Mount Whitney and Lone Pine Peak catch golden sunrise light above the Alabama Hills. There is a reason Hollywood uses the Alabama Hills in many movies and commercials, it really is awe-inspiring. You can find this vista not far from the small town of Lone Pine in California. The unique rock formations of the Alabama Hills, combined with the towering peaks, offer a picturesque scene that is perfect for photographers and one of my favorite locations. During sunrise the mountains and rocks are bathed in a golden light.