Local Tips, Activities & Recommendations
Family Fun for All Ages
The historic Lake Arrowhead Village is only one mile from Summit Cabin. It features an assortment of dining venues that offer great food, wine, beer, and cocktails. It also has specialty shops, a Stater Brothers Supermarket, a pharmacy, ice cream shop, coffee shop, and much more. The Village has been the playground for visitors dating back to the 1920s. Many famous people have enjoyed the Village during the last 100 years, such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Nicholas Cage, Walt Disney, Sammy Hagar, and many more.
465 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189The historic Lake Arrowhead Village is only one mile from Summit Cabin. It features an assortment of dining venues that offer great food, wine, beer, and cocktails. It also has specialty shops, a Stater Brothers Supermarket, a pharmacy, ice cream shop, coffee shop, and much more. The Village has been the playground for visitors dating back to the 1920s. Many famous people have enjoyed the Village during the last 100 years, such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Nicholas Cage, Walt Disney, Sammy Hagar, and many more.
SkyPark at Santa's Village has wonderful family activity year round. It is located only 3.1 miles from Summit Cabin. Here you can experience ice skating (during the winter), rock climbing, zip lining, archery, mountain biking, a discovery playscape for little ones, Santa's Village mining for young explorers, hiking, fly fishing, take a conservation tour, and of course, meeting Santa Claus during the Christmas season.
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18SkyPark at Santa's Village has wonderful family activity year round. It is located only 3.1 miles from Summit Cabin. Here you can experience ice skating (during the winter), rock climbing, zip lining, archery, mountain biking, a discovery playscape for little ones, Santa's Village mining for young explorers, hiking, fly fishing, take a conservation tour, and of course, meeting Santa Claus during the Christmas season.
2.8 miles from Summit Cabin. They have great, family friendly hiking trails.
15 locals recommend
Dogwood Campground
26898 Rim of the World Hwy2.8 miles from Summit Cabin. They have great, family friendly hiking trails.
Snow Valley Mountain Resort is open during the winter season and is only 14 miles from Summit Cabin. Here you can snowboard, ski, or even do some snow tubing.
347 locals recommend
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18Snow Valley Mountain Resort is open during the winter season and is only 14 miles from Summit Cabin. Here you can snowboard, ski, or even do some snow tubing.
Only 7.5 miles from Summit Cabin, the lake offers an inflatable water park, water slides, and kayaking during the summer months. Lake Gregory offers the most on the water activities than any lake on the San Bernardino Mountains. It also features hiking trails that are open. year round (weather permitting).
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake DrOnly 7.5 miles from Summit Cabin, the lake offers an inflatable water park, water slides, and kayaking during the summer months. Lake Gregory offers the most on the water activities than any lake on the San Bernardino Mountains. It also features hiking trails that are open. year round (weather permitting).
Riley’s Farm is a favorite for end of Summer & Fall apple picking. Great food & great entertainment for the whole family. It’s about a 50-60 minute drive from the cabin, but definitely worth it, especially for kids.
10 locals recommend
Riley's Farm
12261 Oak Glen RdRiley’s Farm is a favorite for end of Summer & Fall apple picking. Great food & great entertainment for the whole family. It’s about a 50-60 minute drive from the cabin, but definitely worth it, especially for kids.
Food scene
This Stater Bros. Supermarket is only one mile from Summit Cabin and is located in the Lake Arrowhead Village.
Tip: It gets very crowded on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday, especially in the late afternoons and evenings. Avoid those days & times to avoid the longer lines.
259 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
28100 CA-189This Stater Bros. Supermarket is only one mile from Summit Cabin and is located in the Lake Arrowhead Village.
Tip: It gets very crowded on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday, especially in the late afternoons and evenings. Avoid those days & times to avoid the longer lines.
Jensen's Supermarket is located in the city of Blue Jay and is only 1.3 miles from Summit Cabin. This supermarket features a Starbucks as well. Great supermarket when you are looking for specialty items too.
219 locals recommend
Jensen's Finest Foods
27264 CA-189Jensen's Supermarket is located in the city of Blue Jay and is only 1.3 miles from Summit Cabin. This supermarket features a Starbucks as well. Great supermarket when you are looking for specialty items too.
This is a great restaurants for families or for date night. The food and service are great. The atmosphere is romantic and cozy in the evenings.
151 locals recommend
Puglia Italian Restaurant
26848 CA-189This is a great restaurants for families or for date night. The food and service are great. The atmosphere is romantic and cozy in the evenings.
2.5 miles from Summit Cabin. In our opinion, they have the best pizza on the mountain. Yum!
390 locals recommend
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-182.5 miles from Summit Cabin. In our opinion, they have the best pizza on the mountain. Yum!
