Quick Guide to Local Attractions and Visitor Information
Sightseeing
Local sites and Nature
Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdPetting zoo and horseback riding.
Another local favorite! Visitors can take this 1/4 mile hike back and hunt for genuine raw quartz crystals on Crystal Mountain.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Crystal Mountain Road
Crystal Mountain RoadAnother local favorite! Visitors can take this 1/4 mile hike back and hunt for genuine raw quartz crystals on Crystal Mountain.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Onyx Summit
Come see the animals of the forest ( and beyond).
37 locals recommend
Alpine Zoo (Goldmine Dr & Lassen Rd) station
Come see the animals of the forest ( and beyond).
Journey into the backcountry. Big Bear Jeep Experience is a great way to visit some of the valley's most historical landmarks and wooded trials.
112 locals recommend
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdJourney into the backcountry. Big Bear Jeep Experience is a great way to visit some of the valley's most historical landmarks and wooded trials.
Discover the wonders of nature at the Big Bear Discovery Center.
Group trail tours, night time trail walks, evening events, and a museum.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Discover the wonders of nature at the Big Bear Discovery Center.
Group trail tours, night time trail walks, evening events, and a museum.
A sacred site to the early indigenous people of the valley, This local attraction is another local favorite the offers a nice view of the Bear Valley. Sited for it's healing vibrations, this large peak is made of solid quartz rock is a great place to watch the sunset over the west. Folks often come to The Eye of God for meditation. and serenity.
23 locals recommend
Eye Of God
Quartz LaneA sacred site to the early indigenous people of the valley, This local attraction is another local favorite the offers a nice view of the Bear Valley. Sited for it's healing vibrations, this large peak is made of solid quartz rock is a great place to watch the sunset over the west. Folks often come to The Eye of God for meditation. and serenity.
Located off of Boulder Bay, Castle Rock trail offers spectacular views of Bear Lake.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardLocated off of Boulder Bay, Castle Rock trail offers spectacular views of Bear Lake.
Historical trail. Holcombe Valley is the heart of Big Bears Mining history. Holcombe Valley is surrounded by generations of mine claims and history lessons about early gold settlers.
Difficulty: The main road is rated Easy and typically okay for 2-wheel drive.
Note: Some of the side roads may become difficult to travel without 4x4.
23 locals recommend
Holcomb Valley
Historical trail. Holcombe Valley is the heart of Big Bears Mining history. Holcombe Valley is surrounded by generations of mine claims and history lessons about early gold settlers.
Difficulty: The main road is rated Easy and typically okay for 2-wheel drive.
Note: Some of the side roads may become difficult to travel without 4x4.
Big Bear Discovery Center is a regional visitor center and nature center, located in the Big Bear Valley of the San Bernardino Mountains, and within the San Bernardino National Forest, in San Bernardino County, southern California. It is in the Mountaintop Ranger District Office complex of the National Forest.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Big Bear Discovery Center is a regional visitor center and nature center, located in the Big Bear Valley of the San Bernardino Mountains, and within the San Bernardino National Forest, in San Bernardino County, southern California. It is in the Mountaintop Ranger District Office complex of the National Forest.
Food and Entertainment Scene
Visitor Favorites
Dining Cuisine, Local entertainment, Shopping, and Local Events
166 locals recommend
The VILLAGE SHOPS AND COURTYARD
652 Pine Knot AveDining Cuisine, Local entertainment, Shopping, and Local Events
A visitors favorite for fantastic food and spirits.
Karaoke weekends.
411 locals recommend
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnA visitors favorite for fantastic food and spirits.
Karaoke weekends.
The Cave
40789 Village DrConcerts and musical events.
Located in the Bear City Convention Center- Enjoy live music, line dancing, food, and drinks! Family-friendly with a country setting indoor and outdoor seating.
73 locals recommend
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear BlvdLocated in the Bear City Convention Center- Enjoy live music, line dancing, food, and drinks! Family-friendly with a country setting indoor and outdoor seating.
