Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Essentials
A few minutes away you’ll find essential grocery shopping.
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdStater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdWalgreens
42107 Big Bear BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Approx 5 minutes from the cabin, Snow Summit 1 of the 2 skiing territories in Big Bear Lake. They have several restaurants too! Great ski runs.
Founded in 1948, Snow Summit is Southern California’s first-generation family ski and snowboard resort. With over 240 acres of skiable terrain and 31 trails completely covered by our state-of-the–art snowmaking system, Snow Summit is where SoCal has come to depend on for the most reliable, consistent conditions from year to year. With one of the largest Learning Area’s in Southern California and a brand new facility designed for first time visitors, Snow Summit teaches people to ski and ride everyday.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdApprox 5 minutes from the cabin, Snow Summit 1 of the 2 skiing territories in Big Bear Lake. They have several restaurants too! Great ski runs.
Founded in 1948, Snow Summit is Southern California’s first-generation family ski and snowboard resort. With over 240 acres of skiable terrain and 31 trails completely covered by our state-of-the–art snowmaking system, Snow Summit is where SoCal has come to depend on for the most reliable, consistent conditions from year to year. With one of the largest Learning Area’s in Southern California and a brand new facility designed for first time visitors, Snow Summit teaches people to ski and ride everyday.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort is the mountain view you see from almost window of my cabin - it's THAT close! The bar scene is very good here to and many times plays live music.
Bear Mountain is an innovator in Park design and development. Bear is where you’ll find SoCal’s only halfpipes, the Red Bull Plaza, The Scene. This combined with features spread over our 748 permitted acres is why Bear Mountain is the home mountain to many world-class athletes including our Bear Team riders. While regularly appearing in the top of ski and snowboard resort polls, Bear is also home to the largest learning are
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrBear Mountain Ski Resort is the mountain view you see from almost window of my cabin - it's THAT close! The bar scene is very good here to and many times plays live music.
Bear Mountain is an innovator in Park design and development. Bear is where you’ll find SoCal’s only halfpipes, the Red Bull Plaza, The Scene. This combined with features spread over our 748 permitted acres is why Bear Mountain is the home mountain to many world-class athletes including our Bear Team riders. While regularly appearing in the top of ski and snowboard resort polls, Bear is also home to the largest learning are
Once a ski hill known as Rebel Ridge, sports the longest runs in Southern California, serviced by a Magic Carpet
uphill lift that eliminates the tiring uphill struggle
through snow. Lift-assisted inner tubing lets
parents and children conserve their energy for
the thrilling downhill twists and turns and not on
walking uphill!
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdOnce a ski hill known as Rebel Ridge, sports the longest runs in Southern California, serviced by a Magic Carpet
uphill lift that eliminates the tiring uphill struggle
through snow. Lift-assisted inner tubing lets
parents and children conserve their energy for
the thrilling downhill twists and turns and not on
walking uphill!
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveBig Bear Marina
500 Paine CtRent kayaks and boats
Big Bear Yoga
42718 W Big Bear Blvddrop in yoga class in the moonridge neighborhood.
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdSomething fun to do inside during rainy weather days.
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdReady for a little adventure?
Food scene
These are my favorite places to eat out or order in while I'm enjoying Big Bear Lake. Hope you enjoy them too!
TROPICALI is Voted best Poke bowl in...California I believe. I really enjoyed the spicy tuna bowl and my husband like the shredded mean with rice. The portions could be bigger...but the quality is awesome. It feels like a vacation to Hawaii right in our little mountain village.
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrTROPICALI is Voted best Poke bowl in...California I believe. I really enjoyed the spicy tuna bowl and my husband like the shredded mean with rice. The portions could be bigger...but the quality is awesome. It feels like a vacation to Hawaii right in our little mountain village.
I love grabbing a bottle of wine with lunch or dinner and sitting outside near the firepits or on the upstairs balcony overlooking the village. Good wine list and service.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrI love grabbing a bottle of wine with lunch or dinner and sitting outside near the firepits or on the upstairs balcony overlooking the village. Good wine list and service.
Moonridge is our neighborhood and if you don't want to drive far you can stop in here for some coffee and simple eats.
