| overlooking the alabama hills, this laid-back motel is less than a mile from the lone pine film history museum and a mile from the eastern sierra visitor center. there's also a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center and a garden with picnic tables. other amenities include a business center and a coin-operated laundry. upgraded rooms add mountain views and/or whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. a breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. some include sofabeds
Mammoth Yosemite Airport 1 hr 32
Lone Pine Peak (22 min)
Climbing and mountain Lathe Arch (11 min) Wild West Show Museum (17 min) Heart Arch (12 min) Southern Inyo Museum (20 min) Manzanar (12 min)
Japanese-American relocation center during WWII now featuring artifacts, a virtual museum & more. Alabama Hills (7 min)
These out-of-the-way, majestic peaks & rock formations are a popular locale for hiking & camping. Alabama Hills Movie Road (15 min) Spainhower Park (2 min) Owens Lake (30 min)
Lake, birdwatching, and hunting The Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead (11 min)
The highly unusual rock formation, the Mobius Loop, is reached on this short desert trail. Museum of Western Film History (12 min) Diaz Lake (5 min)
Lake and camping Lone Ranger Canyon (10 min) Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center (2 min) | 