Local Parks
Sugarloaf Park
44866 Baldwin LnBoulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdBoulder Bay Park is Big Bears most beautiful lakeside park
Alpine Slide is Big Bear's most exciting recreation area. Fun lives here! Go-carts, (NEW) Rollercoaster and rides, trails, snow play, water slides! Open year-round.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnAlpine Slide is Big Bear's most exciting recreation area. Fun lives here! Go-carts, (NEW) Rollercoaster and rides, trails, snow play, water slides! Open year-round.
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdSnow sledding ( seasonal) and ropes course.
Lake Activities
Rentals and Access
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CourtLake rentals and access can be found at the Big Bear Marina.
Ahoy ! Climb aboard the Big Bear Pirate Ship for a historical journey along the Banks of Big Bear Lake. Celebrity homes and historical landmarks great you from the shorelines as you cruise the valley's most popular lake destination.
64 locals recommend
Big Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor RdAhoy ! Climb aboard the Big Bear Pirate Ship for a historical journey along the Banks of Big Bear Lake. Celebrity homes and historical landmarks great you from the shorelines as you cruise the valley's most popular lake destination.
Big Bear Paddleboarding
39172 Big Bear BlvdRecreational Lake Rentals
Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina
39369 N Shore DrLake rentals and picnic area
Resort Access
Local Resorts
Open year-round for events and view seeking.
During the winter you can ski and snowboard
During the spring and summer enjoy seasonal events and the scenic chair lifts.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdOpen year-round for events and view seeking.
During the winter you can ski and snowboard
During the spring and summer enjoy seasonal events and the scenic chair lifts.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSkiing and Snowboarding.
Neighborhoods
The beautiful neighborhoods of Big Bear Lake and Surrounding
A quiet wooded neighborhood that is rural to the main hub of Big Bear Lake. Sugarloaf is surrounded by trails and scenic drives through the national forest.
14 locals recommend
Sugarloaf
A quiet wooded neighborhood that is rural to the main hub of Big Bear Lake. Sugarloaf is surrounded by trails and scenic drives through the national forest.
Is it no wonder Big Bear Lake is the most sought after vacation destination in Southern California? Big Bear Lake is home to 2 ski resorts nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Nicely wooded neighborhoods surround the main strip where shopping, dining, sightseeing and local attractions are all in a 5-mile vicinity.
603 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake
Is it no wonder Big Bear Lake is the most sought after vacation destination in Southern California? Big Bear Lake is home to 2 ski resorts nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Nicely wooded neighborhoods surround the main strip where shopping, dining, sightseeing and local attractions are all in a 5-mile vicinity.
Big Bear City is rural and adjacent to Big Bear Lake.
Located in San Bernardino County National Forest, Big Bear City neighborhoods are lined with pines and surrounded by hiking, biking, and off-road trails. Local restaurants and shops line the blvd as you enter into Big Bear Lake.
65 locals recommend
Big Bear
Big Bear City is rural and adjacent to Big Bear Lake.
Located in San Bernardino County National Forest, Big Bear City neighborhoods are lined with pines and surrounded by hiking, biking, and off-road trails. Local restaurants and shops line the blvd as you enter into Big Bear Lake.
Fawnskin is located on the northwest side of the lake favored for its lakeside fishing spots and beaches. The neighborhoods of Fawnskin are beautifully wooded with mountain views and breath-taking scenery.
27 locals recommend
Fawnskin
Fawnskin is located on the northwest side of the lake favored for its lakeside fishing spots and beaches. The neighborhoods of Fawnskin are beautifully wooded with mountain views and breath-taking scenery.
Food scene
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdMexican cuisine
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveIndian and Nepal cuisine
Kallans Bar And Grill
44761 Barton Ln NLocal bar and grill in Sugarloaf
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AvePizza and Italian Cuisine
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveHamburgers and American Cuisine
Oakside
40701 Village DrFine dining / mixed cuisine
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdA local favorite for breakfast!
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveBreakfast and lunch assorted menu.
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveFine dining and assorted cuisine.
Upscale lakeside restaurant serving steak, seafood, pasta & wine in a classic setting.
265 locals recommend
The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdUpscale lakeside restaurant serving steak, seafood, pasta & wine in a classic setting.