Cool Off This Summer In Mammoth Lakes

Summers can get hot, sometimes too hot. You need to get out of the heat; often, the solution is to go somewhere cool. It also helps you visit a place with beautiful views, entertaining attractions, and delicious food. One place that combines all of that with crisp, cool weather in the summer is the Mammoth Lakes area in California. 

 

Enjoy the natural scenes, cool summer weather, and the accommodating vacation rentals in Mammoth Lakes from Snowcreek Resort. We are located in the Eastern Sierras, offering spectacular panoramic views of Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Rock, the Sherwin and White Mountain ranges. It’s cool, refreshing, and fun.

Best Ways To Cool Off In Mammoth Lakes During The Summer

Numerous fun and relaxing activities near the resort will refresh and enlighten you, making your vacation worth bragging about. With average high temperatures between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit and lows in the 40s, you should bring a light jacket for the cool nights. These are some of the best things you can do to beat the heat in the summer.

Swimming

Swimming never fails to cool you off, but it’s also a lot of fun. Mammoth Lakes has plenty of lakes and pools that welcome swimmers. For those who want to swim in a pool, you should check out the Whitmore Pool, an outdoor pool open to the public with spectacular views, too. 

 

Those who want an indoor pool should head to The Pool at Snowcreek Athletic Club. 

 

As for lake swimming, you have plenty of options. Horseshoe Lake is one of the best lakes for swimming. It features a large beach and kayak launch, with no motorized boats permitted on the lake. Other lakes suitable for swimming are Mammoth Lakes Basin, McLeod,  Crystal, and June lakes.

Biking

If you want to feel the cool mountain air, jumping onto a bike is one of the best ways to do so. Numerous biking paths are found on flat pavement or dynamic mountain bike courses. The Inyo National Forest has an incredible variety of trails and unpaved courses for bikers. Bike along Minaret Road for some amazing views.

Breweries, Wine Bars, Distilleries

End your day with a cold drink in your hand. There are more than a few craft beer, wine, and spirits options in the area. A couple of cold beers from Distant Brewing or Mammoth Brewing Company should do the trick. 

 

Alternatively, if you're into wine, consider The Shed, or Side Door Wine Bar & Cafe. Some of the best distilleries in the state can be found here, too. Check out Devils Creek Distillery or Shelter Distilling.

Stay Cool At Your Mammoth Lakes Vacation Rental

It’s easy to cool off in Mammoth Lakes when you stay in Snowcreek Resort’s vacation rentals during the summer. Book one of our Mammoth Lakes vacation rentals and experience all the comforts of home. 

Explore our 355-acre resort grounds, and keep up with your fitness routine at the athletic club. Start planning your Mammoth Lakes getaway and enjoy our resort's unique amenities during your stay! To book your Mammoth Lakes vacation rental, either call (800) 544-6007 or (760) 934-3333 or email us at vacationrentals@snowcreekresort.com.