Eastern Sierra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Central Interior California which includes a garden
Central Interior California featuring tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon
Central Interior California which includes forests and a river or creek
Central Interior California which includes a river or creek and forest scenes as well as a couple
Central Interior California showing signage, forests and hiking or walking

Where to stay in Eastern Sierra

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Mammoth Village

While Mammoth Village isn't home to many top sights, Village Gondola Station and Sierra Star Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mammoth Village
Central Interior California which includes mountains and hiking or walking as well as an individual female

Downtown Mammoth Lakes

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Mammoth Lakes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sierra Star Golf Course and Village Gondola Station.

Downtown Mammoth Lakes
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Starwood

Starwood might not have many top sights, but Sierra Star Golf Course and Snowcreek Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Starwood
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Stonegate

Though Stonegate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Village Gondola Station and Sierra Star Golf Course.

Stonegate
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Mammoth Vista

When in Mammoth Vista, you can plan a visit to Eagle Express Ski Lift and Sierra Star Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mammoth Vista
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Crooked Pines

While Crooked Pines isn't home to many top sights, Sierra Star Golf Course and Eagle Express Ski Lift are some notable places to visit nearby.

Crooked Pines
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
2.5 out of 5
Highway 190, Death Valley, CA
The price is NZ$556 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$556
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Book a stay at this golf resort in Death Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,621 reviews)
Super charming grounds, rooms could use some fixes
"The ranch is a very charming and unique hotel, a green oasis in the middle of the desert! The grounds contain everything you need, from a restaurant to a general store (with groceries) and museum. The rooms, however, were running a bit outdated - and both the bathroom heater and the toilet were broken ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
Outbound Mammoth
Outbound Mammoth
3.5 out of 5
164 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA
The price is NZ$493 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$493
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
"Small, family oriented, and cozy. I was disappointed that the sauna was closed, I was looking forward to it. I hope it's open next time."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Outbound Mammoth
Motel 6 Mammoth Lakes, CA
Motel 6 Mammoth Lakes, CA
2 out of 5
3372 Main St, Mammoth Lakes, CA
The price is NZ$362 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
NZ$362
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this motel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was good and as expected. Hot water, clean sheets and floors and sinks and everything. My only quibble is with the wattage of the lights which needs to be higher. It was very dim in there and not very welcoming."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Motel 6 Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Heidelberg Inn
Heidelberg Inn
2.5 out of 5
85 Bolder Lake View Dr, June Lake, CA
Stay at this condo in June Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, beautiful fireplace in the middle of the lobby, well maintained 100 years old building."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

Heidelberg Inn
Convict Lake Resort
Convict Lake Resort
3 out of 5
2000 Convict Lake Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Convict Lake and Hot Creek Fish Hatchery are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (237 reviews)
"First time here at mammoth. And I am very happy to have stayed here. Beautiful views of nature and close to the hikes. Also about 13 away from Mammoth lakes which is not bad. Staff is friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

Convict Lake Resort
Olancha RV Park & Motel
Olancha RV Park & Motel
2 out of 5
1075 Highway 395, Olancha, CA
Stay at this campground in Olancha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
7/10 Good! (831 reviews)
"We enjoyed our comfy beds!"

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Olancha RV Park & Motel
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Popular places to visit

Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth Mountain

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Although it is first and foremost a ski destination, you will want to experience this Sierra Nevada Mountain resort any month of the year.

Mammoth Mountain
Death Valley showing interior views

Furnace Creek Visitor Center

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Find out what Death Valley National Park has waiting for you and join ranger-led tours and programs at this fantastic facility in Furnace Creek’s resort area.

Furnace Creek Visitor Center
Convict Lake

Convict Lake

Explore the great outdoors at Convict Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Mammoth Lakes. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Convict Lake
Mono Lake which includes landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Mono Lake

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore this saline lake, where you can sail in high winds, see stunning rock formations and watch over 2 million migrating birds that visit each year.

Mono Lake
Badwater which includes hiking or walking, views and desert views

Badwater

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Stand on the lowest elevation in North America when you visit this spectacular salt flat beside the Black Mountains in the heart of Death Valley.

Badwater
Manzanar National Historic Site

Manzanar National Historic Site

Find out about the history of Independence when you spend time at Manzanar National Historic Site. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Manzanar National Historic Site

Cities near Eastern Sierra

Inyokern

Inyokern

Central Interior California featuring snowboarding, forest scenes and snow

Mammoth Lakes

Central Interior California

Bishop

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