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11-Oct-2022
Planning your next family getaway? California’s mini adventure hub, Mammoth Lakes, makes you and yours maximise on magical memories.
Nestling in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mammoth Lakes brings in the adventure, leisure, and nature triad - buzzing with a multitude of activities you can enjoy with your family.
Energetic infants or toddlers, tempestuous teens, school kids, and parents can live out their polar dreams of snowboarding, sledging, and skiing, nurturing their inner athlete on miles of exciting bike trails, hikes, and rock climbing, or even dip into the world of water sports.
Here is your guide to savouring the best of Mammoth Lakes in 48 hours:
DAY 1:
1.) Visit The Village
The Village forms the beginning and end of your vacation at Mammoth Lakes. It forms the focal point of the region, pulsating with restaurants, cafes, shopping outlets, festivals, and fun events. Fork in specials, pick up curious mementoes, and revel in the music that fills the air. Enjoy the swish of the gondola as you move across locations in a scenic ride.
2.) Ride the Scenic Gondola
A visual, the Scenic Gondola flaunts breathtaking views as you ascend to 11,053 feet. Also called the Panorama Gondola, it takes you straight up to Mammoth Mountain where you can unwind amidst picturesque wintry slopes or blooming trails. The Eleven53 Cafe and an Interpretive Center await at the peak where you can grab a quick bite and wander around to click family pictures against stunning backdrops. Mammoth Mountain’s adventure pass for kids offers a full day of sheer fun where they can try climbing walls, zip lines, or bungee trampoline.
3.) Camp Around Town
One of the most inviting destinations for an unforgettable camping experience, Mammoth Lakes comes studded with 800 different campgrounds – gleaming like jewels in the natural bounty. Pitch your tent, sleep under the stars, and observe native wildlife from a distance. To make the most of your trip, reserve your RV rental through Adventure in Camping and make the most of mountain biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and much more!
4.) Gear Up and Get Going!
Discover a nature lover’s paradise at Mammoth Lakes, especially for rock climbing and mountaineering enthusiasts. Sign up for classes from Sierra Mountain Center; professionals and trained guides here specialize in all sorts of outdoor activities, ensuring you’re in good hands to begin your adventure.
Ground Up Climbing Guides - one of the most renowned rock climbing guides up here, is a great option for both group climbing and private climbing sessions. From town-favorite Clark Canyon and Horseshoe Slabs to Crystal Crag and Alabama Hills, everyone can unleash into the wild with a variety of routes suitable for all age groups.
For biking excursions, the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park is a must-visit. With more than 80 miles of single track, families can easily spend an entire day exploring the serene locations, expansive slopes, and delish stops for satiating their soul. Trailing down the breathtaking valleys of Mammoth Lakes spells nature therapy at its best.
DAY 2:
5.) Breakfast and Bowl
Make way for 12 spiffy bowling lanes powered by the latest technology (including automatic bumpers for young ones). Add 3 golf simulators with 12-foot wide high definition screens, a pro shop, foosball, darts, ping pong, a full bar, lounge, and two restaurants and you have an absolute family winner, with undisturbed views of nature paired with an expansive old-school ambience. Mammoth Rock & Bowl brings in an enjoyable kick-off of your family trip.
6.) Call of the Blue
Your water adventure begins at Mammoth Lakes Basin where Lake Mary Marina brings in a complete experience of the town’s marine life. Pontoon boats, motorboats, kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddle boards leap up here. The Pokonobe Lodge and Marina will be your launchpad to take up kayaking where you can float to the end of the basin to Horseshoe Lake, a common favorite among kids to play, swim, and spend an entire afternoon lazing at the shore. Go trout fishing, observe the waterfowl, take a hike at mid-day, and come right back for a dive in the fresh waters. End the day warmed up by a cozy campfire as everyone shares a moment to observe the majestic wildlife.
WHERE TO STAY
COMFORTABLE & CONVENIENT ACCOMMODATION AT MAMMOTH LAKES
From cosy and functional hotels, resorts, campgrounds, or condominiums, robust hospitality is a given at Mammoth Lakes. Here is the line-up of your best stay options:
1.) The Village Lodge
Located a step away from The Village, The Village Lodge combines luxury with stunning locales. Expect amenities such as Wi-Fi, fitness centers, game and media room, Starbucks room service, child care, the Mountain Center, and complimentary airport and town shuttle service here.
2.) The Westin Monache Resort
Your suite stay at The Westin Monache Resort includes an outdoor heated pool, inhouse restaurant bar and lounge, and valet services that will streamline your stay meticulously. Sip on the hot cuppa while you relax and make the most of your vacation.
3.) Edelweiss Lodge
Looking for something more traditional? The charming Edelweiss Lodge in Jeffrey Pines of Old Mammoth Road flaunts a vintage ambience equipped with all essentials needed by the modern traveler. Perfect for small families with its Jaw dropping views and proximity to the Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge’s Bus Line.
4.) Cinnamon Bear Inn
Quaint and cosy as the name suggests, the Cinnamon Bear Inn is located along the Red Bus Line of Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge. The bed and breakfast is distinctive for its robust freshness. In the evenings, lose yourself in wine and fine cheese platters as you unwind from the day’s pleasant fatigue.
That isn’t it. Mammoth Lakes never rests when it comes to organizing family-friendly festivals and events that you can partake in all throughout the year.
From celebrating 4th of July with Pops in The Park and the Annual Footloose Freedom Mile to the Mammoth Reggae Festival and Mammoth Village fest, there is always something afoot at Mammoth Lakes, California. Plan a visit with your loved ones for an unforgettable stay!
