The Diggs Cabin Guidebook
Around Town…
If your goal is to build a snowman, ice skate at Sky Park, hit up the many beautiful hiking trails, grab a beer at the local brewery or view the pristine lake, just pick your favorite season and book a stay!
Lake Arrowhead Village has many shops and several restaurants with lake views. Check out the website for more information.
164 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead
If your goal is to build a snowman, ice skate at Sky Park, hit up the many beautiful hiking trails, grab a beer at the local brewery or view the pristine lake, just pick your favorite season and book a stay!
Lake Arrowhead Village has many shops and several restaurants with lake views. Check out the website for more information.
Food & Drinks
Hidden gem in the mountains! Plan your visit accordingly there can be very long wait times but well worth it. Or pick up a "take home" pizza that they have in their cold case and cook at the cabin!
390 locals recommend
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18Hidden gem in the mountains! Plan your visit accordingly there can be very long wait times but well worth it. Or pick up a "take home" pizza that they have in their cold case and cook at the cabin!
Great beer brewed in house, spacious beer garden and various food vendors throughout the week.
187 locals recommend
lake arrowhead brewing company
329 VillaGreat beer brewed in house, spacious beer garden and various food vendors throughout the week.
*New* Poke & Acai Bowls, fresh and available for take out! Located at the Lake Arrowhead Village, lower level. Soooooooo good!
Rippin Bowls
*New* Poke & Acai Bowls, fresh and available for take out! Located at the Lake Arrowhead Village, lower level. Soooooooo good!
Great spot for breakfast or lunch! Super close to the cabin, newly renovated.
The Villager Coffee Shop
Great spot for breakfast or lunch! Super close to the cabin, newly renovated.
Local Market with the only Starbuck on the mountain - just an FYI! Great spot to pick up baked goods or sandwiches. Groceries can also be delivered.
*The Blue Jay location is closest to the cabin.
219 locals recommend
Jensen's Finest Foods
27264 CA-189Local Market with the only Starbuck on the mountain - just an FYI! Great spot to pick up baked goods or sandwiches. Groceries can also be delivered.
*The Blue Jay location is closest to the cabin.
Really good authentic Italian food near the cabin. Call to make a reservation so you avoid waiting. Fave Dish: Cacio e pepe
151 locals recommend
Puglia Italian Restaurant
26848 CA-189Really good authentic Italian food near the cabin. Call to make a reservation so you avoid waiting. Fave Dish: Cacio e pepe
BEST BURGER ON THE MOUNTAIN! Yummy food and fries… get a malt - Thank me later. We recommend the low rider. Limited parking.
153 locals recommend
Cedar Glen Malt Shop
29125 Hook Creek RdBEST BURGER ON THE MOUNTAIN! Yummy food and fries… get a malt - Thank me later. We recommend the low rider. Limited parking.
Coolest little shop in town. Cold beer, good wine, high spirits. Open everyday 11am-6pm.
41 locals recommend
Littlebear Bottleshop
28578 CA-18Coolest little shop in town. Cold beer, good wine, high spirits. Open everyday 11am-6pm.
Belgian Waffle Works
28200 CA-189WAFFLES and yummy breakfast right on the lake.
Great place for food and drinks by the water - at the Village.
115 locals recommend
Jetties Waterfront - Kitchen & Drink
28200 California 189Great place for food and drinks by the water - at the Village.
Food and drinks with lake view! No reservations, so go with time to wait.
303 locals recommend
The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
28200 CA-189Food and drinks with lake view! No reservations, so go with time to wait.
Charming, cozy bistro specializing in farm-to-fork American and French comfort foods. Nearby, just 2 miles from the Diggs.
205 locals recommend
Stone Creek Bistro
26824 CA-189Charming, cozy bistro specializing in farm-to-fork American and French comfort foods. Nearby, just 2 miles from the Diggs.
*Currently Closed* Great spot to buy groceries, meat, produce, wine, beer or order online and have them delivered to the cabin. They also make yummy sandwiches in their deli.
128 locals recommend
Goodwin & Sons Market
24089 Lake Gregory Dr*Currently Closed* Great spot to buy groceries, meat, produce, wine, beer or order online and have them delivered to the cabin. They also make yummy sandwiches in their deli.
What to do….
Fun place to visit year-round with activities for all ages and the most magical during the winter months.
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18Fun place to visit year-round with activities for all ages and the most magical during the winter months.
The Arboretum is open dawn to dusk 365 days a year. From late May through September, our Information Booth is staffed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. During the rest of the year, it’s open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. $5 daily pass. The trail is an easy walk for all ages.
226 locals recommend
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World HwyThe Arboretum is open dawn to dusk 365 days a year. From late May through September, our Information Booth is staffed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. During the rest of the year, it’s open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. $5 daily pass. The trail is an easy walk for all ages.
4 minutes from the cabin!
Get to know this 1.9-mile loop trail near Lake Arrowhead, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. An adventure pass is required to be displayed in vehicles when using the Forest for recreation purpose.
76 locals recommend
Will Abell Memorial Trail at Arrowhead Ridge
4 minutes from the cabin!
Get to know this 1.9-mile loop trail near Lake Arrowhead, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. An adventure pass is required to be displayed in vehicles when using the Forest for recreation purpose.
Southern California's largest & oldest snow tubing park. 16 miles from the Cabin.
Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.* Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. *Last tickets sold 30 minutes before closing. Hours subject to change due to weather & road conditions and at the discretion of management.
CASH only, $20 per person/per hour. Children 36" tall or under are free if accompanied by a paid adult.
