Whispering Pines, California

Whispering Pines is an unincorporated community in Lake County, California.^[1] It is located 8.5 miles (14 km) southwest of Lower Lake,^[2] at an elevation of 2641 feet (805 m).^[1] It is located south of Loch Lomond. The ZIP Code is 95461. The community is inside area code 707.

Whispering Pines, California
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°48′49″N 122°42′45″W
Country	United States
State	California
County	Lake County
Elevation [1]	2,667 ft (813 m)

History

Whispering Pines was established as a resort by the Strickler family in the 1930s. The family built most of the accommodations by themselves, including a spring-fed swimming pool and a store. A post office operated from the store from 1935 until 1962.^[3] Much of the community was destroyed by the Valley Fire in September, 2015.^[4]

Government

In the California State Legislature, Whispering Pines is in the 2nd senatorial district, represented by Democrat Mike McGuire, and in the 4th Assembly district, represented by Democrat Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.^[5]

In the United States House of Representatives, Whispering Pines is in California's 5th congressional district, represented by Republican Tom McClintock.^[6]