Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Drinks & Nightlife
An old school bar with food, drinks, pool tables, darts, and live music.
101 locals recommend
Whiskey Dave's
40740 Village DrAn old school bar with food, drinks, pool tables, darts, and live music.
A great Sports Bar to watch the games, drink beer and eat food. They also have pool, games and shuffle board in the back room, one of our favorite local spots.
23 locals recommend
Sandy's Sports Restaurant
40951 Big Bear BlvdA great Sports Bar to watch the games, drink beer and eat food. They also have pool, games and shuffle board in the back room, one of our favorite local spots.
Walkable bar, located in the Historic Masonic Lodge in Big Bear Lake. Small, quaint and rustic. Great craft brew! THe Avocado Bombs (food) are TO DIE FOR!!!
92 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdWalkable bar, located in the Historic Masonic Lodge in Big Bear Lake. Small, quaint and rustic. Great craft brew! THe Avocado Bombs (food) are TO DIE FOR!!!
Food Scene
Good food, good drinks, cool atmosphere. The fire pit outside is great on chilly evenings. They do have live music on the patio in the Summer and Spring.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveGood food, good drinks, cool atmosphere. The fire pit outside is great on chilly evenings. They do have live music on the patio in the Summer and Spring.
Locally-owned Mexican restaurant that is walkable from the Happy Cabin. Rosa and Arturo are friends of ours, let them know Kyle on Hillcrest sent you-they will take good care of you!
265 locals recommend
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardLocally-owned Mexican restaurant that is walkable from the Happy Cabin. Rosa and Arturo are friends of ours, let them know Kyle on Hillcrest sent you-they will take good care of you!
GREAT Pizza! They don't deliver, but they do offer a quick turn around on take out. I like to eat at the restaurant for the best quality pizza and a beer. Same owners as the North Pole fudge shop/ice cream parlor in the Village, you get a discount there when you order your pizza. ;)
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveGREAT Pizza! They don't deliver, but they do offer a quick turn around on take out. I like to eat at the restaurant for the best quality pizza and a beer. Same owners as the North Pole fudge shop/ice cream parlor in the Village, you get a discount there when you order your pizza. ;)
Popular breakfast spot in the village! They also have great pies!
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AvePopular breakfast spot in the village! They also have great pies!
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveGreat coffee and tea, and amazing cupcakes and quiche!!!
Gigantic portions. The pancakes are HUGE! I like "The Mess" (enough food for an army). The wait can get long, so arrive early!!! :)
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdGigantic portions. The pancakes are HUGE! I like "The Mess" (enough food for an army). The wait can get long, so arrive early!!! :)
The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdGreat Sunday build your own Bloody Mary Bar. Lakefront
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayVintage steakhouse. Very charming.
pretty much the only "fine dining" in Big Bear Lake. Great steaks and seafood
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot Avepretty much the only "fine dining" in Big Bear Lake. Great steaks and seafood
Charming, quiet bed and breakfast that has great food and a romantic setting. It's located inside the old dam keeper's mansion. There are new owners, but I believe they kept the original charm and quality intact. Call ahead for reservation.
Knickerbocker Mansion Country
869 Knickerbocker RoadCharming, quiet bed and breakfast that has great food and a romantic setting. It's located inside the old dam keeper's mansion. There are new owners, but I believe they kept the original charm and quality intact. Call ahead for reservation.
AMAZING sandwich shop! I order the Club Sandwich on "squaw bread". One sandwich feeds 2 adults! It's located next to Stater Bros. and is a hidden gem. The ambiance is just so so, but the food is great!
90 locals recommend
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdAMAZING sandwich shop! I order the Club Sandwich on "squaw bread". One sandwich feeds 2 adults! It's located next to Stater Bros. and is a hidden gem. The ambiance is just so so, but the food is great!
Great sandwiches and bagels. Located in the Village.
242 locals recommend
Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrGreat sandwiches and bagels. Located in the Village.
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdGood pizza, if Saucy Mama's is too packed.
