Michele And Xochitl’s Lake Arrowhead, CA guidebook
Adventure Park
"SkyPark at Santa's Village Is the Go-To outdoor adventure park. From seasonal activities to adrenaline inducing adventures, you'll find new ways to enjoy the great outdoors Lake Arrowhead is known for. Ice skate at Silver Bells Arena. Take to two wheels at the bike park, which features professionally-designed trails. Zoom through an ice cave. Or conquer new heights from the rock climbing wall."
SkyPark's activities and adventures also include:
King Celwyn’s Ax Challenge
Princess Evergreen’s Archery Range and so much more...
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18"SkyPark at Santa's Village Is the Go-To outdoor adventure park. From seasonal activities to adrenaline inducing adventures, you'll find new ways to enjoy the great outdoors Lake Arrowhead is known for. Ice skate at Silver Bells Arena. Take to two wheels at the bike park, which features professionally-designed trails. Zoom through an ice cave. Or conquer new heights from the rock climbing wall."
SkyPark's activities and adventures also include:
King Celwyn’s Ax Challenge
Princess Evergreen’s Archery Range and so much more...
"Snow Valley Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in Running Springs, CA 25 minutes from Lake Arrowhead. It is the oldest continually operating ski resort in Southern California and is also one of four ski resorts in the San Bernardino National Forest. They have a brand new youth program that is designed for children ages 6+ for all skiing and snowboarding levels. (Book private classes for children under the age of 6).
347 locals recommend
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18"Snow Valley Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in Running Springs, CA 25 minutes from Lake Arrowhead. It is the oldest continually operating ski resort in Southern California and is also one of four ski resorts in the San Bernardino National Forest. They have a brand new youth program that is designed for children ages 6+ for all skiing and snowboarding levels. (Book private classes for children under the age of 6).
"Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park is an outdoor family recreation attraction located 20 minutes from Lake Arrowhead. A place where families and people of all ages can enjoy clean mountain air and have a great time. They offer snowy slopes for downhill rides on individual snow tubes that are specially designed with a belly strap and handles. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes are available for your outdoor fun."
130 locals recommend
Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18"Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park is an outdoor family recreation attraction located 20 minutes from Lake Arrowhead. A place where families and people of all ages can enjoy clean mountain air and have a great time. They offer snowy slopes for downhill rides on individual snow tubes that are specially designed with a belly strap and handles. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes are available for your outdoor fun."
"During the summer season the fun continues. The 4,636-foot Snow Valley Express carries FOUR mountain bike riders per chair, the most in Southern California, and accesses 7 miles of trails for all levels of mountain bikers. From a meandering beginner trail to more challenging intermediate trails to heart-pounding black diamond terrain, there is something for everyone."
347 locals recommend
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18"During the summer season the fun continues. The 4,636-foot Snow Valley Express carries FOUR mountain bike riders per chair, the most in Southern California, and accesses 7 miles of trails for all levels of mountain bikers. From a meandering beginner trail to more challenging intermediate trails to heart-pounding black diamond terrain, there is something for everyone."
Food scene
"Jetties Waterfront Kitchen + Drink is a casual lakefront dining experience unique to Lake Arrowhead. Now opening for lunch + dinner counter service with a full service bar, their thoughtfully prepared dishes and relaxed atmosphere bring the lake day state of mind to locals and visitors alike." Don’t forget to order their Poke Nachos!
115 locals recommend
Jetties Waterfront - Kitchen & Drink
28200 California 189"Jetties Waterfront Kitchen + Drink is a casual lakefront dining experience unique to Lake Arrowhead. Now opening for lunch + dinner counter service with a full service bar, their thoughtfully prepared dishes and relaxed atmosphere bring the lake day state of mind to locals and visitors alike." Don’t forget to order their Poke Nachos!
"Located in the Lake Arrowhead Village, The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen is the premier full-service restaurant with lake views. You will find live music on Fridays and sometimes Saturdays as well as community events like paint nights so check out their events calendar!"
303 locals recommend
The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
28200 CA-189"Located in the Lake Arrowhead Village, The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen is the premier full-service restaurant with lake views. You will find live music on Fridays and sometimes Saturdays as well as community events like paint nights so check out their events calendar!"
