Big Bear Things to Do
Fun Activities
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear Blvd909-647-3069
Big Bear Speedway Go Karts
42825 Big Bear Blvd909-585-0075
So much fun!
Mountain Room Escapes
1121 W Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear Blvd909-585-0075
Zoológico Alpino de Big Bear
42801 Club View Dr(909) 584-1299
909-866-4326
Try to go when they first open for easier parking
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Alpine Slide en Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose Ln909-866-4326
Try to go when they first open for easier parking
A must see while in Big Bear. Fun shops and many restaurants and horse carriage rides!
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Big Bear Village
40824 Big Bear BlvdA must see while in Big Bear. Fun shops and many restaurants and horse carriage rides!
Food Scene
Line dancing, live music and good food and drinks!
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Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear BlvdLine dancing, live music and good food and drinks!
Kallans Bar And Grill
44761 Barton Ln NOpen Mic Night on Saturdays
Oakside
40701 Village DrGreat Bar, food and service
Small dive bar, great steak and drinks
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Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnSmall dive bar, great steak and drinks
Great Breakfast, go early on the weekends.
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Lumberjack Cafe
1001 W Big Bear BlvdGreat Breakfast, go early on the weekends.
Live music, great atmosphere outside in the Village
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572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveLive music, great atmosphere outside in the Village
Great brewery in the Big Bear Village
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Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdGreat brewery in the Big Bear Village
Great for a nice steak or seafood dinner. One of Big Bear fancier dinning establishments. Not much of a bar scene but very good.
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Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveGreat for a nice steak or seafood dinner. One of Big Bear fancier dinning establishments. Not much of a bar scene but very good.
This place is a must! Great donuts and coffees!
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Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdThis place is a must! Great donuts and coffees!
Delicious sweet or savory pies sold by the slice or whole. Go early, they sell out usually by 2:00pm. They also make good coffee.
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Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdDelicious sweet or savory pies sold by the slice or whole. Go early, they sell out usually by 2:00pm. They also make good coffee.
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdKnown for delicious breakfast!
Not much seating inside but great food whether it's breakfast or lunch. Great reviews. Next to Stater Brothers.
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Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdNot much seating inside but great food whether it's breakfast or lunch. Great reviews. Next to Stater Brothers.
Little hole in the wall. Great burgers and sandwiches, chili and more. Beers on tap. Bring Cash, they do not take credit cards. Walking distance from cabin.
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BJ's Restaurant and Sandwich Shop
110 E Big Bear BlvdLittle hole in the wall. Great burgers and sandwiches, chili and more. Beers on tap. Bring Cash, they do not take credit cards. Walking distance from cabin.
www.osotropicali.com
The Best Hawaiian Poke in California. Rated #1 in Yelp and has the most 5 star review of any restaurant in Cali.
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Big Bear Local
40616 Village Drwww.osotropicali.com
The Best Hawaiian Poke in California. Rated #1 in Yelp and has the most 5 star review of any restaurant in Cali.
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdGreat Pizza and Italian Food
Located in the Village, great Pizza!
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Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveLocated in the Village, great Pizza!
Great coffee and close to Dank Donuts...yummy!
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Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdGreat coffee and close to Dank Donuts...yummy!
Great Mexican food in the Village where all the action is.
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El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveGreat Mexican food in the Village where all the action is.
Great burgers, fries, salad and tap beers!
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Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveGreat burgers, fries, salad and tap beers!
If you want great ice cream and homemade fudge and candies, this is the place! Don't bother with Ben & Jerry's!
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North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveIf you want great ice cream and homemade fudge and candies, this is the place! Don't bother with Ben & Jerry's!
Great place to watch the sunset and beautiful of the lake. Might want to make reservations.
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Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill
41072 Big Bear BlvdGreat place to watch the sunset and beautiful of the lake. Might want to make reservations.
Great local coffee roasters and brewers!
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Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company
41080 Big Bear BlvdGreat local coffee roasters and brewers!
Sightseeing/Hiking
2.5 miles - Very Easy: An asphalt path that wanders along the north shore of Big Bear Lake. Easily accessible for hikers, bikers, skaters, joggers, strollers and wheelchairs. It starts at Stanfield Cutoff and ends at the Solar Observatory.
