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MAMMOTH LAKES VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in Mammoth Lakes |
| Focusing on outdoor recreation and entertainment, Mono County’s small community of Mammoth Lakes, being nestled in eastern California offers a perfect amalgamation of vast natural forests, ski slopes, meandering lakes and rivers, complemented by an array of vacation rentals, which make it one of the most popular vacation destinations. |
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Mammoth Lakes Vacation Rental Information |
Located on Inyo National Forest in Mammoth Ranger District, surrounded by Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas and right next to Tioga Pass, the eastern entrance to the grand Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Lakes is a year-round vacation destination, offering a host of comfortable vacation rental homes.
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More than 8000 Mammoth Lakes vacation rentals are available in and around Mammoth Lakes, including vacation rental condos, vacation rental cabins, luxury vacation rental homes and Mammoth Lakes lodges. Many Mammoth Lakes California vacation rental condos are located in the village and within walking distance from it, primarily because the numerous shuttle services that go up to the ski lifts and the main picnic sites and trail heads run through the village.
Mammoth Lakes condos in the village are usually small, accommodating 2 or 4 people. Mammoth Lakes vacation rental condos, Mammoth Lakes cabins and vacation rental lodges are also located near the ski lifts and near bike trails leading to the trail heads. Vacation rental condos, vacation rental cabins and vacation rental lodges are larger, with 3-bedrooms or more bedrooms, and sleep around 6-10 vacationers. Amenities provide by most mammoth lakes vacation rentals are more or less he same, which include swimming pools, Jacuzzis, saunas, picnic/BBQ area, laundry facilities, outdoor parking and fully equipped kitchens. Kitchen features cookware, serving ware, utensils, toaster, blender, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, and cooking stove.
You will also find spacious luxury vacation rental homes and vacation rental chateaus in more offbeat locations near the Sherwin rages, at the base of Mammoth Mountain, on Snowcreek Meadow and near other meadows and backcountry lakes. These luxury vacation rental homes sleep up to 16 people and offer a peaceful environment with panoramic views of the surrounding forests. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Mammoth Lakes |
| There is really no off-season at Mammoth Lakes, so off-season discounts are rare at any of the Mammoth Lakes vacation rentals. As there are a large variety of Mammoth Lakes California vacation rentals, there is always something available for those with special needs such as families carrying pets or for people with any types of disabilities, etc. |
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Must See in Mammoth Lakes |
The scenic beauty of the Mammoth Lakes area is the main attraction here and the best way to enjoy it is to take your pick of the several outdoor activities. You visit to Mammoth Lakes will not be deemed to be complete if you have not been to the Hot Creek. You can take the shuttle to see the Devils Postpile National Monument, a natural sheer wall of columns 60 feet high formed from volcanic basalt and glacial activity.
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Only 30 miles north of Mammoth Lakes is Mono Lake, known for its dramatic tufa formations. This is a good place for nature-lovers. Take a break from the natural sights and visit Bodie State Historical Park, where you can get the sense of a 17th century mining town. It is located about 35 miles to the north east of Mammoth Lakes. The entrance to the world famous Yosemite National Park is only an hour away from Mammoth Lakes. Here, you can see the spectacular sites of the Park once the pass opens in late spring. |
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Sights and Attractions in Mammoth Lakes |
| At Mammoth Lakes there is no dearth of sights and attractions that will engage you for the whole of your vacation. From sighting nature’s bounty to indulging in active pastimes, Mammoth Lakes attractions are far too many to leave you asking for more. Picnics are a nice, leisurely way to see the sights around here. The best picnic areas are along Mammoth Lakes Basin, with Twin Lakes, and Lakes Mary, George, Mamie and Horseshoe, all located along Lake Mary Road. Rainbow Falls is also a well-frequented and scenic picnic area, where the San Joaquin River falls a 101 feet, sending rainbow mists into the air. You can comfortably walk up here from the shuttle drop-off.
• Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
• Hot Creek
• Yosemite National Park
• Mono Lake
• Devils Postpile National Monument |
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Outdoor Recreation in Mammoth Lakes |
| Mammoth Lakes offers something for everyone, be it summer, winter or spring. The activities you can indulge in at Mammoth Lakes range from excellent skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, jogging, walking, hiking, biking, climbing and horseback riding to swimming, paddling, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, catamaran sailing, water skiing, boating, fishing and the unique hot tubbing.
