I have traveled to, through, or near Lone Pine for about 64 years. Lone Pine Rocks & Gifts has been…read moreon this corner most or all those decades. The Rock/Rock Hound business has gotten tougher over the decades. When gasoline was 25 cents a gallon, camping the way for families to stay outdoors, a lingering interest in wealth from stone and support for science from kindergarten to graduate school, it was fun and cool to search remote areas for interesting stones, have a rock/geology club and shows for selling the raw and processed finds. LPR&G surfed the trends. You will still find bins of polished stones for excited children. The front window displays ancient Morrocan solifified sea life polished to perfection next to beautiful geologist picks for exploring. Hot topic for 2026? Gold. Plastic pans sold out. Steel pans still stocked, a variety of books, atlases, specimen stones, and enough items of interest to stay in business another few decades.

I came here during COVID. I really liked the selection of rocks and crystals that they have at this…read moresmall mom and pop shop. I ended up buying a few things. I wanted to buy more but the lady behind the counter had an attitude and I was not sure why. I'm sure she wasn't aware of her demeanor but it was very unwelcoming and condescending. She also couldn't answer any of the questions I had about the crystals. I wanted to know what the stone my worry stones were made out of but she was unsure. I had a few other questions too but she had no answers to any of them. I also did not like how she spoke badly of the workers in the Alabama Hills Cafe. That left a bad impression on me. I also paid two visits to this shop hoping she was just having a bad day but both days were the same. I appreciated their set-up to keep people 6 feet apart. There were also signs on the door stating to use hand sanitizer and to wear a mask. Overall, I probably wouldn't return due to the customer service. However, their products are reasonably priced. Pay a visit if you're in the area and don't care for good customer service. Their shop is clean.

Whitney Portal Store is an absolute gem! The food was delicious, especially the burgers--they were…read moreflavorful and definitely lived up to the hype. The menu offers a great variety, so there's something for everyone, whether you're stopping in after a hike or just passing through to pick up last minute hiking essentials or souvenirs. The staff were friendly, the service was quick, and the atmosphere was welcoming. If you're in the area, don't miss the chance to grab a meal here. Highly recommend!

Talk about an earned double bacon cheeseburger with onion rings. Yup, that's what I ordered. After…read morehiking over 15 miles at an elevation 10k plus an overnight backpacking trip earned me a lunch here and it did not disappoint. Service was good, the food was amazing, and plenty of outdoor seating which is big outdoor area. I would definitely recommend this place especially after a hike.

This is a must stop if this is the first time traveling through the Owens Valley. Many informative…read moredisplays inside and a cool cross section of the pipes used for the aqueduct. Little gift shop inside and rangers here to answer questions. I usually stop here to use the bathroom but they were out of service two weeks ago. Fortunately, there are plenty of places in town down the street to use the bathroom.

The Eastern Sierra Visitor's Center is a great place to gather information before stopping at…read moreWhitney Portal, Alabama Hills, Big Pine, and Death Valley National Park. They carry detailed maps and souvenirs for purchase, and there are rangers on site who are available to answer any questions that you may have in regards to trails and weather conditions. I stopped here before attempting to hike from Whitney Portal to Lone Pine Lake. The rangers let me know that there would be too much snow and that a snow storm was brewing in Whitney Portal and that they didn't advise anyone to hike there at that time. They encouraged me to explore the Alabama Hills instead which I happily ended up doing. I was very grateful that stopped there first because it would have been scary to get stuck in the snow and/or snow storm up in Whitney Portal. You can also acquire Mount Whitney and hiking permits here. There are restrooms on site but they weren't open at the time that I was there, so they had portable restrooms right outside. There's a few small exhibits that you can check out as well if you have time. The rangers were very helpful and I will definitely stop by again during a different time of the year before heading to Whitney Portal.

Nice little pit stop if you need any information and there is also a small gift shop in there.read more

Although small, I found Foothills Visitors Center to be a good initial pitstop before driving…read moredeeper into the Sequoias. There was plenty of parking near the entrance but it fills up quickly after 10AM. There was a small patch of greenery out front along with trash cans and bathrooms. There was free wifi provided. There was a small exhibit indoors sharing some of the wildlife and history of the Sequoias. There was also a section dedicated to significant female figures involved with the national park in light of Women's History Month. There were a few souvenirs for sale, most of them being similar to those found at the Giant Forest Museum. There was also a stamp station for those collecting them for their passports. Good starting station to urinate and wash up before the long drive.

