Greer & Phil’s Big Bear Guidebook
Big Bear Skiiing
240 acres of skiable terrain and 27 trails for skiers and boarders of all ability levels! Excellent views from the top, and an overall great way to spend a winter day in Big Bear.
14 locals recommend
Snow Summit station
240 acres of skiable terrain and 27 trails for skiers and boarders of all ability levels! Excellent views from the top, and an overall great way to spend a winter day in Big Bear.
750 acres of skiing and boarding for riders of all levels, and an excellent way to spend a Winter day in Big Bear.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Dr750 acres of skiing and boarding for riders of all levels, and an excellent way to spend a Winter day in Big Bear.
Food scene
Excellent no frills restaurant for the best breakfast in Big Bear. Plan on a bit of a wait, this place is no secret to Big Bear residents!
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdExcellent no frills restaurant for the best breakfast in Big Bear. Plan on a bit of a wait, this place is no secret to Big Bear residents!
Warm, rustic stop with indoor & outdoor seating for American dishes plus beer, wine & cocktails. Fancy enough for a date night, but casual enough for a group of friends.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrWarm, rustic stop with indoor & outdoor seating for American dishes plus beer, wine & cocktails. Fancy enough for a date night, but casual enough for a group of friends.
Best Pizza in town, hands down! No delivery, but worth heading into the Village to eat at the restaurant.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveBest Pizza in town, hands down! No delivery, but worth heading into the Village to eat at the restaurant.
Excellent spot in the heart of Big Bear Village. Dark wood and warm decor, excellent food and great service.
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveExcellent spot in the heart of Big Bear Village. Dark wood and warm decor, excellent food and great service.
Best sandwiches in town, hands down. It offers outdoor patio seating if you want to eat at the restaurant, otherwise it's the perfect food to bring on the boat, hike, or a park picnic.
242 locals recommend
Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrBest sandwiches in town, hands down. It offers outdoor patio seating if you want to eat at the restaurant, otherwise it's the perfect food to bring on the boat, hike, or a park picnic.
Best Live Music
Excellent music venue in Big Bear Village offering up shows from long time favorites and up and coming musical acts.
360 locals recommend
The Cave
40789 Village DrExcellent music venue in Big Bear Village offering up shows from long time favorites and up and coming musical acts.
Sightseeing
Beautiful shopping and entertainment district on the Lake, nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains. Offering up restaurants, bars, and shops for travelers of all backgrounds. An excellent way to spend an afternoon in Big Bear.
166 locals recommend
The VILLAGE SHOPS AND COURTYARD
652 Pine Knot AveBeautiful shopping and entertainment district on the Lake, nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains. Offering up restaurants, bars, and shops for travelers of all backgrounds. An excellent way to spend an afternoon in Big Bear.
The Big Bear Zoo specializes in rehab and release of local Alpine species, and also has a permanent collection of animals in their zoo, including Bears, Mountain Lions, Eagles, and Foxes.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThe Big Bear Zoo specializes in rehab and release of local Alpine species, and also has a permanent collection of animals in their zoo, including Bears, Mountain Lions, Eagles, and Foxes.
Shorter hike with steep elevation gain offering excellent views of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding area. Excellent during all four seasons.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardShorter hike with steep elevation gain offering excellent views of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding area. Excellent during all four seasons.
A longer trail at 6.6 miles, but worth the hike. Excellent views of the Lake and surrounding Mountains, and a good way to get outdoors during your stay.
98 locals recommend
Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek RoadA longer trail at 6.6 miles, but worth the hike. Excellent views of the Lake and surrounding Mountains, and a good way to get outdoors during your stay.
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdGreat spot in town to rent boats for the day.
Nightlife
Whiskey Dave's is the best dive bar in town, providing a wide selection of drinks and live music. A great place for the group of friends looking to have a good time.
101 locals recommend
Whiskey Dave's
40740 Village DrWhiskey Dave's is the best dive bar in town, providing a wide selection of drinks and live music. A great place for the group of friends looking to have a good time.
Great little family run brewery located close to the Cabin! Worth popping in to try the beer, play board games, and hear some local live music.
92 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdGreat little family run brewery located close to the Cabin! Worth popping in to try the beer, play board games, and hear some local live music.
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdFun local spot just a few minutes from our Cabin.
Small local movie theater on the main strip in Big Bear Village. A fun spot to take the family after dinner!
318 locals recommend
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveSmall local movie theater on the main strip in Big Bear Village. A fun spot to take the family after dinner!