• Skiing
• Hiking
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Biking
• Water Sports
• Fishing
• Climbing
• Horseback Riding
• Hot Tubbing | |
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Golfing in Mammoth Lakes |
There's so much to do at Mammoth Lakes that most people don't get around to golf. You will be so preoccupied with an array of diverse activities that Mammoth Lakes offers that you will not be left with any energy for golfing. However, if golf is your passion, you can choose to tee off at the 9-hole Snowcreek Golf Course, located at Sierra Meadows or the more challenging 18-hole championship par-70 Sierra Star Golf Course. |
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Mammoth Lakes Fairs and Festivals |
Mammoth Lakes is host to numerous lively and entertaining events. Be it outstanding ski, mountain bike and snowboard competitions to music festivals, art & craft events, concerts, to holiday celebrations – Mammoth Lakes has some or the other event lined up every time of the year to make your stay a memorable one.
The month of June features festivals including Mammoth Lakes Motor Show, Mammoth Lakes Mean Mountain Run Motorcycle Festiva, and Mammoth Bike Park and Gondola Opening Day. Mammoth Lakes celebrates the spirit of the nation on 4th July in a grand style too but, safely without any crackers and fireworks. Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee is a treat for music lovers as they witness "Jazz with Altitude," where world’s best musicians participate. Kids are also not left behind; a Free Children's Fishing Festival too is organized in July.
The month of August is again lined with numerable festivities and events including Mammoth Lakes Fine Arts Festival, which is in the starting of August. Other festivals in August are Sierra Summer Festival, Villagefest, Mammoth Mountain Freestyle Bike Camp, Wines, Pines and Jazzy Funk, Annual Country Western Dance and BBQ, and lots more. You will not be bereft of choices in winter months also, the city witnesses many events and festivals.
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Dining and Nightlife in Mammoth Lakes |
With a number of cuisines to choose from, ranging from Oriental, Continental and classic American to authentic Japanese cuisine, the 50-odd restaurants and eateries in Mammoth Lakes are a treat for food lovers. The contemporary Skadi, owned and operated by Chef Ian Alger is famous for its eclectic Alpine cuisine. Skadi is quite a welcome contrast to its surrounding ski resort rusticity, with its warm stylish interiors, where you can even enjoy après-ski cocktail, starters, fine dining and finally mouth-watering desserts.
Nevados, which offers one of the best dining at Mammoth Lakes, is famed for its innovatively cooked European and Californian cuisines. A favorite haunt of race coaches and ski instructors, Nevados exudes a friendly warm ambience. If you can’t seem to resist the temptation to enjoy some sushi, then you can head to Shogun, where you can indulge in a variety of authentic Japanese delicacies including sushi.
If you are looking for a spot of nighttime relaxation, you will find the bars and pubs at Mammoth Lakes at the shopping plazas in downtown. Mammoth Lakes Grill & Bar at Sierra Center Mall, Yodler Restaurant & Bar and Dry Creek Bar are some of the most popular ones. |
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Shopping in Mammoth Lakes |
You can buy gifts, home furnishings and accessories, books, art, antiques, designer clothes, casual wear and even gourmet wines at the pretty shops in Mammoth Lakes' numerous shopping plazas. Minaret Village Shopping Center is a huge shopping mall where you can find all sorts of items you could think of buying.
Mammoth Memories is the place where you can find some interesting official Mammoth souvenirs, gifts and photographs. If you’d like to some original art pieces, glass and ceramic works and class jewelry, you can head to Gallerie Barjur. Mammoth Gallery is another place where you can spot interesting artworks, sculptures, photographs, jewelry, handmade baskets and gifts. |
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Best Times to Visit Mammoth Lakes |
| With temperatures ranging between 45º F to above 100º F and bare minimum rainfall throughout the year, Palm Springs experiences moderately warm weather throughout the year. Visit Palm Springs in the summer to beat the crowd and get off-season discounts on all activities and even vacation rentals. |
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Time Zone for Mammoth Lakes |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Mammoth Lakes |
Mammoth Lakes is about 325 miles north of Los Angeles, about the same distance east of San Francisco and about 164 miles south of Reno, NV. It is connected to major cities by Highway 395 running north south and Interstate 80 and Hwy 50 running east west. The east west links are only open in summer.
The nearest airport served by regular airline services is the Reno/Tahoe International Airport, from where Mammoth Lakes is a three-hour drive. Shuttle services operate to and from this airport and Mammoth Lakes. Mammoth Yosemite Airport is just 10 minutes away from Mammoth Lakes and gets charter aircraft. The Inyo-Mono Transit runs bus services connecting Mammoth Lakes with Reno and Los Angeles.
Within the Mammoth Lakes area, you can use the free shuttle service provided between the town and the ski area during winter. During summer, the shuttle runs within the Town of Mammoth Lakes and to the Devils Postpile National Monument.
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