Jessica’s guidebook
Adventuring Around Big Bear
a great nature center on the north side of the lake that has an indoor learning area, along with several trails and outdoor activities for the family. Saturday mornings they always have a cute, free craft for kids to do.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
a great nature center on the north side of the lake that has an indoor learning area, along with several trails and outdoor activities for the family. Saturday mornings they always have a cute, free craft for kids to do.
We were pleasantly surprised by this small zoo for rescued wild animals located in Moonridge. Usually open 10-5, $12 for adults/$9 kids. Some really neat animals live there- grizzly bears, a snow leopard, wolves, and eagles.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrWe were pleasantly surprised by this small zoo for rescued wild animals located in Moonridge. Usually open 10-5, $12 for adults/$9 kids. Some really neat animals live there- grizzly bears, a snow leopard, wolves, and eagles.
A paved, 3.2 mile (one way) trail that follows along the north side of the lake. Starts at Stanfield Cutoff.
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffA paved, 3.2 mile (one way) trail that follows along the north side of the lake. Starts at Stanfield Cutoff.
one of the most popular hiking trails, and only 2.5 miles from our cabin off of Big Bear Blvd. It is a mile out and back, and we did the whole thing in an hour at a fairly slow pace. There are parts that are pretty steep, but the view from the top is pretty epic. It is dog friendly and fairly well marked.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear Boulevardone of the most popular hiking trails, and only 2.5 miles from our cabin off of Big Bear Blvd. It is a mile out and back, and we did the whole thing in an hour at a fairly slow pace. There are parts that are pretty steep, but the view from the top is pretty epic. It is dog friendly and fairly well marked.
great views and a well-marked, dog-friendly path. We usually hike for 5 miles, but I think you can go much farther.
98 locals recommend
Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek Roadgreat views and a well-marked, dog-friendly path. We usually hike for 5 miles, but I think you can go much farther.
Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AveSki Beach Park
41216 Park AveOur Favorite Restaurants
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdTeddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveAmangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrGrizzly's Bear Belly Deli
42530 Moonridge RdEl Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveSaucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveSnow Play
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnSnow Summit
880 Summit BlvdBear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSnow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18