Mammoth Lakes guidebook
Food scene
Local dining and beverage recommendations that have become our favorite stomping grounds over the many years of coming to Mammoth!
Fun brewery in the Sierras, great anytime of year! It can usually be pretty packed, so get there early, get your order in for food and then enjoy a beer or two while you wait!
184 locals recommend
Mammoth Brewing Company
18 Lake Mary RdFun brewery in the Sierras, great anytime of year! It can usually be pretty packed, so get there early, get your order in for food and then enjoy a beer or two while you wait!
All Black Velvet staff are friendly and eager to make you the perfect cup of coffee or morning drink to start your day. Super simple menu.
66 locals recommend
Black Velvet Coffee | Espresso Bar
3343 Main StAll Black Velvet staff are friendly and eager to make you the perfect cup of coffee or morning drink to start your day. Super simple menu.
Our kids LOVE the "taco wedge" appetizer. Think: calzone with the insides of a taco - meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce - baked to perfection!
67 locals recommend
John's Pizza Works
3499 Main StOur kids LOVE the "taco wedge" appetizer. Think: calzone with the insides of a taco - meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce - baked to perfection!
Mammoth Tavern - Mammoth
587 Old Mammoth RdSmall and full of locals, comfort food at its best.
Comfort food at its finest. Homemade ice cream paired with handmade pies. (Call to make reservations if planning ahead, it can get busy).
20 locals recommend
Morrison's Restaurant and Bar
3516 Main StComfort food at its finest. Homemade ice cream paired with handmade pies. (Call to make reservations if planning ahead, it can get busy).
Nik-N-Willie's Pizza-n-Subs
100 Old Mammoth RdDelicious Take N Bake Pizza !
Pita Pit
6201 Minaret RdQuick and easy lunch or dinner for the whole family!
Amazing selection of beers and ciders on top with friendly service.
11 locals recommend
The Public House
3399 Main StreetAmazing selection of beers and ciders on top with friendly service.
Roberto's Mexican Cafe
271 Old Mammoth RdOne of the few Mexican dine-in restaurants in town!
Next best thing to the original location in Bishop! A great place to stop on your way out of town to get treats for the ride home or for an edible gift to say thanks to those helping at home while you were away.
54 locals recommend
Shea Schat's Bakery
3305 Main StNext best thing to the original location in Bishop! A great place to stop on your way out of town to get treats for the ride home or for an edible gift to say thanks to those helping at home while you were away.
Great addition to the Village at Mammoth - another place to quench your thirst with a hand-crafted adult beverage.
44 locals recommend
Shelter Distilling
100 Canyon BlvdGreat addition to the Village at Mammoth - another place to quench your thirst with a hand-crafted adult beverage.
Comfort food at its best! Whether you crave waffles topped with be whip cream and berries or a hearty breakfast scramble, you will be ready for your day after filling up here! Or, come for lunch and you will fill up after your morning!
117 locals recommend
The Stove
644 Old Mammoth RdComfort food at its best! Whether you crave waffles topped with be whip cream and berries or a hearty breakfast scramble, you will be ready for your day after filling up here! Or, come for lunch and you will fill up after your morning!
Across from Mammoth Main Lodge - it is a great stop for food year around with a German flare! But, we love to go there during the summer and share a 3 lbs. pretzel, no joke! - while watching all the hikers, bikers, and outdoor activity junkies!
10 locals recommend
The Yodler Restaurant & Bar
10000 Minaret RdAcross from Mammoth Main Lodge - it is a great stop for food year around with a German flare! But, we love to go there during the summer and share a 3 lbs. pretzel, no joke! - while watching all the hikers, bikers, and outdoor activity junkies!
Mahogany Smoked Meats
2345 N Sierra HwyFavorite location to stop for a sandwich on the way home!
If you are making a trek North to June Lake (just about 40 minutes) or on your way to Mono Lake and the Eastern entrance to Yosemite, this is worth the stop! Only beers sold on the inside - but stop by the amazing Asian Fusion food truck, Ohana's 395 on the outside for some Poke Nachos that they will deliver inside the brewery. They are open both in summer and winter.
35 locals recommend
June Lake Brewing
If you are making a trek North to June Lake (just about 40 minutes) or on your way to Mono Lake and the Eastern entrance to Yosemite, this is worth the stop! Only beers sold on the inside - but stop by the amazing Asian Fusion food truck, Ohana's 395 on the outside for some Poke Nachos that they will deliver inside the brewery. They are open both in summer and winter.
