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Places and adventures that make Big Bear a memorable vacation
Get up-to-the-minute reports on weather and road conditions, purchase Adventure Passes for access to the wilderness, and even build an itinerary with our interactive kiosks!
46 locals recommend
Big Bear Visitor Center
40824 Big Bear BlvdGet up-to-the-minute reports on weather and road conditions, purchase Adventure Passes for access to the wilderness, and even build an itinerary with our interactive kiosks!
The Big Bear Pirate Ship is a must-visit each time you are in Big Bear Lake. The lake tours can be, and often are different each time. Each captain who drives
the ship has its own personality and style, and you always get a fantastic tour around the lake.
64 locals recommend
Big Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor RdThe Big Bear Pirate Ship is a must-visit each time you are in Big Bear Lake. The lake tours can be, and often are different each time. Each captain who drives
the ship has its own personality and style, and you always get a fantastic tour around the lake.
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdOutdoor fun when 4x4 with family and friends.
Snow Summit is a premier family-friendly Southern California ("SoCal") destination revered for its nearby skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Drop-in at 8,200 feet and experience the best that SoCal has to offer. With over 240 acres of skiable terrain and 27 trails of all ability levels, Snow Summit boasts 18+ skiable miles. Covered with a state-of-the-art snowmaking system and a lift system of 11 lifts (+ 5 moving carpets),
48 locals recommend
Snow Summit Ski Resort
880 Summit BoulevardSnow Summit is a premier family-friendly Southern California ("SoCal") destination revered for its nearby skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Drop-in at 8,200 feet and experience the best that SoCal has to offer. With over 240 acres of skiable terrain and 27 trails of all ability levels, Snow Summit boasts 18+ skiable miles. Covered with a state-of-the-art snowmaking system and a lift system of 11 lifts (+ 5 moving carpets),
Big Bear offers all levels of bike riding. From families to experienced Riders looking for a real challenge will love adding in the popular 9-mile ascension to Onyx Summit, the highest altitude roadway in Southern California topping off at 8,443 feet.
Skyline Trail
Skyline TrailBig Bear offers all levels of bike riding. From families to experienced Riders looking for a real challenge will love adding in the popular 9-mile ascension to Onyx Summit, the highest altitude roadway in Southern California topping off at 8,443 feet.
There are multiple activities here for kids and adults from 18 holes of miniature golf to the nine Cam-Am racers
feature 5.5 horsepower Honda motors.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnThere are multiple activities here for kids and adults from 18 holes of miniature golf to the nine Cam-Am racers
feature 5.5 horsepower Honda motors.
Sightseeing
Alpine Pedal Path Trail is a 5.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Big Bear Lake, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffAlpine Pedal Path Trail is a 5.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Big Bear Lake, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The Village serves as the hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. It's also the site of annual city-wide holiday events like Halloween and Christmas in The Village.
603 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake
The Village serves as the hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. It's also the site of annual city-wide holiday events like Halloween and Christmas in The Village.
Boulder Bay Park is great for sightseeing and enjoying Socal life.
234 locals recommend
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdBoulder Bay Park is great for sightseeing and enjoying Socal life.
Food scene
These are some of the places we tried that we enjoyed.
Huge breakfast in a small place. If you want to eat here get there early the line will get loooong.
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdHuge breakfast in a small place. If you want to eat here get there early the line will get loooong.
Located in the Village this place has great customer service and their breakfast tastes homemade. They take cash only!
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveLocated in the Village this place has great customer service and their breakfast tastes homemade. They take cash only!
large menu to choose from. Reasonably priced. Delicious food
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot Avelarge menu to choose from. Reasonably priced. Delicious food
This is a nice place to grab lunch. During the summer they will have entertainment on the patio.
572 Pine Knot Ave
572 Pine Knot AvenueThis is a nice place to grab lunch. During the summer they will have entertainment on the patio.
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdTry a Dank doughnut. Its what's on the inside that counts.
Big Bear Stores
These are some stores that might be needed during your time in Big Bear.
If you can shop early in the day or late in the evening you will avoid the skiers after the mountain and not be stuck for a couple of hours in line.
This is where we shop it is cheaper then Vons. A good selection of food to chose from.
297 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdIf you can shop early in the day or late in the evening you will avoid the skiers after the mountain and not be stuck for a couple of hours in line.
This is where we shop it is cheaper then Vons. A good selection of food to chose from.
If you can shop early in the day or late in the evening you will avoid the skiers after the mountain and not be stuck for a couple of hours in line.
Vons is busy, especially in the ski season. It is a nice store with a great selection of food. It is pricey$$$ when it comes to there products.
446 locals recommend
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdIf you can shop early in the day or late in the evening you will avoid the skiers after the mountain and not be stuck for a couple of hours in line.
Vons is busy, especially in the ski season. It is a nice store with a great selection of food. It is pricey$$$ when it comes to there products.
Try to get your gear ahead of time. But if something is needed Big 5 will have it.
22 locals recommend
Big 5 Sporting Goods
41385 Big Bear BlvdTry to get your gear ahead of time. But if something is needed Big 5 will have it.
Specialize in Kayak, Paddleboards, and Bike Rentals. 2 locations in Big Bear Lake. Private
Dock Location in Veterans Park. Full-service Shop as well as winter ski and snowboard shops.
Clothing, accessories and more. Quality gear at great prices. Since 1998
This is a great place for rentals along with discounts and delivery and pickup from the ski resort.
13 locals recommend
Big Bear Ski & Snowboard Rentals
40979 Big Bear BlvdSpecialize in Kayak, Paddleboards, and Bike Rentals. 2 locations in Big Bear Lake. Private
Dock Location in Veterans Park. Full-service Shop as well as winter ski and snowboard shops.
Clothing, accessories and more. Quality gear at great prices. Since 1998
This is a great place for rentals along with discounts and delivery and pickup from the ski resort.
A tackle shop of the valley since 1930, with bait, supplies, information and friendly local owners and staff to help you get that fish!
19 locals recommend
Big Bear Sporting Goods
40544 Big Bear BlvdA tackle shop of the valley since 1930, with bait, supplies, information and friendly local owners and staff to help you get that fish!