Year-round fun awaits your family in Mammoth Lakes
For a family vacation destination that will have you wanting to visit again and again, check out Mammoth Lakes, California. Located four and a half hours from Los Angeles, there are endless opportunities to explore the outdoors, plus swimming, mountain biking, and boating in the summer; and all types of snow skiing, boarding, ice skating and other snow adventures in the winter. No matter the season, there is so much to do here that it's impossible to fit it all in with one visit. The Mammoth Lakes area is one of the most geographically studied areas in the world with the wide variety of awe-inspiring natural wonders all around.
In non-winter months this is a perfect launching point to explore Yosemite National Park, Devil’s Postpile and Bodie Historical Park, all of which are no more than 90 minutes from Mammoth Lakes.
Other activities for the warmer months include trout fishing, swimming or boating in any of the 15 lakes that are in and around Mammoth, golfing, and of course traversing sections of the Pacific Crest and John Muir trails. While excursions or backpacking in these areas may be overwhelming to small children, the area is remarkably accessible to even the youngest adventurer with short walks along easy to navigate terrain. While exploring here, you’ll be able to share the wonders of nature, including seeing and learning about the resident wildlife, taking a dip in a natural hot springs pools, climbing the rocks and so much more.
Mammoth Mountain also has an Adventure Center at its base that is great for adventurous kids with its climbing rock, mountain-bike park, zip line for kids who are 13 or older, and of course the Gondola, which takes you to the mountain’s 11,053 summit for spectacular views.
When the temperatures fall, and snow begins to fly, usually from November through February, Mammoth Lakes becomes a winter sports Mecca. With skiing and snowboarding on the mountain and snowshoeing, cross country skiing and sledding throughout the area, there’s a ton of fun to be had in the fluffy white powder.
It’s easy to get to Mammoth Lakes to start your family vacation with daily non-stop flights from San Jose, Los Angeles, Reno, Nevada. And accommodations and dining options are plentiful and family friendly with a wide range of hotels, private condos and cabins. So, no matter your budget you’ll find everything you need for the perfect family-vacation in Mammoth Lakes.
