Location: Lee Vining
Top Things to do in Lee Vining
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Lee Vining (formerly, Leevining, Poverty Flat, and Lakeview) is a census-designated place in Mono County, California, United States. It is located 21 miles (34 km) south-southeast of Bridgeport, at an elevation of 6781 feet (2067 m). Lee Vining is located on the southwest shore of Mono Lake. The population was 222 as of the 2010 census, down from 250 reported as of 2000 by Mono County. At the previous census (1990) the town population was 398, and at the census before that (1980) it was 315.
Restaurants in Lee Vining
1. Mono Lake Committee Information Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 149 reviews
The Mono Lake Committee is a 16,000 member non-profit citizens group, dedicated to protection and restoration of the Mono Basin ecosystem and educating the next generation. The Committee’s Information Center & Bookstore provides: books, maps, educational exhibits about Mono Lake, Mono Lake gear, gifts and cards by local artisans, educational toys, and information about lodging, dining, and local services. Additionally, the award-winning HD film “The Mono Lake Story” is featured in the store’s Theater & Gallery as well as rotating art exhibits. The staff is knowledgeable about Mono Lake and the surrounding area and is happy to provide information about great activities to enjoy during your visit to the Mono Basin. The storefront patio is a great place to hydrate, relax, meet friends, take in the scenery, or watch the incredible sunsets. During the summer, Committee staff and volunteers provide guided interpretive walks in the Mono Basin and canoe tours on Mono Lake. Open all year!Fall/Winter/Spring Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.Summer Hours: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Reviewed By OverTheHillHikers - Woodbridge, United States
My goal was to get a soft serve cone at the Mono Cone but that never quite happened. Instead, we opted for burgers and shakes after almost 12 miles of hiking. Those burgers and fries hit the spot! The milkshakes were fabulous. This was old fashioned Americana Drive In dining at its beat!
2. Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By Christina1119 - New Orleans, United States
There’s lots of information inside the center regarding how the basin came to be. Lots of interactive things as well. Good area to walk around in & read about Mono Lake. Take a stroll & see Mono Lake & it’s craters. Well worth the stop.
3. Lundy Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We returned for another fun day at Lundy Lake We enjoyed trout fishing. There is good hiking trails. The water level was high and people were going boating. We were there on a beautiful sunny day June 2018.
4. Mono Lake County Park
5. Mono Lake Vista Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By jrosenbergh - Tampere, Finland
Mono Lake Vista Point on US-395 offers amazingly beautiful vista over Mono Lake and the surrounding Mono Basin. You don't need to be a pro to take amazing photos here.
