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Lone Pine Travel Guide: 133 reviews and 294 photos

Movie backdrop of the world!!!

First settled as a camp in 1861 it was named after a single Jeffrey pine and is the largest unincorporated community in Inyo County. Settlers of so many wonderful nationalities moved in such as Mexican families and Welsh and Cornish immigrants. Sadly, the 1872 earthquake did its worst damage to Lone Pine because so many of the homes were of adobe construction they crumbled terribly. Many died and are buried just north of town. A California Historical Marker graces it to honor those lost. Lone Pine is obviously a principal commercial center for this area since most of the commercial retail in the central part of town right along U.S. Highway 395. This strip still boast a wonderful old world western feel. Most of the storefronts have kept their historical storefronts giving the town wonderful quaint home towns feel. The locals are all so friendly and helpful. Sidewalks are wide and there is on the street parking and there is a stoplight in the middle of town to slow down the traffic so you can cross the streets safely, but be cautious for the occasional brain dead tourist who is just passing through.

Beverly and Jim Rogers Museum of Lone Pine Film

Every October since 1990, the Lone Pine Film Festival includes movies, arts and craft shows, and tours of movie locations in the nearby Alabama Hills.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful landscapes and loads of outdoor recreation
Cons:None I can think of!
In a nutshell:For a small community it has lots to offer.

Last visit to Lone Pine: Dec 2007
Intro Updated Dec 13, 2008
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Reviews (17)

Grave of 1872 Earthquake Victims - Lone Pine

Grave of 1872 Earthquake Victims Off The Beaten Path (4)

On March 16, 1872 at 2:30 AM Lone Pine experienced an earthquake that destroyed 60 buildings and killed Twenty-six... more travel advice

Movie Flats Marker Off The Beaten Path (4)

This whole area is still is a favorite for movie makers. This marker is right at the entrance where some of the most... more travel advice

The Beverly & Jim Rogers Museum of Lone Pine Film - Lone Pine

Murals of Lone Pine Off The Beaten Path (4)

Lots of wonderful murals located up along the street. For starters the one on the The Beverly and Jim Rogers Museum of... more travel advice

Pipe of LA aqueduct Things to Do (6)

This is 10 foot section is the product of many nationalities who toiled and labored to earn wages that were considered... more travel advice

Comments (9)

msbrandysue Mar 13, 2011 at 4:57 PM Report Abuse

Another California treasure. I am putting hiking Mt Whitney on my Things to Do list! :) Another wonderful page....
schurlif Feb 22, 2011 at 6:08 PM Report Abuse

Will definitely drive to this place in late April and hope the view of Mt. Whitney will be as splendid as on your pic !!!
toonsarah May 19, 2010 at 9:14 AM Report Abuse

We enjoyed spotting some famous movie (and Star Trek!) locations when in Lone Pine but if that wonderful-sounding film museum was there back then we failed to spot it - what a shame! Love the retro motels and the views of Mt Whitney!
hopang Nov 7, 2009 at 10:50 AM Report Abuse

Very informative Lone Pine travel page complete with impressive photographs. Mt. Whitney really looks interesting to visit and explore, and so are the museums and the Memorial Wall. Thanks for the virtual tour. ~ho & pang
deecat Jul 30, 2009 at 4:15 PM Report Abuse

Would love to travel with you..we enjoy the same kinds of sights/sites. Jam-packed page with helpful historic tips & keen insights. My favorites were Lone Pine Film festival & museum, the small museum, the murals, the Adobe Memorial Wall, & Mt. Whitney.
Bwana_Brown Jul 1, 2009 at 11:51 AM Report Abuse

That is a beautiful shot of Mt. Whitney! Very interesting information too on that devestating earthquake and on all the movies that were filmed near Lone Pine.
atufft May 13, 2009 at 7:40 PM Report Abuse

Outstanding insights into the history and character of Lone Pine. My ancestral relatives lost land in the Owens V when the LA aqueduct stole the water. I drove through Lone Pine just last week. Thanks also for the stop in Moss Landing and Big Basin.
mikelisaanna May 12, 2009 at 8:31 PM Report Abuse

Unfortunately we blew right through Lone Pine on our last California trip. Thanks for showing us what we missed.
JLBG Jan 5, 2009 at 9:47 AM Report Abuse

"pack everything in and everything out" is what we should do everywhere but this is evn more important in the mountain when there are many visitors. We have this kind of problem in some parts of the Alps!