Ryan’s Mountain Guidebook
Food scene
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18Latino food, bar, epic view of valley
The A Restaurant
24075 Lake DrAmericana
Grocery store. Family owned, great selection. $1 taco Tuesdays at deli.
128 locals recommend
Goodwin & Sons Market
24089 Lake Gregory DrGrocery store. Family owned, great selection. $1 taco Tuesdays at deli.
Toni's Kitchen
24194 Lake DrMexican food, across the street from lake.
Nightlife
Bear Claw Saloon
24087 Lake DrDive, no food, karoake, younger crowd.
Stockade
23881 Lake DrGreat dive, pool, food, live bands,whiskey, local favorite.
Rim of the World Sports Bar
23459 Crest Forest DriveSports bar, pizza, free hot dogs on nfl GameDay.
Lakes
Local lake, slides, bounce island, fishing, non motorized boats
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake DrLocal lake, slides, bounce island, fishing, non motorized boats
Silverwood Lake Marina
14651 Sawpit Canyon RdLargest lake in area, no motorized boats.
Highest and smallest lake, frozen in winter, great for kids, great play area
21 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake Recreation
33180 Green Valley Lake RdHighest and smallest lake, frozen in winter, great for kids, great play area
Big Bear Lake
Motorized boats allowed
Bluff Lake Reserve
Mill Creek RoadOff road or hike, little known, intact biosphere.
Local spot for renting boats. Big bear lake.
Relaxed, cool vibes, bring designated driver...
242 locals recommend
Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina
39369 N Shore DrLocal spot for renting boats. Big bear lake.
Relaxed, cool vibes, bring designated driver...
Hiking
Big bears best hike, minimal signage, study terrain and entrance prior, advanced. Epic ending.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardBig bears best hike, minimal signage, study terrain and entrance prior, advanced. Epic ending.
Heart Rock
Heart Rock TrailLocal hike off of hwy 138
Strawberry Peak Lookout
1029 Strawberry Lookout RdLookout point
Exploration Trail 2W09X
Keller Peak RoadRunning springs to Keller peak