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Aerie Guidebook

Food scene

Blondies is the closest restaurant to Green Valley Lake. On HWY 18.There is a menu on the hutch.
56 locals recommend
Blondie's Grille and Bar
33227 CA-18
56 locals recommend
Blondies is the closest restaurant to Green Valley Lake. On HWY 18.There is a menu on the hutch.
Delicatessen and restaurant on HWY 18 just outside of Running Springs
53 locals recommend
Rocky's
32150 Hilltop Blvd
53 locals recommend
Delicatessen and restaurant on HWY 18 just outside of Running Springs
Closest Chinese food to GVL. Hilltop st. in Running Springs
19 locals recommend
Hilltop Chinese Restaurant
31956 Hilltop Blvd
19 locals recommend
Closest Chinese food to GVL. Hilltop st. in Running Springs
Also in running Springs, this is a nice place for families!
91 locals recommend
Neo's Pizza House
32000 Hilltop Blvd
91 locals recommend
Also in running Springs, this is a nice place for families!
Very good Mexican Food on Hilltop in Running Springs
36 locals recommend
El Toto's Restaurant
31927 Hilltop Blvd
36 locals recommend
Very good Mexican Food on Hilltop in Running Springs

On the main drag in GVL

Stop by this local favorite for that morning cup of Joe. They also have beer, wine and fun items for purchase! (Carry out only)
18 locals recommend
Black Dog Shoppe
33231 Green Valley Lake Rd
18 locals recommend
Stop by this local favorite for that morning cup of Joe. They also have beer, wine and fun items for purchase! (Carry out only)
Limited hours 11:00-1:00
6 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
120 W Country Club Blvd
6 locals recommend
Limited hours 11:00-1:00
The General Store can supply your necessities. Operates limited hours.
67 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake
67 locals recommend
The General Store can supply your necessities. Operates limited hours.
The Sawmill Flats is a wonderful area to catch some fun activities and weekend music venues.
67 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake
67 locals recommend
The Sawmill Flats is a wonderful area to catch some fun activities and weekend music venues.
The Community Garden is a non-profit organization in GVL run by the locals. Everyone is welcome to stroll the garden. Swap a book or just visit here.
67 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake
67 locals recommend
The Community Garden is a non-profit organization in GVL run by the locals. Everyone is welcome to stroll the garden. Swap a book or just visit here.
The Tots play area is right near the lake and is fun for the little ones. Slides and junior rock climbing is sure to be a hit!
21 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake Recreation
33180 Green Valley Lake Rd
21 locals recommend
The Tots play area is right near the lake and is fun for the little ones. Slides and junior rock climbing is sure to be a hit!

Lake Activities

The lake has a designated Dog Swim Beach by the boathouse. Great place for those with water dogs!
67 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake
67 locals recommend
The lake has a designated Dog Swim Beach by the boathouse. Great place for those with water dogs!
The boathouse has what you might like to rent for the water. Rowboats, pedalboats, kayaks and more. Fishing license's must be purchased here prior to fishing on our lake.
67 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake
67 locals recommend
The boathouse has what you might like to rent for the water. Rowboats, pedalboats, kayaks and more. Fishing license's must be purchased here prior to fishing on our lake.
This is a nice walk around the lake and dam. Plenty of benches along the way to sit and take in the mountain ambiance!
67 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake
67 locals recommend
This is a nice walk around the lake and dam. Plenty of benches along the way to sit and take in the mountain ambiance!
Fish from shore or rent a canoe! Don't forget to get your license at the boathouse
21 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake Recreation
33180 Green Valley Lake Rd
21 locals recommend
Fish from shore or rent a canoe! Don't forget to get your license at the boathouse
You can choose the platform swim that suits you best. Easy close swim or venture out for some distance!
21 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake Recreation
33180 Green Valley Lake Rd
21 locals recommend
You can choose the platform swim that suits you best. Easy close swim or venture out for some distance!

Activities outside of GVL

Cross Country Skiing nearby. Just 20 mins away
31 locals recommend
Rim Nordic Ski Area
35100 CA-18
31 locals recommend
Cross Country Skiing nearby. Just 20 mins away
Fun times in the summer too
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18
564 locals recommend
Fun times in the summer too
Snow Valley Mountain Resort is the closest to GVL. Just 20 mins away
347 locals recommend
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18
347 locals recommend
Snow Valley Mountain Resort is the closest to GVL. Just 20 mins away
Snowdrift Tubing Park is 15 mins away from GVL. Fun times for those who can walk up steps rather than ride a lift.
130 locals recommend
Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18
130 locals recommend
Snowdrift Tubing Park is 15 mins away from GVL. Fun times for those who can walk up steps rather than ride a lift.
A nice place to discover the rich history of the area for children and adults alike.
79 locals recommend
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway Dr
79 locals recommend
A nice place to discover the rich history of the area for children and adults alike.

Groceries

The best place to get groceries without heading to Big Bear or Lake Arrowhead. In Running Springs on HWY 18.
88 locals recommend
Jensen's Foods
31987 Hilltop Blvd
88 locals recommend
The best place to get groceries without heading to Big Bear or Lake Arrowhead. In Running Springs on HWY 18.
There is a full size Stater Bros in Lake Arrowhead.
259 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
28100 CA-189
259 locals recommend
There is a full size Stater Bros in Lake Arrowhead.

Traveler advice

Don't miss

Antiques Flea Market!

Weekends in Sky Forest!
Don't miss

Insta-cart now delivers to the Aerie

If you like delivery for that item you may have forgotten, we now have access to Insta-cart! Be patient as it sometimes takes a little while to deliver here on the mountain.
Don't miss

BBQ on the main drag!

On weekends and holidays, you'll typically find food carts, BBQ and music on Green Valley Lake Road. Enjoy the local flavor!!
Getting around

Winter driving. Snow chains/al wheel drive is recommended

Check conditions with CalTrans. Hwy 330 and 18 road reports as chains are required at times. Watch weather reports for storms!
Getting around

Cell Service on the mountain can be spotty or non-existent

Verizon seems to be the best carrier so far. Be aware, you may not have cell service.