John's Guidebook for Mammoth Lakes
Food Scene
Looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner in or around Mammoth Lakes. I will share my favorites with you.
Most say the best Mexican food in town. Their biggest competitor is Gomez's in the Village but you can't go wrong with Roberto's Mexican Cafe. Expect a wait for dinner every time you visit. The second level is a bar and you can possibly dine in the bar. The bar upstairs is a good place to catch a game too.
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Roberto's Mexican Cafe
271 Old Mammoth RdMost say the best Mexican food in town. Their biggest competitor is Gomez's in the Village but you can't go wrong with Roberto's Mexican Cafe. Expect a wait for dinner every time you visit. The second level is a bar and you can possibly dine in the bar. The bar upstairs is a good place to catch a game too.
I've enjoyed the Mogul since I was a kid. It is a quintessential restaurant in Mammoth. We have dined here more often than anywhere else in Mammoth. Steaks and the only salad bar in Mammoth.
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Mogul Restaurant
1528 Tavern RdI've enjoyed the Mogul since I was a kid. It is a quintessential restaurant in Mammoth. We have dined here more often than anywhere else in Mammoth. Steaks and the only salad bar in Mammoth.
One of top fine dining locations in the Mammoth aree and located at the historic Tamarack Lodge. Not a large dining room but while you are waiting the lodge provides an authentic old time area to wait, have a drink and play games in front of the roaring 1920's era fireplace.
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The Lakefront Restaurant
163 Twin Lakes RdOne of top fine dining locations in the Mammoth aree and located at the historic Tamarack Lodge. Not a large dining room but while you are waiting the lodge provides an authentic old time area to wait, have a drink and play games in front of the roaring 1920's era fireplace.
Great spot for breakfast, I especially enjoy eating outside in the summer.
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Good Life Cafe
126 Old Mammoth RdGreat spot for breakfast, I especially enjoy eating outside in the summer.
Classic Mammoth spot for breakfast, lunch and large portions of home-cooked goodness. This is a "Don't Miss" in Mammoth.
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The Stove
644 Old Mammoth RdClassic Mammoth spot for breakfast, lunch and large portions of home-cooked goodness. This is a "Don't Miss" in Mammoth.
Unassuming pizza parlor turning out a big selection of classic & innovative pies & sandwiches.
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Nik-N-Willie's Pizza-n-Subs
100 Old Mammoth RdUnassuming pizza parlor turning out a big selection of classic & innovative pies & sandwiches.
Restaurant featuring creative American dishes, wine & local beers, plus baseball decor & TVs. Owner and Chef Matt Toomey is the creator of the famed Lobster Taquitos at the Whoa Nellie Deli, a popular stop in Lee Vining near the West gate of Yosemite National Park. This is his first sit-down restaurant in Mammoth. Don't be fooled by the fast casual style when you walk in the door. They have a large dining room adjacent the kitchen that will accomodate large groups and crowds. The food is high quality. And available for take-out also.
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Toomey's
6085 Minaret RdRestaurant featuring creative American dishes, wine & local beers, plus baseball decor & TVs. Owner and Chef Matt Toomey is the creator of the famed Lobster Taquitos at the Whoa Nellie Deli, a popular stop in Lee Vining near the West gate of Yosemite National Park. This is his first sit-down restaurant in Mammoth. Don't be fooled by the fast casual style when you walk in the door. They have a large dining room adjacent the kitchen that will accomodate large groups and crowds. The food is high quality. And available for take-out also.
Parks & Nature
Looking for things to do, experiences and places to visit in or around Mammoth? I will share some of mine with you.
Amazing natural beauty. Mammoth Lakes is only a 45 minute drive from the East Entrance to Yosemite National Park. A daytrip with an early morning departure from Mammoth is a must-do experience. I strongly recommend a visit to Yosemite Valley (about a 2 hour drive from Mammoth).
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Yosemite National Park
Amazing natural beauty. Mammoth Lakes is only a 45 minute drive from the East Entrance to Yosemite National Park. A daytrip with an early morning departure from Mammoth is a must-do experience. I strongly recommend a visit to Yosemite Valley (about a 2 hour drive from Mammoth).
