Crestline Guidebook
Crestline: A Charming and Historic Mountain Town
Crestline is the closest mountain resort town to the major cities of Southern California. Nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest, Crestline is surrounded by alpine vistas and home to the beautifully serene Lake Gregory.
Lake Drive runs alongside the lake and extends into a small town main-street full of antique and gift shops, coffee bars, a hardware store, a photo studio, restaurants, nurseries and markets. Historic Old Town Crestline is located at the top of the town along Crest Forest Drive.
Visitors flock to Crestline during the summer holidays. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends are known for the tradition of yard sales throughout town with tons of great finds. The town comes alive for Jamboree Days around the 4th of July, including a town parade and fireworks over the lake.
One of our favorite shops in town. If you’re looking for a higher quality gift, or to learn about some of the history behind Crestline - this is this place to stop!
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ENCOMPASS
23775 Lake DrOne of our favorite shops in town. If you’re looking for a higher quality gift, or to learn about some of the history behind Crestline - this is this place to stop!
WOODYS Mercantile
23876 Lake DriveAlways great finds here, friendly staff, including Mr. Bird the Amazon parrot 🦜
Food scene
Restaurants we've enjoyed and recommend nearby! We always recommend calling ahead to make a reservation.
Surprisingly nice restaurant! It's a treat to dine here, we highly recommend for special occasions. Serving meat & pasta eats, plus sushi, in a quaint, lodgelike interior. Full bar and friendly bartender willing to make any cocktails you request!
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The Grill At Antlers Inn
26125 CA-189Surprisingly nice restaurant! It's a treat to dine here, we highly recommend for special occasions. Serving meat & pasta eats, plus sushi, in a quaint, lodgelike interior. Full bar and friendly bartender willing to make any cocktails you request!
Stone Creek Bistro
26824 CA-189Locally owned small craft kitchen and bar. Great food, beer and cocktails!
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Spade & Spatula-Ca. Gastropub
27214 CA-189Locally owned small craft kitchen and bar. Great food, beer and cocktails!
Try the fish and chips! Surprisingly good. Deliciously seasoned batter, fried to perfection. Milkshakes and malts are great too!
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Mountain Cravings
23450 Crest Forest DriveTry the fish and chips! Surprisingly good. Deliciously seasoned batter, fried to perfection. Milkshakes and malts are great too!
Casual, brick-lined eatery offering Mexican standards plus margaritas & patio seating with breathtaking views.
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Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18Casual, brick-lined eatery offering Mexican standards plus margaritas & patio seating with breathtaking views.
Our go-to for delicious pizza! They deliver, but you may have to wait a while, and sometimes they stop taking delivery orders if they're short staffed or its close to the end of the night. We recommend calling ahead and placing an order for pickup. It's only a 5 minute drive, and your pizza will usually be ready within 20 minutes. You can also dine-in!
Try the zucchini sticks!
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Road House Pizza
565 Forest Shade RdOur go-to for delicious pizza! They deliver, but you may have to wait a while, and sometimes they stop taking delivery orders if they're short staffed or its close to the end of the night. We recommend calling ahead and placing an order for pickup. It's only a 5 minute drive, and your pizza will usually be ready within 20 minutes. You can also dine-in!
Try the zucchini sticks!
Fast and easy pickup from our local chinese food restaurant.
Call to place your order, drive down to pick it up from the pick-up window.
24046 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325
https://goo.gl/maps/AwimXNWtEH4bFvKs6
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Mandarin Garden
26868 CA-189Fast and easy pickup from our local chinese food restaurant.
Call to place your order, drive down to pick it up from the pick-up window.
24046 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325
https://goo.gl/maps/AwimXNWtEH4bFvKs6
Relaxed alpine restaurant presenting American comfort food from buttermilk pancakes to patty melts. Great service, great prices, great food. The locals love this place
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Crestline Cafe
23943 Lake DrRelaxed alpine restaurant presenting American comfort food from buttermilk pancakes to patty melts. Great service, great prices, great food. The locals love this place
Lake Arrowhead Village is a short 17 minute drive away along one of the most beautiful scenic highways in California. The lake itself is private, accessible only by Lake Arrowhead property owners. The Village however, is very much open to the public. A wonderful place to explore, full of options for shopping, dining and entertainment. For more information, visit: https://www.thelakearrowheadvillage.com/
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Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189Lake Arrowhead Village is a short 17 minute drive away along one of the most beautiful scenic highways in California. The lake itself is private, accessible only by Lake Arrowhead property owners. The Village however, is very much open to the public. A wonderful place to explore, full of options for shopping, dining and entertainment. For more information, visit: https://www.thelakearrowheadvillage.com/
Support local businesses!
Friendly staff, great breakfast food options, great coffee.