335 locals recommend
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdMoonridge is our neighborhood and if you don't want to drive far you can stop in here for some coffee and simple eats.
Don't wanna cook breakfast, stop in for donuts, they even have donuts that are gluten free.
169 locals recommend
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdDon't wanna cook breakfast, stop in for donuts, they even have donuts that are gluten free.
I love the green burrito and the cadillac margarita here! I usually sit in the bar with my husband but they have larger tables for groups in the dinning area.
129 locals recommend
El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveI love the green burrito and the cadillac margarita here! I usually sit in the bar with my husband but they have larger tables for groups in the dinning area.
My trip isn't complete without ordering 1, 2, or 3 types of fudge to bring back to the cabin for dessert! Love the snicker bar one. Kids love it, lots of sweet options and feels like a holiday inside.
118 locals recommend
North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveMy trip isn't complete without ordering 1, 2, or 3 types of fudge to bring back to the cabin for dessert! Love the snicker bar one. Kids love it, lots of sweet options and feels like a holiday inside.
Like craft beer? They always have someone new in season and it's a good atmosphere for beer tastings and food.
222 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdLike craft beer? They always have someone new in season and it's a good atmosphere for beer tastings and food.
Literally some of the BEST Indian food I've every tried. I love the chicken marsala. Very good deals for lunch combos.
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveLiterally some of the BEST Indian food I've every tried. I love the chicken marsala. Very good deals for lunch combos.
I'm a WINE LOVER and this place delivers on a variety of California wines by the glass or bottle to enjoy there or take home. My favorite is their High Altitude brand as it's strong and bold reds. They often have live music too.
47 locals recommend
Barrel 33
40754 Village DrI'm a WINE LOVER and this place delivers on a variety of California wines by the glass or bottle to enjoy there or take home. My favorite is their High Altitude brand as it's strong and bold reds. They often have live music too.
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnDive bar and karaoke 🎤 plus GREAT food!
Delicious foods, cocktails and wine list. A foodie place, for a nice splurge. Great steaks, salmon, salads. Gets very busy in high season, long wait times.
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveDelicious foods, cocktails and wine list. A foodie place, for a nice splurge. Great steaks, salmon, salads. Gets very busy in high season, long wait times.
Trendy and lively scene sometimes music. Outside and inside seating, outside has fire pits. Great food, I love their ahi tuna.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveTrendy and lively scene sometimes music. Outside and inside seating, outside has fire pits. Great food, I love their ahi tuna.
Sightseeing
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a family friendly activity for everyone! Discover Big Bear's VIP residents and learn how this amazing facility is educating visitors to help sustain our wildlife!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo is the "go-to" facility for injured and imprinted animals. Their rehabilitation facility offers injured, orphaned and imprinted wildlife a safe haven, either temporarily while they heal, or permanently if they are unable to survive on their own
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThe Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a family friendly activity for everyone! Discover Big Bear's VIP residents and learn how this amazing facility is educating visitors to help sustain our wildlife!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo is the "go-to" facility for injured and imprinted animals. Their rehabilitation facility offers injured, orphaned and imprinted wildlife a safe haven, either temporarily while they heal, or permanently if they are unable to survive on their own
Traveler advice
Getting around
FREE Trolley
Ride Free throughout the Valley on 3 Routes with Big Bear Trolley! There are two stops in Moonridge that will take you to key places. Check out their website for the map, app, and list of stops. https://www.bigbear.com/travel-tools/big-bear-trolley/
Getting around
Big Bear Trails Hiking
I enjoy using the AllTrails app! There are a few trails that start near the cabin. Or our Big Bear Lake list of trails and make can be found here: https://www.bigbear.com/things-to-do/top-trails/
Getting around
Check Road Conditions
Please always check road conditions before traveling. There are 3 main ways up and down the mountain. Due to our extreme weather situation many times a road is blocked due to weather or accidents or repairs. Check this website before leaving and safe travels! https://roads.dot.ca.gov
Don't miss
The Welcome center
Big Bear Lakes has a Welcome center location at 40824 Big Bear Blvd. The are a great resource of information, you can also call +1 (800) 424-4232. It’s a great place to pick up a map and find out about activities and events, buy lift tickets, rent a bike, etc.