Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Food Scene
The best Mexican Food in Big Bear Lake. Awesome Margaritas and Daquiris. Reasonably Priced and Friendly Service. Great Patio Dining. Taco Tuesday is a bargain - their Hard Shell Shredded Beef & Chicken Tacos alone are worth the drive to Big Bear.
129 locals recommend
El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveThe best Mexican Food in Big Bear Lake. Awesome Margaritas and Daquiris. Reasonably Priced and Friendly Service. Great Patio Dining. Taco Tuesday is a bargain - their Hard Shell Shredded Beef & Chicken Tacos alone are worth the drive to Big Bear.
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardGood Mexican Food. Reasonable priced.
Really tasty Indian Food in the village. Reasonably priced. Good for Groups and Families. Friendly Service.
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveReally tasty Indian Food in the village. Reasonably priced. Good for Groups and Families. Friendly Service.
Big Bear's answer to Starbucks, but much more upscale and uniquely local. Great Coffee Drinks, Pastries, Homemade Marshmallows (bring a dozen back to the Cabin and make the best Smores ever), Cooking Supplies and More. Located in the village.
300 locals recommend
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveBig Bear's answer to Starbucks, but much more upscale and uniquely local. Great Coffee Drinks, Pastries, Homemade Marshmallows (bring a dozen back to the Cabin and make the best Smores ever), Cooking Supplies and More. Located in the village.
Iconic Pancakes and Waffles. Brown Sugar Bacon! Family Friendly and Reasonably Priced. Get there early for Breakfast. In the village.
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveIconic Pancakes and Waffles. Brown Sugar Bacon! Family Friendly and Reasonably Priced. Get there early for Breakfast. In the village.
Domino's Pizza
41234 Big Bear BlvdDecent Pizza, Chicken, etc. They Deliver to the Cabin.
The Best Pizza in Big Bear! Tasty Crust that is cooked to perfection. Many toppings to choose from. Reasonably priced. Also has a Great Patio and Fast, Friendly Service.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveThe Best Pizza in Big Bear! Tasty Crust that is cooked to perfection. Many toppings to choose from. Reasonably priced. Also has a Great Patio and Fast, Friendly Service.
Homemade Fudge in dozens of flavors, Cheescake Pops dipped in Chocolate & Cookie Crumbs, Ice Cream, Shakes, Homemade Chocolates and an endless variety of Candy make this one of the most visited shops in Big Bear! If you eat at Saucy Mama's next door, they give you a discount coupon for North Pole Fudge Company. Reasonably Priced with Fast and Friendly Service.
118 locals recommend
North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveHomemade Fudge in dozens of flavors, Cheescake Pops dipped in Chocolate & Cookie Crumbs, Ice Cream, Shakes, Homemade Chocolates and an endless variety of Candy make this one of the most visited shops in Big Bear! If you eat at Saucy Mama's next door, they give you a discount coupon for North Pole Fudge Company. Reasonably Priced with Fast and Friendly Service.
A nice high-end restaurant in Big Bear! Italian, Steaks, Chicken, Fish and Pizza in a quiet, romantic setting. Reasonably priced for a high-end restaurant. Great for Special Occasions or if you just want to treat yourself. Friendly Service.
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveA nice high-end restaurant in Big Bear! Italian, Steaks, Chicken, Fish and Pizza in a quiet, romantic setting. Reasonably priced for a high-end restaurant. Great for Special Occasions or if you just want to treat yourself. Friendly Service.
The best Barbeque place in Big Bear Lake! Try the Pulled Pork, Ribs, Chicken, Steaks, Burgers, Fish and Desserts (Cheescakes, Bread Pudding, Pies and Cobblers). Hushpuppies, Garlic Bread, Baked Potato. Soft Drinks, Coffee Drinks (including Cappuccino) and a selection of Beers.
Reasonably Priced, Great for Families and Groups. Fast and Friendly Service. Everything is good here!
34 locals recommend
Jaspers Smokehouse & Steaks
607 Pine Knot AveThe best Barbeque place in Big Bear Lake! Try the Pulled Pork, Ribs, Chicken, Steaks, Burgers, Fish and Desserts (Cheescakes, Bread Pudding, Pies and Cobblers). Hushpuppies, Garlic Bread, Baked Potato. Soft Drinks, Coffee Drinks (including Cappuccino) and a selection of Beers.