Hungry for tacos? Santiago's Taco Shop in Blue Jay, CA (lake Arrowhead) has got you covered. Local family owned taco shop with authentic family recipes that wont disappoint.
41 locals recommend
Santiago's Taco Shop
27226 CA-189Hungry for tacos? Santiago's Taco Shop in Blue Jay, CA (lake Arrowhead) has got you covered. Local family owned taco shop with authentic family recipes that wont disappoint.
"Classic Burgers, Mouth Watering Fries, and the Thickest Malts! Visit our 50's style diner and see for yourself why we've been called "The Best Burgers in the Mountains!"
153 locals recommend
Cedar Glen Malt Shop
29125 Hook Creek Rd"Classic Burgers, Mouth Watering Fries, and the Thickest Malts! Visit our 50's style diner and see for yourself why we've been called "The Best Burgers in the Mountains!"
If you are looking for a perfect steakhouse cuisine, this is your place. They are famous for their 32oz ribeye and shrimp. You wont be disappointed with the local seen and drinks to pair with your meal.
40 locals recommend
RB's Steakhouse
29020 Oak Terrace If you are looking for a perfect steakhouse cuisine, this is your place. They are famous for their 32oz ribeye and shrimp. You wont be disappointed with the local seen and drinks to pair with your meal.
"Serving Waffles Dockside at Lake Arrowhead Village since 1982. They become one of the iconic businesses here in the Lake Arrowhead Village. Visitors from throughout California and around the world visit the Belgian Waffle Works for their wonderful meals and delicious waffles."
252 locals recommend
Belgian Waffle Works
28200 CA-189"Serving Waffles Dockside at Lake Arrowhead Village since 1982. They become one of the iconic businesses here in the Lake Arrowhead Village. Visitors from throughout California and around the world visit the Belgian Waffle Works for their wonderful meals and delicious waffles."
"Savor their fire-roasted artisan pizza selections, and fresh gourmet salads, using only the finest locally sourced ingredients. Their pizza chefs will proudly offer you the best pizza on the mountain. Located just 5 miles from Lake Arrowhead Village. Be sure to stroll through our historic cabin site and forest garden. Willow Woods Park is located directly behind LouEddie's Pizza."
390 locals recommend
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18"Savor their fire-roasted artisan pizza selections, and fresh gourmet salads, using only the finest locally sourced ingredients. Their pizza chefs will proudly offer you the best pizza on the mountain. Located just 5 miles from Lake Arrowhead Village. Be sure to stroll through our historic cabin site and forest garden. Willow Woods Park is located directly behind LouEddie's Pizza."
"From DUCK FAT FRIES to FRENCH PRESS, this Bistro is serving an upscale, full-service menu sure to shake your taste buds!, Specializing in farm-to-fork American & French comfort foods. Excellent food, drinks and service. One of the best restaurants on the mountain!"
205 locals recommend
Stone Creek Bistro
26824 CA-189"From DUCK FAT FRIES to FRENCH PRESS, this Bistro is serving an upscale, full-service menu sure to shake your taste buds!, Specializing in farm-to-fork American & French comfort foods. Excellent food, drinks and service. One of the best restaurants on the mountain!"
A romantic get-away restaurant nestled in the San Bernardino mountains, The Grill at Antlers Inn is a Lake Arrowhead favorite with a wide array of items on the menu for all.
217 locals recommend
The Grill At Antlers Inn
26125 CA-189A romantic get-away restaurant nestled in the San Bernardino mountains, The Grill at Antlers Inn is a Lake Arrowhead favorite with a wide array of items on the menu for all.
This casual, brick-lined eatery offers great Mexican food, margaritas, and so much more. Ask for patio seating to soak in the AMAZING views.
209 locals recommend
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18This casual, brick-lined eatery offers great Mexican food, margaritas, and so much more. Ask for patio seating to soak in the AMAZING views.
