Activities
Skiing/Snowboarding
• Snow Summit, 880 Summit Blvd, 866.5766,
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com
• Bear Mountain, 43101 Goldmine Dr, 866-5841, https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com
• Snow Valley, 35100 Hwy 18, 867-2751, https://snow-valley.com/
Fishing/Boating
• Big Bear Marina, 50 Paine Road, 866-3218, https://www.bigbearmarina.com
• Holloway’s Marina & RV Park, 398 Edgemoor Rd, 800-448-5335, https://www.bigbearhollowaysmarina.com/
• North Shore Landing, 30573 North Shore Dr, 878-4386, https://www.bigbearboating.com/
• Pleasure Point Marina, 603 Landlock Landing, 866-2455, http://pleasurepointmarina.net/
Hiking/Mountain Biking
• Big Bear Discovery Center, North Shore Drive, 866-3437, https://mountainsfoundation.org/programs/discovery-center
• Snow Summit and Snow Valley have biking trails and lift service
Off Road Driving
• Big Bear Jeep Experience 420-5828, https://bigbearjeepexperience.com/
• Big Bear Off-Road Adventures, 585-1036
Sledding/Alpine Slide/Go Karts
• Big Bear Snow Play, 42825 Big Bear Blvd, 909-585-0075, http://www.bigbearsnowplay.com/
• Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, 800 Wildrose Ln, 866-4626, http://alpineslidebigbear.com/
Zip Lining /Climbing
• Action Zipline Tours, 41647 Big Bear Blvd, 909-866-0390, https://actiontourscalifornia.com/
Gun Range: Big Bear Valley Sportsman Club, Hwy 38@ Division, 585-4686, http://www.bbvsc.org/
Zoo: Big Bear Alpine Zoo at Moonridge, 43285 Goldmine Dr, 878-4200, https://bigbearzoo.org/
Horses: Baldwin Lake Stables, 46475 Pioneertown Road, 585-6482, https://www.baldwinlakestables.com/
Golf: Bear Mountain Golf Course (9 Hole), 585-8002, https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/summer/golf/golf-course
Bowling: The Bowling Barn, 40625 Lakeview Dr, 878-2695, https://bowlingbarn.com/
Big Bear Lake Village
https://www.bigbearlakevillage.com/
Stanfield Preserve Boardwalk - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stanfield-preserve-boardwalk?u=m
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdBear Mountain California, ski center
1195 Bear Meadows LnSnow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtHolloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdNorth Shore Landing
38573 N Shore DrPleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingBig Bear Discovery Center
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdAlpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnBaldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdBig Bear Valley Sportsman's Club
Division DriveGun Range
Alpine Zoo (Goldmine Dr & Lassen Rd) station
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Dr9 hole golf course
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Trash Disposal Site - Leave all trash here prior to check out
16 locals recommend
Big Bear Disposal
41974 Garstin DrBig Bear Trash Disposal Site - Leave all trash here prior to check out
The Cave
40789 Village DrLive Music Venue in the Village
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffBig Bear Escape Room
40055 Big Bear BlvdMountain Yoga Center
41957 Big Bear BoulevardBig Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor RdBig Bear Visitor Center
40824 Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrNeighborhoods
Big Bear
Big Bear City is where the Varsano Villa is located
Big Bear Lake
Food scene
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayOur Favorite Restaurants: Steak & Seafood
Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear BlvdOur Favorite Restaurants: Breakfast
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdOur Favorite Restaurants: Sandwiches
Village Pizza
40568 Village DrOur Favorite Restaurants: Pizza
Old Country Inn
41126 Big Bear BlvdOur Favorite Restaurants: German & American
Our Favorite Restaurants: Island
Tropicali, 40616 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrOur Favorite Restaurants: Island
Tropicali, 40616 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveOur Favorite Restaurants: Gastro Pub
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdOur Favorite Restaurants: Brewpub & Grub
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdOur Favorite Restaurants: Mexican & Sports Bar
Grizzly's Bear Belly Deli
42530 Moonridge RdOur Favorite Restaurants: Sandwiches
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AvePopular pizza joint in the village
Great view on the lake. Cuisine is considered upscale for Big Bear, but tends to be a bit overpriced for the quality. The bar next door has an even better view.
265 locals recommend
The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdGreat view on the lake. Cuisine is considered upscale for Big Bear, but tends to be a bit overpriced for the quality. The bar next door has an even better view.
North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveGreat Dessert Place in the Village
Sightseeing
Big Bear Lake
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardCougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailYMCA Camp Whittle
31701 Rim of the World DrBig Bear Village
40824 Big Bear BlvdBoulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdGreat for picnics
Big Bear Solar Observatory
40386 N Shore LnStanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
42300 Big Bear BlvdChampion Lodgepole Pine
Bluff Lake RoadTraveler advice
Getting around
Car or SUV is the best way to get around.
Also, cycling is great way to explore the area