Guidebook for Mammoth Lakes
Food Scene
Honestly, one of the best Mexican restaurants - anywhere. If you like spice and are brave, I recommend the Molcajete.
10 locals recommend
The Loco Frijole
3711 Main StHonestly, one of the best Mexican restaurants - anywhere. If you like spice and are brave, I recommend the Molcajete.
Bistro East Restaurant & Bar
51 Club DrGreat sushi and great beer and saki deals.
Tiger Bar & Cafe
2620 CA-158It's just a classic place with great bar food.
Sometimes you need a bacon cheeseburger with fries and a chocolate milkshake. These guys do it right!
39 locals recommend
Burgers Restaurant
6118 Minaret RdSometimes you need a bacon cheeseburger with fries and a chocolate milkshake. These guys do it right!
The Stove
644 Old Mammoth RdBest breakfast in town! Also good lunch.
This is arguably the best food in town. It's mostly a carry-out place, but they have a few tables if you are lucky.
He also has a really cool restaurant in the Chevron station in Lee Vining.
38 locals recommend
Toomey's
6085 Minaret RdThis is arguably the best food in town. It's mostly a carry-out place, but they have a few tables if you are lucky.
He also has a really cool restaurant in the Chevron station in Lee Vining.
Support the locals! A great coffee shop. Also try the HUGE carrot cake muffin.
62 locals recommend
Stellar Brew & Natural Cafe
3280 Main StSupport the locals! A great coffee shop. Also try the HUGE carrot cake muffin.
Hand down, one of the best coffee shops you will ever visit. Goes toe-to-toe with any NY or SF place.
66 locals recommend
Black Velvet Coffee | Espresso Bar
3343 Main StHand down, one of the best coffee shops you will ever visit. Goes toe-to-toe with any NY or SF place.
Mammoth Tavern - Mammoth
587 Old Mammoth RdMy favorite place in town for food and drinks.
Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar
6080 Minaret RdMy favorite fine dining in town. Great food!
They have great pizza and they video games to entertain the kids. They also have a bar next door for the adults. What more could you ask for? Kids can go nuts and parents can chill.
67 locals recommend
John's Pizza Works
3499 Main StThey have great pizza and they video games to entertain the kids. They also have a bar next door for the adults. What more could you ask for? Kids can go nuts and parents can chill.
The bar & restaurant here serves very good view. The deck also has a great view of Mammoth Ski Resort. Right above the Yodler.
71 locals recommend
Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge
10400 Minaret RdThe bar & restaurant here serves very good view. The deck also has a great view of Mammoth Ski Resort. Right above the Yodler.
Drinks & Nightlife
A beautiful place to have a drink with an awesome view of Mammoth Ski Resort. Sit on the deck when the weather is nice. Also good food.
10 locals recommend
The Yodler Restaurant & Bar
10000 Minaret RdA beautiful place to have a drink with an awesome view of Mammoth Ski Resort. Sit on the deck when the weather is nice. Also good food.
Sightseeing
Incredibly beautiful drive with streams, waterfalls and lakes. You'll end up just south of the Tioga Pass, Lee Vining and Mono Lake.
10 locals recommend
June Lake Loop
2407 CA-158Incredibly beautiful drive with streams, waterfalls and lakes. You'll end up just south of the Tioga Pass, Lee Vining and Mono Lake.
Parks & Nature
Bodie State Historic Park
California 270An old mining ghost town. A must see!
It is only 45 minutes to the North Entrance. If you leave by 6AM, you can be in the valley floor in 2 hours!
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
It is only 45 minutes to the North Entrance. If you leave by 6AM, you can be in the valley floor in 2 hours!
Mono Lake
You have to see Mono Lake...
This is a must-see. Also continue the hike to Rainbow Falls.
110 locals recommend
Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile Access RoadThis is a must-see. Also continue the hike to Rainbow Falls.
Shopping
This is actually one of the best Vons stores you will ever visit. Well stocked with lots of variety. Tip: Go early in the morning because the lines get long!
176 locals recommend
Vons
481 Old Mammoth RdThis is actually one of the best Vons stores you will ever visit. Well stocked with lots of variety. Tip: Go early in the morning because the lines get long!
Essentials
Mammoth Business Essentials
1934 Meridian BlvdIf you need to ship something, make copies, etc.
Everything Else
Wave Rave
3203 Main StThe best snowboard shop in the world.
This is the place to buy and rent the non-mainstream brands. Very cool store.
13 locals recommend
P3 Freeride Ski & Snowboard Shop
3325 Main StThis is the place to buy and rent the non-mainstream brands. Very cool store.
Footloose Sports
3043 Main StThis is the all around sports store for winter and summer.
This is the best place in town to rent, buy and service your skis. Really nice guys, very knowledgeable - overall great service.
32 locals recommend
Kittredge Sports
3218 Main StThis is the best place in town to rent, buy and service your skis. Really nice guys, very knowledgeable - overall great service.
Best ski tuner in town for racers. Also great for rentals. Been in Mammoth forever so also a great resource for information.
7 locals recommend
Fast Ski Sports
437 Old Mammoth RdBest ski tuner in town for racers. Also great for rentals. Been in Mammoth forever so also a great resource for information.