Skiiing and Snowboarding, Mountain biking in Summer, and other outdoor activities
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Mammoth Mountain
10400 Minaret RdSkiiing and Snowboarding, Mountain biking in Summer, and other outdoor activities
Visit Devil's Postpile and natural wonder and nearby Rainbow Falls.
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Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile Access RoadVisit Devil's Postpile and natural wonder and nearby Rainbow Falls.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is why most visitors come to Mammoth Lakes for. It is a large ski resort in the western United States, located in eastern California along the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Inyo National Forest. Mammoth has more than 3,500 acres of ski-able terrain and is serviced by 28 lifts. It is the best skiing and mountain biking in the West.
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Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge
10400 Minaret RdMammoth Mountain Ski Area is why most visitors come to Mammoth Lakes for. It is a large ski resort in the western United States, located in eastern California along the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Inyo National Forest. Mammoth has more than 3,500 acres of ski-able terrain and is serviced by 28 lifts. It is the best skiing and mountain biking in the West.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wondering what to do apres-ski or after a long day of hiking and fishing? I'll share my thoughts.
Laid-back haunt with a woodsy interior & New American fare, plus TVs, mountain views & happy hour. Great gastro pub with stunning views of the Sherwin Mountains, Sierra Crest and Mammoth Mountain if you arrive before dark. It's always crowded and expect a wait to get in.
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Mammoth Tavern - Mammoth
587 Old Mammoth RdLaid-back haunt with a woodsy interior & New American fare, plus TVs, mountain views & happy hour. Great gastro pub with stunning views of the Sherwin Mountains, Sierra Crest and Mammoth Mountain if you arrive before dark. It's always crowded and expect a wait to get in.
Modern bowling alley with flat-screens & a bar, plus an upscale restaurant serving French cuisine upstairs which is arguable the best food in Mammoth and definitely amazing views of the Sherwin mountains.
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Mammoth Rock N Bowl
3029 Chateau RdModern bowling alley with flat-screens & a bar, plus an upscale restaurant serving French cuisine upstairs which is arguable the best food in Mammoth and definitely amazing views of the Sherwin mountains.
City/town information
Bishop
Besides driving through, what is there to do?
June Lake
Lee Vining
Yosemite Valley
Lone Pine
Independence
Big Pine
Crowley Lake
Wild By Nature-Alpine Lakes, Rugged Backcountry, Beautiful Meadows & more! Visit www.bridgeportcalifornia.com for more information.
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Bridgeport
Wild By Nature-Alpine Lakes, Rugged Backcountry, Beautiful Meadows & more! Visit www.bridgeportcalifornia.com for more information.
Sightseeing
Devils Postpile National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located near Mammoth Mountain in Eastern California. The monument protects Devils Postpile, an unusual rock formation of columnar basalt. Also nearby is Rainbow Falls. I recommend everyone take the shuttle at Main Lodge down to Red's Meadow and hike to both Rainbow Falls and Devils Postpile. Amazing natural wonders.
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Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile Access RoadDevils Postpile National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located near Mammoth Mountain in Eastern California. The monument protects Devils Postpile, an unusual rock formation of columnar basalt. Also nearby is Rainbow Falls. I recommend everyone take the shuttle at Main Lodge down to Red's Meadow and hike to both Rainbow Falls and Devils Postpile. Amazing natural wonders.
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
No Uber in Mammoth? How to get around without a car.
The town of Mammoth is only 4 square miles. When I am visiting I walk or bike as often as possible and use the free Town of Mammoth shuttle system provided by Eastern Sierra Transit which offers several routes around town, to the ski area in the Winter, and to the Lakes Basin in the Summer. They also have Dial-A-Ride and there is a Mammoth Taxi Cab company. But, there is not Uber or Lyft. YART, Yosemite Area Rapid Transit also has a bus that goes from Mammoth to Yosemite and back every day.
Was einpacken?
Be prepared for the weather and pack accordingly
The weather in the Sierra can change in an instant. In Summer, it is not uncommon to have afternoon thundershowers. In the Winter, it can be sunny and change to a snowstorm in minutes. Either way, be prepared for it getting colder than what you expect any time of the year. Layers are important year round. Be prepared.