Start here! If this…read moreis your first time visiting Mono Lake, this is the place you should start! The visitor center is full of wonderful information about geological, ecology and cultural history of Mono Lake and its surroundings. The Rangers working in the visitor center are extremely friendly and helpful. You can easily spend a couple of hours in there and not even feel the passing of time! The view from the back yard of the visitor center is great. If you step outside with a camera I am sure it will be clicking fast! If you are into hiking or photography, ask the rangers for a map of the area and their recommendations for best photo opportunity spots.

The Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center is an oasis on Highway 395. When we…read morepulled off the road, the whole area was a little hazy because of smoke from a nearby fire. I could see nothing in their direction other than the visitor center itself. When we walked inside, I saw how large this place was. There were educational displays to explain how tufas form and how salty Mono Lake is compared to the ocean, among other things. There is also a station where you can press buttons to highlight local attractions on a large map. There is also a small theater where you can watch a 20 minute introductory movie about Mono Lake. It is shown repeatedly throughout the day. The movie was informative, but my friend suspected that he had already seen it the last time he was here, 15 years ago. The highlight of the center for me was the photography exhibit in the back. On display were images of the Mono Lake area over the years, by such famous landscape photographers as Ansel Adams, Edward Curtis, Galen Rowell, and Edward Weston. If you are interested in souvenirs, there is a large gift shop as well. For those who are road weary, clean restrooms with flush toilets are available. The building is air conditioned. All the rangers we met here were friendly and helpful. If you have time, hike Panum Crater!

I just returned from a weekend of fly-fishing lessons with David and I cannot say enough good…read morethings about him and the overall experience that we had. Fly-fishing was something I'd been wanting to do for decades and our weekend of lessons/guiding by David resulted in an amazing positive experience for us. David's passion for fly fishing and for the elements that compose the environment where we fished were greatly appreciated. David is not only extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of fly-fishing, but when he learned we have an appreciation of the local environment there too, he gladly shared lots of his knowledge with us. This included the environment and life cycle of the various species of trout where we fished and their food source, trout fishing up in the high country, the many various types of birds and other wildlife in the environment, some ranching history, etc. His local knowledge of where to fish in the Bishop area was on point. Both days we were at nearby locations that were easy to get to and extremely scenic, but with virtually no other fishermen or other people around. David's enthusiasm for fly-fishing was evident from the beginning. We got us geared up and on the water quickly, and his teaching was mostly hands-on with just a few minutes of coaching before we got our lines in the water, then further coaching from there as we progressed. Before long we were catching beautiful and healthy trout. When we'd hook up David was right there to guide us on how to keep the fish on and safely land and release it. As our skills and comfort on the water increased David would introduce new techniques to us and guide us to other close-by spots to wade into and fish. We caught numerous trout of various species both days. He provided all the fishing-related gear to us and everything worked flawlessly. We had minimal snags and lost flies, and when we did he was on it quickly to get us back fishing. His stoke for fly-fishing and the Sierra is contagious and I plan on getting out there again with him. I highly recommend Sierra Trout Magnet!

Another great trout fishing experience in Lower Owens with Dave! He knows all the right spots and…read moreprovides expert guidance throughout the trip. Highly recommended for beginners, a refresher, and advanced anglers alike, #GOAT! Thank you, Dave!

The hotel is beautiful and amazing. The grounds are an oasis you never want to leave…read more But the beds were too soft so much so I sank in and felt folded in two.

Wayfinder Bishop has officially become part of my family's annual spring break WORKATION tradition…read more I come out to Bishop for work every spring, and over time this has become our go-to stay when I bring the family along. It's the perfect mix of work trip during the day and family getaway after hours. The property itself is beautiful. The lobby has a warm upscale mountain lodge feel with high ceilings, rich wood finishes, cozy lighting, and a really inviting atmosphere the moment you walk in. It feels much nicer and more thoughtfully designed than your typical hotel stop in a small mountain town. The courtyard with the pond and fire pit is such a nice touch and makes the whole place feel peaceful and relaxing after a long day. The breakfast/lounge area was clean and well kept, and overall the property feels family-friendly, comfortable, and well maintained. Location is also excellent if you're using Bishop as a base for Mammoth, the Eastern Sierra, or just exploring with the family after work. At this point, Wayfinder Bishop has become more than just a hotel for us -- it's part of our annual spring break memories. Would definitely stay here again.

I love small airports. It's quick in and out. This one is cute what a small Thai restaurant. We…read moredidn't get a chance to try it because it was closed when we flew out. But if you're flying out that day and have your boarding pass they give you 10% off. TSA was quick even though they don't have a designated TSA precheck. Keeping that in mind you have to take out your iPads and kindles. It was really neat being about to see the plane land and pull in to the gate.

