El Capitan is a prominent granite monolith located within Yosemite National Park in California, USA. It is one of the most well-known rock formations in the park and is famous for its challenging rock climbing routes. El Capitan rises about 3,000 feet (900 meters) from the Yosemite Valley floor.

Yosemite National Park, on the other hand, is a vast and iconic national park located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. It is renowned for its stunning granite cliffs, waterfalls, giant sequoia trees, and diverse ecosystems. Yosemite National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts millions of visitors each year.