Family-Friendly Ski Resorts in California
Top 10 resorts for kids, beginners & family ski vacations
Best California Resorts for Families
These resorts offer excellent ski schools, gentle beginner slopes, and family-friendly amenities.
#1
Soda Springs
50% beginner terrain • 200 acres
#2
Palisades Tahoe
25% beginner terrain • 6,000 acres
#3
Mammoth Mountain
25% beginner terrain • 3,500 acres
#4
Alpine Meadows
25% beginner terrain • 2,400 acres
#5
Sierra-at-Tahoe
25% beginner terrain • 2,000 acres
#6
Bear Valley
25% beginner terrain • 1,680 acres
#7
Heavenly
20% beginner terrain • 4,800 acres
#8
Dodge Ridge
20% beginner terrain • 862 acres
#9
Boreal Mountain
30% beginner terrain • 380 acres
#10
Sugar Bowl
17% beginner terrain • 1,650 acres
👨👩👧👦 Family Ski Trip Tips
- Book lessons early - Ski school fills up fast during holidays
- Arrive early - Less crowded slopes in the morning
- Rent equipment on-mountain - Easier for kids
- Pack snacks - On-mountain food can be pricey