Quaint 'secret' California town that's undiscovered by tourists has stunning mountain views, great food, kitsch hotels - and exceptionally friendly locals

A mini California town has seen its location values rocket arsenic Americans flock to its scenic upland views, outdoor adventures and unsocial downtown attractions.

Bishop, a mini metropolis pinch a organization of 3,800 people, is nestled successful betwixt nan Sierra Nevada mountains to nan westbound and nan White Mountains to nan east.

It boasts stunning views of mountains pinch 14,000-foot peaks and draws successful hikers from nan Pacific Crest Trail to its boutique hotels.

Known for its friends locals, Bishop describes itself arsenic 'a mini metropolis pinch a large backmost yard.'

The median listing location value successful Bishop for June was $687,500 - trending up 14.8 percent year-over-year, according to Realtor.com.

'I hadn't prepared for nan kindness that I recovered here,' resident Deena Davenport who moved successful 2017 told The San Francisco Standard.

'Here, you tin cognize personification who's MAGA, but they're still your neighbor. I really admit that.' 

In 2022, nan median property successful Bishop was 48.6 and location was a median family income of $75,451, according to nan U.S. Census Bureau.

The City of Bishop said connected a engaged time it draws successful complete 30,000 visitors for various events and recreation.

Outdoor activities see hiking, fishing, climbing, hunting - and its downtown has mom and popular shops, bakeries and a assortment of restaurants.

'The municipality knows what's up,' said Hostel California worker Matt Sadzewicz. 'They'll prime group up coming down disconnected nan way if they're up location conscionable day-hiking. It tin beryllium really easy.' 

In 2020, Inyo County - wherever Bishop is nan only incorporated metropolis - passed restrictions connected short-term rentals leaving only 900 beds successful municipality including hotels, motels, hostels and AirBnbs.

There is simply a assortment of fare disposable ranging from classical American cuisine to international. 

Located astir a four-hour thrust from Los Angeles and 5 hours from Las Vegas, residents person turned to farming to supplement their nutrient supply. 

'We salary much for groceries than group successful San Francisco do,' Davenport said. 'And they really spell bad faster, because [truckers] unopen nan fridges disconnected successful nan desert.' 

Others person noted nan sleepy municipality is not nan spot for visitors looking for robust nightlife.

'If you're young and you're into going places for entertainment, there's not truthful much,' said section bartender Cerra Thomas. 'Cool hangouts is what Bishop benignant of lacks.'