Entertainment & Activities
Slopes! Better for skiers. Snow boarders may want to check out Bear Mountain.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSlopes! Better for skiers. Snow boarders may want to check out Bear Mountain.
Slopes! Better for snowboarders. Skiers may want to check out Snow Summit.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSlopes! Better for snowboarders. Skiers may want to check out Snow Summit.
Kayak, paddle board, canoe, and boat rentals.
242 locals recommend
Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina
39369 N Shore DrKayak, paddle board, canoe, and boat rentals.
Enjoy a few games of bowling, the arcade, and/or a few games of pool. There's a bar, as well. Friendly staff.
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdEnjoy a few games of bowling, the arcade, and/or a few games of pool. There's a bar, as well. Friendly staff.
Food Scene
Great food and drinks. Friendly staff. Happy hour from 3pm - 7pm. Call to make sure they are open. They sometimes close for off season.
69 locals recommend
Black Diamond Tavern
42172 Moonridge WayGreat food and drinks. Friendly staff. Happy hour from 3pm - 7pm. Call to make sure they are open. They sometimes close for off season.
Good food and drinks. Friendly staff and live music on weekends on the outdoor patio area.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveGood food and drinks. Friendly staff and live music on weekends on the outdoor patio area.
Tasty real italian. Good wine selection. Don't forget to order the house made mini donuts.
84 locals recommend
Sweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear BlvdTasty real italian. Good wine selection. Don't forget to order the house made mini donuts.
Starbucks
42140 Big Bear BlvdIt's starbucks.
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdDelicious breakfast. Go early as there tend to be lines.
Good breakfast, lunch and dinner. A little pricier, but worth it. Surprisingly nice wine selection, too. Can sometimes have a wait if it's a busy weekend.
36 locals recommend
North Shore Cafe
39226 N Shore DrGood breakfast, lunch and dinner. A little pricier, but worth it. Surprisingly nice wine selection, too. Can sometimes have a wait if it's a busy weekend.
Delicious Indian restaurant with really good lunch special on weekdays (might not be available on weekends). Good service.
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveDelicious Indian restaurant with really good lunch special on weekdays (might not be available on weekends). Good service.
Our favorite pizza joint. They don't deliver but it's convenient to pick up.
359 locals recommend
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdOur favorite pizza joint. They don't deliver but it's convenient to pick up.
Coffee shop, cafe, and home goods gift shop (some small appliances, cookbooks, etc.).
300 locals recommend
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveCoffee shop, cafe, and home goods gift shop (some small appliances, cookbooks, etc.).
Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrGrab a cup of coffee and a bagel.
Oakside
40701 Village DrBecause they have a small section on the menu dedicated to tater tots.
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardIn our opinion, their burgers are delicious!
Essentials
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdLocal market. Good wine selection.
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdLocal market. Good wine selection, like Staters, across the street.
Shopping
Enjoyable antique shopping. Nice owners to strike up a conversation with.
10 locals recommend
Fox Farm Antique Mall
42146 Fox Farm RdEnjoyable antique shopping. Nice owners to strike up a conversation with.
Village Music
40729 Village DrVinyl! (and cool owners you can strike up a conversation with.)
Blauer
41177 Big Bear BlvdSki and board rentals.
Goldsmith's Sports
42071 Big Bear BlvdSport and recreation store.
Parks & Nature
Boulder Bay
Fun for the family -- picnicking, sledding, a few restaurants, etc.
Hiking trails and rangers that are fun to chat with. The Discovery Center also presents "Music in the Mountains" -- a summer concert series that can be fun. Visit their website for more information. Great venue.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Hiking trails and rangers that are fun to chat with. The Discovery Center also presents "Music in the Mountains" -- a summer concert series that can be fun. Visit their website for more information. Great venue.
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardManageable, yet challenging trail.
Sightseeing
Picnicking area; tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts; dog park. Great for family and friends time.
85 locals recommend
Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AvePicnicking area; tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts; dog park. Great for family and friends time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnLocals bar. And karaoke.