Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Alpine Activities
Skiing, snowboarding, and winter sports
Snow Summit is a family orientated resort with large great beginner area and premier ski/snowboard school. Good variety of runs / trails for every skill level.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSnow Summit is a family orientated resort with large great beginner area and premier ski/snowboard school. Good variety of runs / trails for every skill level.
The music is a little louder and the crowd is younger at Bear. Great to visit with the dual mountain pass from Snow Summit. Steeper runs and more terrain features. The party resort!
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrThe music is a little louder and the crowd is younger at Bear. Great to visit with the dual mountain pass from Snow Summit. Steeper runs and more terrain features. The party resort!
Start here if your new to Big Bear and want to explore the natural side of the valley.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Start here if your new to Big Bear and want to explore the natural side of the valley.
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18Sightseeing
Fun for all ages. See some wildlife and get to know the forest critters. The night tours are most active.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrFun for all ages. See some wildlife and get to know the forest critters. The night tours are most active.
Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina
39369 N Shore DrBig Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrBig Bear Village
40824 Big Bear Blvd
Skyline Drive
2N10Bluff Lake Reserve
Mill Creek Road
Champion Lodgepole Pine
Bluff Lake Road
Holcomb Valley
A classic Big Bear hike to the view rocks or continue past to Bluff Lake. 5 minutes walk to the trailhead from the cabin.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardA classic Big Bear hike to the view rocks or continue past to Bluff Lake. 5 minutes walk to the trailhead from the cabin.
Entertainment & Activities
Let the kids explore the lake shore and take a picnic basket for a fun activity. Swim beach in summer and fun year round. Tennis courts, baseball diamond, picnic tables and swings.
85 locals recommend
Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AveLet the kids explore the lake shore and take a picnic basket for a fun activity. Swim beach in summer and fun year round. Tennis courts, baseball diamond, picnic tables and swings.
Snow inner-tubing, snack bar, go-carts, mini-golf, water slide (in summer), and the famous Alpine Slide. A must/do see if you have kids.
9 locals recommend
Magic Mountain station
Snow inner-tubing, snack bar, go-carts, mini-golf, water slide (in summer), and the famous Alpine Slide. A must/do see if you have kids.
Snow-tubing area and snack bar in central valley location near Big Bear City.
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdSnow-tubing area and snack bar in central valley location near Big Bear City.
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdBear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrShopping
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdVons
42170 Big Bear BlvdKmart
42126 Big Bear BlvdCVS Pharmacy
42136 Big Bear BlvdWalgreens
42107 Big Bear BoulevardBig Bear Discount
669 Pine Knot AveBig Bear Sporting Goods
40544 Big Bear BlvdLeather Depot
40794 Village DrCopper Q station
Big 5 Sporting Goods
41385 Big Bear BlvdDIY Home Center
42146 Big Bear BlvdSunrise Trading Post
583 Pine Knot AvenueSnow Summit Ski Resort
880 Summit BoulevardFood Scene
My favorite. Home style cooking at fair prices. In the village. The pot roast is heavenly! Great breakfast spot.
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveMy favorite. Home style cooking at fair prices. In the village. The pot roast is heavenly! Great breakfast spot.
Huge plates and pancake Nazi owner will insult and entertain while you chow. Always a line outside but Jaime the owner gets you in and out quickly.
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdHuge plates and pancake Nazi owner will insult and entertain while you chow. Always a line outside but Jaime the owner gets you in and out quickly.
Oakside
40701 Village DrBig Bear’s newest restaurant, great happy hour. Local favorite
Classic steak and seafood dinner house full bar. Perfect for birthdays and special occasions.
169 locals recommend
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayClassic steak and seafood dinner house full bar. Perfect for birthdays and special occasions.
Jersey Mike's Subs
42173 1/2 Big Bear BlvdTry the Big Kahuna
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrHealthy unique alternative
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveGreat food and atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdGood locals spot with bar menu.
Great locals hangout with craft beer. Good food too. "Lil" the owner is a friend. Say hello from Doug!
92 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdGreat locals hangout with craft beer. Good food too. "Lil" the owner is a friend. Say hello from Doug!
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnWhiskey Dave's
40740 Village Dr572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveOutdoor patio live music
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrGaby's Latin Flavors
41618 Big Bear BlvdMaggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdLa Paws Restaurant
1128 W Big Bear BlvdHacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdSki and Snowboard rentals and sales
Premium shop operated by the Goldsmith family
Goldsmith's Sports
42071 Big Bear BlvdI buy and rent all my ski and snowboard equipment at Get Boards. Simply the bestSUP and kayak rentals in summer. Owner Tony and staff offer the best price and selection in Big Bear.
227 locals recommend
Getboards- Kayak, Sups & Bike Rentals
40905 Big Bear BlvdI buy and rent all my ski and snowboard equipment at Get Boards. Simply the bestSUP and kayak rentals in summer. Owner Tony and staff offer the best price and selection in Big Bear.