Guidebook for Big Bear
Food Scene
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveYummy pizza and good beers on tap
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayOld-school steakhouse that's supposedly haunted ; )
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdGreat burgers and a not-too-hoppy IPA
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveNice patio that's open year-round
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrDelicious Hawaiian food, poke bowls, smoothies and coffee.
Essentials
Weekends can get pretty busy, so try to go early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid long lines.
446 locals recommend
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdWeekends can get pretty busy, so try to go early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid long lines.
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdThey're usually less busy than Vons
Entertainment & Activities
The alpine slide is great for all ages and gives you a beautiful view of the lake (open year-round). There is also a water slide in summer and go carts, plus tubing in the winter.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnThe alpine slide is great for all ages and gives you a beautiful view of the lake (open year-round). There is also a water slide in summer and go carts, plus tubing in the winter.
Family fun for all ages with glow bowling, an arcade, a bar and darts.
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdFamily fun for all ages with glow bowling, an arcade, a bar and darts.
Rent pontoon or fishing boats, plus paddle boards and waverunners for fun on the lake.
277 locals recommend
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtRent pontoon or fishing boats, plus paddle boards and waverunners for fun on the lake.
A well-maintained walking and biking path along the lake.
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffA well-maintained walking and biking path along the lake.
Ski, snowboard, tube or mountain bike. The lift ticket works for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain in winter.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSki, snowboard, tube or mountain bike. The lift ticket works for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain in winter.
Ski or snowboard. The lift ticket works for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain in winter.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSki or snowboard. The lift ticket works for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain in winter.
If you want some fun snow play, this one is close to the cabin and has a “magic carpet ride” that takes you up the hill. FYI: It's cash only and can get VERY busy on weekends and holidays.
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdIf you want some fun snow play, this one is close to the cabin and has a “magic carpet ride” that takes you up the hill. FYI: It's cash only and can get VERY busy on weekends and holidays.
A small zoo but they rehabilitate animals, so your money goes toward a good cause. See grizzly bears, mountain lions and other native animals.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrA small zoo but they rehabilitate animals, so your money goes toward a good cause. See grizzly bears, mountain lions and other native animals.
Parks & Nature
A visitors' center just a few minutes from the cabin that offers hiking paths and information about the area.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
A visitors' center just a few minutes from the cabin that offers hiking paths and information about the area.
Grays Peak Trail 1W06
Grays Peak TrailLovely views of the lake
It's a steep vertical climb, but you're rewarded with views of the lake while getting in a workout. The trail can get pretty busy on weekends.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardIt's a steep vertical climb, but you're rewarded with views of the lake while getting in a workout. The trail can get pretty busy on weekends.
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdGreat views and picnic area
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailA longer hike, but it rewards you with great views.