Descent sized store with useful souvenirs such as nicer coffee mugs, metal water bottles, coasters,…read morebeautifully decorated with Sequoia Tree's. Plus many more of the usual post cards, keychains, shot glasses, apparel. For the very hot temperature outside the store was a little too air conditioned for my comfort. Very nicely set up store with many choices.

Super convenient and clean General Market!…read more You can almost find everything, except for borax! Staff are friendly and helpful. It's not so crowded in January but it's jammed packed when there was no power and all the restaurants nearby closed up. Make sure you pack some food for your trip when you are in the desert!

Likes: + Pleasant, kid-friendly ambience…read more + Large, open parking lot. + Plenty of restrooms. + Water bottle refill station. Not cold though. . They sell small meals and drinks, which can partially sate you, unless your family is famished. There is no whole meal restaurant here. Will have to search a bit farther. Non-likes: - The adjacent restaurant (Last Kind Words Saloon) was closed. Only open 5-9pm? Such short hours. After a long Death Valley hike, this starving, desperate wanderer gotta get extra lenient, eh?

This company is a big skam I went in to get feminine hygiene products and they charge me $14.99 but…read morewhen received them it said $6.99 on the box when I went back, they told me that the real price was $14.99 and they slapped a fake sticker on there. Do not go there and then they have the audacity to yell at me about wrong price. Also, during the same transaction I bought an ice cream which said $3.29 on the label they tried to charge me $5.99 for it. And argued with me when I told them it was the wrong price.

Great souvenir shop! One of the few open early in the morning…read more +$1.99 Niagara Falls shot glass +$2.99 Niagara Falls postcards +$29.99 Niagara Falls zip up hoodie +$1.99 Nigara Falls table placemat Get everything labeled with Niagara Falls or Canada for your American friends :D

We had our wedding at Merryman Station and it was absolutely perfect! Thank you to Amanda and Tina…read morefor making our day so wonderful!

Unfortunately, you did not check in with the shower hostess. You did not make an effort to…read moreacomódate the needs of the guests, in fact you took it upon yourself to turn off the AC. Like I said in my previous review, Thai is very unprofessional.

On a dark and snowy day....Okay so it wasn't snowy...and the roads were clear, but the snow was…read moredefinitely piling up on this late December day. The visitor center was a welcome respite with working and open restrooms (clean!), and the visitor center in full swing. In this center, there is a desk with topographical maps and a park ranger available to answer questions. I had a few and the ranger patiently and fully answered every question I had...once again proving why National Park staff are the best! There is a really nice but small gift show (I'm thinking it is run by the conservancy, but I didn't really pay attention. Lovely mugs, stuffed animals (called stuffies if you're Gen A), socks, beanie hats, earrings and many books. Beyond the desk and gift show, there's a wonderful space to watch educational videos and learn more about the area, and a hands-on museum for kids of all ages to teach you about the history and nature of the area. My child loved the brass statues of animals, and made me pet every single one before we left. Make sure you head all the way to the back--there's an activity room that has an amazing mural. Take your time and see how many animals you can spot--pika, yellow bellied marmot, mountain lion, black bear, woodpecker, rattlesnake, frog, ringtail and so many more...that you may see when you are out exploring the park. There is more than enough parking....well for today anyways. I've been here in the summer when parking is hard to find. Across the way, there's the official park gift shop, a restaurant (fairly newly refurbished but closed for the winter), a post office, and a general store with basic camping supplies, food, snacks, and a few other items. If you are entering the Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park from Hwy 180, or if you've driven up from the southern part of this tri-park system, this is a really good place to stretch your legs, learn a little, stock up on supplies, and grab a snack. 5 stars!

Great visitor center, shop, museum, and overall facility. Helpful ranger helped us plan our 1.5…read moredays to help us get the most out of the SEKI area - their advice helped us avoid the majority of crowds and gave us the best flavor for such a short time. A must-stop before you go along on your adventure. Nice restrooms are attached to the VC and there is a separate restaurant, gift store, and small grocer across the street.