Reasonably Priced, Great for Families and Groups. Fast and Friendly Service. Everything is good here!
Great Food in a beautiful setting. Large Outdoor Patio has Trees, Heat Lamps and a Bar with Live Entertainment. An iconic hang-out in the heart of the Village. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Reasonably Priced and Friendly Service.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveGreat Food in a beautiful setting. Large Outdoor Patio has Trees, Heat Lamps and a Bar with Live Entertainment. An iconic hang-out in the heart of the Village. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Reasonably Priced and Friendly Service.
The Best Cinnamon Rolls ever! Give them a few days notice and they'll create a custom 5-star Cake that will make any celebration a huge hit. Huge selection of delicious Cupcakes. Reasonably priced, friendly service.
63 locals recommend
Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdThe Best Cinnamon Rolls ever! Give them a few days notice and they'll create a custom 5-star Cake that will make any celebration a huge hit. Huge selection of delicious Cupcakes. Reasonably priced, friendly service.
An upscale restaurant that has something for everyone. Lots of Appetizers, Pizza & Flat Breads, Steak, Chicken, Vegetarian, Pasta, Mac & Cheese dishes, Burgers, Sandwiches, Kid's Menu & Desserts. Large outdoor patio.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrAn upscale restaurant that has something for everyone. Lots of Appetizers, Pizza & Flat Breads, Steak, Chicken, Vegetarian, Pasta, Mac & Cheese dishes, Burgers, Sandwiches, Kid's Menu & Desserts. Large outdoor patio.
Wonderful restaurant with excellent Breakfast Menu, Great Homemade Pies and good Burgers for Lunch. Located in Big Bear City. Worth the drive to get away from the crowds at the "Village" area. Local hot spot. Fast & Friendly service.
81 locals recommend
Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear BlvdWonderful restaurant with excellent Breakfast Menu, Great Homemade Pies and good Burgers for Lunch. Located in Big Bear City. Worth the drive to get away from the crowds at the "Village" area. Local hot spot. Fast & Friendly service.
Another great Breakfast place that the locals want to keep secret! Less crowded than the "Village" spots on the west side of town.
276 locals recommend
Lumberjack Cafe
1001 W Big Bear BlvdAnother great Breakfast place that the locals want to keep secret! Less crowded than the "Village" spots on the west side of town.
A nice breakfast place. Rarely a wait. Local favorite. Pancakes as big as the plate!
47 locals recommend
The Grind & Grill Cafe
42011 Big Bear BoulevardA nice breakfast place. Rarely a wait. Local favorite. Pancakes as big as the plate!
Amazing Fresh-made Pies! Order ahead and get there early because they only make a certain number of pies each day and they usually sell-out by 12:00 Noon.
78 locals recommend
Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdAmazing Fresh-made Pies! Order ahead and get there early because they only make a certain number of pies each day and they usually sell-out by 12:00 Noon.
Essentials
Lakeview Market is a great quicki-mart for Food, Drinks and other Miscellaneous items. It's located at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Lakewood Lane on the west end of Big Bear Lake.
30 locals recommend
Lakeview Market
40133 Big Bear BlvdLakeview Market is a great quicki-mart for Food, Drinks and other Miscellaneous items. It's located at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Lakewood Lane on the west end of Big Bear Lake.
We have a Kmart on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Walgreens, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from Kmart.
74 locals recommend
Kmart
42126 Big Bear BlvdWe have a Kmart on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Walgreens, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from Kmart.
We have a Vons on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Walgreens, Kmart and Stater Brothers are a block away from Vons.
446 locals recommend
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdWe have a Vons on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Walgreens, Kmart and Stater Brothers are a block away from Vons.
We have a CVS on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. Kmart, Walgreens, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from CVS.
42 locals recommend
CVS
42136 Big Bear BlvdWe have a CVS on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. Kmart, Walgreens, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from CVS.
We have a Walgreens on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the south side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Kmart, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from Walgreens.
63 locals recommend
Walgreens
42107 Big Bear BlvdWe have a Walgreens on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the south side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Kmart, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from Walgreens.
We have a Stater Bros Market on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the south side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Kmart, Vons and Walgreens are a block away from Stater Bros.
