Our Recommendations
Ski Resorts
A great alternative when Snow Summit is jam-packed. This resort has more features for snowboarding as well as a snowboard park with lots of rails and boxes.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrA great alternative when Snow Summit is jam-packed. This resort has more features for snowboarding as well as a snowboard park with lots of rails and boxes.
The most popular resort in Southern California. Ski or snowboard at this resort or just go hang out by the outdoor fire pit, the bar, or just go people watch. They make a great bloody mary too!
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdThe most popular resort in Southern California. Ski or snowboard at this resort or just go hang out by the outdoor fire pit, the bar, or just go people watch. They make a great bloody mary too!
Food scene
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveGreat breakfast! Usually a long wait, but worth the wait.
An absolute must-try! Highly rated Poke restaurant. Rated 15th in America. In our opinion, one of the best Poke you will ever have.
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrAn absolute must-try! Highly rated Poke restaurant. Rated 15th in America. In our opinion, one of the best Poke you will ever have.
A great whisky selection. Great Cocktails! Great vegan options as well as steaks and pasta.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrA great whisky selection. Great Cocktails! Great vegan options as well as steaks and pasta.
One of several great Mexican food options. We love their ceviche and shrimp cocktails. Great Micheladas too!
129 locals recommend
El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveOne of several great Mexican food options. We love their ceviche and shrimp cocktails. Great Micheladas too!
909 taqueria
41819 Big Bear BlvdThe best Mexican street tacos! A great quick drive-thru option!
The local dive bar. Dive bar prices, restaurant-quality food. Karaoke almost every night. A place to mingle with the locals.
411 locals recommend
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnThe local dive bar. Dive bar prices, restaurant-quality food. Karaoke almost every night. A place to mingle with the locals.
Known for their Prine Rib! Another great steak restaurant with awesome outdoor seating patio.
169 locals recommend
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayKnown for their Prine Rib! Another great steak restaurant with awesome outdoor seating patio.
One of our favorite pizza options in the village. We like to order our pizza well done from here.
52 locals recommend
Village Pizza
40568 Village DrOne of our favorite pizza options in the village. We like to order our pizza well done from here.
Open late! Bar in the village to have food, drinks, and enjoy some live music. Many pool tables to enjoy billiards as well.
101 locals recommend
Whiskey Dave's
40740 Village DrOpen late! Bar in the village to have food, drinks, and enjoy some live music. Many pool tables to enjoy billiards as well.
The best burgers in Big Bear in our opinion. Cool rock environment with loud music. Our favorite, the Declaration Burger.
192 locals recommend
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveThe best burgers in Big Bear in our opinion. Cool rock environment with loud music. Our favorite, the Declaration Burger.
Be ready for a long wait to eat here. Again, worth the wait on this Big Bear Gem. Be ready for a huge serving, a good place to share plates.
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdBe ready for a long wait to eat here. Again, worth the wait on this Big Bear Gem. Be ready for a huge serving, a good place to share plates.
The best Thai food on the mountain. We love the grilled whole Pompano fish, pad woon sen, and their curry.
50 locals recommend
Royal Thai Café
40766 Village DrThe best Thai food on the mountain. We love the grilled whole Pompano fish, pad woon sen, and their curry.
If you like Indian food, this is a must-try restaurant. We love the Shrimp curry with the Naan bread. Another one of our favorites.
232 locals recommend
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrIf you like Indian food, this is a must-try restaurant. We love the Shrimp curry with the Naan bread. Another one of our favorites.
Where Octoberfest is held. A fun outdoor environment with live music and food. Fun with big groups.
73 locals recommend
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear BlvdWhere Octoberfest is held. A fun outdoor environment with live music and food. Fun with big groups.
We love the hot wings from here and the Cubano sandwich. Live music most nights and open mic on Wednesdays.
92 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdWe love the hot wings from here and the Cubano sandwich. Live music most nights and open mic on Wednesdays.
Craft Beer / Whiskey / Cigars
Looking for great craft beer or hard-to-find whiskey? Visit our local craft store and enjoy! Be sure to mention us for a locals discount.
13 locals recommend
Home Of The Hangover
42074 Big Bear BlvdLooking for great craft beer or hard-to-find whiskey? Visit our local craft store and enjoy! Be sure to mention us for a locals discount.
Alpine Liquor Store
41532 Big Bear BlvdA great Cigar selection with a walk-in humidor.
Fun Things To Do
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear BlvdFun place to do some axe throwing.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnGreat for kids and all the family to enjoy!
Drive your own fully customized Jeep Off-Road. One of the best experiences in Big Bear. A must-do with a group of friends.
112 locals recommend
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdDrive your own fully customized Jeep Off-Road. One of the best experiences in Big Bear. A must-do with a group of friends.
Support our local zoo with many animals that have been rescued. All of the animals here have been injured or rescued. A locals favorite!
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrSupport our local zoo with many animals that have been rescued. All of the animals here have been injured or rescued. A locals favorite!
Race your friends and family to victory. A fun go-kart racetrack with a jungle gym for the kids to climb as well as snow play.
87 locals recommend
Big Bear Speedway Go Karts
42825 Big Bear BlvdRace your friends and family to victory. A fun go-kart racetrack with a jungle gym for the kids to climb as well as snow play.
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrThe historical site to visit while in Big Bear.
Great for the little ones. A fun experience learning about the history of gold mining in Big Bear.
61 locals recommend
Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdGreat for the little ones. A fun experience learning about the history of gold mining in Big Bear.
Be on the water within minutes with a boat or pontoon rental. Great for groups to have a nice picnic on the water.
75 locals recommend
Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingBe on the water within minutes with a boat or pontoon rental. Great for groups to have a nice picnic on the water.
Seasonal course. The one and only golf course in Big Bear. A great course for experienced golfers and beginners alike.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSeasonal course. The one and only golf course in Big Bear. A great course for experienced golfers and beginners alike.