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The Sierra Nevada mountains are a popular snow skiing destination. For Californians living in Los Angeles, Mammoth Mountain is the easiest resort to get to from Los Angeles.
The Town of Mammoth Lakes serves one main function: a place for these hordes of Los Angelenos to stay. Condos, motels, hotels, and restaurants fill this small town to serve the flood of winter visitors. In summer, the flood stops and rents plunge, making Mammoth an affordable base to explore the region.
At 8000 feet of elevation, the city stays naturally cool during the region's summer heat waves. Nearby Bishop routinely heats to 105°F (40C) while Mammoth tops out around 84°F (29C).
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- Ski & Snowboard (Fall, Winter and Spring, depending on precipitation). Most years the ski season extends until July 4th. One of the top ranking Ski and Snowbarding Resorts in the United States.
- Mountain Biking (Summer only). The ski resort will carry your bike up to the top of the mountain so you can coast down it. Rentals available.
- Fish. The many lakes in the lake basin just west of the city (and north of the mountain) are popular. Boat rentals available.
- Hike (Summer only). To beautiful and amazing locations such as Rainbow Falls and Devils Postpile. An easy 3.5 hike.
- Horseback Ride (Summer Only). Various of tours through beautiful remote areas.
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- Hot Creek Geological Area (On a dirt road just east of the airport, which is just south along US395). An area of hot springs and steam in a very small canyon. Several pools are scalding hot and will result in death if you jump in. Swimming is currently forbidden due to increased geothermal activity.
- Mammoth Mountain. In winter, this is the main ski resort. In summer the gondola will take you to the top, and the view is amazing. Bring warm clothes for the top.
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By plane
- Mammoth Yosemite Airport (IATA: MMH) is just east of US-395 near Mammoth.
- Horizon Air provides daily service between December and April from LAX in Los Angeles.
By car
Nearby US 395 brings visitors from the south (Los Angeles and Bakersfield) and the north (Reno).
From the San Francisco Bay Area, Highway 120 (Tioga Road) from Yosemite is the quick route, but is passable only in summer and early fall. Interstate 80 and US 50 provide cross-mountain access during the winter months, subject to icy conditions and closure due to blizzards.
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Between the city of Mammoth Lakes and the Mammoth Mountain resort, a bike will do fine in summer. Frequent trams run between the town and the slopes during the winter, with outside racks for skis and snowboards. For everything else, you need a car.
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- Angel's Restaurant, 3516 Main St, ☎ +1 760 934-7427. edit
- Base Camp Cafe, 3325 Main St, ☎ +1 760 934-3900. Good burgers and sandwiches. You can order a brown bag meal to take skiing or hiking. edit
- Breakfast Club, (Hwy 203 & Old Mammoth Rd. next to Shell Mart), ☎ +1 760 934-6944. edit
- Good Life Cafe, 126 Old Mammoth Rd, ☎ +1 760 934-1734. edit
- The Lakefront Restaurant, (at Tamarack Lodge on Twin Lakes), ☎ +1 760 934-2442. Reservations Recommended. edit
- Lulu's, 1111 Forest Trl, ☎ +1 760 924-8781. edit
- Petra's Cafe, 6080 Minaret Rd (across from the Village Gondola), ☎ +1 760 934-3500. edit
- The Stove, 644 Old Mammoth Rd, ☎ +1 760 934-2821. edit
- Whiskey Creek, (corner of Main St & Minaret Rd), ☎ +1 760 934-2555. edit
- Whitebark at the Westin, ☎ 760.934.0460. 7 AM- 10PM. Contemporary Chop House with and Eclectic Menu of Appetizers edit
- Restaurant SKADI, Old Mammoth at the Corner of Chateau, ☎ 760.934.3902. 5PM - 9PM. Fine Alpine Cuisine edit
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