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Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield Cutoff2.5 miles - Very Easy: An asphalt path that wanders along the north shore of Big Bear Lake. Easily accessible for hikers, bikers, skaters, joggers, strollers and wheelchairs. It starts at Stanfield Cutoff and ends at the Solar Observatory.
1.5 mile loop - Easy: A unique nature trail with 20 posted stops. Pick up a pamphlet at the entrance and take the self-guided tour where you will learn about botany, geology and the wildlife of this woodland area. You can leave your car in the parking lot if you exhibit an Adventure Pass.
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Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore Drive1.5 mile loop - Easy: A unique nature trail with 20 posted stops. Pick up a pamphlet at the entrance and take the self-guided tour where you will learn about botany, geology and the wildlife of this woodland area. You can leave your car in the parking lot if you exhibit an Adventure Pass.
2.4 miles - Moderate: Castle Rock Trail is one of Big Bear's most popular trails. The trail begins 1 mile east of Big Bear Dam on Hwy 18. On the south side of Hwy 18 is a small brown sign that marks the trailhead. Park at the turnout along Hwy 18. The elevation gain is 500', making it a steep climb for the first .5 miles. The well-marked trail levels out for another .7 miles. At the top is an impressive granite rock outcropping providing 360° panoramic views.
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Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear Boulevard2.4 miles - Moderate: Castle Rock Trail is one of Big Bear's most popular trails. The trail begins 1 mile east of Big Bear Dam on Hwy 18. On the south side of Hwy 18 is a small brown sign that marks the trailhead. Park at the turnout along Hwy 18. The elevation gain is 500', making it a steep climb for the first .5 miles. The well-marked trail levels out for another .7 miles. At the top is an impressive granite rock outcropping providing 360° panoramic views.
.6 miles - Easy: The Lodgepole Pine Trail is on the south side of the lake and is a gentle walk down a path along a stream, ending up at the Champion Lodgepole Pine, one of the largest known lodgepoles in the world. Begin by driving up Mill Creek Road (Forest Road 2N10-dirt road) for 4.5 miles, turn right on 2N11 and continue 1 mile to the trailhead.
Champion Lodgepole Trail 1W11
2N11.6 miles - Easy: The Lodgepole Pine Trail is on the south side of the lake and is a gentle walk down a path along a stream, ending up at the Champion Lodgepole Pine, one of the largest known lodgepoles in the world. Begin by driving up Mill Creek Road (Forest Road 2N10-dirt road) for 4.5 miles, turn right on 2N11 and continue 1 mile to the trailhead.
13 miles - Intermediate: This trail starts with a short paved climb from the Fawnskin Fire Station up to 3N14. Continue 2.5 miles to Hanna Flat campground. From there, Grout Bay Trail starts at the back of teh campsite and starts climbing. The trail climbs and descends, ending your ride back in to Fawnskin.
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Grout Bay Recreation Area (recgovnpsdata)
39028 N Shore Dr13 miles - Intermediate: This trail starts with a short paved climb from the Fawnskin Fire Station up to 3N14. Continue 2.5 miles to Hanna Flat campground. From there, Grout Bay Trail starts at the back of teh campsite and starts climbing. The trail climbs and descends, ending your ride back in to Fawnskin.
6 miles - Moderate: Hikers begin at the base of Aspen Glen Picnic Area, just south of Mill Creek Road. The trail meanders through stands of white fir and Jeffrey pine. The trail leads to Grand View Point, altitude a7,784'. Avid hikers make the round trip hike in three hours or less. Mountain bikers take the Scenic Sky Chair to 2N10 west to 1E01 for a thrilling single track experience.
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Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek Road6 miles - Moderate: Hikers begin at the base of Aspen Glen Picnic Area, just south of Mill Creek Road. The trail meanders through stands of white fir and Jeffrey pine. The trail leads to Grand View Point, altitude a7,784'. Avid hikers make the round trip hike in three hours or less. Mountain bikers take the Scenic Sky Chair to 2N10 west to 1E01 for a thrilling single track experience.
