Winter California Family Vacations: Mammoth Lakes

When you think of winter vacations, California is probably not the first place that comes to mind. 

But our expansive state has a little something for everyone, including fantastic mountain towns where you can enjoy all your favorite winter pastimes. Plan your California family vacation in Mammoth Lakes this winter and discover family-friendly skiing, gondola rides, tube parks, and events. Choose Snowcreek Resort to host your getaway and enjoy fun on Mammoth Mountain just minutes from our resort:

Mammoth Mountain Skiing

Mammoth Mountain offers 3,500 skiable acres, with runs for every skill level! If you have kids who are new to the sport, we recommend signing up for lessons so they can learn the fundamentals of skiing. They also offer childcare services!

Scenic Gondola Rides

Take a Scenic Gondola Ride with your family this winter and enjoy expansive views of the Eastern Sierra covered in snowfall. Kids aged 12 and under ride free with each paying adult!

Tube Park

Experience fun for the whole family at the Tube Park at Wolly’s Adventure Summit! Ride down the high-speed snow tube lanes and take the Magic Carpet Lift to the top to ride again and again. Please keep in mind that tubers must be 42” to ride. Your tube park tickets also include access to the Snowplay area, offering even more winter fun and hot cocoa!

Mountain Coaster

Ride the brand new Mountain Coaster this winter with the family! The coaster will take you 5,445 feet through mountain terrain featuring straightaways, exciting curves, and heart-pounding twisters. Front seat passengers must be at least three years old and over 38”. 

Village Events

After a day of winter adventures, head to The Village at Mammoth for some family-friendly Apres ski activities! Wooly’s Dance Party is a yearly winter tradition that brings kid-friendly music, dancing, and characters to the village. There are also over 14 restaurants and ten shops to discover here!

Family-Friendly Mammoth Lakes Vacation Rentals

Snowcreek Resort offers the perfect basecamp for your California family vacation in Mammoth Lakes this winter! All of our guests enjoy exclusive access to the Snowcreek Athletic Club, featuring sports courts, indoor pools, a full-service spa, a fitness center, and group exercise classes. Browse our collection of Mammoth Lakes vacation rentals and find the perfect lodging for your family getaway!