Lauren’s guidebook to Mammoth Lakes
Grocery
Vons
481 Old Mammoth RdOpen 24 hours
Grocery Outlet
37 Old Mammoth RdGreat deals for groceries and little extras
Indoor activities
Mammoth Rock N Bowl
3029 Chateau RdBowling alley with a good restaurant
Snowcreek Athletic Club
51 Club DrGym, Indoor Pool, Fitness classes, Trampoline park
Recently upgraded cinema serving beer and wine with large, recliner seats
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Minaret Cinemas is D'Place
437 Old Mammoth RdRecently upgraded cinema serving beer and wine with large, recliner seats
Outdoor activities
Volcom Brothers Skate Park
1390 Meridian Blvd50,00 sq. ft. skateboard park
The closest lake is Twin Lakes (3 miles from condo). The Twin Lakes Falls overlook has parking and is a Must-See-Sight. Stop at Lake Mamie and go right across the street to go to the top of Twin Lake Falls (BE EXTRA CAREFUL). Text me for more details on lakes/hikes
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Twin Lakes Campground
518 Twin Lakes RdThe closest lake is Twin Lakes (3 miles from condo). The Twin Lakes Falls overlook has parking and is a Must-See-Sight. Stop at Lake Mamie and go right across the street to go to the top of Twin Lake Falls (BE EXTRA CAREFUL). Text me for more details on lakes/hikes
Rainbow Falls, Devils Postpile, Thousand Island Lake, and a million other beautiful sights
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Devils Postpile
Rainbow Falls, Devils Postpile, Thousand Island Lake, and a million other beautiful sights
Only 45 minutes to Yosemite National Park entrance gate. One hour to Tuolumne Meadows. About 2.5 hours to Yosemite Valley
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Yosemite Valley Visitor Center
9035 Village DrOnly 45 minutes to Yosemite National Park entrance gate. One hour to Tuolumne Meadows. About 2.5 hours to Yosemite Valley
Hot Springs!
There are many close by, but this one is the hottest
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Crab Cooker Hot Springs
Hot Springs!
There are many close by, but this one is the hottest
Lake George
Great easy hike around with great views. Has bathrooms.
Horseshoe Lake
Has a beach. Only lake you can swim in at Mammoth Basin
Has marina with pontoons with gas BBQs on them that you can rent.
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Convict Lake
Has marina with pontoons with gas BBQs on them that you can rent.
June lake drive loop!! June Lake Loop is one of the best locations in the high Sierras, in the fall the scenic drive is amazing with the turning of the season being shown throughout the drive, a great place for photography with the trees turning yellow and orange. This is also a great place to visit in the summer with the warmer weather and June lake has a great beach area on the lake to hang out. The "JUNE LAKE LOOP" is only a 20 min drive. Make sure to stop at the hidden Gull lake. My favorite lake on this loop (and in Mammoth Lakes), is June. Rent a canoe in the summer for an easy paddle with 360 views. Pick up a poke bowl at Ohanas 395 and have a picnic on Gull lake right on the water picnic tables.
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June Lake
June lake drive loop!! June Lake Loop is one of the best locations in the high Sierras, in the fall the scenic drive is amazing with the turning of the season being shown throughout the drive, a great place for photography with the trees turning yellow and orange. This is also a great place to visit in the summer with the warmer weather and June lake has a great beach area on the lake to hang out. The "JUNE LAKE LOOP" is only a 20 min drive. Make sure to stop at the hidden Gull lake. My favorite lake on this loop (and in Mammoth Lakes), is June. Rent a canoe in the summer for an easy paddle with 360 views. Pick up a poke bowl at Ohanas 395 and have a picnic on Gull lake right on the water picnic tables.
You can drive right up to it (4WD recommended), no hike to the springs. You also pass Rock Tub hot spring on the way if you want to try two. BEAUTIFUL view from the springs.
Shepherd Hot Springs
You can drive right up to it (4WD recommended), no hike to the springs. You also pass Rock Tub hot spring on the way if you want to try two. BEAUTIFUL view from the springs.
Mammoth Lakes Basin Path. Rent an electric bike in the summer at any of the local shops (or Tamarack lodge which is right on the path). With an electric bike its an easy quick ride to get from town to the path and you can go to all the lakes (Horseshoe, Mamie, George, Twin Lakes, with stops AND time for a picnic) from 9a-1p. Half day bike rental would be fine if renting in town (you would need even less time if renting from Tamrack, but I enjoy the ride the path). You can rent a carrier/bike trailer for little ones.
Lakes Basin Bike Path
Lakes Basin Bike PathMammoth Lakes Basin Path. Rent an electric bike in the summer at any of the local shops (or Tamarack lodge which is right on the path). With an electric bike its an easy quick ride to get from town to the path and you can go to all the lakes (Horseshoe, Mamie, George, Twin Lakes, with stops AND time for a picnic) from 9a-1p. Half day bike rental would be fine if renting in town (you would need even less time if renting from Tamrack, but I enjoy the ride the path). You can rent a carrier/bike trailer for little ones.
