Adriana's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a local favorite, all meals are delicious and full of flavor!
Arrive early for less wait time, first come first serve.
Sun.-Sat. 7 am-2 pm arrive before 1 for seating, after 1:30 pm all orders will be considered takeout.
276 locals recommend
Lumberjack Cafe
1001 W Big Bear BlvdThis is a local favorite, all meals are delicious and full of flavor!
Arrive early for less wait time, first come first serve.
Sun.-Sat. 7 am-2 pm arrive before 1 for seating, after 1:30 pm all orders will be considered takeout.
A popular pizza place that's a hot spot! Be prepared to wait a bit since this restaurant is popular on the weekends. Pizzas are full of flavor and the salads are generous.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveA popular pizza place that's a hot spot! Be prepared to wait a bit since this restaurant is popular on the weekends. Pizzas are full of flavor and the salads are generous.
Date night? Captains Anchorage is the spot, dark and quaint but a nice setting. Please call in advance for reservations.
169 locals recommend
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayDate night? Captains Anchorage is the spot, dark and quaint but a nice setting. Please call in advance for reservations.
The only Bakeshop in Big Bear! A must-try, with delicious berry pie, apple pie, and so much more! Beautiful custom cakes you won't believe! A popular bakery not only because it stands alone, but because its baked goods are to die for!
63 locals recommend
Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdThe only Bakeshop in Big Bear! A must-try, with delicious berry pie, apple pie, and so much more! Beautiful custom cakes you won't believe! A popular bakery not only because it stands alone, but because its baked goods are to die for!
Craving tacos? Best fish tacos and Margaritas, great patio seating to view the blvd.
17 locals recommend
Muchachos
40760 Village DriveCraving tacos? Best fish tacos and Margaritas, great patio seating to view the blvd.
Delicious variety of foods for ages 12 and up. Right on the main street of Big Bear. shops
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveDelicious variety of foods for ages 12 and up. Right on the main street of Big Bear. shops
Forget something at a major market? Here is a place that has a little bit of everything.
60 locals recommend
Community Market
100 E Big Bear BlvdForget something at a major market? Here is a place that has a little bit of everything.
A popular sweet spot! It is recommended to place your order beforehand or arrive when the shop opens to try out popular items.
78 locals recommend
Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdA popular sweet spot! It is recommended to place your order beforehand or arrive when the shop opens to try out popular items.
A great spot for lunch or dinner with generous portions. Perfect for date night or dinner with family and friends.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrA great spot for lunch or dinner with generous portions. Perfect for date night or dinner with family and friends.
This venue has many activities during the year! Mostly known for Octoberfest, just minutes from The Sweet Escape Cabins!
54 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Convention Center
42900 Big Bear BlvdThis venue has many activities during the year! Mostly known for Octoberfest, just minutes from The Sweet Escape Cabins!
Popular hot spot with big groups or enjoying outside dining with the family, a calm chill environment.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AvePopular hot spot with big groups or enjoying outside dining with the family, a calm chill environment.
A popular place with delicious food and drinks, this place does get busy during the weekends. Early arrival is recommended.
387 locals recommend
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdA popular place with delicious food and drinks, this place does get busy during the weekends. Early arrival is recommended.
Definitely a burger place! Great food, generous portions.
Cash only
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveDefinitely a burger place! Great food, generous portions.
Cash only
Delicious hamburgers and simple lunches with a homemade taste!
* CASH ONLY
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveDelicious hamburgers and simple lunches with a homemade taste!
* CASH ONLY
Sightseeing
***OPENING MEMORIAL WEEKEND***
Great museum with many activities for all ages.
Open Sat. Sun. Wed. and Monday Holidays from 10 am- 4 pm
*Enter from the highway East end of the airport runway
79 locals recommend
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway Dr***OPENING MEMORIAL WEEKEND***
Great museum with many activities for all ages.
Open Sat. Sun. Wed. and Monday Holidays from 10 am- 4 pm
*Enter from the highway East end of the airport runway
Plenty of activities for adults and kids! Arrive early to avoid early crowds and plan for a day of excitement!
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnPlenty of activities for adults and kids! Arrive early to avoid early crowds and plan for a day of excitement!
Small zoo but plenty to see! From Grizzly bears to foxes you will enjoy your visit. There is also a playground for the kiddos to enjoy.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrSmall zoo but plenty to see! From Grizzly bears to foxes you will enjoy your visit. There is also a playground for the kiddos to enjoy.
Winter Season, enjoy snow tubing for all ages!
Spring and Summer, enjoy rope climbing and race carts.
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdWinter Season, enjoy snow tubing for all ages!
Spring and Summer, enjoy rope climbing and race carts.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrDon't skip this place during the Spring and Summer! Adults are $29.00 and kids 12 and under are free with paying adults. Ride up on the lift chairs to the mountain top and enjoy a beautiful view, picnic or pick a hiking trail.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdDon't skip this place during the Spring and Summer! Adults are $29.00 and kids 12 and under are free with paying adults. Ride up on the lift chairs to the mountain top and enjoy a beautiful view, picnic or pick a hiking trail.
Big Bear Lake
**opening Memorial Weekend**
Reservations are a must for boat rental, RV rental and pirate ship shows**
Halloways Marina
**opening Memorial Weekend**
Reservations are a must for boat rental, RV rental and pirate ship shows**
A cool stop for the kids! Enjoy this gem and look for some gold!
61 locals recommend
Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdA cool stop for the kids! Enjoy this gem and look for some gold!
Goldsmith's Sports
42071 Big Bear BlvdBike rentals
Fitness
You don’t need to be a crossfit athlete, this is a place for all! Please call or message in advance for drop ins.
7K CrossFit
Traveler advice
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