A favorite winter location among Southern California residents, Mammoth Mountain records some 400 inches of snowfall annually, allowing visitor to experience winter some six months of the year. The resort features runs for all skill levels, as well as cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and much more.

Still, though winter is one of the most popular times to visit Mammoth, the mountain region is just as impressive in the summer months, with tons of sun, hiking and mountain-bike trails, golfing, and fishing. Plus Yosemite National Park is just 20 miles north.

Horizon Air offers year-round air service from LAX airport to Mammoth-Yosemite Airport, making the trip that much easier.