Shady Rest Park
Sawmill CutoffSledding Hill and great place for snow play for little ones
Food scene
Black Velvet Coffee | Espresso Bar
3343 Main StGreat coffee, waffles, and wine/beer too
One-of-a-kind, beautiful mountain setting inside the historic Tamarack Lodge. Nestled in the woods on Twin Lakes, it has a huge stone fireplace that is a great place to take a photo. Dinner only.
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The Lakefront Restaurant
163 Twin Lakes RdOne-of-a-kind, beautiful mountain setting inside the historic Tamarack Lodge. Nestled in the woods on Twin Lakes, it has a huge stone fireplace that is a great place to take a photo. Dinner only.
Great mexican. Also recommend for take out the Latin Market Taqueria: https://www.yelp.com/biz/latin-market-taqueria-mammoth-lakes
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Roberto's Mexican Cafe
271 Old Mammoth RdGreat mexican. Also recommend for take out the Latin Market Taqueria: https://www.yelp.com/biz/latin-market-taqueria-mammoth-lakes
Village (shops, bars & restaurants)- 1 mile from condo
Parking is on the other side of the Village on Minaret Road. The stone walkways are heated so they are ice-free during the winter.
Dining options include:
Starbucks, Pizza, Pita Pit, Sushi, Old New York Deli, Smokeyard, Lakanuki Tiki Bar, Side Door Bistro and more…
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The Village At Mammoth
6201 Minaret RdVillage (shops, bars & restaurants)- 1 mile from condo
Parking is on the other side of the Village on Minaret Road. The stone walkways are heated so they are ice-free during the winter.
Dining options include:
Starbucks, Pizza, Pita Pit, Sushi, Old New York Deli, Smokeyard, Lakanuki Tiki Bar, Side Door Bistro and more…
Great restaurant oddly to a gas station. Live music some nights and great food. Give the fish tacos or bison meatloaf a try
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Whoa Nellie Deli
22 Vista Point DriveGreat restaurant oddly to a gas station. Live music some nights and great food. Give the fish tacos or bison meatloaf a try
Stellar Brew & Natural Cafe
3280 Main StCoffee shop and natural foods
Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar
6080 Minaret RdUpscale dining
Can order at the counter, so good for a large group. Good food
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Mammoth Brewing Company
18 Lake Mary RdCan order at the counter, so good for a large group. Good food
Mammoth Tavern - Mammoth
587 Old Mammoth RdGood food, too
Noodle-Ly
437 Old Mammoth RdNewer noodle restaurant in town
Delicious Kitchen
452 Old Mammoth RdGood, down-home comfort food. Amazing BBQ!
Great view and vibe!!!! Authentic Cuban/Puerto Rican food
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Dos Alas CubaRican Café & Lounge
101 Sherwin Creek RdGreat view and vibe!!!! Authentic Cuban/Puerto Rican food
Mogul Restaurant
1528 Tavern RdSteak and Seafood
High end restaurant, highest rated restaurant on Yelp in Mammoth (5/5 stars)
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Skadi
94 Berner StHigh end restaurant, highest rated restaurant on Yelp in Mammoth (5/5 stars)
The Warming Hut
343 Old Mammoth RdBreakfast and brunch
Elixir Superfood & Juice
3325 Main StSmoothies, juices, salads, poke
Sightseeing
Bodie ghost town is a true piece of history in the middle of nowhere. It is the remains of a gold mining community from the late 1800’s. $35M in gold and silver were mined out of this area and approximately 200 buildings remain. Five people live there. It is a 70 minute drive from the village and on a quite bumpy road. Please note - there are two entrances to the ghost town. One is paved and the other is not. It’s $8 per person and well worth the money. Spend the extra $3 and purchase the booklet so you can do a self guided tour. It walks through the most significant buildings and gives history on them. You can’t go inside the buildings but you can peer inside and look through the windows. We really enjoyed this piece of history. Expect to spend two hours here.
Some tips - bring snacks and water. It’s warm there and unshaded so bring sunblock as well. Also, there are bathrooms at the entrance which are clean and have a toilet that flushes.
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Bodie State Historic Park
California 270Bodie ghost town is a true piece of history in the middle of nowhere. It is the remains of a gold mining community from the late 1800’s. $35M in gold and silver were mined out of this area and approximately 200 buildings remain. Five people live there. It is a 70 minute drive from the village and on a quite bumpy road. Please note - there are two entrances to the ghost town. One is paved and the other is not. It’s $8 per person and well worth the money. Spend the extra $3 and purchase the booklet so you can do a self guided tour. It walks through the most significant buildings and gives history on them. You can’t go inside the buildings but you can peer inside and look through the windows. We really enjoyed this piece of history. Expect to spend two hours here.
Some tips - bring snacks and water. It’s warm there and unshaded so bring sunblock as well. Also, there are bathrooms at the entrance which are clean and have a toilet that flushes.