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Lone Pine, CA

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Lone Pine, CA 93545

Lone Pine, CA Map

Lone Pine is a US city in Inyo County in the state of California. Located at the longitude and latitude of -118.064620, 36.606260 and situated at an elevation of 3,727 meters. In the 2020 United States Census, Lone Pine, CA had a population of 2,014 people. Lone Pine is in the Pacific Standard Time timezone at Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -8. Find directions to Lone Pine, CA, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more.

Lone Pine, located in California, is renowned for its dramatic natural scenery and its historical significance in the film industry. Nestled against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains, it serves as a gateway to the iconic Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States. The town is perhaps best known for the Alabama Hills, a stunning landscape of rounded rock formations and arid desert terrain, which has been a favorite filming location for Hollywood since the early 20th century. Films such as 'Gunga Din' and 'Django Unchained' were shot here, and visitors can explore this cinematic heritage through the Alabama Hills Movie Road.

Additionally, Lone Pine is home to the Museum of Western Film History, which showcases a rich collection of memorabilia from films shot in the area, offering a deep dive into the town's unique contribution to the movie industry. History enthusiasts can also visit the Manzanar National Historic Site, located nearby, which was one of ten internment camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War II. These attractions, paired with outdoor activities like hiking and rock climbing, make Lone Pine a compelling destination for both history buffs and nature lovers alike.

Nearby cities include: Independence, CA, Olancha, CA, Big Pine, CA, Sequoia Crest, CA, Ponderosa, CA, Camp Nelson, CA, Pierpoint, CA, Three Rivers, CA, Wilkerson, CA, Wilsonia, CA.

Places in Lone Pine

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

Orange chicken

Merry Go Round

568

$$

Lamb chops

Seasons Restaurant

275

$$$

Alabama Hills Burger

Mt Whitney Restaurant

544

$$

Fresh Baked Triple Berry Pie. Traveled with us home from Lone Pine to Palm Desert.

Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery

1311

$

Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

What a wonderful experience! Great people , great pictures!!

Wild West Show Museum

2
Entrance

Southern Inyo Museum

1
Sign

Museum of Western Film History

119
Photo by 707clayg

Eastern California Museum

23

Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

Fall colors near Whitney Portal Store

Whitney Portal Hostel

75
King room

Dow Villa Motel

225

$$

One of my best shots only about 10 miles from the motel

Timberline Motel

23

$$

Shared shower

Portal Motel

36

$$

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