Mammoth Lakes Guide

Sean & Kalea Flynn • November 2, 2026

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Tips from the Flynn family for ski season, summer and everything in between

Our two Mammoth condos are at Sierra Manor on Old Mammoth Road, right in the middle of town. Here's how to make the most of your stay, from the Flynn family.


Getting around

  • Free town shuttles: the Red Line stops right in front of Sierra Manor and runs to the Village, where the gondola goes up the mountain. The Green Line to Eagle Lodge is half a block away. Schedules change by season, so check Eastern Sierra Transit before you go.
  • Winter driving: storms can bring heavy snow. Four-wheel drive or snow chains are strongly recommended, and chain controls are common on Highway 395 and around town.
  • Parking: both condos have parking at the complex. Details are in your check-in instructions.


Winter

  • Mammoth Mountain: start your ski day at Main Lodge, Canyon Lodge, Eagle Lodge or the Village gondola.
  • June Mountain: a smaller, family-friendly mountain about 30 minutes north.
  • Off the slopes: cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Tamarack in the Lakes Basin, snow tubing, and a soak in the shared hot tub back at the condo.


Summer and fall

  • Lakes Basin: Lake Mary is about five miles up the road, with Lake Mamie, Lake George and Horseshoe Lake nearby for hiking, kayaking and fishing.
  • Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls: reached by a seasonal shuttle from the Village area.
  • Mountain biking at the Mammoth Bike Park.
  • Yosemite: when Tioga Pass (Highway 120) is open, usually late spring through fall, Yosemite's east entrance is about an hour's drive.


In town

Restaurants, bars and shops are within walking distance, and the Vons grocery store is just down the road, so you can stock the kitchen as soon as you arrive.


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Stay with the Flynn family

Check availability for our two Mammoth condos, steps from the free shuttle. See availability and book direct for our best rates, or contact us with any questions.


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