Big Bear Lake Guidebook
Restaurants
Some good eats in Big Bear area
Village Pizza
40568 Village DrGood pizza after a long day of hiking!
Good food and pool tables! Just up the street from the True North Cabin
93 locals recommend
Kallans Bar And Grill
44761 Barton Ln NGood food and pool tables! Just up the street from the True North Cabin
Whiskey Dave's
40740 Village DrGreat bar to hang out and listen to live music on the weekends!
Recreation fun
Places to go for fun - skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, etc... Get ready for adventure!!!
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnDon't miss the Alpine slide! It's so fun.
A beautiful trail on the north shore with a spectacular view.
258 locals recommend
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailA beautiful trail on the north shore with a spectacular view.
Siberia Creek Trail 1W04
Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail (1W11)An alpine hike through pines and ferns. A must see!
A one mile hike ending on top of Castle Rock looking out over the lake!!!
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardA one mile hike ending on top of Castle Rock looking out over the lake!!!
Grays Peak Trail
Grays Peak TrailSpectacular views of the lake!
Check out this piece of CA history! You don't need 4X4 drive but it helps driving up Van Dusen Canyon road! :)
Belleville Cabin
Polique Canyon RoadCheck out this piece of CA history! You don't need 4X4 drive but it helps driving up Van Dusen Canyon road! :)
Great center full of activities for the kids, and the trailhead to Cougar Crest Trail!
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Great center full of activities for the kids, and the trailhead to Cougar Crest Trail!
Meadows Edge Picnic Area
40751 N Shore LnWonderful Picnic Area
Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AveGreat park to picnic, BBQ, or even go swimming in the summer
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdJust 1 block away from our Summit Cabin! :)
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSki Resort
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrHigh elevation golfing at its best!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrCheck out the zoo!
Need a break from the trails, try a round of bowling at the Bowling Barn!
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdNeed a break from the trails, try a round of bowling at the Bowling Barn!
The Marina! Just a short walk from the Ye Olde Cabin in Big Bear. Rent boats, go fishing, go on a pirate ship tour!!!
103 locals recommend
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdThe Marina! Just a short walk from the Ye Olde Cabin in Big Bear. Rent boats, go fishing, go on a pirate ship tour!!!
Amazing place to have a picnic, go kayaking, or fishing. Close to the trailhead to Castle Rock too!
234 locals recommend
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdAmazing place to have a picnic, go kayaking, or fishing. Close to the trailhead to Castle Rock too!
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveWanna catch a movie while visiting Big Bear?
North Shore Landing
38573 N Shore DrKayak rentals, and boat launching spot on the North Shore
Hiking trails and picnic area, outside the chaos of Big Bear Village. Good sledding in the winter too...
59 locals recommend
Aspen Glen Picnic Area
40105 Mill Creek RdHiking trails and picnic area, outside the chaos of Big Bear Village. Good sledding in the winter too...
Shopping
Looking for that special something? Check out these cool shops
Brown Bear Gift Shop
675 Pine Knot AveGreat souvenirs here.
Bear Valley Bikes
40298 Big Bear BlvdGet your dirt trail fix at the bike shop!
Groceries
Want to cook at the cabin? Here's some places for shopping
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdGood selection of pretty much everything
Quick little general store just up the street from the True North Cabin
42 locals recommend
Easys General Store
498 Maple LnQuick little general store just up the street from the True North Cabin
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdGroceries for your stay at the cabin