Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Food Scene
We love this brewery! The beer is incredible and the food is always good. It's a great place for groups.
222 residents recomanen
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdWe love this brewery! The beer is incredible and the food is always good. It's a great place for groups.
This is the best "no frills" breakfast in Big Bear. The portions are enormous and the chefs can really work the griddle. Go early or expect a wait!
516 residents recomanen
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdThis is the best "no frills" breakfast in Big Bear. The portions are enormous and the chefs can really work the griddle. Go early or expect a wait!
This is easily the best Mexican Restaurant in Big Bear. Amazing food, a great bar, sports on the TVs and an overall great atmosphere.
387 residents recomanen
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdThis is easily the best Mexican Restaurant in Big Bear. Amazing food, a great bar, sports on the TVs and an overall great atmosphere.
The Copper Q makes the best coffee and pastries in town. It's always our first stop in the morning.
300 residents recomanen
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveThe Copper Q makes the best coffee and pastries in town. It's always our first stop in the morning.
Great Himalayan / Indian food in The Village. Vegetarian and a couple vegan options. http://www.himalayanbigbear.com/
253 residents recomanen
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveGreat Himalayan / Indian food in The Village. Vegetarian and a couple vegan options. http://www.himalayanbigbear.com/
Cafe Crepe
41003 Big Bear BlvdReally good grab and go spot.
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveReally friendly staff and great food.
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdFrusion Juice and Coffee Bar
40700 Village DrEverything Else
This is our favorite local mountain. They have great amenities and are really family oriented. They have equipment rentals and ski-school available.
906 residents recomanen
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdThis is our favorite local mountain. They have great amenities and are really family oriented. They have equipment rentals and ski-school available.
Sightseeing
The marina is great for boat rentals or trips on their famous paddlewheel boat!
82 residents recomanen
Pine Knot Marina
439 Pine Knot AveThe marina is great for boat rentals or trips on their famous paddlewheel boat!
Boulder Bay is a beautiful little spot right off of Big Bear Blvd – you can kayak/canoe out of here (you can also swim as well) or you can just take in the sights.
234 residents recomanen
Parc de Boulder Bay
39080 Big Bear BlvdBoulder Bay is a beautiful little spot right off of Big Bear Blvd – you can kayak/canoe out of here (you can also swim as well) or you can just take in the sights.
Drinks & Nightlife
A summer favorite, The Boathouse has an outdoor bar, horseshoes, volleyball and an unrivaled view of the lake.
8 residents recomanen
The Boathouse Lakeside Tavern
370 Alden RoadA summer favorite, The Boathouse has an outdoor bar, horseshoes, volleyball and an unrivaled view of the lake.
Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdConvenient Grocery Store for all your needs.
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdThis is the trash site where you bring your trash and recycling at check-out. Super easy to drive in, unload, and head back down the hill.
Big Bear Garbage Dump West
39690 Big Bear BlvdThis is the trash site where you bring your trash and recycling at check-out. Super easy to drive in, unload, and head back down the hill.
Dollar Tree
42168 Big Bear BlvdForget something? Get it cheap here.
Kmart
42126 Big Bear BlvdForget something? They'll probably have it here.
Activities
Really fun for kids and adults who never really grew up!
652 residents recomanen
Alpine Slide a Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnReally fun for kids and adults who never really grew up!
Go here to find more info on hiking trails as well as pick up an adventure pass when they are needed to park in certain areas.
488 residents recomanen
Centre de descoberta de Big Bear
Go here to find more info on hiking trails as well as pick up an adventure pass when they are needed to park in certain areas.
Go here to find more info on hiking trails as well as pick up an adventure pass when they are needed to park in certain areas.
723 residents recomanen
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrGo here to find more info on hiking trails as well as pick up an adventure pass when they are needed to park in certain areas.
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtThe closest spot to rent a boat.
A classic Big Bear hike... A must-do with amazing views. Can be easy to miss the trail that goes off to the right to climb up to Castle Rock. You can take this trail further to the BEAUTIFUL Bluff Lake Reserve. Parking can be tough if you get there later in the day but there's usually something if you don't mind walking a bit.
474 residents recomanen
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardA classic Big Bear hike... A must-do with amazing views. Can be easy to miss the trail that goes off to the right to climb up to Castle Rock. You can take this trail further to the BEAUTIFUL Bluff Lake Reserve. Parking can be tough if you get there later in the day but there's usually something if you don't mind walking a bit.