Little Deer cabin Guidebook by Brenda and Juan
Grocery stores
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdStock up the cabin. This is where you’ll Find all your grocery needs
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdLocal food market and sometimes cheaper than vons
Food scene
Great place for breakfast! Sometimes there is small wait because it is a small place but worth it!
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdGreat place for breakfast! Sometimes there is small wait because it is a small place but worth it!
Love to come here for lunch. Located in the village casual place for cocktails, beer, and Delicious food. Has a great outdoor patio and it’s pet friendly.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveLove to come here for lunch. Located in the village casual place for cocktails, beer, and Delicious food. Has a great outdoor patio and it’s pet friendly.
Great dinner spot. Indoor/out door vibey place with fire pits. Specialty cocktails must try Kentucky buck! And pet friendly
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrGreat dinner spot. Indoor/out door vibey place with fire pits. Specialty cocktails must try Kentucky buck! And pet friendly
Quick breakfast place.
Fresh juices, coffee , açaí bowls and avo toast. Healthy food options
11 locals recommend
Frusion Juice and Coffee Bar
40700 Village DrQuick breakfast place.
Fresh juices, coffee , açaí bowls and avo toast. Healthy food options
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveBurgers, Beers, and fries 🤤
El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveDelicious Mexican food. Ceviche, tacos and micheladas!
Delicious breakfast and lunch options. They have cold brew and kombucha on tap. Less than 5 mins from cabin
335 locals recommend
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdDelicious breakfast and lunch options. They have cold brew and kombucha on tap. Less than 5 mins from cabin
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdHave a sweet tooth? Best doughnuts in Bigbear and only 5 mins away!
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveHimalayan/Indian food w great vegan and vegetarian options
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrHawian food. Delicious poke bowls
Activities
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrHit the slopes⛷. 5 mins from the cabin
Zoo Great for children and families. Beautiful animals inside
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrZoo Great for children and families. Beautiful animals inside
Spend some time on the water. They offer boat, kayaks, and jet-ski rentals for reasonable prices.
75 locals recommend
Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingSpend some time on the water. They offer boat, kayaks, and jet-ski rentals for reasonable prices.
Great for sight seeing lakefront city park has spectacular views of the iconic Boulder Bay, picnic tables, a gazebo, a fishing pier, lake access, public restrooms, and a parking lot. There is also a grassy area to spread out a blanket and enjoy the day. A concrete walking path makes this accessible for wagons, strollers and wheelchairs. Kayak rentals and general store within walking distance
26 locals recommend
Boulder Bay
Great for sight seeing lakefront city park has spectacular views of the iconic Boulder Bay, picnic tables, a gazebo, a fishing pier, lake access, public restrooms, and a parking lot. There is also a grassy area to spread out a blanket and enjoy the day. A concrete walking path makes this accessible for wagons, strollers and wheelchairs. Kayak rentals and general store within walking distance
Year around activities. Water slides, mini golf, and sledding. Great for families and children.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnYear around activities. Water slides, mini golf, and sledding. Great for families and children.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Dr3 mins from the cabin
Moonridge Truck Trail
Moonridge Truck TrailGreat for off-roading or hiking and just steps away from the cabin
Snow Summit station
Skiing, snowboarding, and bike park in the summer time
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardPopular hike with beautiful views
A beautiful high-altitude lake to hike to. Great for a picnic. Can be accessed by hiking the Castle Rock Trail or during the summer and fall months on a dirt road that most cars should be capable of driving.
33 locals recommend
Bluff Lake Reserve
Mill Creek RoadA beautiful high-altitude lake to hike to. Great for a picnic. Can be accessed by hiking the Castle Rock Trail or during the summer and fall months on a dirt road that most cars should be capable of driving.
Grays Peak Trail 1W06
Grays Peak TrailModerate hike about 7 miles back and forth
7 miles back and forth moderate hike. Open March-September
258 locals recommend
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest Trail7 miles back and forth moderate hike. Open March-September
shady, well-forested area with picnic tables, BBQ, restrooms, and parking. Great location across from Serrano Campground. Easy access to the lake for swimming. Nearby kayak, paddleboard, and bike rentals at Paddles & Pedals so you can enjoy water sports or cruise along the nearby Alpine Pedal Path and enjoy the scenery. Accessible for wagons, strollers, bikes, and wheelchairs. This area requires a $5 Adventure Pass for parking. Adventure passes are available at the Big Bear Visitor Center or the Discovery Center.
6 locals recommend
Meadows Edge Picnic Area
40751 N Shore Lnshady, well-forested area with picnic tables, BBQ, restrooms, and parking. Great location across from Serrano Campground. Easy access to the lake for swimming. Nearby kayak, paddleboard, and bike rentals at Paddles & Pedals so you can enjoy water sports or cruise along the nearby Alpine Pedal Path and enjoy the scenery. Accessible for wagons, strollers, bikes, and wheelchairs. This area requires a $5 Adventure Pass for parking. Adventure passes are available at the Big Bear Visitor Center or the Discovery Center.