Mountain guidebook
Food scene
Grab a bite at Lakefront Tap Room and checking out the Pendleton outlet.
465 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189Grab a bite at Lakefront Tap Room and checking out the Pendleton outlet.
Great view of Lake Arrowhead, amazing tap selection, and great food.
303 locals recommend
The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
28200 CA-189Great view of Lake Arrowhead, amazing tap selection, and great food.
True SoCal Mexican with stunning views of the valley.
209 locals recommend
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18True SoCal Mexican with stunning views of the valley.
Antlers Inn & Resort
26125 CA-189They mix a dry Martini
Strong cold brew and fresh pastries - just remember they are not open Sundays.
55 locals recommend
Higher Grounds Coffee House
23776 Lake DrStrong cold brew and fresh pastries - just remember they are not open Sundays.
Beautiful handmade pastries, coffee, and other treats
89 locals recommend
LuluBelle's Coffee House and Bakery
31621 Pleasant DrBeautiful handmade pastries, coffee, and other treats
Stockade
23881 Lake DrIncredible BBQ, cold beer, and generous pours at the bar.
Sightseeing
Easy and accessible most of the year - except when there is heavy snow.
134 locals recommend
Heart Rock Trail
Heart Rock TrailEasy and accessible most of the year - except when there is heavy snow.
A winter wonderland all year long! Family activities including rides, food, shops, archery, hiking, and biking!Check Groupon and Living Social for deals.
6 locals recommend
Sky Park @ Santa's Village station
A winter wonderland all year long! Family activities including rides, food, shops, archery, hiking, and biking!Check Groupon and Living Social for deals.
Go wild! Well maintained and educational wildlife preserve.
37 locals recommend
Alpine Zoo (Goldmine Dr & Lassen Rd) station
Go wild! Well maintained and educational wildlife preserve.
Big Bear Solar Observatory
40386 N Shore LnNo shades required.
Beautiful 4-acre alpine lake! Swim, rent a kayak, hang on the beach, or play in the inflatable water park and water slides!
Farmer's Market: Fresh food and live music May through September
Fishing: Rainbow trout, Catfish, Bullhead, and Largemouth Bass.
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake DrBeautiful 4-acre alpine lake! Swim, rent a kayak, hang on the beach, or play in the inflatable water park and water slides!
Farmer's Market: Fresh food and live music May through September
Fishing: Rainbow trout, Catfish, Bullhead, and Largemouth Bass.
This is a gorgeous lake just 15 minutes up highway 18 with shops and great places to eat. Our favorite spot is the Lake Front Tap Room with over 20 beers on tap, brats, tots, and a dog-friendly porch overlooking the lake.
Stop by the Pendleton outlet just a few doors down for some serious deals.
465 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189This is a gorgeous lake just 15 minutes up highway 18 with shops and great places to eat. Our favorite spot is the Lake Front Tap Room with over 20 beers on tap, brats, tots, and a dog-friendly porch overlooking the lake.
Stop by the Pendleton outlet just a few doors down for some serious deals.
Snow
Grizzly Ridge Tube Park
880 Summit BlvdWinter fun for all ages.
Drop in at 8,200 feet and experience the best that SoCal has to offer. With over 240 acres of skiable terrain and 27 trails of all ability levels, Snow Summit boasts 18+ skiable miles.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdDrop in at 8,200 feet and experience the best that SoCal has to offer. With over 240 acres of skiable terrain and 27 trails of all ability levels, Snow Summit boasts 18+ skiable miles.
Home to award-winning terrain parks and 748 permitted acres, Bear Mountain is Southern California’s epicenter for progression and development in snow sports. Bear is also home to the largest learning area in SoCal.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrHome to award-winning terrain parks and 748 permitted acres, Bear Mountain is Southern California’s epicenter for progression and development in snow sports. Bear is also home to the largest learning area in SoCal.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Mountain Transit
Mountain Transit will take you between Crestline, Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead, and Big Bear. The nearest stop to the cabin is .3 miles away at Lake Gregory Dr & Bergschund Dr.
What to pack
During winter months November-February
at 4600 ft we can get heavy snowfall. Bring shoes with tread and snow chains just in case.
Book before you go
Check Caltrans for road closures during winter/fire season
Check Caltrans for road closures during winter/fire season.