Guidebook for Mammoth Lakes
Restaurant Scene
The Stove
644 Old Mammoth RdThe best breakfast in town! Walk there in under 5.
Good Life Cafe
126 Old Mammoth RdGreat breakfasts in a cozy spot.
Absolutely delicious and a gorgeous setting, inside and out. Especially nice in winter, when mammoth gets crowded. Best make a reservation!
19 locals recommend
The Restaurant at Convict Lake
2000 Convict Lake RdAbsolutely delicious and a gorgeous setting, inside and out. Especially nice in winter, when mammoth gets crowded. Best make a reservation!
Locals' favorite! Excellent authentic Mexican food and a vast margarita selection. Be prepared to wait for a table, which you can do at the bar upstairs ;)
140 locals recommend
Roberto's Mexican Cafe
271 Old Mammoth RdLocals' favorite! Excellent authentic Mexican food and a vast margarita selection. Be prepared to wait for a table, which you can do at the bar upstairs ;)
Get your day started with a locally-roasted cup of joe. They have pastries and snacks too!
53 locals recommend
Looney Bean
26 Old Mammoth RdGet your day started with a locally-roasted cup of joe. They have pastries and snacks too!
Delicious Mexican classics, perfect for quick takeout and just a block away.
28 locals recommend
Salsa's Taqueria - Mammoth Lakes
588 Old Mammoth RdDelicious Mexican classics, perfect for quick takeout and just a block away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Their 395 IPA is brewed with high desert sage and juniper, you can't get more local than that!
184 locals recommend
Mammoth Brewing Company
18 Lake Mary RdTheir 395 IPA is brewed with high desert sage and juniper, you can't get more local than that!
Lakanuki
6201 Minaret RdFun place to hang out in the village.
Stroll across the street to our local brewery and enjoy a superb selection of beers brewed on-site.
34 locals recommend
Distant Brewing
568 Old Mammoth RdStroll across the street to our local brewery and enjoy a superb selection of beers brewed on-site.
Shopping
Wave Rave
3203 Main StForget some gear? Get it here!
Books, games, crafts. Everything you need for a relaxing evening by the fireplace.
8 locals recommend
Booky Joint
437 Old Mammoth RdBooks, games, crafts. Everything you need for a relaxing evening by the fireplace.
Sightseeing
Cross country ski in the winter, hike in the summer. The High Sierra at its front-country best! A 15 minute easy hike up the mammoth pass trail to Lake McLeod will bring you to a great swimming beach in the summer.
20 locals recommend
Lakes Basin Path / Horseshoe Lake Trailhead
Parking LotCross country ski in the winter, hike in the summer. The High Sierra at its front-country best! A 15 minute easy hike up the mammoth pass trail to Lake McLeod will bring you to a great swimming beach in the summer.
One of the Sierra’s deepest lakes. Great fishing, with a beautiful 2 mile trail around the whole lake.
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One of the Sierra’s deepest lakes. Great fishing, with a beautiful 2 mile trail around the whole lake.
The largest of the Mammoth lakes, great fishing and lots of hiking trails.
12 locals recommend
Lake Mary
The largest of the Mammoth lakes, great fishing and lots of hiking trails.
A beautiful and not too crowded summer and fall hike. Drive to the end of coldwater campground next to lake Mary and park at the day use lot. There are many pristine lakes and meadows along the trail. Bring mosquito repellent!
Duck Lake Pass Trailhead
Duk Lake Trailhead Parking LoopA beautiful and not too crowded summer and fall hike. Drive to the end of coldwater campground next to lake Mary and park at the day use lot. There are many pristine lakes and meadows along the trail. Bring mosquito repellent!
Stunning views across the San Joaquin River headwaters to the Minarets, Mount Ritter and Mount Banner.
11 locals recommend
Minaret Vista
Lookout Point RoadStunning views across the San Joaquin River headwaters to the Minarets, Mount Ritter and Mount Banner.
Interesting lava fault in the forest of ancient trees. Close and easy access.
10 locals recommend
Earthquake Fault
7 Minaret RoadInteresting lava fault in the forest of ancient trees. Close and easy access.
Beautiful summer hike, great for a
a few hours or all day, and easy access to the backcountry.
Sherwin Lakes Trailhead
Beautiful summer hike, great for a
a few hours or all day, and easy access to the backcountry.
Hot Creek Geologic Site
Fascinating geological site in the heart of the ancient Long Valley caldera.
City advice
Getting around
Old Mammoth Road
Old Mammoth Road can get crowded, try taking Chateau Road to Minaret Road if you are driving to the Village or Main Lodge.