Location: Bishop
Top Things to do in Bishop
What to do and see in Bishop, California (CA): The Best Things to do
Bishop (formerly Bishop Creek) is a city in Inyo County, California, United States. Though Bishop is the only incorporated city and the largest populated place in Inyo County, the county seat is located in Independence. Bishop is located near the northern end of the Owens Valley, at an elevation of 4,150 feet (1,260 m). The town was named after Bishop Creek, flowing out of the Sierra Nevada; the creek was named after Samuel Addison Bishop, a settler in the Owens Valley. Located near numerous tourist attractions, Bishop is a major resort town; the town is a commercial and residential center, while many vacation destinations in the Sierra Nevada are located nearby.
Restaurants in Bishop
1. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 512 reviews
Reviewed By 7268 - Oakland, United States
109 degrees in Bakersfield. 100 degrees in lone Pine. 74 degrees at the bristlecone Forest. This is a perfect four mile hike. You will see amazing scenery, 3000 year old trees, and fantastic geology. The hike is rated as moderate, but this is probably due to the frequent up and down – changes in elevation. The interpretive signs are some of the best I've ever seen. If you're not up for a 4-mile hike they have a 1-mile alternative. If you're not up for a hike at all, just drive up there and walk a hundred yards or so up the trail and you will see these amazing trees. It really helps to read up on the geology and the history of the trees before you get there. I stopped here on a web driving from Mammoth lakes to Bakersfield. I'm certainly glad I did. Note: September 2020, visitor Center was not open and there is no one at the gate a few miles up the road. There were plenty of other visitors, but you are definitely on your own. No mobile phone service at the trailhead. At high altitudes you might get a brief signal.
2. Little Lakes Valley Trail
3. The Trout Scout - Beryl Rea
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Beryl Rea, otherwise known as The Trout Scout has fished all over the world. She currently guides anglers to trout on the Lower Owens River and other area spring creeks, rivers and lakes in the Eastern Sierra near Bishop, California.Beryl also hosts many fly fishing clinics and also offers special clinics for women only to familiarize them with the art of fly fishing and fly tying.
Reviewed By G4204EOkates
I spent a 1/2 day with Beryl on the challenging waters of Hot Creek Ranch where she guided me on how to locate the trout,read the hatch, present the fly and reel in and net the beautiful wily trout in this blue ribbon stream. Beryl knows her stuff and her demeanor is freindly, helpful and fun. I learned enough from her to fish independently for the rest of my Hot Creek trip,.Worth every penny.
4. Spellbinder Books
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By susanl279nm - Denver, United States
Being a librarian from another state I know the importance of supporting local stores and especially the book store. With everything being sold digitally or buying from those big companies supporting the disappearing book store is important. I always stop when I’m in town. This time carrying a gift card my sister in law gave me, I walked out with 2 books, but the choices were hard. My hubby called me twice to tell me to “hurry.” Duh, librarian in a book store! Friendly staff, some really good selections. I really enjoyed the local corner and the shelves used for local book clubs. Great idea! There’s even a coffee shop in the back or front depending on which way you enter.
5. In the Zone Massage Therapy
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
In the Zone Massage Therapy provides massage therapy as therapeutic treatment for stress or injury, as a tool to optimize peak sports performance or to simply relax and unwind. We provide the highest quality massage available and will individualize your massage to meet your specific needs using such therapies as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger Point or Pre-Natal Massage. Each massage at In the Zone Massage Therapy will contribute to your experience of living life fully and in good health, of living and being in the zone!
6. Bishop Visitor Center
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5.0 based on 52 reviews
Located at the front of the Bishop City Park in a small A-frame, the Bishop Visitor Center welcomes guests from all over the world. We will provide you with personal assistance and detailed information on unique regional attractions, lodging, events, and endless outdoor activities. We have a nice selection of local-themed books, maps, t-shirts, jewelry and souvenirs available. There is ample parking for RVs and large vehicles just beyond the first baseball field.
Reviewed By 549marybethn - Berkeley, United States
Joe at the Chamber of Commerce is an amazing resource! We had planned to backpack near Lake Sabrina but the Creek fire had erupted the day before and I needed information so we could make a decision about cancelling. I needed "eyes on the street" info and resources to help us decide. Joe had developed a tutorial that included valuable links to web cams all over the Sierra. It was exactly what I was looking for. He walked me through the whole thing and explained how I could use the information. He also gave me names of businesses to call that were close to the trailhead. Ultimately we decided to cancel our trip. It was the absolute right decision. The next day Joe emailed me an alert from the Forest Service saying they were temporarily closing Southern California National Forests including Inyo National Forest. They also listed restrictions on other areas. Joe saved us a 13 hour round trip drive and saved the day. What an amazing service especially during these crazy times. So thankful!
7. Bishop Pass Trail
8. Serrano Fine Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Rock Creek Pack Station
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Tour company offering horseback riding and High Sierra trips over the entire region (both guided and non-guided).
Reviewed By jansaddy - Boulder, United States
Hiking the entire John Muir Trail has been a dream for many years, and Rock Creek's supported hike was an absolutely wonderful way to achieve our goal. Emma is a magician in the camp kitchen and provided us with superb, calorie-dense, really tasty meals. There was plenty of it too, a necessity when hiking in challenging territory for 30 days. Kyle led the pack and was superb: professional, knowledgeable and great company. We would highly recommend Rock Creek Pack Station to lead you on this epic adventure. We couldn't have been more pleased.
10. Monument Bank
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
For buffs of the Red Apple Railroad, Monument Bank, where the offices of the venture were once housed, is a find.