Another great brewery to try out in the middle of town, across the street from Vons off Old Mammoth Road. A good place to go have some brewery snacks plus a cold beer after a long day on the mountain or big hike to refuel. Pool table and board games so you can bring the kids if they want to have a root beer.
34 locals recommend
Distant Brewing
568 Old Mammoth RdAnother great brewery to try out in the middle of town, across the street from Vons off Old Mammoth Road. A good place to go have some brewery snacks plus a cold beer after a long day on the mountain or big hike to refuel. Pool table and board games so you can bring the kids if they want to have a root beer.
Great place to get a warm bowl of flavorful ramen especially on a cold winter day! Friendly staff and great service!
12 locals recommend
Noodle-Ly
437 Old Mammoth RdGreat place to get a warm bowl of flavorful ramen especially on a cold winter day! Friendly staff and great service!
Mammoth has no end of brewery's to explore - and this one is another not to miss. Plenty of beers to choose from - AND, last time we were there, they still had the enormous 2 lbs. pretzel appetizer you can get at the Yodler near Main Lodge to go with your beverage.
11 locals recommend
The Public House
3399 Main StreetMammoth has no end of brewery's to explore - and this one is another not to miss. Plenty of beers to choose from - AND, last time we were there, they still had the enormous 2 lbs. pretzel appetizer you can get at the Yodler near Main Lodge to go with your beverage.
Grocery
Vons has all your food and beverage needs for cooking and eating in the condo. It also has a pharmacy connected to it for any toiletry/healthcare needs. However, be prepared to wait in long lines - especially at days end and during holiday weekends. And, make sure to bring your own bags to carry your groceries!
176 locals recommend
Vons
481 Old Mammoth RdVons has all your food and beverage needs for cooking and eating in the condo. It also has a pharmacy connected to it for any toiletry/healthcare needs. However, be prepared to wait in long lines - especially at days end and during holiday weekends. And, make sure to bring your own bags to carry your groceries!
Rite Aid has your healthcare needs plus a small food and refrigerated section in addition to seasonal items you might need during your outdoor play in Mammoth. Sometimes a quick alternative to the longer lines at Vons.
73 locals recommend
Rite Aid
26 Old Mammoth RdRite Aid has your healthcare needs plus a small food and refrigerated section in addition to seasonal items you might need during your outdoor play in Mammoth. Sometimes a quick alternative to the longer lines at Vons.
Grocery Outlet
37 Old Mammoth RdAnother alternative to Vons grocery store - may have less crowds.
Fun, centrally located general store in the Village of Mammoth that has all your last minute shopping items. Our kids love the old fashioned candy jars!
7 locals recommend
Busy Beez General Store
6201 Minaret RdFun, centrally located general store in the Village of Mammoth that has all your last minute shopping items. Our kids love the old fashioned candy jars!
Shopping
Favorite place to go looking for gently used ski/snowboard, clothing, hiking, camping and backpacking equipment.
Second Chance Thrift Shop
501 Old Mammoth RdFavorite place to go looking for gently used ski/snowboard, clothing, hiking, camping and backpacking equipment.
The Cast Off is a secondhand store that benefits the Mammoth Hospital Auxiliary. Come check out our selection of clothes, books, music, home furnishings and decor. With low prices and a great selection, you can feel good knowing your purchase helps health programs in the Mammoth Lakes region.
Cast-Off
3059 Chateau RdThe Cast Off is a secondhand store that benefits the Mammoth Hospital Auxiliary. Come check out our selection of clothes, books, music, home furnishings and decor. With low prices and a great selection, you can feel good knowing your purchase helps health programs in the Mammoth Lakes region.
Ski/Snowboard Rental
Fast Ski Sports
437 Old Mammoth RdBest ski/snowboard rental shop in town!
Outdoor Activities
Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit
3244 Lake Mary RdA great way to explore Mammoth by horseback.
Indoor Activities
Continue the fun indoors with the family at the bowling alley! Also have virtual golf upstairs and a 5-star restaurant with the Brasserie. (Great American food/pub food menu downstairs in the bowling alley as well).
