County Park - off US Highway 395, has picnic tables and is within walking distance of Mono Lake and its bizarre Tufa towers. An easy trail and boardwalk lead to the lake. Bird walks are offered from County Park in the summer.

Navy Beach - is the best locale for launching kayaks and canoes. It is connected to the South Tufa Area by a short trail, where there is additional parking. Navy Beach is south of Lee Vining off U.S. 395.

South Tufa - receives thousands of visitors annually and is one of the largest Tufa groves on the lake. Bird watching is prime here. Take a self-guided tour through the Tufa Towers.  There is a $3 fee to use the area, children under 18 are free.

Old Marina - is one of the easiest spots to get a quick glimpse at Mono Lake. Located just off Highway 395, Old Marina houses several large Tufa Towers as well as an astounding view of Mono Lake's large islands.

Panum Crater - and the Mono Craters should not be missed by anyone interested in geology. These spectacular young volcanoes look ready to erupt at any moment. The craters range in age from 600 to 40,000 years old. Most accessible is Panum Crater, the northernmost and youngest of the chain. Panum is reached via a short dirt road, off Highway 120 east about 3 miles east of Highway 395.