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THE BEST WAY TO BODIE HILLS
From Los Angeles drive about 350 miles north on U.S. 395 to California 270 and turn east toward Bodie State Historic Park.
WHERE TO STAY
El Mono Motel, 51 U.S. Highway 395, Lee Vining; (760) 647-6310, http://www.elmonomotel.com. Open May 1-Nov. 1, this 11-room hotel features a summertime garden, coffee shop, free wireless and local artwork in each room. Rates from $67.
There are no dedicated campsites in Bodie State Historic Park, so plan on camping at Oh Ridge Campground about 45 miles southwest of Bodie. Running water, large spots and proximity to June Lake mean sites go fast, so plan on reserving one early. Info: http://www.lat.ms/9FWRcG
WHERE TO EAT
Bodie Mike's Barbeque, U.S. Highway 395 and 4th Street, Lee Vining; (760) 647-6432, http://www.yelp.com/biz/bodie-mikes-barbeque-lee-vining. Open during summer. The atmosphere is laid back and friendly. Favorites include beer-battered onion rings and tri-tip sandwiches. Seating is indoors and out, with views of Mono Lake to the east if you sit outside.
TO LEARN MORE
Lee Vining Chamber of Commerce, http://www.leevining.com.
Bodie State Historic Park, http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509
Mono Lake Committee, http://www.monolake.org.
THE BEST WAY TO BERRYESSA-SNOW MOUNTAIN
Southern boundary: Lake Berryessa
From LAX, fly into Sacramento International Airport (United, US Airways and Southwest offer nonstop service; restricted round-trip fares begin at $223) and head 34 miles southwest to Winters, just east of Lake Berryessa.
Northern boundary: Mendocino National Forest
From LAX, fly into Sacramento International Airport and head 80 miles north to Willows. From Willows, turn west onto California 162 and continue 45 miles to Stonyford. Grab a map at the Mendocino National Forest office and continue about an hour into Mendocino National Forest.
WHERE TO STAY
Southern boundary
Abbey House, 101 Abbey St., Winters; (530) 795-5870, http://www.abbeyhouseinn.com. This 1905 house offers several restored rooms, each with its own distinct design. Rates from $100.
From Los Angeles drive about 350 miles north on U.S. 395 to California 270 and turn east toward Bodie State Historic Park.
El Mono Motel, 51 U.S. Highway 395, Lee Vining; (760) 647-6310, http://www.elmonomotel.com. Open May 1-Nov. 1, this 11-room hotel features a summertime garden, coffee shop, free wireless and local artwork in each room. Rates from $67.
There are no dedicated campsites in Bodie State Historic Park, so plan on camping at Oh Ridge Campground about 45 miles southwest of Bodie. Running water, large spots and proximity to June Lake mean sites go fast, so plan on reserving one early. Info: http://www.lat.ms/9FWRcG
WHERE TO EAT
Bodie Mike's Barbeque, U.S. Highway 395 and 4th Street, Lee Vining; (760) 647-6432, http://www.yelp.com/biz/bodie-mikes-barbeque-lee-vining. Open during summer. The atmosphere is laid back and friendly. Favorites include beer-battered onion rings and tri-tip sandwiches. Seating is indoors and out, with views of Mono Lake to the east if you sit outside.
TO LEARN MORE
Lee Vining Chamber of Commerce, http://www.leevining.com.
Bodie State Historic Park, http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509
Mono Lake Committee, http://www.monolake.org.
THE BEST WAY TO BERRYESSA-SNOW MOUNTAIN
Southern boundary: Lake Berryessa
From LAX, fly into Sacramento International Airport (United, US Airways and Southwest offer nonstop service; restricted round-trip fares begin at $223) and head 34 miles southwest to Winters, just east of Lake Berryessa.
Northern boundary: Mendocino National Forest
From LAX, fly into Sacramento International Airport and head 80 miles north to Willows. From Willows, turn west onto California 162 and continue 45 miles to Stonyford. Grab a map at the Mendocino National Forest office and continue about an hour into Mendocino National Forest.
WHERE TO STAY
Southern boundary
Abbey House, 101 Abbey St., Winters; (530) 795-5870, http://www.abbeyhouseinn.com. This 1905 house offers several restored rooms, each with its own distinct design. Rates from $100.
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