152 locals recommend
Mammoth Rock N Bowl
3029 Chateau RdContinue the fun indoors with the family at the bowling alley! Also have virtual golf upstairs and a 5-star restaurant with the Brasserie. (Great American food/pub food menu downstairs in the bowling alley as well).
Sightseeing/Hiking
A great place to start your visit to Mammoth Lakes and the surrounding Eastern Sierras area. Lots of great knowledge about local hiking and biking trails, fishing, etc. as well as winter activities such as cross country skiing, ice skating, downhill skiing or snowboarding too!
33 locals recommend
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center
2510 Main StA great place to start your visit to Mammoth Lakes and the surrounding Eastern Sierras area. Lots of great knowledge about local hiking and biking trails, fishing, etc. as well as winter activities such as cross country skiing, ice skating, downhill skiing or snowboarding too!
This 5.3-mile paved multi-use path connects the North Village to Horseshoe Lake and passes many popular Mammoth Lakes destinations, such as Twin Lakes Vista, Tamarack Lodge, Lake Mamie, and Horseshoe Lake, along the way. It may be accessed at many points along its length via the Lakes Basin Trolley. The descent from Horseshoe Lake to the North Village is 1,000 vertical feet; downhill users can accelerate quickly and must control their speed. This trail is not maintained in the wintertime.
20 locals recommend
Lakes Basin Path / Horseshoe Lake Trailhead
Parking LotThis 5.3-mile paved multi-use path connects the North Village to Horseshoe Lake and passes many popular Mammoth Lakes destinations, such as Twin Lakes Vista, Tamarack Lodge, Lake Mamie, and Horseshoe Lake, along the way. It may be accessed at many points along its length via the Lakes Basin Trolley. The descent from Horseshoe Lake to the North Village is 1,000 vertical feet; downhill users can accelerate quickly and must control their speed. This trail is not maintained in the wintertime.
There are two primary trails that leave from the parking area and connect to the summit rims of the three volcanic craters. The parking area, located 3 miles north of the Mammoth Scenic Loop on a graded dirt road through old-growth Jeffrey pine forest, includes a restroom and interpretive information. The craters were formed by a series of small but violent steam-blast eruptions about six hundred years ago. The two southernmost craters are approximately 200 feet deep and contain small lakes. Views stretch from San Joaquin Ridge to the Mono Craters to the White Mountains. Access in winter is by snowshoes, skis or snowmobile.
8 locals recommend
Inyo Craters
Mammoth Scenic LoopThere are two primary trails that leave from the parking area and connect to the summit rims of the three volcanic craters. The parking area, located 3 miles north of the Mammoth Scenic Loop on a graded dirt road through old-growth Jeffrey pine forest, includes a restroom and interpretive information. The craters were formed by a series of small but violent steam-blast eruptions about six hundred years ago. The two southernmost craters are approximately 200 feet deep and contain small lakes. Views stretch from San Joaquin Ridge to the Mono Craters to the White Mountains. Access in winter is by snowshoes, skis or snowmobile.
Amazing hiking amidst volcanic rock formations. Use the bus to get from the Main Lodge down to Devil's PostPile/Reds Meadows. The hike to Rainbow Falls is worth the view if you have time and energy! Or hop on the bus and get off at a closer stop to see both without all the effort!
110 locals recommend
Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile Access RoadAmazing hiking amidst volcanic rock formations. Use the bus to get from the Main Lodge down to Devil's PostPile/Reds Meadows. The hike to Rainbow Falls is worth the view if you have time and energy! Or hop on the bus and get off at a closer stop to see both without all the effort!
Stunning views of creeks, lakes, mountain vistas with vibrant colors that change with the seasons. Hikes for all ages and levels. Check out Rock Creek Lake Hiking Trail. (Approximately 30 minutes south of Mammoth on the way to Bishop)
12 locals recommend
Rock Creek Lake
Stunning views of creeks, lakes, mountain vistas with vibrant colors that change with the seasons. Hikes for all ages and levels. Check out Rock Creek Lake Hiking Trail. (Approximately 30 minutes south of Mammoth on the way to Bishop)
Crystal Lake Trail is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Mammoth Lakes, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail has wonderful vistas of Lake George and Lake Mary along the way and is best used from June until November.
Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake Trail is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Mammoth Lakes, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail has wonderful vistas of Lake George and Lake Mary along the way and is best used from June until November.