Kimberly’s guidebook
Sightseeing and Entertainment Recommendations
Here are a variety of ideas of places to see, hikes to go on, some possible lakes for fishing and swimming, and other sightseeing locations.
A wonderful indoor place to go with family and friends especially when the weather is cold or snowy
LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes
A wonderful indoor place to go with family and friends especially when the weather is cold or snowy
Mammoth Rock N Bowl
3029 Chateau RdBowling for the whole family!
Woolly's Tube Park and Snow Play
9000 Minaret RdA fun tubing park for all ages
Snowboarding, Skiing, Mountain Biking, Via Ferrata, Kids Activities, Scenic Gondola Rides, and so much more.
71 locals recommend
Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge
10400 Minaret RdSnowboarding, Skiing, Mountain Biking, Via Ferrata, Kids Activities, Scenic Gondola Rides, and so much more.
A local favorite natural hot spring! Perfect for warming up or relaxing after a long day in the mountains. When the road is closed you can walk about 30 minutes out to this remote hot spring
22 locals recommend
Wild Willy's Hot Springs
A local favorite natural hot spring! Perfect for warming up or relaxing after a long day in the mountains. When the road is closed you can walk about 30 minutes out to this remote hot spring
Beautiful hike up the Duck Pass Trail. My favorite lake for a hike or trail run. About 4 miles round trip.
Skelton Lake
Beautiful hike up the Duck Pass Trail. My favorite lake for a hike or trail run. About 4 miles round trip.
A perfect spot for a couple nights or camping or a day hike. Tons of lake surrounded by granite peaks. About 15-18 miles round trip.
Thousand Island Lake
A perfect spot for a couple nights or camping or a day hike. Tons of lake surrounded by granite peaks. About 15-18 miles round trip.
Beautiful Lake and cute little town about 15 minutes North of Mammoth. Park at the beach. This is a great place for families!
50 locals recommend
June Lake
Beautiful Lake and cute little town about 15 minutes North of Mammoth. Park at the beach. This is a great place for families!
McCloud Lake
A short hike to a beautiful lake, great for families. About 1 mile round trip.
Easy access to an incredible monument. Shuttles are offered from the Mammoth Mountain Adventure Center daily (Summer only)
110 locals recommend
Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile Access RoadEasy access to an incredible monument. Shuttles are offered from the Mammoth Mountain Adventure Center daily (Summer only)
During the winter this is a great place to cross country ski, go for a walk, snowshoe, or take in the views
12 locals recommend
Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center
163 Twin Lakes RdDuring the winter this is a great place to cross country ski, go for a walk, snowshoe, or take in the views
The village is full of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment for all ages.
65 locals recommend
The Village At Mammoth
6201 Minaret RdThe village is full of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment for all ages.
Stunning scenics, beautiful hikes, and amazing rock climbing
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
Stunning scenics, beautiful hikes, and amazing rock climbing
June mountain is great for families, children under 12 ski/ride free. Wonderful family mountain, and secret spot for powder days with no crowds.
32 locals recommend
June Mountain Ski Area
3819 CA-158June mountain is great for families, children under 12 ski/ride free. Wonderful family mountain, and secret spot for powder days with no crowds.
Food Recommendations
Here are some of my favorite local spots for food and drinks.
Looney Bean
26 Old Mammoth RdLocally owned and family operated delicious coffee and baked goods
Black Velvet Coffee | Espresso Bar
3343 Main StDelicious locally roasted and brewed coffee!
Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar
6080 Minaret RdMy favorite restaurant in Mammoth
Elixir Superfood & Juice
3325 Main StOrganic bowls, salads, juices!
Giovanni's Pizzeria
437 Old Mammoth RdLocally owned and family operated pizza and sports bar
Roberto's Mexican Cafe
271 Old Mammoth RdDelicious Mexican Food
The Warming Hut
343 Old Mammoth RdGreat spot for Breakfast and Lunch. Sit out on the patio!
Local Brewery that serves good food! Order food from The Eatery and grab a beer at the same time!
184 locals recommend
Mammoth Brewing Company
18 Lake Mary RdLocal Brewery that serves good food! Order food from The Eatery and grab a beer at the same time!
Tasty quick grab and go burritos, sandwiches and wraps with mindful ingredients for breakfast and lunch
62 locals recommend
Stellar Brew & Natural Cafe
3280 Main StTasty quick grab and go burritos, sandwiches and wraps with mindful ingredients for breakfast and lunch