Sightseeing
Tragic history of what many never heard about in school! Visitors Center is beautiful with movie and displays, plus rebuilding of what the internment camp living was like for Japanese people during WWII.
14 locals recommend
Manzanar National Historic Site Visitor Center
5001 US-395Tragic history of what many never heard about in school! Visitors Center is beautiful with movie and displays, plus rebuilding of what the internment camp living was like for Japanese people during WWII.
Owens Valley is a beautiful area situated between the Sierras and Death Valley. Old mining sites dot the area as well as trout fishing spots for adventuresome fisherfolk. Diaz Lake just North of Lone Pine Mobile Oasis offers fishing and water sports for those with small watercraft.
Owens Valley
Owens Valley is a beautiful area situated between the Sierras and Death Valley. Old mining sites dot the area as well as trout fishing spots for adventuresome fisherfolk. Diaz Lake just North of Lone Pine Mobile Oasis offers fishing and water sports for those with small watercraft.
Beautiful location and building. Look for hours of operation. Feed the fish and picnic by the pond.
Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery
Oak Creek RoadBeautiful location and building. Look for hours of operation. Feed the fish and picnic by the pond.
Home to the famous "Mobius Arch" and the location of numerous iconic movie sets. Absolutely beautiful and close by.
10 locals recommend
Alabama Hills
Home to the famous "Mobius Arch" and the location of numerous iconic movie sets. Absolutely beautiful and close by.
Beautiful water fall and pool at the head of a fairly flat trail located in Death Valley not far from Panamint Springs, CA.
7 locals recommend
Darwin Falls
Beautiful water fall and pool at the head of a fairly flat trail located in Death Valley not far from Panamint Springs, CA.
Short hike on slightly uneven ground to a unique volcanic-glacial formation. Do not go when it is hot and take water.
13 locals recommend
Fossil Falls
Short hike on slightly uneven ground to a unique volcanic-glacial formation. Do not go when it is hot and take water.
Parks & Nature
Hiking, scenery and a diversity of sites to visit. Take plenty of water and snacks and make sure your car runs well. Long distances, but worth the trip. Start out early since it is HOT especially mid day. Cool off at Darwin Falls.
104 locals recommend
Death Valley National Park
Hiking, scenery and a diversity of sites to visit. Take plenty of water and snacks and make sure your car runs well. Long distances, but worth the trip. Start out early since it is HOT especially mid day. Cool off at Darwin Falls.
Turn right out of the Park and climb up to Horseshoe Meadows high in the mountains. Has great hiking and cooler temperatures to visit when hot near Owens Lake.
Horseshoe Meadow Campground
Turn right out of the Park and climb up to Horseshoe Meadows high in the mountains. Has great hiking and cooler temperatures to visit when hot near Owens Lake.
Oldest trees ever! Go North to Big Pine then East to the Pine Forest. These ancient trees are amazing high up in the White Mountains date back thousands and thousands of years. Bancroft Station is a working research station high in the mountains which opens to the public a few days a year.
24 locals recommend
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
White Mountain RoadOldest trees ever! Go North to Big Pine then East to the Pine Forest. These ancient trees are amazing high up in the White Mountains date back thousands and thousands of years. Bancroft Station is a working research station high in the mountains which opens to the public a few days a year.
World renown hiking whether you hike to the Summit which requires a special permit or hike small trails around the campgrounds and store this area is gorgeous and unforgettable.
25 locals recommend
Mount Whitney
World renown hiking whether you hike to the Summit which requires a special permit or hike small trails around the campgrounds and store this area is gorgeous and unforgettable.
Center for all the information you need for directions, maps and permits. Cool down and use the rest rooms while you determine your days adventures.
10 locals recommend
Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center
Center for all the information you need for directions, maps and permits. Cool down and use the rest rooms while you determine your days adventures.
One of the best hiking locations just outside of Independence, CA. An intense trek into the mountains meets up with John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails. Hiking trails are advanced.
Onion Valley Campground
Onion Valley RoadOne of the best hiking locations just outside of Independence, CA. An intense trek into the mountains meets up with John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails. Hiking trails are advanced.
Food Scene
Good upper end food. Friendly and great chef. Best dining in town. Sit down and a bit higher end, great steak, fish or the chef's specials. Like an old dinner club. Note that Lone Pine eats early for dinner so nothing much past 9 pm.
18 locals recommend
Seasons Restaurant
206 S Main StGood upper end food. Friendly and great chef. Best dining in town. Sit down and a bit higher end, great steak, fish or the chef's specials. Like an old dinner club. Note that Lone Pine eats early for dinner so nothing much past 9 pm.
Totem Cafe
131 S Main StFamily Friendly.
Shopping
Gardner's has been a mainstay in Lone Pine since...forever. This store has everything, except food which you can get across the street at Joseph's. Fun to look around. Best place for ICE but only in Summer.
7 locals recommend
Gardner's True Value Hardware
104 S Main StGardner's has been a mainstay in Lone Pine since...forever. This store has everything, except food which you can get across the street at Joseph's. Fun to look around. Best place for ICE but only in Summer.
Essentials
“On main street look on the Mountain side of the street and you will find the only grocery store in Lone Pine. It is pricey but you can get anything even your alcohol.”
11 locals recommend
Lone pine market
119 S Main St“On main street look on the Mountain side of the street and you will find the only grocery store in Lone Pine. It is pricey but you can get anything even your alcohol.”