Whether you’re driving through for the afternoon or staying for a few days, there are a few stops worth making before heading back onto Highway 395.
Shopping in Bridgeport reflects the town itself: practical, local, and connected to the landscape. You’ll find everything from fishing gear and road trip supplies to local art, gifts, and the kind of items you didn’t know you needed until you walked through the door.
Bridgeport General Store & Main Street Deli
Part grocery store, part deli, part outfitter.
The Bridgeport General Store is where locals and visitors stock up before heading to Twin Lakes, Virginia Lakes, Bodie, or the Hoover Wilderness. Inside you’ll find groceries, drinks, snacks, camping essentials, fishing supplies, and road trip provisions.
The deli is worth a stop on its own, serving sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and grab-and-go meals for days spent outside.
Sierra Strange
Sierra Strange specializes in vintage finds, Western-inspired goods, art, curiosities, books, gifts, and an ever-changing collection of items that are difficult to categorize in the best possible way.
Old maps, vintage Western gear, artwork, books, and unexpected treasures share shelf space throughout the store. No two visits are exactly the same.
Grouse House
Inside you’ll find home goods, gifts, apparel, books, and thoughtfully selected products inspired by life in the mountains.
The shop blends modern mountain style with the character of the Eastern Sierra, making it a favorite stop for visitors looking to bring a little piece of Bridgeport home.
Twin Lakes General Store
If you’re spending time at Twin Lakes, make a stop at the Twin Lakes General Store.
Located near the lakeshore, the store serves as a hub for anglers, campers, hikers, and boaters heading into the surrounding backcountry. You’ll find snacks, drinks, fishing supplies, basic camping essentials, and a few items you forgot to pack.
It’s one of the last stops before a day on the lake and one of the first places people visit when they arrive.
A Few Things Worth Bringing Home
A fishing fly from Twin Lakes. A locally made piece of art. A good book. A gift you didn’t plan on buying.
Most people leave Bridgeport with something tucked into the back seat.
