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What to do and see in Mammoth Lakes, California (CA): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
High in the Eastern Sierra of California is the growing ski resort town of Mammoth Lakes, surrounded by alpine beauty and majesty. Powdered peaks of the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and surrounding wilderness draw skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers and ice skaters every winter. Summers are quieter and less crowded, but vacationers in search of the path less traveled will find secluded biking and hiking trails, rushing rivers, icy mountain lakes, green golf courses and breathtaking scenery.
Restaurants in Mammoth Lakes
1. Ground Up Climbing Guides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 124 reviews
The Mammoth Lakes region is the center of Eastern Sierra rock climbing and Ground Up Climbing Guides is your portal into the local crags and back country climbing. We specialize in helping the novice climber experience with thrill and excitement of their first outdoor climbing experience. More experienced climbers will be challenged by more aggressive multi-pitch climbs such as Crystal Crag
2. Black Tie Ski Rentals of Mammoth
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
3. MAWS Transportation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
MAWS is a transportation service offering a pleasure ride around Mammoth Lakes, CA. Limousine licensed to operate we consider ourselves beyond that. Charter services for domestic and international guests, we feature private airport transfers, corporate transportation, weddings, bachelor & bachelorette parties, special events, sightseeing tours in Yosemite National Park, Mono Lake and Bodie. In order of cancelled flights we can also provide transfer to these airports LAX, LVS, RNO, SFO or to your final destination.
4. Mammoth Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,154 reviews
A variety of late spring and early summer terrain is available for first-time beginners and double diamond pursuers.
Reviewed By ACSlater4444444
The best spring riding I have experienced. Felt like winter. Great mountain and the locals were very helpful. I cannot wait to go back again. Check out our Youtube video for highlights of our trip: GoPro 2K: South West Road Trip (Sedona, Grand Canyon, Page, Las Vegas, and Mammoth Mountain).
5. Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Adventurethatislife3 - San Diego, United States
Awesome experience. We were lucky enough to be up at Mammoth during a full moon and booked this snowshoe tour. Our guides were lovely and very informative. There were about 20-25 people total on the tour. Included the snowshoes and hot beverages and dessert afterwards. The tour was about 90 minutes long hiking through the woods and amazing views of the mountain and sky. Definitely recommend.
6. Hot Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
You can relax in the heated springs of this popular fishing spot.
Reviewed By IrishTraveler46 - Claremont, United States
The Hot Creek Regional Park is like a tiny "Yellowstone". There are beautiful blue hot pools and steaming water. Park at the top of the canyon and walk down to the creek. One used to be able to bathe here but it gets closed off because of hot activity.
7. Convict Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 572 reviews
Lake known for its alpine scenery and rainbow trout.
Reviewed By dabautista
Beautiful lake with a nice trail loop that is easy to hike. If you want to rent a kayak or pontoon boat, I suggest reserving one ahead of time because they were sold out by 10am. There are nice little spots around the lake where you can swim and take in the great scenery. One other suggestion is to get there early if you want to avoid the crowds, especially if you want to hike because the trail is narrow.
8. Devils Postpile National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 957 reviews
This obscure part of the National Park System features unique basalt rock formations.
Reviewed By CNewing - Willoughby, Australia
The devil’s post pile is pretty amazing and the easy (stroller friendly) trail makes it so accessible. Means if you want to take it easy you’re in luck, if you want something more involved then you can carry on down to rainbow falls or any of the other interesting sounding trails. There is a cute park ranger post on arrival and if you need water top up for bottles then you are in luck. Extra special for us was getting to see a deer along the trail!
9. Mammoth Adventure Center
10. Eleven53 Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By vickyd194 - Godalming, United Kingdom
Friendly, helpful staff, lots of interesting info and great for kids as very hands on -eg pelts and skulls of various local wildlife, interactive computer screens. After your visit have a decent coffee or hot chocolate,
