Vanessa's Guidebook
From this Foodie to You
Here’s a list of some of my favorite places to eat at.
Delicious pizza, wings, and salad options. Pet friendly and can watch sports games on their TV’s. If you keep your receipt, you can receive 10% off next door at North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveDelicious pizza, wings, and salad options. Pet friendly and can watch sports games on their TV’s. If you keep your receipt, you can receive 10% off next door at North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream.
Best Indian food with a large selection of curries, cheese naan bread, fried rice, and stuffed dumplings.
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveBest Indian food with a large selection of curries, cheese naan bread, fried rice, and stuffed dumplings.
The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdSurf and turf with a lakefront view.
Our favorite spot for tasty specialty burgers and fries. Only 5 minutes from the cabin.
135 locals recommend
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardOur favorite spot for tasty specialty burgers and fries. Only 5 minutes from the cabin.
Thick crust pizza and other Italian food. 5 minutes from the cabin.
359 locals recommend
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdThick crust pizza and other Italian food. 5 minutes from the cabin.
Variety of home made fudges, chocolates, candied apples, and ice cream.
118 locals recommend
North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveVariety of home made fudges, chocolates, candied apples, and ice cream.
Our favorite dinner spot. Cozy fire pits outside. My husband and I enjoy going upstairs to the bar area and having dinner up there with some drinks. Nice views and good vibes. We love the ribeye and large wine selection.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrOur favorite dinner spot. Cozy fire pits outside. My husband and I enjoy going upstairs to the bar area and having dinner up there with some drinks. Nice views and good vibes. We love the ribeye and large wine selection.
Decent sandwiches and chili soup. They have really cold beer and it’s about 2 minutes from the cabin.
37 locals recommend
BJ's Restaurant and Sandwich Shop
110 E Big Bear BlvdDecent sandwiches and chili soup. They have really cold beer and it’s about 2 minutes from the cabin.
Dive bar vibe with pool tables and great live music. I think most of the food is very good as well. In the village.
411 locals recommend
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnDive bar vibe with pool tables and great live music. I think most of the food is very good as well. In the village.
Poke bowls, Hawaiian, and sushi bar in the village. Fresh and healthy option.
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrPoke bowls, Hawaiian, and sushi bar in the village. Fresh and healthy option.
Grab and go type specialty coffee. Not much sitting area. In between the cabin and village. They sell bags of coffee and other small items. They will also grind the coffee beans for you.
58 locals recommend
Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company
41080 Big Bear BlvdGrab and go type specialty coffee. Not much sitting area. In between the cabin and village. They sell bags of coffee and other small items. They will also grind the coffee beans for you.
Cute specialty coffee spot with pastries. Indoor seating with fireplace and upstairs seating. Patio seating overlooking the mountains. In between the cabin and village.
335 locals recommend
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdCute specialty coffee spot with pastries. Indoor seating with fireplace and upstairs seating. Patio seating overlooking the mountains. In between the cabin and village.
Average American food with live bands and games in the village. Lots of beer options and cool place to hang out.
192 locals recommend
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveAverage American food with live bands and games in the village. Lots of beer options and cool place to hang out.
Fancy indoor/outdoor dining in between a bunch of huge pine trees. Great steaks and seafood. Lots of cocktails and beer options. Sometimes they have live music indoors. Located in between the cabin and village.
169 locals recommend
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayFancy indoor/outdoor dining in between a bunch of huge pine trees. Great steaks and seafood. Lots of cocktails and beer options. Sometimes they have live music indoors. Located in between the cabin and village.
Tasty American breakfast style food in the village. It’s usually packed so plan ahead. You can put your name down and walk the village in between.
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdTasty American breakfast style food in the village. It’s usually packed so plan ahead. You can put your name down and walk the village in between.
My husband loves the prime rib sandwich and it’s less than 5 minutes from the cabin.
81 locals recommend
Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear BlvdMy husband loves the prime rib sandwich and it’s less than 5 minutes from the cabin.
5 mins from the cabin and that’s where they have Oktoberfest/Live events on weekends. They have live music, food, and beer during the day on weekends along with a farmers market. Sometimes face painting and balloons for kids for free.
73 locals recommend
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear Blvd5 mins from the cabin and that’s where they have Oktoberfest/Live events on weekends. They have live music, food, and beer during the day on weekends along with a farmers market. Sometimes face painting and balloons for kids for free.