Parking $10 per vehicle - go early to get parking
All Customers who enter Snowdrift must have a signed release. The forms are available when you purchase your admission. If you would like to speed up your entrance, print the form at home and have it signed and you will be playing before you know it!
130 locals recommend
Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18Southern California's largest & oldest snow tubing park. 16 miles from the Cabin.
Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.* Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. *Last tickets sold 30 minutes before closing. Hours subject to change due to weather & road conditions and at the discretion of management.
CASH only, $20 per person/per hour. Children 36" tall or under are free if accompanied by a paid adult.
Parking $10 per vehicle - go early to get parking
All Customers who enter Snowdrift must have a signed release. The forms are available when you purchase your admission. If you would like to speed up your entrance, print the form at home and have it signed and you will be playing before you know it!
A must stop! Vintage clothing and curated gifts… so much good stuff!
34 locals recommend
Evergreen Curated Goods
28626 CA-18A must stop! Vintage clothing and curated gifts… so much good stuff!
BaseCamp
28626 CA-18Cute store for antiques, gifts and home goods.
Every Thursday 3pm-7pm. Great vendors with yummy items. 26012 CA-189, Twin Peaks, CA 92391
6 locals recommend
Twin Peak Farmers Market
26012 California 189Every Thursday 3pm-7pm. Great vendors with yummy items. 26012 CA-189, Twin Peaks, CA 92391
Shopping! Cutest boutique to look around and shop, located next to a couple other cute shops in Cedar Glen.
7 locals recommend
magpi in the Glen
28938 Hook Creek RdShopping! Cutest boutique to look around and shop, located next to a couple other cute shops in Cedar Glen.
Thoughtfully selected handcrafted good!! Add it to your shopping tour.
39 locals recommend
Hearth & Sage General Store
23443 Crest Forest DrThoughtfully selected handcrafted good!! Add it to your shopping tour.
Kayak and paddleboard rentals, fishing, inflatable obstacle course on the lake, what more could you ask for. Great day excursion. Check website for schedule, updates and pricing. The season starts Memorial weekend and runs through Labor Day. June and July months are warmer - it could always snow through May.
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake DrKayak and paddleboard rentals, fishing, inflatable obstacle course on the lake, what more could you ask for. Great day excursion. Check website for schedule, updates and pricing. The season starts Memorial weekend and runs through Labor Day. June and July months are warmer - it could always snow through May.
Purchase tickets at Leroy’s Boardshop, located dock-side in the Lake Arrowhead Village. Weekday and weekend departures available, times and prices may vary.
200 locals recommend
Arrowhead Queen Tour Boat
28200 CA-189Purchase tickets at Leroy’s Boardshop, located dock-side in the Lake Arrowhead Village. Weekday and weekend departures available, times and prices may vary.
Good times and good wine! Located at 4,576' above sea level in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains lies a 3 1/2 acre winery, vineyard and orchards.
59 locals recommend
Sycamore Ranch Vineyard & Winery
Dart Canyon RoadGood times and good wine! Located at 4,576' above sea level in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains lies a 3 1/2 acre winery, vineyard and orchards.
SNOW VALLEY - 17 miles from The Diggs.
Recommended For: Beginners & Families
- $5M in upgrades for 23/24
- Ski & Snowboard Lessons
- Equipment Rentals
- Snow Tube Park
- Snow Play Area
- Night Sessions
- Terrain Parks
- Mid-Mountain Dining Option
- Favorite Run: Slide Peak
347 locals recommend
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18SNOW VALLEY - 17 miles from The Diggs.
Recommended For: Beginners & Families
- $5M in upgrades for 23/24
- Ski & Snowboard Lessons
- Equipment Rentals
- Snow Tube Park
- Snow Play Area
- Night Sessions
- Terrain Parks
- Mid-Mountain Dining Option
- Favorite Run: Slide Peak
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Dogwood Dockside Grill (Seasonal)
*OPEN FOR SUMMER* Open Thursday - Sunday 11:30am-5:00pm. This location is on the Marina. Perfect place to eat and take on the views of the lake. Large patio with umbrellas. Although the lake is private, you do not need to be an ALA member to access. Street parking available above the location. Closed during winter months, open Thursday - Monday during the season.
Traveling with kids
Visit MacKay Park
Really cool playground for all levels, clean, picnic tables, views of the lake and restrooms. Limited parking.
Don't miss
BULLE Bakery - Order before your stay!
If you know you will want sweet, fresh and delicious treats during your visit - order ahead of time. BULLE Bakery makes Swedish Bullar handmade buns baked fresh to order. You have to call 24 hours in advance to place an order. $6 each and a minimum of 10 buns. They offer Cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla flavors. After order is placed pick up time is normally 12:30pm at Jensen's in Blue Jay or you can get them delivered to the cabin for $10. Check them out on IG for more info.
Don't miss
Lake Arrowhead Hiking Guide
Lake Arrowhead Hiking Guide + Photography included. If you're interested in a guided hike, check out Echo Wood at echo_adventure_photography on IG. She has a link to her Airbnb guided tour experiences.
Getting around
Transportation/Car Service
Plan ahead! Lyft and Uber etc. do not serve the mountain areas just yet. I am including two options below for you to research.
A+ Mountain Ride Services
Call and they will come get you but scheduling in advance especially on a weekend is ideal.
Mountain Transit
Fixed Routes, Off-the-Mountain and Curb to Curb Dial-a-Ride Service Seven Days a Week.
Don't miss
*NEW* Mountain Coffee Co.
Mobile coffee trailer located in the San Bernardino Mountains. The coffee trailer is conveniently located in Cedar Glen in front of Mountain Country Realty. 4 miles from the cabin.
OPEN 5 days a week 6:30-Noon
CLOSED Tuesdays and Thursday