Dine at Puglia in Agua Fria for simply the best Italian food on the mountain. The owners are from the Puglia region. It is in the southeast of Italy, just by the sea. Their history goes back to the ancient Greek culture. They produce the best olive oil (winner for more than 200 years of the #1 Olive Oil in the world) and they are glad to share this amazing experience with you.
151 locals recommend
Puglia Italian Restaurant
26848 CA-189Dine at Puglia in Agua Fria for simply the best Italian food on the mountain. The owners are from the Puglia region. It is in the southeast of Italy, just by the sea. Their history goes back to the ancient Greek culture. They produce the best olive oil (winner for more than 200 years of the #1 Olive Oil in the world) and they are glad to share this amazing experience with you.
Lake Activities
“Lake Gregory Regional Park is located in the community of Crestline, CA just 15 minutes from Lake Arrowhead. Tucked in the cool cedar and pine forest, the Park offers an ideal location for year-round outdoor recreation and leisure activities. The Park includes 4.3 miles of non-motorized hiking and biking trails, a dog park, and an 84-acre lake for swimming, fishing, and many other water activities."
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake Dr“Lake Gregory Regional Park is located in the community of Crestline, CA just 15 minutes from Lake Arrowhead. Tucked in the cool cedar and pine forest, the Park offers an ideal location for year-round outdoor recreation and leisure activities. The Park includes 4.3 miles of non-motorized hiking and biking trails, a dog park, and an 84-acre lake for swimming, fishing, and many other water activities."
"Opened for ski season beginning Memorial day weekend through mid-September. If you have never been water skiing and want to learn, McKenzie Water Ski School is the place for you. Their instructors have extensive training and experience to teach you how to get up and skiing on your own with in minutes. One ski, Two Skis, or Wakeboarding, whatever you want to learn they are here to help you achieve your goals and have fun doing it."
71 locals recommend
McKenzie's WaterSki School
"Opened for ski season beginning Memorial day weekend through mid-September. If you have never been water skiing and want to learn, McKenzie Water Ski School is the place for you. Their instructors have extensive training and experience to teach you how to get up and skiing on your own with in minutes. One ski, Two Skis, or Wakeboarding, whatever you want to learn they are here to help you achieve your goals and have fun doing it."
All Aboard! "We highly recommend if you are a first-time visitor to Lake Arrowhead to take this great opportunity to learn about the lake. You will experience Lake Arrowhead from a whole different view aboard the Queen. The Arrowhead Queen boat tour is a one-hour narrated boat ride around Lake Arrowhead. You’ll see close-up views of Lake Arrowheads’ elegant homes and learn about the history of the lake. Also, you’ll view Shirley Temple’s home and other movie stars’ lakeside homes."
200 locals recommend
Arrowhead Queen Tour Boat
28200 CA-189All Aboard! "We highly recommend if you are a first-time visitor to Lake Arrowhead to take this great opportunity to learn about the lake. You will experience Lake Arrowhead from a whole different view aboard the Queen. The Arrowhead Queen boat tour is a one-hour narrated boat ride around Lake Arrowhead. You’ll see close-up views of Lake Arrowheads’ elegant homes and learn about the history of the lake. Also, you’ll view Shirley Temple’s home and other movie stars’ lakeside homes."
Bar scene
"Dogwood Tavern is what the LA mountain community has been missing for a long time. Sip on the best cocktails or try their latest craft brews on draft. Rack up a friendly game of pool, nosh on delicious appetizers and gourmet pub grub, Listen to great music (occasional live bands, Saturday night DJ, or be your own DJ with Touch Tunes) and dance the night away. Don't miss Thursday night Karaoke with Maegan and themed parties in the winter."
45 locals recommend
Dogwood Tavern
27187 CA-189"Dogwood Tavern is what the LA mountain community has been missing for a long time. Sip on the best cocktails or try their latest craft brews on draft. Rack up a friendly game of pool, nosh on delicious appetizers and gourmet pub grub, Listen to great music (occasional live bands, Saturday night DJ, or be your own DJ with Touch Tunes) and dance the night away. Don't miss Thursday night Karaoke with Maegan and themed parties in the winter."
