Located directly on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, Mandeville offers its residents and visitors picturesque lakefront views and plenty of opportunities to enjoy activities on the water, including boating and fishing. Always open and free to the public, the Mandeville Pier at Sunset Point Park extends over 400 feet onto Lake Pontchartrain, providing the perfect place for picnicking, walking, fishing, and sunset-watching.

Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville is a 2,800-acre park and campground also located directly on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Guests enjoy camping and lodging, guided or private hiking, relaxing and playing on the sandy beach, a playground, a fishing pier, and more.

Tammany Trace, a beautiful hike and bike trail that winds through five communities in St. Tammany Parish, includes access points in Mandeville.

Mandeville is recognized across the Northshore area for its impressive shopping choices. With a collection of the best-known national retail chains like Banana Republic, American Eagle, LOFT, J. Jill, Gap and many more, as well as an abundance of top-notch locally-owned stores such as Stella Dallas Boutique, Paisley, and Joe's Family Shoe Store, shoppers can get everything they need while enjoying the clean and comfortable environment Mandeville is known for.

Mandeville enjoys strong community involvement, hosting events that keep its residents entertained and enlightened. The Great Louisiana Bird Fest is held every April at the Northlake Nature Center, where guests will visit varied habitat including swamps, wetlands, pine savanna, and hardwoods of southeast Louisiana. The 30 by Ninety nonprofit theater entertains and invigorates audiences with its commitment to the arts and art education. Every December, many of Mandeville’s local shopkeepers participate in the Sips of the Season event, where holiday strollers can walk from store to store, enjoying special sales, warm cider, and signature spirits in charming Old Mandeville.

The dining options in Mandeville are plentiful and impressive. Given Mandeville’s close proximity to Lake Pontchartrain, seafood dishes tend to be a natural and popular choice here. Several of Mandeville’s favorite restaurants are located on the lakefront and offer beautiful views of the lake, with many more excellent selections tucked away among the beautiful homes just blocks from the lakefront.