Stater Bros at Big Bear Blvd station
We have a Stater Bros Market on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the south side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Kmart, Vons and Walgreens are a block away from Stater Bros.
Sightseeing
Take a guided tour of Big Bear Lake on a Mississippi Paddlewheel Boat. We rented the entire boat for a party and brought our own food. Friendly and informative guide. Reasonably priced. Lots of fun for family and friends!
39 locals recommend
Miss Liberty
439 Pine Knot AveTake a guided tour of Big Bear Lake on a Mississippi Paddlewheel Boat. We rented the entire boat for a party and brought our own food. Friendly and informative guide. Reasonably priced. Lots of fun for family and friends!
Fun Lake Sightseeing Trip on the Pirate Ship. Great for the entire family!
64 locals recommend
Big Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor RdFun Lake Sightseeing Trip on the Pirate Ship. Great for the entire family!
Entertainment & Activities
Snow Summit is one of two world-class Ski Resorts in Big Bear Lake. Close to the Cabin and the Village. Reasonably priced.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSnow Summit is one of two world-class Ski Resorts in Big Bear Lake. Close to the Cabin and the Village. Reasonably priced.
Bear Mountain is one of two world-class Ski Resorts in Big Bear Lake. Close to the Cabin and the Village. Reasonably priced.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrBear Mountain is one of two world-class Ski Resorts in Big Bear Lake. Close to the Cabin and the Village. Reasonably priced.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is located on the west end of Big Bear Lake and is lots of fun for Families and Groups. The Alpine Slide is a Bobsled Ride that is reached by hopping on the Ski Lift at the base of the Hill. There is also a Water Slide during the warmer months and Go-Karts and Miniature Golf. The on-site fast-food restaurant is good and provides Video Games in the Dining Area. A must visit!
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnAlpine Slide at Magic Mountain is located on the west end of Big Bear Lake and is lots of fun for Families and Groups. The Alpine Slide is a Bobsled Ride that is reached by hopping on the Ski Lift at the base of the Hill. There is also a Water Slide during the warmer months and Go-Karts and Miniature Golf. The on-site fast-food restaurant is good and provides Video Games in the Dining Area. A must visit!
Cool Retro Movie Theater with 3 Screens of First-Run Movies and inexpensive Snack Bar Food. Located in the "Village" area. Great Popcorn, $1.00 All-Beef Hot Dogs, Nachos, Slushies, Beef Jerky. Go to their website ( http://www.villagetheaters.com ) for Discount Coupons good for Admission and Food. Everything here is reasonably priced.
317 locals recommend
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveCool Retro Movie Theater with 3 Screens of First-Run Movies and inexpensive Snack Bar Food. Located in the "Village" area. Great Popcorn, $1.00 All-Beef Hot Dogs, Nachos, Slushies, Beef Jerky. Go to their website ( http://www.villagetheaters.com ) for Discount Coupons good for Admission and Food. Everything here is reasonably priced.
Bear Valley Bikes
40298 Big Bear BlvdBike Rentals and Sales.
Located on the east end of Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Snow Play has Snow Tubing, Speedway with Sodi Karts and a Ropes Course. Call before you go to make sure they are open. bigbearsnowplay.com
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdLocated on the east end of Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Snow Play has Snow Tubing, Speedway with Sodi Karts and a Ropes Course. Call before you go to make sure they are open. bigbearsnowplay.com
This is a great day trip for the entire family. About 45 minutes from Big Bear Lake.
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18This is a great day trip for the entire family. About 45 minutes from Big Bear Lake.
