Located just 14 minutes from Alabama Hills is the Dow Villa Motel, a resort-style lodging facility that offers a bevy of amenities, ranging from flat-paneled televisions with premium cable service to an on-site heated pool and whirlpool facility. The motel, which is a three-diamond rated facility, is also adjacent to the Dow Hotel, a historic structure that features a lounge area and coffee bar. The motel also offers "deluxe-style" guest rooms. Nearby restaurants include the Mt. Whitney Restaurant, within walking distance and the Merry-Go-Round restaurant, offering a range of menu items from Asian-themed dishes to steak and ribs. The town is also home to the Lone Pine Film Festival, held annually in October.
Located 16 minutes from Alabama Hills is the Boulder Creek RV Resort. The facility accommodates both RV owners and traditional campers, and features on-site amenities such as a swimming pool, athletic courts for sports such as basketball and a clubhouse for socializing. An on-site convenience store sells food, beer and gifts, while a hot tub offers some relaxation for those patrons who enjoy the nearby hiking and fishing in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. There are several local restaurants within minutes of the resort, including the Seasons Restaurants, just six minutes away, and the Mt. Whitney Restaurant, also just six minutes away, which serves such homestyle dishes as meatloaf.
Located 30 minutes from Alabama Hills, in neighboring Independence, California, is the Winnedumah Hotel Bed and Breakfast, a bed-and-breakfast-style resort hotel that offers amenities such as an on-site dining room, where chicken barbecue is one of the specialties and a garden where patrons can enjoy some solitude. A creek within walking distance provides a gateway to the surrounding outdoors, and there are numerous opportunities for hunting, fishing, off-roading or rock climbing within just a few minutes drive of the lodging facility. The hotel itself is historic, dating back to 1927, and is within walking distance of the Eastern California Museum. Also within walking distance are several area restaurants, including the Still Life Cafe and a local Subway sandwich shop.
The Aberdeen Resort, also located in adjacent Independence, just 30 miles from Alabama Hills, is a small, family-owned resort that caters to outdoor enthusiasts. The property, which has a creek running through it, features an RV park with full hook-ups, as well as on-site laundry and a park area that features activities such as horseshoes. An on-site convenience store sells a range of recreational supplies, from fishing gear to camping items, and there is a cafe on the premises that is open for lunch. The resort is close to several area restaurants, including the Still Life Cafe, which serves European-style cuisine and is just 12 minutes away from Jenny's Cafe, which serves up family-style, home-cooked meals.
