Bishop, CA Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

BISHOP , to a Californian, means outdoor pursuits. The largest town (population 3500) in the Owens Valley, it's an excellent base for cross-country skiing, fly-fishing and especially rock-climbing. Motels , such as the El Rancho , 274 W Lagoon St (tel 760/872-9251 or 1-888/872-9251; $35–50), the Thunderbird , 190 W Pine St (tel 760/873-4215; $35–50), and bargain restaurants can be found within a block of US-395. The visitor center at 690 N Main St (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat & Sun 10am–4pm; tel 760/873-8405. www.bishopvisitor.com ) can provide details of the many adventure … more »