Welcome to the Mountain

Justin And Desiree
Justin And Desiree
Welcome to the Mountain

Shopping

Top Town has several cool new boutique shops and recently opened Smoothie and Hot Dog place. Our favorites are Hearth and Sage and Fort Gregory.
Top Town
23471 Crest Forest Dr
Top Town has several cool new boutique shops and recently opened Smoothie and Hot Dog place. Our favorites are Hearth and Sage and Fort Gregory.
We love their fresh baked goods, dry aged steaks, home goods and Malt Shoppe!
128 locals recommend
Goodwin & Sons Market
24089 Lake Gregory Dr
128 locals recommend
We love their fresh baked goods, dry aged steaks, home goods and Malt Shoppe!
Handmade pottery by local artist. Classes and monthly membership for pottery lessons available too!
13 locals recommend
Lake Mud Pottery
23382 Lake Dr
13 locals recommend
Handmade pottery by local artist. Classes and monthly membership for pottery lessons available too!
Outdoor recreation goods and clothing.
7 locals recommend
Fort Gregory Outdoor Company
23449 Crest Forest Dr
7 locals recommend
Outdoor recreation goods and clothing.

City/town information

Only 20 minutes to Lake Arrowhead, check out the Lake Arrowhead Village for more shopping, food, and recreation. Our Favorites: Tap Room Lake Arrowhead Brewery Cedar Glen Malt Shop Mackenzie Ski School The Waffle House Pendleton Coach
74 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead
74 locals recommend
Only 20 minutes to Lake Arrowhead, check out the Lake Arrowhead Village for more shopping, food, and recreation. Our Favorites: Tap Room Lake Arrowhead Brewery Cedar Glen Malt Shop Mackenzie Ski School The Waffle House Pendleton Coach
About an hour drive along Rim of the World Hwy 18
603 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake
603 locals recommend
About an hour drive along Rim of the World Hwy 18
Downtown Crestline along Lake Drive is great to check out all the local favorites! Antique shopping, boutique shops, food, coffee shops, and specialty stores! Our favorites include: Goodwins Market and Malt Shop Encompass Espies Cupcakes Trinket Trader Higher Grounds Coffee Lake Mudd Pottery Roadhouse Pizza Tony's Mexican Food Head to Tail Groomers
72 locals recommend
Crestline
72 locals recommend
Downtown Crestline along Lake Drive is great to check out all the local favorites! Antique shopping, boutique shops, food, coffee shops, and specialty stores! Our favorites include: Goodwins Market and Malt Shop Encompass Espies Cupcakes Trinket Trader Higher Grounds Coffee Lake Mudd Pottery Roadhouse Pizza Tony's Mexican Food Head to Tail Groomers

Attractions

Disneyland on the Mountain! https://skyparksantasvillage.com/ Open 7 days a week Pumpkin in the Pines Attraction Santa's Village Attractions Mountain Bike Park RV Park Restaurants Shops
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18
564 locals recommend
Disneyland on the Mountain! https://skyparksantasvillage.com/ Open 7 days a week Pumpkin in the Pines Attraction Santa's Village Attractions Mountain Bike Park RV Park Restaurants Shops
Great escape room fun!
6 locals recommend
Escape Lake Gregory
580 Forest Shade Rd
6 locals recommend
Great escape room fun!
The Water Lantern Festival is back for 2021! June 19th get your tickets!
204 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Dog Park
204 locals recommend
The Water Lantern Festival is back for 2021! June 19th get your tickets!

Foodies

Cabin-like pizzeria serving the BEST pizza on the mountain! https://www.loueddiespizza.com/ Take-out is at least a 1-2 hour wait so call ahead and YES its worth the wait! Favorites: The Lou Eddie's Special and White Out
390 locals recommend
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18
390 locals recommend
Cabin-like pizzeria serving the BEST pizza on the mountain! https://www.loueddiespizza.com/ Take-out is at least a 1-2 hour wait so call ahead and YES its worth the wait! Favorites: The Lou Eddie's Special and White Out
Popular hang-out spot for locals and bikers.
79 locals recommend
Stockade
23881 Lake Dr
79 locals recommend
Popular hang-out spot for locals and bikers.
Great food and beer! Fun hangout spot!
303 locals recommend
The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
28200 CA-189
303 locals recommend
Great food and beer! Fun hangout spot!
Authentic Italian food on the mountain! A little pricey, but worth it. Be sure to call ahead for reservations.
151 locals recommend
Puglia Italian Restaurant
26848 CA-189
151 locals recommend
Authentic Italian food on the mountain! A little pricey, but worth it. Be sure to call ahead for reservations.

Outdoor Recreation

Popular hiking and off-road trails. For more info, check out on AllTrails
75 locals recommend
Deep Creek Hot Springs
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
75 locals recommend
Popular hiking and off-road trails. For more info, check out on AllTrails
A family favorite short hiking trail of a heart shaped carved out rock. During the Winter and Spring, there is a waterfall too! For more details, check out on AllTrails.
134 locals recommend
Heart Rock Trail
Heart Rock Trail
134 locals recommend
A family favorite short hiking trail of a heart shaped carved out rock. During the Winter and Spring, there is a waterfall too! For more details, check out on AllTrails.
Bring your paddle board, kayak or fishing pole for a run day on the lake!
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake Dr
216 locals recommend
Bring your paddle board, kayak or fishing pole for a run day on the lake!

Sightseeing

Super fun place to watch all the hang gliders and paragliders launch from the mountain into the sky
13 locals recommend
Crestline Hang Glider & Paraglider Launch
Playground Drive
13 locals recommend
Super fun place to watch all the hang gliders and paragliders launch from the mountain into the sky
Catch the sunset anywhere along the highway!
7 locals recommend
Rim of the World Highway
Rim of the World Highway
7 locals recommend
Catch the sunset anywhere along the highway!

Traveler advice

Getting around

Mountain Transit offers daily routes to explore the area.

Traveling up or down Highway 18, beware of rocks on the highway. Roads are windy, drive careful, be cautious of wildlife crossing and steep turns especially during rain, fog or snow. 4WD or AWD vehicles preferred for inclement weather or bring chains in case of snow.
What to pack

Hiking boots for local trails. Cold weather clothes to layer

AllTrails provides tons of local hiking trails and off-road trails to check out. Most popular trail known as Heart Rock is located in Crestline. The Lake Gregory lake trail is a great walking or running trail with spectacular views of the lake.
What to pack

Snow On the Mountain

In the event of expected snow, please be prepared with snow chains and/or AWD/4WD vehicle. Chain control may have check point. Ensure your vehicle has fuel in the event there is traffic.
Book before you go

Order grocery delivery or flower delivery services

Local market Goodwins & Sons offers grocery delivery service. Let us know if you would like your groceries delivered & stocked prior to your arrival. Also, Wildflowers at the Lake can deliver exquisite flower arrangements prior to your arrival or during your stay for an even special or romantic surprise.
Customs and culture

Small town evening & weekday closures

Most shops close early by 5 or 6pm and are typically closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Lake Drive is usually quiet and business slows by the evening time. Restaurants, bars and the grocery store are open until 10 or 11pm.