Our Recommendations

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Our Recommendations

Ski Resorts

A great alternative when Snow Summit is jam-packed. This resort has more features for snowboarding as well as a snowboard park with lots of rails and boxes.
870 residents recomanen
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Dr
870 residents recomanen
A great alternative when Snow Summit is jam-packed. This resort has more features for snowboarding as well as a snowboard park with lots of rails and boxes.
The most popular resort in Southern California. Ski or snowboard at this resort or just go hang out by the outdoor fire pit, the bar, or just go people watch. They make a great bloody mary too!
906 residents recomanen
Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd
906 residents recomanen
The most popular resort in Southern California. Ski or snowboard at this resort or just go hang out by the outdoor fire pit, the bar, or just go people watch. They make a great bloody mary too!

Food scene

Great breakfast! Usually a long wait, but worth the wait.
248 residents recomanen
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot Ave
248 residents recomanen
Great breakfast! Usually a long wait, but worth the wait.
An absolute must-try! Highly rated Poke restaurant. Rated 15th in America. In our opinion, one of the best Poke you will ever have.
231 residents recomanen
Big Bear Local
40616 Village Dr
231 residents recomanen
An absolute must-try! Highly rated Poke restaurant. Rated 15th in America. In our opinion, one of the best Poke you will ever have.
A great whisky selection. Great Cocktails! Great vegan options as well as steaks and pasta.
307 residents recomanen
Oakside
40701 Village Dr
307 residents recomanen
A great whisky selection. Great Cocktails! Great vegan options as well as steaks and pasta.
One of several great Mexican food options. We love their ceviche and shrimp cocktails. Great Micheladas too!
129 residents recomanen
El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot Ave
129 residents recomanen
One of several great Mexican food options. We love their ceviche and shrimp cocktails. Great Micheladas too!
The best Mexican street tacos! A great quick drive-thru option!
9 residents recomanen
909 taqueria
41819 Big Bear Blvd
9 residents recomanen
The best Mexican street tacos! A great quick drive-thru option!
The local dive bar. Dive bar prices, restaurant-quality food. Karaoke almost every night. A place to mingle with the locals.
411 residents recomanen
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage Ln
411 residents recomanen
The local dive bar. Dive bar prices, restaurant-quality food. Karaoke almost every night. A place to mingle with the locals.
Known for their Prine Rib! Another great steak restaurant with awesome outdoor seating patio.
169 residents recomanen
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge Way
169 residents recomanen
Known for their Prine Rib! Another great steak restaurant with awesome outdoor seating patio.
One of our favorite pizza options in the village. We like to order our pizza well done from here.
52 residents recomanen
Village Pizza
40568 Village Dr
52 residents recomanen
One of our favorite pizza options in the village. We like to order our pizza well done from here.
Open late! Bar in the village to have food, drinks, and enjoy some live music. Many pool tables to enjoy billiards as well.
101 residents recomanen
Whiskey Dave's
40740 Village Dr
101 residents recomanen
Open late! Bar in the village to have food, drinks, and enjoy some live music. Many pool tables to enjoy billiards as well.
The best burgers in Big Bear in our opinion. Cool rock environment with loud music. Our favorite, the Declaration Burger.
192 residents recomanen
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot Ave
192 residents recomanen
The best burgers in Big Bear in our opinion. Cool rock environment with loud music. Our favorite, the Declaration Burger.
Be ready for a long wait to eat here. Again, worth the wait on this Big Bear Gem. Be ready for a huge serving, a good place to share plates.
516 residents recomanen
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear Blvd
516 residents recomanen
Be ready for a long wait to eat here. Again, worth the wait on this Big Bear Gem. Be ready for a huge serving, a good place to share plates.
The best Thai food on the mountain. We love the grilled whole Pompano fish, pad woon sen, and their curry.
50 residents recomanen
Royal Thai Café
40766 Village Dr
50 residents recomanen
The best Thai food on the mountain. We love the grilled whole Pompano fish, pad woon sen, and their curry.
If you like Indian food, this is a must-try restaurant. We love the Shrimp curry with the Naan bread. Another one of our favorites.
232 residents recomanen
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village Dr
232 residents recomanen
If you like Indian food, this is a must-try restaurant. We love the Shrimp curry with the Naan bread. Another one of our favorites.
Where Octoberfest is held. A fun outdoor environment with live music and food. Fun with big groups.
73 residents recomanen
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear Blvd
73 residents recomanen
Where Octoberfest is held. A fun outdoor environment with live music and food. Fun with big groups.
We love the hot wings from here and the Cubano sandwich. Live music most nights and open mic on Wednesdays.
92 residents recomanen
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear Blvd
92 residents recomanen
We love the hot wings from here and the Cubano sandwich. Live music most nights and open mic on Wednesdays.

Craft Beer / Whiskey / Cigars

Looking for great craft beer or hard-to-find whiskey? Visit our local craft store and enjoy! Be sure to mention us for a locals discount.
13 residents recomanen
Home Of The Hangover
42074 Big Bear Blvd
13 residents recomanen
Looking for great craft beer or hard-to-find whiskey? Visit our local craft store and enjoy! Be sure to mention us for a locals discount.
A great Cigar selection with a walk-in humidor.
Alpine Liquor Store
41532 Big Bear Blvd
A great Cigar selection with a walk-in humidor.

Fun Things To Do

Fun place to do some axe throwing.
49 residents recomanen
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear Blvd
49 residents recomanen
Fun place to do some axe throwing.
Great for kids and all the family to enjoy!
652 residents recomanen
Alpine Slide a Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose Ln
652 residents recomanen
Great for kids and all the family to enjoy!
Drive your own fully customized Jeep Off-Road. One of the best experiences in Big Bear. A must-do with a group of friends.
112 residents recomanen
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear Blvd
112 residents recomanen
Drive your own fully customized Jeep Off-Road. One of the best experiences in Big Bear. A must-do with a group of friends.
Support our local zoo with many animals that have been rescued. All of the animals here have been injured or rescued. A locals favorite!
723 residents recomanen
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View Dr
723 residents recomanen
Support our local zoo with many animals that have been rescued. All of the animals here have been injured or rescued. A locals favorite!
Race your friends and family to victory. A fun go-kart racetrack with a jungle gym for the kids to climb as well as snow play.
87 residents recomanen
Big Bear Speedway Go Karts
42825 Big Bear Blvd
87 residents recomanen
Race your friends and family to victory. A fun go-kart racetrack with a jungle gym for the kids to climb as well as snow play.
The historical site to visit while in Big Bear.
79 residents recomanen
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway Dr
79 residents recomanen
The historical site to visit while in Big Bear.
Great for the little ones. A fun experience learning about the history of gold mining in Big Bear.
61 residents recomanen
Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear Blvd
61 residents recomanen
Great for the little ones. A fun experience learning about the history of gold mining in Big Bear.
Be on the water within minutes with a boat or pontoon rental. Great for groups to have a nice picnic on the water.
75 residents recomanen
Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock Landing
75 residents recomanen
Be on the water within minutes with a boat or pontoon rental. Great for groups to have a nice picnic on the water.
Seasonal course. The one and only golf course in Big Bear. A great course for experienced golfers and beginners alike.
870 residents recomanen
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Dr
870 residents recomanen
Seasonal course. The one and only golf course in Big Bear. A great course for experienced golfers and beginners alike.