Gatehouse at Manzanar, most famous of the ten concentration camps, or "relocation centers" built to house Japanese-Americans and Japanese aliens during the Second World War. Nearly 120,000 people, two-thirds of them U.S. citizens, were removed from their homes, primarily on the west coast, to the camps inland. When I was a kid, riding up U.S. 395 to a camping or hiking trip in the Sierras, these gatehouses were the most visible parts of what remained of the camp. Manzanar has since become a National Historic Site, with an interpretive center housed in the camp's former auditorium and reconstructed barracks with exhibits documenting the lives of the internees.

Photo by David M. Simpson

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Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp

515 S Edwards St Independence CA

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5.48 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$144 nightly

$161 total

Dec 5 - Dec 6

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This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out are also on offer.

Parking included

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Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

440 S Edwards St Independence CA

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5.53 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$87 nightly

$97 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Express check-out is also provided.

Parking included

Free WiFi

EQC Hotel 103

N Coloseum Rd Independence California

5.79 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

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Stay at this hostel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast and air conditioning. Popular attractions Eastern California Museum and Dehy Park are located nearby.

Breakfast included

Air conditioning

Independence Courthouse Motel

157 N Edwards Street Independence CA

5.85 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$94 nightly

$105 total

Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026

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This motel includes a picnic area and barbecue grills. Take advantage of the free self parking.

Pet friendly

Parking included

Winnedumah Hotel

211 N. Edwards St. Independence CA

5.88 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$91 nightly

$102 total

Dec 29 - Dec 30

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A garden, a picnic area, and express check-out are also on offer.

Parking included

Free WiFi

Large country home with 3 bed rooms and 3 baths.

Lone Pine CA

8.89 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$433 nightly

$469 total

Dec 15 - Dec 16

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This vacation home features laundry facilities.

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Mt Whitney Motel

305 NORTH MAIN STREET Lone Pine CA

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9.63 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$89 nightly

$100 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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Free WiFi in public areas is available at this hotel.

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lone Pine Budget Inn

138 W Willow St Lone Pine CA

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9.68 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$109 nightly

$122 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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Free WiFi in public areas is available at this motel. Take advantage of the free self parking.

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***Mt Whitney View Home!

Lone Pine CA

9.7 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

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This vacation home features barbecue grills.

Kitchen

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Gingerbread house

Lone Pine CA

9.71 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

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This vacation home features laundry facilities.

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Trails Motel

633 S. Main St Lone Pine CA

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10.07 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

$89 nightly

$100 total

Dec 5 - Dec 6

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This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the business center. Laundry facilities and barbecue grills are also provided.

Parking included

Free WiFi

Best Western Frontier Motel

1008 S Main Street Lone Pine CA

10.67 mi from Manzanar National Historic Site

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A gym is featured at this hotel, along with a garden and a convenience store. A business center, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also on offer.

Breakfast included

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Accommodation	34 hotels
Lowest Price	$97
Highest Price	$469
Popular hotels	Eastern Sierra Motor lodge, Independence Courthouse Motel, Trails Motel, Mt Whitney Motel, Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp, Winnedumah Hotel, EQC Hotel 103, Best Western Frontier Motel, Lone Pine Budget Inn, Large country home with 3 bed rooms and 3 baths., Gingerbread house, ***Mt Whitney View Home!