Emerald Bay Chalet Guide to your stay!
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You HAVE to visit the village during your stay! There's shopping, restaurants, feeding the ducks, take a boat tour around the lake on the Arrowhead Queen and in the summer enjoy the summer concert series!
465 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189You HAVE to visit the village during your stay! There's shopping, restaurants, feeding the ducks, take a boat tour around the lake on the Arrowhead Queen and in the summer enjoy the summer concert series!
The tube park is 30min away-easy to get to and SO much fun!! Adults, kids or both! Big hills or small hills. Bring cash $10 per car $20 per person. You will love it!
130 locals recommend
Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18The tube park is 30min away-easy to get to and SO much fun!! Adults, kids or both! Big hills or small hills. Bring cash $10 per car $20 per person. You will love it!
A MUST do during your stay. 15min from the house, it's a winter wonderland and will give you all the holiday feels.
For the kids:
Magic & puppet shows
Train ride
Zip lining
Cookie Decorating
Small kid dirt tracks
Nature trails
Kid safe archery
Harnessed safe (faux) rock climbing
Santa & all his helpers (when in season)
Seasonal characters year round
For the adults:
All levels mountain bike trails
Pub
Bike rental shop
3 Restaurants (casual)
Zip lining
Archery
Ax throwing
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18A MUST do during your stay. 15min from the house, it's a winter wonderland and will give you all the holiday feels.
For the kids:
Magic & puppet shows
Train ride
Zip lining
Cookie Decorating
Small kid dirt tracks
Nature trails
Kid safe archery
Harnessed safe (faux) rock climbing
Santa & all his helpers (when in season)
Seasonal characters year round
For the adults:
All levels mountain bike trails
Pub
Bike rental shop
3 Restaurants (casual)
Zip lining
Archery
Ax throwing
Take a tour around the lake and learn about the history as well as see all the celebrities homes- including Tom Selleck's amazing house! Go on line to get info on ticket purchases and times. Operates 365 days a week.
200 locals recommend
Arrowhead Queen Tour Boat
28200 CA-189Take a tour around the lake and learn about the history as well as see all the celebrities homes- including Tom Selleck's amazing house! Go on line to get info on ticket purchases and times. Operates 365 days a week.
Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
27984 CA-189Great spot to get a massage while in town!
Willow Creek Jeep Trail
Willow Creek Jeep TrailHave a 4x4? This is a great trail for it!
Lake Gregory has great fishing-they stock the lake regularly! Perfect for kids-especially in the summer. Fun lake rentals like water bikes.
204 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Dog Park
Lake Gregory has great fishing-they stock the lake regularly! Perfect for kids-especially in the summer. Fun lake rentals like water bikes.
Food scene
A favorite restaurant in the village- so many great options and sits right on the lake! Freshest food and many vegetarian friendly options.
115 locals recommend
Jetties Waterfront - Kitchen & Drink
28200 California 189A favorite restaurant in the village- so many great options and sits right on the lake! Freshest food and many vegetarian friendly options.
Great restaurant on your way in/out- 15min from the house. Parking lot is always packed but don't let that scare you off they are FAST! Good Mexican food with an amazing view.
209 locals recommend
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18Great restaurant on your way in/out- 15min from the house. Parking lot is always packed but don't let that scare you off they are FAST! Good Mexican food with an amazing view.
A pizza joint made famous from the Food Network and a favorite for locals and travelers. Very busy ALL the time:
TIP: call in your order well in advance
390 locals recommend
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18A pizza joint made famous from the Food Network and a favorite for locals and travelers. Very busy ALL the time:
TIP: call in your order well in advance
A favorite amongst the locals & SO many great options. Atmosphere ok ok but the food makes up for it! Don't be in a rush as everything is prepared when ordered. They have lots of games/books for kiddos to keep them busy. The fresh strawberries lemonade is the best!
68 locals recommend
Spade & Spatula-Ca. Gastropub
27214 CA-189A favorite amongst the locals & SO many great options. Atmosphere ok ok but the food makes up for it! Don't be in a rush as everything is prepared when ordered. They have lots of games/books for kiddos to keep them busy. The fresh strawberries lemonade is the best!
Great outdoor seating- fun location and great beer!
187 locals recommend
lake arrowhead brewing company
329 VillaGreat outdoor seating- fun location and great beer!
Worth the wait- two minutes from Emerald Bay Chalet. So many options- including vegetarian!
153 locals recommend
Cedar Glen Malt Shop
29125 Hook Creek RdWorth the wait- two minutes from Emerald Bay Chalet. So many options- including vegetarian!
The most adorable bakery that you can visit on your way in or out of town, it's about 20min from the house but SO worth the stop. This is the only bakery in the area- must try!
89 locals recommend
LuluBelle's Coffee House and Bakery
31621 Pleasant DrThe most adorable bakery that you can visit on your way in or out of town, it's about 20min from the house but SO worth the stop. This is the only bakery in the area- must try!
Ice Cream shop right in the village- kids (big & little) love it!
17 locals recommend
Village Ice Cream
28200 CA-189Ice Cream shop right in the village- kids (big & little) love it!
Cadillac Cowboy
Sightseeing
Located 2 min drive away you will find Pickleball Courts (paddles and balls in the mud room baskets); kids playlets, swings, walking area, restrooms & dog park!
68 locals recommend
MacKay Park
321 Rouse Ranch RoadLocated 2 min drive away you will find Pickleball Courts (paddles and balls in the mud room baskets); kids playlets, swings, walking area, restrooms & dog park!
This is a GREAT super easy "hike" (more of a walk really), good for kids as well. Takes about 30min, nothing dangerous or strenuous.
226 locals recommend
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World HwyThis is a GREAT super easy "hike" (more of a walk really), good for kids as well. Takes about 30min, nothing dangerous or strenuous.
Hiking trail that leads to a natural hot spring- not for a beginner.
75 locals recommend
Deep Creek Hot Springs
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailHiking trail that leads to a natural hot spring- not for a beginner.
Shopping
Wildflowers has so many great goodies to pick up, flowers, chocolates, candles and seasonal items. Right behind the small Jensens 2min from the Chalet.
10 locals recommend
Wildflowers at the Lake
28905 Hook Creek RdWildflowers has so many great goodies to pick up, flowers, chocolates, candles and seasonal items. Right behind the small Jensens 2min from the Chalet.
If you want to pick up something to remember your trip by or a gift for someone stop by here. You've probably seen it as you drove in- beautiful Black A Frame right by the village.
26 locals recommend
Jeannine's Home Furnishings, Gifts & Accessories
292 CA-173If you want to pick up something to remember your trip by or a gift for someone stop by here. You've probably seen it as you drove in- beautiful Black A Frame right by the village.
Such a cute store that you shouldn't miss! Adorable decor items as well as locally curated things like candles/blankets etc.
39 locals recommend
Hearth & Sage General Store
23443 Crest Forest DrSuch a cute store that you shouldn't miss! Adorable decor items as well as locally curated things like candles/blankets etc.
Honey Habits
112 Orange StreetGreat trendy clothing boutique right in the village (next to ice cream shop).
Right off the main road, you could go to this on your way to Sky Park or Lou Eddies or a local hike!
35 locals recommend
BaseCamp
28626 CA-18Right off the main road, you could go to this on your way to Sky Park or Lou Eddies or a local hike!
A curator of clothing (and more)! Right next to Basecamp-a must visit for adorbs LA one of a kind finds.
34 locals recommend
Evergreen Curated Goods
28626 CA-18A curator of clothing (and more)! Right next to Basecamp-a must visit for adorbs LA one of a kind finds.