4 - 5.5 miles - Moderate to Difficult: Starts .6 miles west of the Discovery Center on Hwy 38. You will need an Adventure Pass to park in the trailhead parking area. On the trail you will walk through a wide variety of natural environments. The first mile is a gentle uphill climb, but after a mile or so you will realize you are gaining altitude. The Cougar Crest Trail ends at the juncture of the world-famous 2,600-mile long Pacific Crest Trail.
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Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest Trail4 - 5.5 miles - Moderate to Difficult: Starts .6 miles west of the Discovery Center on Hwy 38. You will need an Adventure Pass to park in the trailhead parking area. On the trail you will walk through a wide variety of natural environments. The first mile is a gentle uphill climb, but after a mile or so you will realize you are gaining altitude. The Cougar Crest Trail ends at the juncture of the world-famous 2,600-mile long Pacific Crest Trail.
Snow Summit/Grandview Loop Bike Trail
9 miles - Low Intermediate: A very popular novice ride that starts by taking the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair. This ride has a 3-mile roller coaster ride to Grandview Point Junction. There you have the option to ride 2.5 miles to Grandview Point where the view is beautiful and well worth the extra time.
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Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSnow Summit/Grandview Loop Bike Trail
9 miles - Low Intermediate: A very popular novice ride that starts by taking the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair. This ride has a 3-mile roller coaster ride to Grandview Point Junction. There you have the option to ride 2.5 miles to Grandview Point where the view is beautiful and well worth the extra time.
14.9 miles - Advanced to Expert: To complete this loop you'll need stamina and basic navigation skills. Start at Van Dusen Canyon Rd. (3N09) and ride up 3.5 miles to Holcomb Valley to 3N16 turn left, to 3N07 turn right, to 3N43 turn left to "The John Bull Trail" (3N10). It's about 3 miles of technical riding before you come 3N32; Turn right to 3N16; Take another right at 3N09, which will lead you back to your starting point.
Union Flat Road
Union Flat Road14.9 miles - Advanced to Expert: To complete this loop you'll need stamina and basic navigation skills. Start at Van Dusen Canyon Rd. (3N09) and ride up 3.5 miles to Holcomb Valley to 3N16 turn left, to 3N07 turn right, to 3N43 turn left to "The John Bull Trail" (3N10). It's about 3 miles of technical riding before you come 3N32; Turn right to 3N16; Take another right at 3N09, which will lead you back to your starting point.
15 miles - Beginner to Intermediate: The Skyline Trail 16 miles up and back; beginner to intermediate The new multi-use trail, designed for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding, is located on the backside of Snow Summit, and begins where the US Forest service roads 2N10 and 2N06 meet. The trail parallels the 2N10, and snakes from east to west. The Skyline Trail is designed to become the backbone of a new South Shore trails system with connections to existing trails and future trails. When the trail is completed it will meander through the forest for a 15 mile loop that starts and ends at the backside of Snow Summit.
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Skyline Trail
Skyline Trail15 miles - Beginner to Intermediate: The Skyline Trail 16 miles up and back; beginner to intermediate The new multi-use trail, designed for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding, is located on the backside of Snow Summit, and begins where the US Forest service roads 2N10 and 2N06 meet. The trail parallels the 2N10, and snakes from east to west. The Skyline Trail is designed to become the backbone of a new South Shore trails system with connections to existing trails and future trails. When the trail is completed it will meander through the forest for a 15 mile loop that starts and ends at the backside of Snow Summit.
Rentals
Twin Bear Ski & Board
1140 West Big Bear BoulevardBoard and Ski Rentals
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CourtHolloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdBig Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear Blvd909-420-5828
Bear Valley Bikes
40298 Big Bear Blvd 909-866-8000
Chains Required Bike Shop
41869 Big Bear Blvd909-878-3268
Potter's Mtn. Sports
42001 Big Bear Blvd909-567-0327
Getboards- Kayak, Sups & Bike Rentals
40905 Big Bear Blvd909-878-3155