A family ski trip from Los Angeles does not have to break the bank. These 8 budget and moderate-tier resorts within a 4-hour drive deliver genuine family skiing at a fraction of luxury prices. Each has a family score of 5.5 or higher, so you are not sacrificing quality for cost.
Top Budget Resorts (8)
Bear Mountain
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 91 miles out.
$0
day pass
91 mi
Buckhorn Ski Club
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 40 miles out.
$0
day pass
40 mi
Mount Waterman
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 39 miles out.
$0
day pass
39 mi
Snow Summit
California, USA
$0 adult day pass, only 89 miles out.
$0
day pass
89 mi
China Peak
California, USA
$89 adult day pass, 231 miles from the airport, strong family scores.
$89
day pass
231 mi
Mountain High
California, USAIkon
$99 adult day pass, only 51 miles out.
$99
day pass
51 mi
Snow Summit
California, USAIkon
$99 adult day pass, only 90 miles out, strong family scores.
$99
day pass
90 mi
Big Bear Mountain Resort
California, USAIkon
$109 adult day pass, only 89 miles out.
$109
day pass
89 mi
Quick Comparison
| Resort | Distance | day pass | Beginner | Walkability | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | 91 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Buckhorn Ski Club | 40 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Mount Waterman | 39 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| Snow Summit | 89 mi | $0 | 6.5 | 5.0 | $0 |
| China Peak | 231 mi | $89 | 7.5 | 7.0 | $89 |
| Mountain High | 51 mi | $99 | 8.0 | 6.5 | $99 |
| Snow Summit | 90 mi | $99 | 8.0 | 6.5 | $99 |
| Big Bear Mountain Resort | 89 mi | $109 | 8.0 | 6.0 | $109 |