Only 0.8 miles from Summit Cabin. This is a great local brewery that features locally made beer and tasty food. Enjoying your beer in their glass igloos is quite a treat, so reserve yours early, since they are quite popular. They are located lakeside in a converted warehouse.
187 locals recommend
lake arrowhead brewing company
329 VillaOnly 0.8 miles from Summit Cabin. This is a great local brewery that features locally made beer and tasty food. Enjoying your beer in their glass igloos is quite a treat, so reserve yours early, since they are quite popular. They are located lakeside in a converted warehouse.
1.3 miles from Summit Cabin. They serve fast and delicious Mexican Food. They have a "Chipotle style" of ordering and they are great for to-go orders.
41 locals recommend
Santiago's Taco Shop
27226 CA-1891.3 miles from Summit Cabin. They serve fast and delicious Mexican Food. They have a "Chipotle style" of ordering and they are great for to-go orders.
5.3 miles from Summit Cabin. They have the best view overlooking the valley and city. Their food is tasty and their margaritas are delicious.
209 locals recommend
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-185.3 miles from Summit Cabin. They have the best view overlooking the valley and city. Their food is tasty and their margaritas are delicious.
Located in the Lake Arrowhead Village (just one mile from Summit Cabin). This is a nice change from the usual chain coffee and tea shops. Give it a try for something local and different. They also have great smoothies, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
25 locals recommend
Tea Exchange
28200 CA-189Located in the Lake Arrowhead Village (just one mile from Summit Cabin). This is a nice change from the usual chain coffee and tea shops. Give it a try for something local and different. They also have great smoothies, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
1 mile from Summit Cabin. This is our favorite for flights of wine/wine tasting or flights of beer/beer tasting. They have great food, too. Ask to sit on the deck overlooking the lake!
93 locals recommend
The Grapevine
28200 CA-1891 mile from Summit Cabin. This is our favorite for flights of wine/wine tasting or flights of beer/beer tasting. They have great food, too. Ask to sit on the deck overlooking the lake!
1 mile from Summit Cabin and located in the Lake Arrowhead Village. Great breakfast food and a local favorite.
252 locals recommend
Belgian Waffle Works
28200 CA-1891 mile from Summit Cabin and located in the Lake Arrowhead Village. Great breakfast food and a local favorite.
Located in the Lake Arrowhead Village and only one mile from Summit Cabin. They have amazing burgers and "tater tot fries". They also serve delicious cocktails and beer. Ask to sit where you have a view of the lake.
303 locals recommend
The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
28200 CA-189Located in the Lake Arrowhead Village and only one mile from Summit Cabin. They have amazing burgers and "tater tot fries". They also serve delicious cocktails and beer. Ask to sit where you have a view of the lake.
Located in the Lake Arrowhead Village and one mile from Summit Cabin. They have tasty tacos and they are located in the iconic Arrowhead Village building that was once used as a dance hall in the 1920s.
154 locals recommend
Papagayos
28200 CA-189Located in the Lake Arrowhead Village and one mile from Summit Cabin. They have tasty tacos and they are located in the iconic Arrowhead Village building that was once used as a dance hall in the 1920s.
They are located in the upper level of the Arrowhead Village (1 mile from Summit Cabin). They are great for those who love a doughier, thick crust pizza. They are also a good choice for a fast pizza run.
65 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Bar
28200 CA-189They are located in the upper level of the Arrowhead Village (1 mile from Summit Cabin). They are great for those who love a doughier, thick crust pizza. They are also a good choice for a fast pizza run.
When your sweet tooth says it's time for ice cream, check out Village Ice Cream. They are only one mile from Summit Cabin in the Lake Arrowhead Village.
17 locals recommend
Village Ice Cream
28200 CA-189When your sweet tooth says it's time for ice cream, check out Village Ice Cream. They are only one mile from Summit Cabin in the Lake Arrowhead Village.
For the best chocolate on the mountain, check out Rocky Mountain Chocolate. This one is a delicious experience in the Lake Arrowhead Village (1 mile from Summit Cabin).
13 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Chocolate
28200 CA-189For the best chocolate on the mountain, check out Rocky Mountain Chocolate. This one is a delicious experience in the Lake Arrowhead Village (1 mile from Summit Cabin).
Spa Treatments
Massages, facials, etc.
Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
27984 CA-189Great for relaxing massages or facials.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Free App "AllTrails" to see all the local hiking trails.
Download the free App called "AllTrails" to get the best list of hiking trails in the area. The app provides addresses, maps, degree of difficulty, length in miles, elevation, tips and estimated time to complete. It also features reviews from other hikers.