Christine's Guidebook
Sightseeing
You will be able to access the lake, multiple play grounds for children of all ages, access to tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts. There is also a dog park.
85 residents recomanen
Parc Ski Beach
41216 Park AveYou will be able to access the lake, multiple play grounds for children of all ages, access to tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts. There is also a dog park.
A gentle hike that most young children can do with beautiful views of the lake. You do need an Adventure Pass that will cost $5 a day or $30 a year. Here is the link with locations to buy a pass: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=STELPRDB5181410&width=full
50 residents recomanen
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DriveA gentle hike that most young children can do with beautiful views of the lake. You do need an Adventure Pass that will cost $5 a day or $30 a year. Here is the link with locations to buy a pass: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=STELPRDB5181410&width=full
Great skiing resort! Make a reservation before you arrive. Weekends will sell out.
906 residents recomanen
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdGreat skiing resort! Make a reservation before you arrive. Weekends will sell out.
A great ski resort about 30 minutes away. It is a great place to learn on. Make reservations before you arrive. Weekends will be busy.
347 residents recomanen
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18A great ski resort about 30 minutes away. It is a great place to learn on. Make reservations before you arrive. Weekends will be busy.
A great fun place to stop and play on your way up. Make sure you have cash!
130 residents recomanen
Parc de Tobogans de Neu Snowdrift
34600 CA-18A great fun place to stop and play on your way up. Make sure you have cash!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrFun place to see local animals.
Great place to snowboard and ski. Make sure you make a reservation before you arrive.
870 residents recomanen
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrGreat place to snowboard and ski. Make sure you make a reservation before you arrive.
This offers you a location to rent equipment to play on the lake. Bring cash.
82 residents recomanen
Pine Knot Marina
439 Pine Knot AveThis offers you a location to rent equipment to play on the lake. Bring cash.
Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingA great place to rent boats, kayaks and jet skis.
Animals
Dog park
This offers a great place for your pets to run around and still have a view of the lake.
20 residents recomanen
Bark Park
41220 Park AveThis offers a great place for your pets to run around and still have a view of the lake.
Food scene
Wonderful food that is worth the longer wait. They only take cash.
248 residents recomanen
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveWonderful food that is worth the longer wait. They only take cash.
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdGreat breakfast food!
Offers great take out food, great portions! (They take credit card)
90 residents recomanen
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdOffers great take out food, great portions! (They take credit card)
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdSaucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveGreat pizza and environment, worth the wait.
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveGreat hamburgers!
Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill
41072 Big Bear BlvdBeautiful view while eating.
Food scene
Wonderful food that is worth the longer wait. They only take cash.
248 residents recomanen
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveWonderful food that is worth the longer wait. They only take cash.
Recomanacions sobre la ciutat
Fes la reserva abans de marxar
Water fun
Weekends can get busy. If you want to rent a pontoon boat, water ski lessons, kayaks, jet ski etc make sure you book a few weeks early.
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Packing
Make sure you check the weather before traveling. The weather can fluctuate. The months of November through March chains are required to be carried in your car.