Superintendent's Bridge

"Best beach"

The beach on the river next to this pedestrian only bridge is one of our favorites in Yosemite Valley.  The sand is wide and clean, the water is shallow and smooth with some deeper parts for swimming, and the view in incomparable.  Yosemite Falls is straight ahead, Half Dome just to your right, and Glacier Point behind.

This bridge is across the road from the chapel and is best accessed by shuttle stop 11.  If you take the shuttle, walk along the Merced River with Half Dome behind you until you find this little bridge.  The beach is on the other side of the river.  From the chapel, cross the road towards Yosemite Falls and walk away from Half Dome until you find this little bridge.
Enjoy a picnic, swimming and wading here.  No restroom facilities available.