BIG BEAR GUIDE by TREEHAUS
Food Scene
Very cute diner in the Village, has good comfort food. We like this for breakfast. They also have yummy homemade pies!
http://teddybearrestaurant.com/
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveVery cute diner in the Village, has good comfort food. We like this for breakfast. They also have yummy homemade pies!
http://teddybearrestaurant.com/
This restaurant in the Village offers tasty Indian/Nepalese food.
http://www.himalayanbigbear.com/
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveThis restaurant in the Village offers tasty Indian/Nepalese food.
http://www.himalayanbigbear.com/
Good casual Italian eats near the Village.
http://sweetbasilbistro.net/
10% off coupon
http://www.bigbear.com/assets/content/docs/coupons/dining.pdf
84 locals recommend
Sweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear BlvdGood casual Italian eats near the Village.
http://sweetbasilbistro.net/
10% off coupon
http://www.bigbear.com/assets/content/docs/coupons/dining.pdf
Authentic Mexican food, with patio seating and a killer green salsa. Dog friendly!
http://www.aztecabigbear.com/
265 locals recommend
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardAuthentic Mexican food, with patio seating and a killer green salsa. Dog friendly!
http://www.aztecabigbear.com/
North Shore Cafe
39226 N Shore DrRated highly on Yelp
http://www.dininginbigbear.com/
Delish food in The Village with wonderful ambiance!
http://www.peppercorngrille.com/
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveDelish food in The Village with wonderful ambiance!
http://www.peppercorngrille.com/
Trendy menu, hip outdoor lounge has firepits, heaters, and comfy furniture. Unfortunately the pet-friendly section is segregated to the front porch and lacks all the cozy features of the main patio.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveTrendy menu, hip outdoor lounge has firepits, heaters, and comfy furniture. Unfortunately the pet-friendly section is segregated to the front porch and lacks all the cozy features of the main patio.
Fancy coffee shop in The Village has some very nice ambiance, specialty brews, baked goods, and kitchen gadgetry. Outdoor section is really nice with fire pits. Decorated beautifully inside and out.
300 locals recommend
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveFancy coffee shop in The Village has some very nice ambiance, specialty brews, baked goods, and kitchen gadgetry. Outdoor section is really nice with fire pits. Decorated beautifully inside and out.
Old fashioned candy maker in the Village! It doesn't matter how snowy it is outside, you kinda have to come here for an ice cream cone or a brick of fudge.
118 locals recommend
North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveOld fashioned candy maker in the Village! It doesn't matter how snowy it is outside, you kinda have to come here for an ice cream cone or a brick of fudge.
Love the gelato here, smooth and creamy! Salted Caramel is a fave.
21 locals recommend
An Ran Ju 安然居 Gelato & Teahouse
546 Pine Knot AveLove the gelato here, smooth and creamy! Salted Caramel is a fave.
Extensive selection of tea, coffee, and blended drinks. But they also serve yummy crepes and panini.
http://theteaexchange.com/
37 locals recommend
Tea Exchange
40568 Village DrExtensive selection of tea, coffee, and blended drinks. But they also serve yummy crepes and panini.
http://theteaexchange.com/
This popular new restaurant is housed in the most beautiful Bavarian style chalet building. Make a reservation for weekends and holidays! A perfect location for a fancy dinner or special occasion. My favorite menu item is the chicken cordon bleu! Live jazz is played on the patio in the summer.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrThis popular new restaurant is housed in the most beautiful Bavarian style chalet building. Make a reservation for weekends and holidays! A perfect location for a fancy dinner or special occasion. My favorite menu item is the chicken cordon bleu! Live jazz is played on the patio in the summer.
They have excellent donuts near the cabin, vegan ones too! Fresh croissants, the biggest pineapple fritters you've ever seen, and kombucha on tap! On Sunday nights, they serve tacos.
169 locals recommend
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdThey have excellent donuts near the cabin, vegan ones too! Fresh croissants, the biggest pineapple fritters you've ever seen, and kombucha on tap! On Sunday nights, they serve tacos.
New larger location in the Village, with the most spirited customer service in town! They serve breakfast and lunch and have amazing hawaiian style bowls and smoothies. I love their Tropical Gangster smoothie with Tajin (aka "El Tropo")! Must try.
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrNew larger location in the Village, with the most spirited customer service in town! They serve breakfast and lunch and have amazing hawaiian style bowls and smoothies. I love their Tropical Gangster smoothie with Tajin (aka "El Tropo")! Must try.
dog friendly patio, great log cabin style, fantastic coffee, yummy sandwiches (breakfast and lunch) at $9 a pop
http://www.moonridgecoffeecompany.com/
335 locals recommend
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge Rddog friendly patio, great log cabin style, fantastic coffee, yummy sandwiches (breakfast and lunch) at $9 a pop
http://www.moonridgecoffeecompany.com/
Great German sausages and deli meats, sauerkraut, potato salad, and beer!
42 locals recommend
The Old German Deli
40645 Village DrGreat German sausages and deli meats, sauerkraut, potato salad, and beer!
Get here in the morning before they sell out of delicious home made pies! Sold by the slice or whole.
78 locals recommend
Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdGet here in the morning before they sell out of delicious home made pies! Sold by the slice or whole.
Homemade Bolivian food made with love! We love the fricase, churrasco, and avocado salad!
