her new husband during yosemite elopement
Couple hikes in their wedding attire down the trail of sentinel dome

The Deets

  • Maximum Guests- 11

  • Open from Road Opening to September 30th

  • Elevation - 8,122 ft

  • Moderately Trafficked

  • Best Time of Day - Morning, Late Afternoon

  • Parking 1.2 miles away

newly married woman leans against her groom and pops leg in joy

Want an epic adventure?

There’s an incredible loop that connects Sentinel Dome and Taft point. Between the two you’ll hike Five miles of pristine Yosemite wilderness with one incredible view after another. I’ve done this with a number of couples and its always been a hit. There’s just something about those high country cliff top views that never gets old.

Sunrise ceremony on the grey granite of Half dome as the sun rises.
bride walks to her ceremony in the pre dawn light in a robe
Groom dips his new wife before Half dome  at noon in yosemite
 

Where to find it

Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

gps coordinates

37°42'46.4"N 119°35'11.1"W

 
Groom leads wife over the granite cracks of Sentinel Dome.
Peach sunset on Jeffery pine atop Sentinel Dome

One of the best sunrise spot in the park!

Hiking trail leading up to Sentinel dome in background
Newlyweds hold hands with Half Dome in the background
Groom tenderly kiss new wife on the forehead on Sentinel dome.