Miss Liberty Paddleboat is launched from Pine Knot Marina. Boat, Jet Ski, Kayak, Paddleboard & Boat Slip Rentals. Fishing and Lake Tours are also available here. pineknotmarina.com
82 locals recommend
Pine Knot Marina
439 Pine Knot AveMiss Liberty Paddleboat is launched from Pine Knot Marina. Boat, Jet Ski, Kayak, Paddleboard & Boat Slip Rentals. Fishing and Lake Tours are also available here. pineknotmarina.com
The Pirate's Ship launches from this marina. Boat, Jet Ski, Kayak, Pontoon Boats and Boat Slip Rentals. https://www.bigbearhollowaysmarina.com/
103 locals recommend
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdThe Pirate's Ship launches from this marina. Boat, Jet Ski, Kayak, Pontoon Boats and Boat Slip Rentals. https://www.bigbearhollowaysmarina.com/
The Big Bear Cruzer Lake Tour launches from here. Boat, Wave Runner, Kayak & Fishing Boat rentals. https://www.bigbearmarina.com/
37 locals recommend
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CourtThe Big Bear Cruzer Lake Tour launches from here. Boat, Wave Runner, Kayak & Fishing Boat rentals. https://www.bigbearmarina.com/
Parks & Nature
Big Bear Zoo is an amazing place to visit and an important part of the Big Bear Lake community. Please go there and support their work. Its really fun too!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Mission Statement:
Today’s dreams……………………Tomorrow’s reality
We are working toward the creation of a new facility that will provide a safe and loving “Home for Life” for animals which cannot be released back into the wild and provides for a higher quality of care for those that can.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Mission:
To enhance human understanding and respect for the value of the ecosystem through rescue, rehabilitation and education; enhanced by our unique collection of animals that have been permanently impacted by humans and can never be released back into the wild.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Core Values:
We passionately commit our expertise and resources to saving animals and enhancing their long-term survivability whether in the wild or permanently within our facility.
We reach for excellence in every endeavor.
We give maximum effort to thinking laterally and acting proactively.
We value partnership and cooperation.
We provide animal interactions that create lifelong memories.
We will support conservation efforts in the wild, accentuating our goals and objectives.
We are a trusted resource for our community, and provide programs and services that make meaningful contributions toward enriching the human condition.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrBig Bear Zoo is an amazing place to visit and an important part of the Big Bear Lake community. Please go there and support their work. Its really fun too!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Mission Statement:
Today’s dreams……………………Tomorrow’s reality
We are working toward the creation of a new facility that will provide a safe and loving “Home for Life” for animals which cannot be released back into the wild and provides for a higher quality of care for those that can.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Mission:
To enhance human understanding and respect for the value of the ecosystem through rescue, rehabilitation and education; enhanced by our unique collection of animals that have been permanently impacted by humans and can never be released back into the wild.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Core Values:
We passionately commit our expertise and resources to saving animals and enhancing their long-term survivability whether in the wild or permanently within our facility.
We reach for excellence in every endeavor.
We give maximum effort to thinking laterally and acting proactively.
We value partnership and cooperation.
We provide animal interactions that create lifelong memories.
We will support conservation efforts in the wild, accentuating our goals and objectives.
We are a trusted resource for our community, and provide programs and services that make meaningful contributions toward enriching the human condition.
A great day trip that is about 1-1/2 hours from Big Bear Lake. https://www.joshuatree.org/visitor-centers/joshua-tree-visitor-center.html
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
A great day trip that is about 1-1/2 hours from Big Bear Lake. https://www.joshuatree.org/visitor-centers/joshua-tree-visitor-center.html
Shopping
Leroy's has two locations in Big Bear Lake. One location is on Big Bear Boulevard and Summit Boulevard (down the hill from Snow Summit Ski Resort) and the other location is on Big Bear Boulevard and Village Drive (across the street from the west entrance to the Village area). Huge and extensive selection of Ski, Snowboard and Sunwear.
Ski & Snowboard Equipment
Ski & Snowboard Apparel
Clothing & Accessories
Ski & Snowboard Rentals
Designer Clothing & Accessories
Shoes & Footwear
Sports Equipment & Accessories
- See more at: http://www.bigbearlake.net/LeRoy-s-Board-Shops-Ski-Snowboard-Rentals
8 locals recommend
Leroy's Ski & Snowboard Shops
41925 Big Bear BlvdLeroy's has two locations in Big Bear Lake. One location is on Big Bear Boulevard and Summit Boulevard (down the hill from Snow Summit Ski Resort) and the other location is on Big Bear Boulevard and Village Drive (across the street from the west entrance to the Village area). Huge and extensive selection of Ski, Snowboard and Sunwear.
Ski & Snowboard Equipment
Ski & Snowboard Apparel
Clothing & Accessories
Ski & Snowboard Rentals
Designer Clothing & Accessories
Shoes & Footwear
Sports Equipment & Accessories
- See more at: http://www.bigbearlake.net/LeRoy-s-Board-Shops-Ski-Snowboard-Rentals