“Lake Arrowhead's first craft brewery. Off the beaten path Lake Arrowhead Brewing Company is located lakeside in a converted warehouse. You will find tasty custom beers ranging from light ales to double IPA's. Brew lovers can purchase by the pint or taste a variety of beers with a really cool brewery flight. Enjoy outdoor fun with pop up food venders, games, picnic tables, and kid’s areas. Check out their Geo-domes that are a perfect way to enjoy a warm night out with your Quarantine Crew.”
187 locals recommend
lake arrowhead brewing company
329 Villa“Lake Arrowhead's first craft brewery. Off the beaten path Lake Arrowhead Brewing Company is located lakeside in a converted warehouse. You will find tasty custom beers ranging from light ales to double IPA's. Brew lovers can purchase by the pint or taste a variety of beers with a really cool brewery flight. Enjoy outdoor fun with pop up food venders, games, picnic tables, and kid’s areas. Check out their Geo-domes that are a perfect way to enjoy a warm night out with your Quarantine Crew.”
Shopping
"One of the most charming places to visit in Lake Arrowhead. It's the perfect destination for shopping, strolling and feeding the ducks. This magical village features 50 waterfront shops, outlet stores, specialty shops, and restaurants. Enjoy the fresh crispy pine scent, seasonal décor, and the spectacular lake views."
465 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189"One of the most charming places to visit in Lake Arrowhead. It's the perfect destination for shopping, strolling and feeding the ducks. This magical village features 50 waterfront shops, outlet stores, specialty shops, and restaurants. Enjoy the fresh crispy pine scent, seasonal décor, and the spectacular lake views."
Described as "The most beautiful store on the mountain" by locals and visitors alike! This Cedar Glen store is a warm, inviting space where you can shop for splendid artisan treasures, gourmet essentials, original art & lake style antiques.
31 locals recommend
The Lake House - Furniture and Antiques
28966 Hook Creek RdDescribed as "The most beautiful store on the mountain" by locals and visitors alike! This Cedar Glen store is a warm, inviting space where you can shop for splendid artisan treasures, gourmet essentials, original art & lake style antiques.
Sightseeing
"Heaps Peak Arboretum is a 0.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Skyforest, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs can use this trail but must be kept on leash."
226 locals recommend
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World Hwy"Heaps Peak Arboretum is a 0.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Skyforest, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs can use this trail but must be kept on leash."
"Just an hour from Lake Arrowhead, you will find this natural non-commercial hot springs located in the majestic San Bernardino National Forest. The hot springs serve as a source of relaxation and a refuge for people who want to get away and enjoy the health benefits of mineral water while exploring the expansive forest."
75 locals recommend
Deep Creek Hot Springs
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail"Just an hour from Lake Arrowhead, you will find this natural non-commercial hot springs located in the majestic San Bernardino National Forest. The hot springs serve as a source of relaxation and a refuge for people who want to get away and enjoy the health benefits of mineral water while exploring the expansive forest."
***Temporarily Closed** Aztec Falls is one of the most popular creek's swimming holes. This moderate 1-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail is worth every minute. But please remember, whatever you take up there must come back down.
39 locals recommend
Aztec Falls
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail***Temporarily Closed** Aztec Falls is one of the most popular creek's swimming holes. This moderate 1-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail is worth every minute. But please remember, whatever you take up there must come back down.
Wildlife Sanctuary
"Wildhaven Ranch is a wildlife sanctuary, education and visitation center for endangered and indigenous wild animals. It is operated by the San Bernardino Mountains Wildlife Society, a non profit organization. Weather permitting, The Ranch is open to the public year round on Saturdays for Wings 'N Things and Paws N' Claws programs and Fridays for Bear Watch sometimes starting in the Spring and continuing to the Fall."
68 locals recommend
Wildhaven
29453 Pineridge Dr"Wildhaven Ranch is a wildlife sanctuary, education and visitation center for endangered and indigenous wild animals. It is operated by the San Bernardino Mountains Wildlife Society, a non profit organization. Weather permitting, The Ranch is open to the public year round on Saturdays for Wings 'N Things and Paws N' Claws programs and Fridays for Bear Watch sometimes starting in the Spring and continuing to the Fall."