Top rated Ski resorts in California

Experience the best that California has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 35 places from Ski resort category.

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Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Ski resort
Year-round ski area offering 3,500 acres of terrain for skiers & snowboarders of all ability levels.
4.80 (3.3K reviews)
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Heavenly Mountain Resort
Ski resort
Ski runs & summer hiking trails at a storied resort on a mountain peak overlooking Lake Tahoe.
4.80 (304 reviews)
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Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
Ski resort
Nordic winter sports hub with 6 XC trail systems, warming huts, snowshoeing & summer hiking.
4.80 (257 reviews)
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Snowman’s Sledding Hill
Park
👍👍 Visited 12/31/2021. One of the best free sledding areas I have seen. Bring your own sled. No rentals there. Have only one restroom on site...expect the worst going in). Parking is limited. Parking lot was covered with snow. Try to park at the start of the lot if you don't have 4wd or at least goo...
4.80 (59 reviews)
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Mt. Shasta Nordic Center
Ski resort
4.80 (53 reviews)
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Alpine Base Area at Palisades Tahoe
Ski resort
Popular spot with many lifts, terrain for varied skill levels, multiple lodges & a terrain park.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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High Camp
Ski resort
👍👍 So cool! Was here fo Wanderlust and came up for an afternoon. A pool on a mountain top with views and a restaurant? Sounds made up but it is legit. Absolutely worth the trip!
4.70 (191 reviews)
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Mt Waterman Ski Lifts
Ski resort
Ski & snowboard area with 25 runs from beginner to advanced, plus summer biking & chairlift rides.
4.70 (95 reviews)
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Rim Nordic XC Ski Area & Mountain Bike Park
Ski resort
Groomed trails used for cross-country skiing & snowshoeing in the winter & cycling in the summer.
4.70 (65 reviews)
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Palisades Tahoe
Ski resort
Huge ski resort & 1960 Olympic site with many recreation activities, plus a spa, restaurants & more.
4.60 (5.9K reviews)
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Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
Ski resort
Tahoe's third-largest ski area with 2,000+ acres of slopes & 200+ acres of backcountry trails.
4.60 (3K reviews)
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Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Ski resort
Mountainside resort offering airy condos, dining & access to winter/spring skiing & hiking.
4.60 (3K reviews)
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Tahoe Donner Association
Homeowners' association
Resort community with recreational amenities including bike trails, a golf course & a ski area.
4.60 (85 reviews)
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Northstar California Resort
Ski resort
Scenic resort offering cozy rooms with kitchens, plus restaurants, bars, ski runs & mountain tours.
4.50 (5.7K reviews)
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Snow Summit
Ski resort
Long-running, popular option with 33 runs, night riding, terrain parks & a climbing wall.
4.50 (3.2K reviews)
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Mt. Baldy Resort
Ski resort
Cozy cabins in a rural mountain resort offering a restaurant that has scenic views.
4.50 (1.6K reviews)
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Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort
Ski resort
Founded in 1950, this mountain resort offers ski runs, snowboarding, campgrounds & dining options.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Big Bear Mountain Resort
Ski resort
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Alta Sierra Ski Resort
Ski resort
4.50 (222 reviews)
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Lakeside Gondola Residence Lodge
Hotel
Polished suites with fireplaces & kitchens in an upscale lodging with a hot tub & a pool.
4.50 (134 reviews)
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