Steve & Traci's Guidebook for Mammoth Lakes
Food Scene
Excellent food and service, one of our favorite places in Mammoth. Be sure to call for a reservation!
56 locals recommend
Nevados
6042 Minaret RdExcellent food and service, one of our favorite places in Mammoth. Be sure to call for a reservation!
The "damn good burger" is damn good! This is a great spot to test a flight of local beers, the food is excellent, and there is outdoor seating and corn-hole games during the summer.
184 locals recommend
Mammoth Brewing Company
18 Lake Mary RdThe "damn good burger" is damn good! This is a great spot to test a flight of local beers, the food is excellent, and there is outdoor seating and corn-hole games during the summer.
This place usually always has a table available, and its the best ramen in town! Be sure to try the spicy tuna crispy rice!
21 locals recommend
Ramenya
4 Alpine CirThis place usually always has a table available, and its the best ramen in town! Be sure to try the spicy tuna crispy rice!
BEST breakfast burritos in town! Don't forget to try the avocado salsa - its AMAZING!
28 locals recommend
Salsa's Taqueria - Mammoth Lakes
588 Old Mammoth RdBEST breakfast burritos in town! Don't forget to try the avocado salsa - its AMAZING!
One of our favorite spots for breakfast or lunch. Great selections, generous portions, and great staff.
58 locals recommend
The Warming Hut
343 Old Mammoth RdOne of our favorite spots for breakfast or lunch. Great selections, generous portions, and great staff.
Entertainment & Activities
This place has great bowling and beer - lots of fun for the family. They don't take lane reservations, so go early!
152 locals recommend
Mammoth Rock N Bowl
3029 Chateau RdThis place has great bowling and beer - lots of fun for the family. They don't take lane reservations, so go early!
Best facials and massages in Mammoth! Plus, you get to use the gym, pool, and jacuzzi when you book a spa appointment.
Double Eagle Spa at Snowcreek
51 Club DrBest facials and massages in Mammoth! Plus, you get to use the gym, pool, and jacuzzi when you book a spa appointment.
Great for summer and winter sports rentals, plus super cute gear. Very helpful staff!
44 locals recommend
Wave Rave
3203 Main StGreat for summer and winter sports rentals, plus super cute gear. Very helpful staff!
Definitely rent some e-bikes from Footloose and take advantage of Mammoth's great biking trails. First come, first served. Great job washing and disinfecting bikes after each use!
59 locals recommend
Footloose Sports
3043 Main StDefinitely rent some e-bikes from Footloose and take advantage of Mammoth's great biking trails. First come, first served. Great job washing and disinfecting bikes after each use!
Parks & Nature
This is an easy, convenient, approximately 3-mile hike just outside of town. Great for families, kids, and adults of any fitness level. The views are incredible! The trail does get snowed in during the winter, and the you may have trouble crossing the low bridges on the far side of the lake in early spring, so this is best in summer or fall. We go almost every visit!
64 locals recommend
Convict Lake
This is an easy, convenient, approximately 3-mile hike just outside of town. Great for families, kids, and adults of any fitness level. The views are incredible! The trail does get snowed in during the winter, and the you may have trouble crossing the low bridges on the far side of the lake in early spring, so this is best in summer or fall. We go almost every visit!
If you want to see the best sunset views in Mammoth, drive up to Minaret Vista. We recommend bringing a jacket (even in summer) and maybe some hot chocolate. The road is usually closed in winter, so best to check this out during non-snowy months. One of our favorite things to do in Mammoth!
11 locals recommend
Minaret Vista
Lookout Point RoadIf you want to see the best sunset views in Mammoth, drive up to Minaret Vista. We recommend bringing a jacket (even in summer) and maybe some hot chocolate. The road is usually closed in winter, so best to check this out during non-snowy months. One of our favorite things to do in Mammoth!
We LOVE the hike to Rainbow Falls during the summer. The 101-foot waterfall is part of the Devils Postpile National Monument. It is known for the colorful rainbow that its mist creates. The best time to experience the rainbows is midday during late spring and summer, when the sun is highest.
56 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
We LOVE the hike to Rainbow Falls during the summer. The 101-foot waterfall is part of the Devils Postpile National Monument. It is known for the colorful rainbow that its mist creates. The best time to experience the rainbows is midday during late spring and summer, when the sun is highest.
Shopping
This is Traci's favorite store in Mammoth for mountain-chic apparel. If you can catch a sale, you'll be in heaven!
14 locals recommend
Tonik
501 Old Mammoth RdThis is Traci's favorite store in Mammoth for mountain-chic apparel. If you can catch a sale, you'll be in heaven!
There are lots of outdoor/ski shops to choose from in town, but Kittredge's has the biggest selection and a great staff to help you find what you need.
32 locals recommend
Kittredge Sports
3218 Main StThere are lots of outdoor/ski shops to choose from in town, but Kittredge's has the biggest selection and a great staff to help you find what you need.
This is a great locally-owned business for the bibliophile guests. Traci could get stuck for hours on end browsing through this eclectic book store. They offer a large selection of new & used books, games, toys, maps, magazines, cards, puzzles, art supplies, Lego, and more
8 locals recommend
Booky Joint
437 Old Mammoth RdThis is a great locally-owned business for the bibliophile guests. Traci could get stuck for hours on end browsing through this eclectic book store. They offer a large selection of new & used books, games, toys, maps, magazines, cards, puzzles, art supplies, Lego, and more
Essentials
Expect long lines! But this is THE grocery store in town until the new Grocery Outlet opens in 2019.
176 locals recommend
Vons
481 Old Mammoth RdExpect long lines! But this is THE grocery store in town until the new Grocery Outlet opens in 2019.
If you only need a few items, or specialty items, and you don't want to deal with the crowd at Vons, try Sierra Sundance Whole Foods. A smaller selection, but lots of organic, gluten free products - plus a great wine selection.
52 locals recommend
Sierra Sundance Whole Foods
26 Old Mammoth RdIf you only need a few items, or specialty items, and you don't want to deal with the crowd at Vons, try Sierra Sundance Whole Foods. A smaller selection, but lots of organic, gluten free products - plus a great wine selection.
Short lines, helpful staff, and great deals. Definitely beats Vons if you want to save time and money!
27 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
37 Old Mammoth RdShort lines, helpful staff, and great deals. Definitely beats Vons if you want to save time and money!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking for a low key night cap in the Village, stop by the Side Door for a glass of wine and maybe some desert.
18 locals recommend
Side Door
100 Canyon BlvdIf you're looking for a low key night cap in the Village, stop by the Side Door for a glass of wine and maybe some desert.
Liberty Sports Bar and Grill
3399 Main StGreat spot for live music or catching the game.