Set in frontier land in the Owens Valley near the Alabama Hills, Lone Pine is a small town nestled between several major tourist destinations. Having frequently featured in Hollywood movies, visitors are likely to feel a sense of déjà vu when touring the town and its surroundings.
Lone Pine is a great base for exploring the Eastern Sierra with its abundance of outdoor recreational options. Downhill skiing on Mammoth Mountain, world-class trout fishing amid the stunning wilderness and exciting rock climbing sites will keep you busy throughout your holiday. Stop by at the Interagency Visitor Center just south of Lone Pine to find out the best locations.
Movie buffs won’t want to miss the Beverly and Jim Rogers Museum of Lone Pine Film History highlighting the area’s many appearances in Hollywood feature films, with the Alabama Hills to the west being a popular location for Westerns. The Lone Pine Film Festival is held annually in October and celebrates the rich legacy that famous actors and directors have brought to the area over the years.
Highlights
Mount Whitney: at 14,496 feet is the highest mountain in California and hiking to the top does not require any special skills or equipment.
Manzanar National Historic Site: served as an internment camp during WWII for thousands of American citizens of Japanese descent.
Alabama Hills: are a popular movie setting with their bizarre, almost outlandish rock formations rising from the valley floor.
Fall colors: range from pastel yellow hues to deep crimson and continuously change throughout this colorful season.