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Census-designated place in California, United States
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Lone Pine is in the Eastern Sierra region of California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Many old westerns and contemporary films have been shot here.
The highest point in the Lower 48 United States is at the top of this mountain.
Museum of Lone Pine Film History celebrates and preserves the long and varied film history of Lone Pine, Death Valley and the Eastern Sierra.
A dry lake since Los Angeles contentiously acquired most water rights in the Owens Valley.
On top of their retail operation, WPS has a small kitchen serving up breakfast and lunch fare. Recommendations for food are their huge pancakes and burgers — great after a long hike! The kitchen closes whenever the store closes.
Old school bar.
Basic and clean. Fitness center, pool, free breakfast, business center.
Historic hotel in the middle of town. Contains the older 1920s section (some rooms have no private bath) which played host to several old movie stars and the 1960s motel style addition. Has pool, hot tub, wifi and guest computer access in the lobby.
Offers a wide assortment of hiking, climbing, backpacking and mountaineering gear and supplies, from ultra-light packs and stoves to mountaineering boots and ice axes.
Offers "last minute supplies for hiking, camping, fishing, and related items for the portal visitors." Offers limited alcohol purchases (6-packs of beer, etc.) Store operates seasonally. At the trailhead 12 miles up Whitney Portal Rd.
Eastern Sierra Film History Museum
By bus
Eastern Sierra Transit has weekday service as far as Reno and Lancaster (transfer from Greyhound or Metrolink train from Los Angeles).
By shuttle
Shuttle services can bring you from outside the area, but likely at a premium. http://www.eastsidesierrashuttle.com/. Also try Lone Pine Kurt. Email: lonepinekurt@aol.com. Cell: +1 661-972-9476.
By plane
Lone Pine is far from major airports. LAX is the nearest large airport, 215 miles south. Bishop, 60 miles north, has limited connecting service on United to SFO, LAX and DEN.
The town is small and compact and can be easily walked. However, you will need a car, or a pre-arranged shuttle, to visit more distant locations like Whitney Portal or Alabama Hills.
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