46 locals recommend
Gaby's Latin Flavors
41618 Big Bear BlvdHomemade Bolivian food made with love! We love the fricase, churrasco, and avocado salad!
This is probably the best Indian food we have ever had, and it's right here in Big Bear!! Great option for takeout or patio dining. Our go-to dishes are chicken tikka masala, saag aloo or saag paneer, and garlic naan.
232 locals recommend
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrThis is probably the best Indian food we have ever had, and it's right here in Big Bear!! Great option for takeout or patio dining. Our go-to dishes are chicken tikka masala, saag aloo or saag paneer, and garlic naan.
Essentials
Cheaper groceries than Von’s generally (and shorter checkout lines), and they also have a RedBox dvd kiosk.
297 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdCheaper groceries than Von’s generally (and shorter checkout lines), and they also have a RedBox dvd kiosk.
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdGrocery shopping, sometimes long lines on weekends
Dollar Tree
42168 Big Bear BlvdIn case you forgot something!
Celebrating a special occasion with your loved one? Get $10 off a couples massage!
http://www.bigbear.com/assets/content/docs/coupons/specialty_service.pdf
22 locals recommend
Altitudes Massage
42184 Moonridge RoadCelebrating a special occasion with your loved one? Get $10 off a couples massage!
http://www.bigbear.com/assets/content/docs/coupons/specialty_service.pdf
Let the masseuse come to you and get your sore muscles worked in the comfort of the cabin!
Coupons here:
http://www.bigbear.com/assets/content/docs/coupons/specialty_service.pdf
196 locals recommend
Mountain Mobile Massage & Spa
42718 Moonridge RdLet the masseuse come to you and get your sore muscles worked in the comfort of the cabin!
Coupons here:
http://www.bigbear.com/assets/content/docs/coupons/specialty_service.pdf
This is the required trash disposal site located nearest to the cabin.
17 locals recommend
Clean Bear Site No. 1
41970 Garstin DrThis is the required trash disposal site located nearest to the cabin.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful, family-friendly animal sanctuary right down the street!
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrWonderful, family-friendly animal sanctuary right down the street!
slides open year-round, and sledding in winter. Also go-karts and mini golf!
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose Lnslides open year-round, and sledding in winter. Also go-karts and mini golf!
Site of the famous Big Bear Oktoberfest, fall weekends on Saturday and Sunday
54 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Convention Center
42900 Big Bear BlvdSite of the famous Big Bear Oktoberfest, fall weekends on Saturday and Sunday
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSki resort, closest to and visible from house
Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvdski resort
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdThis is the sledding hill nearest to the house
Typical bowling alley, something to do when the weather isn't so nice. Nightly "Glow Bowling". Happy hour M-F 5:30-7pm.
3-for-2 coupon on their website.
http://www.bowlingbarn.com/coupons.html
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdTypical bowling alley, something to do when the weather isn't so nice. Nightly "Glow Bowling". Happy hour M-F 5:30-7pm.
3-for-2 coupon on their website.
http://www.bowlingbarn.com/coupons.html
Goldsmith's Sports
42071 Big Bear BlvdRent bikes, e-bikes, and ski/snowboard equipment here.
Parks & Nature
Big Bear Discovery Center
Go here for info on hiking trails
Really beautiful picnic area and trailhead. The trail to the peak is 7 miles roundtrip and 1200' gain, but even a short stroll is pleasant.
http://alltrails.com/trail/us/california/grays-peak-trail
http://www.yelp.com/biz/grays-peak-trail-fawnskin
28 locals recommend
Grays Peak Trail 1W06
Grays Peak TrailReally beautiful picnic area and trailhead. The trail to the peak is 7 miles roundtrip and 1200' gain, but even a short stroll is pleasant.
http://alltrails.com/trail/us/california/grays-peak-trail
http://www.yelp.com/biz/grays-peak-trail-fawnskin
This is a popular trail with great views of the lake form the top, after you do a little boulder scrambling.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardThis is a popular trail with great views of the lake form the top, after you do a little boulder scrambling.
There is a dog park here, sports fields, and a swim beach (beach closed now due to drought).
85 locals recommend
Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AveThere is a dog park here, sports fields, and a swim beach (beach closed now due to drought).
A great place for a scenic walk along the north lakeshore with a level, paved path. Great for strollers, scooters, and bikes or just walking among the pines and junipers.
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffA great place for a scenic walk along the north lakeshore with a level, paved path. Great for strollers, scooters, and bikes or just walking among the pines and junipers.
Holloways Marina
Our favorite place to rent a pontoon boat.
Our favorite place to rent a kayak for launching at the scenic Boulder Bay.
Getboards Big Bear Kayaks in Boulder Bay
Our favorite place to rent a kayak for launching at the scenic Boulder Bay.
Sightseeing
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdVery scenic. Perfect spot for a picnic and photos!
Village Dr
stroll the quaint Village for shopping and dining
Shopping
Though this is a home improvement store, they have the best prices on firewood we've seen. $4.99 for the cheapest bundle. They are located in the same shopping center as Vons.
26 locals recommend
DIY Home Center
42146 Big Bear BlvdThough this is a home improvement store, they have the best prices on firewood we've seen. $4.99 for the cheapest bundle. They are located in the same shopping center as Vons.
Arts & Culture
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveIn case you have the urge to catch a flick in theaters