Claudia’s guidebook
Snow resorts
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18The closest skiing, snowboarding and tubing
The largest ski and snowboard resort on the mountain 45 minutes away
119 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Resort
880 Summit BlvdThe largest ski and snowboard resort on the mountain 45 minutes away
Mountain High Resort
24510 CA-2Another ski resort. About 45 minutes away
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18Santa's village, ice skating rink and more!
Summer Fun
Swimming, boat rental, fishing, inflatable water park, watercycles and more. Only a short walk from our house!
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake DrSwimming, boat rental, fishing, inflatable water park, watercycles and more. Only a short walk from our house!
Ziplining, Mountain biking, rock wall, archery, axe throwing, and more!
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18Ziplining, Mountain biking, rock wall, archery, axe throwing, and more!
Heart Rock Trail
Heart Rock TrailA great hike nearby
A beautiful public lake for fishing, motorized boats, swimming, hiking and more
38 locals recommend
Silverwood Lake
A beautiful public lake for fishing, motorized boats, swimming, hiking and more
Strawberry Peak Lookout
1029 Strawberry Lookout RdA great trail for cyclists and hiking
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World HwyA nice little hike. Good for all levels
A bit of a strenuous hike to this natural hot springs. Many people decide to go clothing optional. Bring plenty of water!
75 locals recommend
Deep Creek Hot Springs
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailA bit of a strenuous hike to this natural hot springs. Many people decide to go clothing optional. Bring plenty of water!
Sightseeing
Crestline Hang Glider & Paraglider Launch
Playground DriveA world class paragliding launch pad
Hearth & Sage General Store
23443 Crest Forest DrA cute place for a variety of eclectic products
Food scene
A great local diner with weekend karaoke. If this town is Schitt's Creak, then this is definitely Twyla's cafe
41 locals recommend
The A Restaurant
24075 Lake DrA great local diner with weekend karaoke. If this town is Schitt's Creak, then this is definitely Twyla's cafe
This Market is the best. It carries a wide variety of products, including dry aged meats, vegan products, gluten free, old timey candies, fresh produce and fantastic deli sandwiches.
128 locals recommend
Goodwin & Sons Market
24089 Lake Gregory DrThis Market is the best. It carries a wide variety of products, including dry aged meats, vegan products, gluten free, old timey candies, fresh produce and fantastic deli sandwiches.
La Casita Crestline
633 Forest Shade RdOur favorite mexican food on the mountain
The best place to go for a special occasion. Be sure to book a reservation in advanced!
205 locals recommend
Stone Creek Bistro
26824 CA-189The best place to go for a special occasion. Be sure to book a reservation in advanced!
A great place to watch paragliders and the city below. Views can't be beat!
209 locals recommend
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18A great place to watch paragliders and the city below. Views can't be beat!
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18Hands down, best pizza on the mountain.
Bill's Villager
27195 CA-189Excellent breakfast and diner food
Award winning vineyard. Wine tastings and vineyard tours. A lovely way top spend an afternoon
59 locals recommend
Sycamore Ranch Vineyard & Winery
Dart Canyon RoadAward winning vineyard. Wine tastings and vineyard tours. A lovely way top spend an afternoon
Spade & Spatula-Ca. Gastropub
27214 CA-189Excellent gastropub owned by a great local family
Our local brewery. Delicious beers in a friendly environment
17 locals recommend
Three Marm Brewing Co
23555 Knapps CutoffOur local brewery. Delicious beers in a friendly environment
Great fish and chips. Also hot dogs and smoothies in a cute environment
13 locals recommend
Mountain Cravings
23450 Crest Forest DriveGreat fish and chips. Also hot dogs and smoothies in a cute environment
Higher Grounds Coffee House
23776 Lake DrOur local coffee house
Sushi and Korean food in the most unlikely place. Owned by a nice korean family in the area. Great food and selection!
Silverwood Sushi and Grill
13910 CA-138Sushi and Korean food in the most unlikely place. Owned by a nice korean family in the area. Great food and selection!
Neighborhoods
Lake Arrowhead
Lots of shops and restaurants to explore
Cute shops and restaurant in a small town between crestline and lake arrowhead
15 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
Cute shops and restaurant in a small town between crestline and lake arrowhead