Dynasty
40989 Big Bear BlvdGood, greasy Chinese food. They also deliver!!! :)
Starbuck, need I say more? :)
There's also a Starbucks inside the Vons (same parking lot)
91 locals recommend
Starbucks
42140 Big Bear BlvdStarbuck, need I say more? :)
There's also a Starbucks inside the Vons (same parking lot)
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to take kids for a guided tour of the Big Bear Valley. They are also a great resource for outdoor enthusiasts trying to find the best trails for hiking and off road activities. The offer crafts, tours, nature walks and a interactive nature museum.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Great place to take kids for a guided tour of the Big Bear Valley. They are also a great resource for outdoor enthusiasts trying to find the best trails for hiking and off road activities. The offer crafts, tours, nature walks and a interactive nature museum.
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdGreat mountain for ski/snowboard lessons and Skiers.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrGreat place to snowboard!
Snow tubing is super fun for kids and adults alike! They also have a Luge rund, water slide, arcade, go-carts, mini golf. I recommend walking from the cabin, it's easier than parking.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnSnow tubing is super fun for kids and adults alike! They also have a Luge rund, water slide, arcade, go-carts, mini golf. I recommend walking from the cabin, it's easier than parking.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Dr9-hole golf course and country club
Boat, kayak, and jet ski rentals. Call ahead to check avail.
103 locals recommend
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdBoat, kayak, and jet ski rentals. Call ahead to check avail.
Pine Knot Marina
439 Pine Knot AveBoat, jet ski rentals and boat tours.
The pirate ship lake tour is a must see!!! They also have bar on board for cocktails and beer.
75 locals recommend
Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingThe pirate ship lake tour is a must see!!! They also have bar on board for cocktails and beer.
Best hiking trail in Big Bear Lake. Be sure to get your adventure parking pass. You can pick one up at the Oak Knoll Lodge (walkable) or Discovery Center (Fawnskin)
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardBest hiking trail in Big Bear Lake. Be sure to get your adventure parking pass. You can pick one up at the Oak Knoll Lodge (walkable) or Discovery Center (Fawnskin)
Fun bowling alley! They also have an arcade, snack bar and bar.
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdFun bowling alley! They also have an arcade, snack bar and bar.
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveGreat new release movies and of course, POPCORN!!
Small concert venue with great cover bands. Check listing and buy tickets ahead of time. :)
360 locals recommend
The Cave
40789 Village DrSmall concert venue with great cover bands. Check listing and buy tickets ahead of time. :)
Parks & Nature
located about 1.5 blocks from the Happy Cabin. Its a nice place to picnic and sled. Also, a great place to start and end the Pine Know Trail!
59 locals recommend
Aspen Glen Picnic Area
40105 Mill Creek Rdlocated about 1.5 blocks from the Happy Cabin. Its a nice place to picnic and sled. Also, a great place to start and end the Pine Know Trail!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrSmall zoo. Great for kids.
Great park to take the kids, have a BBQ, place tennis or go to the swim beach.
85 locals recommend
Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AveGreat park to take the kids, have a BBQ, place tennis or go to the swim beach.
Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdShopping
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear Blvdbudget friendly super market
This Kmart is VINTAGE! It's a great place to pick up this you forgot (like diapers, sunblock, coats, and gloves.) They also sell firewood and sleds in the winter. It's what Big Bear Locals call "the mall". haha
74 locals recommend
Kmart
42126 Big Bear BlvdThis Kmart is VINTAGE! It's a great place to pick up this you forgot (like diapers, sunblock, coats, and gloves.) They also sell firewood and sleds in the winter. It's what Big Bear Locals call "the mall". haha
If you forgot your phine charger, no worries! They should have what you need. If not, try Radio Shack in the Kmart Plaza
Verizon Authorized Retailer – Victra
42173 1/2 Big Bear BlvdIf you forgot your phine charger, no worries! They should have what you need. If not, try Radio Shack in the Kmart Plaza
DIY Home Center
42146 Big Bear BlvdHardware store. They also sell firewood
Arts & Culture
Small, locally run museum to learn more about the history of the Big Bear Valley.
79 locals recommend
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrSmall, locally run museum to learn more about the history of the Big Bear Valley.