Cute, friendly, small airport. There's only one gate, one baggage claim, one security checkpoint,…read moreand one waiting room. There are two car rental companies. Shuttles available to take you to Mammoth Lakes (reservations are necessary). There's also a Thai restaurant that's probably as big as the airport itself with good food. The restaurant is very strict with where you but your bags. The airport doesn't service a lot of people so you can leave your bags at the check in counter. Overall, a hassle-less airport.

We booked MAWS Transportation for our wedding this past September. Our schedule changed a few times…read moreleading up to the wedding, but this was never a problem. What I really liked about MAWS was their flexibility to schedule in 2-hour increments. This allowed us to book MAWS to shuttle guests from their hotels to the ceremony site & to the reception and then a few hours later (at the end of the night) pick up guests and take them back to their hotels. The shuttle drivers were friendly, on-time, and accommodating! The price was very competitive for the services offered. I would definitely recommend booking with MAWS for a special occasion event in Mammoth Lakes.

Plane landed in Bishop 90 mins ago and we waited for another plane to deplane and grab luggage so…read moreit will take us 3 hours to get to our Mammoth Village accommodations, not the hour that was advertised. Do yourself a favor and rent a car so you don't have to deal with MAWS.

Start off by saying we only stayed here because EVERYWHERE else was fully booked…read more Pulled in here on Friday and the place looks ok. Spaces are extremely narrow. We were able to fit a 40 foot 5th wheel but dont have room when you get out of your rig. NARROW spaces. Manager of the park told us since we are staying for extended days she would get us a almost corner space and not park someone next to us to give us room to open our awning. First day was ok. But 3pm today manager tells us we need to put up our awning, move all of our chairs, and tables, etc. She was parking another motorhome next to us. Would not be an issue if the park was packed but this place is empty. There is empty spaces everywhere. When we asked the manager why they couldn't be put somewhere else she ignored us. Go to another campground.

A nice affordable RV park. Thanks to the owner for letting me check in after you closed. I really…read moreappreciated that!

We stayed here last Friday night. (Before heading in to Death Valley National Park.)…read moreThe location on Main Street is super convenient, walkable to restaurants, and easy to get in and out of Bishop. Staff were friendly. The hotel was clean and up to date decoration and amenity-wise, they have a beautiful pool, and an included breakfast. It was super cute, convenient, and we'd definitely stay here again.

I had a positive experience staying at the Holiday Inn at Bishop…read more Check-in process was smooth, front desk people were friendly & told us the best place to park to access our rooms. I like how spacious the parking lot is. The location is ideal, right in the center of everything. Walking distance from Schat's Bakery & other restaurants, & right next to the park, so it's great for people who have dogs staying with them. I did notice there are a good amount of guests that have pets with them here - so this business is pet friendly! Our room was ready by the time we checked in & was clean. Walls can be a little thin, but we still had a good night's sleep. My favorite part of the stay was the continental breakfast included with our room - sausages, eggs, gravy & biscuits & all the usual options like cereal & fruit & pancakes. The staff were always on site, cleaning tables & refilling food. Such a filling meal, especially for a day of snowboarding ahead. We didn't use the extra amenities but they were nice to have - indoor pool, sauna, exercise room. Overall we would be delighted to come back!

I wanted to love this place because I love the name and the pictures looked nice. It's one of the…read morepriciest places to stay in Bishop so I expected to feel like it's an upgrade from the other motels. It is an upgrade, but still very much a motel, not a hotel. Pros: The entrance is nice. I can tell they upgraded it recently. Looks clean and I can see the effort made to make it nice. They have water and ice in the lobby, which is nice. The fitness room is decent for a motel. Breakfast isn't much but it's filling. It works. It's toast, cereal, bagels, egg whites, oatmeal, yogurt, bananas, apples, milk, peanut butter, jelly, cream cheese and coffee. It's not gourmet but it works. The breakfast place is nice, clean and upgraded. I do feel like they try their best to make this place comfortable. The effort shows. I love that the entrance to the rooms is indoors. It's walking distance to restaurants and the park. I'm assuming this is the downtown. I had a dog and they were very friendly and accommodating. I love that they have a bathtub. I have toddlers so it was a nice way to bathe them. Plenty of parking. Cons: One of the major disappointments for me is the wifi. It's extremely slow. This is a big major point for me because I have to work on my laptop and when videos aren't loading it's difficult to work. The doors look old and outdated. It just lowers the aesthetic. There are no elevators, which I already knew. I can overlook that though, my main compliant is the WiFi, especially for the price.

I was pretty sure I wrote a review for Cielo years ago, I don't see it though. So my husband and I…read morehave been stopping here for decades, this used to be a La Quinta if I remember correctly. Anyways, on our way to Topaz with the wave runners, stopping for a rest in Bishop is a highlight. There's always parking for my truck and trailer. We were greeted warmly as we signed in. Our room was clean and although this place is older, it had been painted and spruced up a bit. It's just a nice place to take a break and it's easy walking distance to Jacks, my favorite diner and Schats Bakery.