Title: Visit Independence: Best of Independence Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Independence](https://expedia.ca/Independence-Hotels.d6303195.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Independence](https://expedia.ca/Independence-Vacation-Rentals.d6303195.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Independence](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Independence.d6303195.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Independence](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Independence.d6303195.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Independence Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Independence.d6303195.Car-Rental-Guide)[Independence Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Independence.d6303195.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Independence ## Travel Guide ![Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b786f990bdc592d0252950108a775342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b786f990bdc592d0252950108a775342.jpg) ![Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aa56e7bbf47e93df4d31834c52a2328c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aa56e7bbf47e93df4d31834c52a2328c.jpg) ![Photo by David M. 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Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Eastern California Museum and Dehy Park are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews) "Proprietor very gracious. My dog was welcome." Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%2F11%2F2025&selected=7011362&PinnedHotelID=7011362&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6303195) ![Eastern Sierra Motor lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102560000/102550900/102550823/6aef7767_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eastern Sierra Motor lodge 440 S Edwards St, Independence, CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $137 CA $153 total Oct 14 - Oct 15 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Independence. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Eastern California Museum and Dehy Park are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (62 reviews) "After I figured out the system for checking in, all was fine. I missed a text but the phone call was answered and solved the problem." Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F10%2F2025&endDate=15%2F10%2F2025&selected=102550823&PinnedHotelID=102550823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6303195) ![Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99620000/99617000/99616919/16e6d844_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp 515 S Edwards St, Independence, CA CA $233 CA $261 total Nov 7 - Nov 8 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Independence. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Eastern California Museum and Dehy Park are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews) "Very clean, quaint motel that was a great stop for our road trip." 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Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Lone-Pine-Hotels-Walk-To-Everything-In-Town.h30425027.Hotel-Information) ![Gingerbread house](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79670000/79668000/79667919/553311c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gingerbread house Lone Pine Stay at this vacation home in Lone Pine. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Museum of Western Film History ... 7.8/10 Good! (28 reviews) "Very clean, neat perfect-sized lodging. Very well stocked and all amenities work: A/C, heat, fridge, bathroom, sinks, cabinets, TV, WiFi, etc. Cell signal is good here. In the center of the famous Lone Pine town. Very-well priced. Very comfortable place/lodging. Awesome getaway location!" 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