Find all your grocery needs nearby. I recommend to buy your food/supplies prior to arrival as markets are often very busy and can be sold out of items during certain times of the year.
297 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdFind all your grocery needs nearby. I recommend to buy your food/supplies prior to arrival as markets are often very busy and can be sold out of items during certain times of the year.
About 2 minutes from the cabin. A local market with a good selection of food, alcohol, and basic needs. A good way to avoid long lines at Vons or Stater Bros.
60 locals recommend
Community Market
100 E Big Bear BlvdAbout 2 minutes from the cabin. A local market with a good selection of food, alcohol, and basic needs. A good way to avoid long lines at Vons or Stater Bros.
Sightseeing
You can rent a boat and go fishing. Call ahead for rental requirements and availability.
277 locals recommend
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtYou can rent a boat and go fishing. Call ahead for rental requirements and availability.
Visit local animals that have been rescued from the wild, rehabilitated, and often released back into the wild. Children LOVE to see the animals.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrVisit local animals that have been rescued from the wild, rehabilitated, and often released back into the wild. Children LOVE to see the animals.
Children can pan for gold. Pretend to be olden era blacksmiths. Explore historical tools used in olden days.
79 locals recommend
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrChildren can pan for gold. Pretend to be olden era blacksmiths. Explore historical tools used in olden days.
Eat at Barnstorm Restaurant at the airport and watch the planes take off and land while having lunch from your table. Right by the cabin. Children LOVE this!
31 locals recommend
The Barnstorm Restaurant
501 W Valley BlvdEat at Barnstorm Restaurant at the airport and watch the planes take off and land while having lunch from your table. Right by the cabin. Children LOVE this!
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSnow board or ski
Go snow tubing in the winter or go kart racing in the summer. Fun activities for the family. Less than 5 minutes from the cabin.
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdGo snow tubing in the winter or go kart racing in the summer. Fun activities for the family. Less than 5 minutes from the cabin.
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18Snow boarding and skiing
Enjoy golfing at 7,000 feet with the San Bernardino mountains as your backdrop.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrEnjoy golfing at 7,000 feet with the San Bernardino mountains as your backdrop.
Miss Liberty
439 Pine Knot AveTour Big Bear Lake dine while cruising on Miss Liberty Paddle Boat.
Big Bear Visitor Center
40824 Big Bear BlvdAll the information you can get.
Bear Valley Farms offers horseback riding, trendy goat yoga, games, and a bounce house for children.
Bear Valley Farms
Bear Valley Farms offers horseback riding, trendy goat yoga, games, and a bounce house for children.
Paddles and Pedals
40545 N Shore LnRent kayaks and bikes to cruise around in various ways.
Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdHorseback riding with majestic views.
Rent a boat, kayak, electric bike, or take a cruise on the Pirate Ship.
103 locals recommend
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdRent a boat, kayak, electric bike, or take a cruise on the Pirate Ship.
Rent a bike or fat tire bike and navigate through town while inhaling the freshest air.
24 locals recommend
Bear Valley Bikes
40298 Big Bear BlvdRent a bike or fat tire bike and navigate through town while inhaling the freshest air.
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdSo much fun! Must try!
Deep Creek Hot Springs
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailHOT SPRINGS A FEW MILES DRIVE AWAY
Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18Super fun with groups or 2 people to solve clues and escape. Especially on a rainy day.
14 locals recommend
Mountain Room Escapes
1121 W Big Bear BlvdSuper fun with groups or 2 people to solve clues and escape. Especially on a rainy day.
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdMy favorite thrift store
Good stuff. Super cheap. Books, records, home stuff, vintage clothing.
Right by the cabin. Like 1 minute drive or you can walk. Good stuff. Super cheap. Books, records, home stuff, antiques, vintage and cool clothing.
19 locals recommend
Doves Nest Thrift Store
217 W Big Bear BlvdRight by the cabin. Like 1 minute drive or you can walk. Good stuff. Super cheap. Books, records, home stuff, antiques, vintage and cool clothing.
Pamper & Luxury
Allow a private chef to cook for you at the cabin to a relaxing massage on our back deck while surrounded by peaceful nature.
Get yourself a relaxing massage while at the cabin. You deserve it!
196 locals recommend
Mountain Mobile Massage & Spa
42718 Moonridge RdGet yourself a relaxing massage while at the cabin. You deserve it!
Meadows Edge Picnic Area
40751 N Shore LnPlan a beautiful picnic in the woods.