23776 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325
https://goo.gl/maps/tai7G9nkh5YQnPDM6
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Higher Grounds Coffee House
23776 Lake DrSupport local businesses!
Friendly staff, great breakfast food options, great coffee.
23776 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325
https://goo.gl/maps/tai7G9nkh5YQnPDM6
Activities
Lake Gregory Regional Park offers a great place for visitors to escape the summer heat of Southern California. The lake's surface is at an elevation of 4,550 feet and the ridges around the lake climb up to a thousand feet higher. Summer temperatures are often 20 degrees cooler than in San Bernardino, which is only 14 miles away by car. Unlike Lake Arrowhead, which is private, visitors can swim, boat and fish in Lake Gregory. With four distinct seasons, the lake is enjoyable year round and each season brings a different kind of beauty to enjoy. Take in the gorgeous views while walking along the 2.5 mile nature trail that surrounds the lake. (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lake-gregory-trail)
Lake Gregory is very serene, as no gas motors are permitted on the lake. During the summer months, visitors can swim, ride on a 300-foot water slide, or enjoy the inflatable water park. The boat house is open year-round for visitors to rent Duffy Boats, Pedal Boats, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Aqua Cycles. You can also bring your own boat to the lake for a small launch fee of $10 / day. Boats can be reserved in advance here:
https://www.lakegregory.com/activities
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Parque Regional del Lago Gregory
24171 Lake DrLake Gregory Regional Park offers a great place for visitors to escape the summer heat of Southern California. The lake's surface is at an elevation of 4,550 feet and the ridges around the lake climb up to a thousand feet higher. Summer temperatures are often 20 degrees cooler than in San Bernardino, which is only 14 miles away by car. Unlike Lake Arrowhead, which is private, visitors can swim, boat and fish in Lake Gregory. With four distinct seasons, the lake is enjoyable year round and each season brings a different kind of beauty to enjoy. Take in the gorgeous views while walking along the 2.5 mile nature trail that surrounds the lake. (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lake-gregory-trail)
Lake Gregory is very serene, as no gas motors are permitted on the lake. During the summer months, visitors can swim, ride on a 300-foot water slide, or enjoy the inflatable water park. The boat house is open year-round for visitors to rent Duffy Boats, Pedal Boats, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Aqua Cycles. You can also bring your own boat to the lake for a small launch fee of $10 / day. Boats can be reserved in advance here:
https://www.lakegregory.com/activities
Dog and kid friendly 1.3 mile loop or out and back trail that leads to a heart shaped rock formation and a 10-15 foot waterfall.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/heart-rock-trail
Parking is available in a dirt lot outside of Camp Seely.
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Heart Rock Trail
Heart Rock TrailDog and kid friendly 1.3 mile loop or out and back trail that leads to a heart shaped rock formation and a 10-15 foot waterfall.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/heart-rock-trail
Parking is available in a dirt lot outside of Camp Seely.
Book a wine tasting reservation for a lovely afternoon at this private vineyard & winery
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Sycamore Ranch Vineyard & Winery
Dart Canyon RoadBook a wine tasting reservation for a lovely afternoon at this private vineyard & winery
Breweries
Real Craft Beer Made by Real Craftsmen, founded by actor Andrew Divoff. Open with indoor and outdoor seating Wed-Fri 3-9pm and Sat-Sun noon-6pm!
threemarmbrewing.com
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Three Marm Brewing Co
23555 Knapps CutoffReal Craft Beer Made by Real Craftsmen, founded by actor Andrew Divoff. Open with indoor and outdoor seating Wed-Fri 3-9pm and Sat-Sun noon-6pm!
threemarmbrewing.com
https://www.lakearrowheadbrewingcompany.com/
Off the beaten path this brewery is located lakeside in a converted warehouse.
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lake arrowhead brewing company
329 Villahttps://www.lakearrowheadbrewingcompany.com/
Off the beaten path this brewery is located lakeside in a converted warehouse.
Grocery Stores
Jensen's Finest Foods
27264 CA-189Our really cool mountain-themed local grocery store, complete with old school Soda Fountain and Sweet Shop in the center of the store! Excellent selection of groceries, fresh produce, deli, liquor, beer and wine paired with top-notch customer service.
Great deals on dry-aged meats, if that's your thing!
24089 Lake Gregory Dr, Crestline, CA 92325
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Goodwin & Sons Market
24089 Lake Gregory DrOur really cool mountain-themed local grocery store, complete with old school Soda Fountain and Sweet Shop in the center of the store! Excellent selection of groceries, fresh produce, deli, liquor, beer and wine paired with top-notch customer service.
Great deals on dry-aged meats, if that's your thing!
24089 Lake Gregory Dr, Crestline, CA 92325
Another great options for groceries nearby. Priced a little higher, larger selection.
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Stater Bros. Markets
28100 CA-189Another great options for groceries nearby. Priced a little higher, larger selection.