Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Food Scene
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdBest pizza in town.
Decent Indian food. Better than Himalayan restaurant based on my 2 visits to each. Samosas are good.
232 residents recomanen
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrDecent Indian food. Better than Himalayan restaurant based on my 2 visits to each. Samosas are good.
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveDecent brunch options.
Laguna Grill Restaurant
40844 Big Bear BlvdAuthentic Mexican restaurant with lake views.
Nice mexican restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. clean place, salsa bar, and decent food. Try the vegetarian burrito. Have the sauce on the side. Not every one might enjoy the flavor. I had mine with mild and hot salsa instead.
265 residents recomanen
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardNice mexican restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. clean place, salsa bar, and decent food. Try the vegetarian burrito. Have the sauce on the side. Not every one might enjoy the flavor. I had mine with mild and hot salsa instead.
Close to the cottage; walking distance. but I have not tried it yet.
52 residents recomanen
Village Pizza
40568 Village DrClose to the cottage; walking distance. but I have not tried it yet.
close to cottage. walking distance (10 mins). croissants, crepes,...and of course coffee.
37 residents recomanen
Tea Exchange
40568 Village Drclose to cottage. walking distance (10 mins). croissants, crepes,...and of course coffee.
Parks & Nature
Moderate hike with views of lake from the mountains. This is a long trail. But the views are about a mile or 2 into the hike. We enjoyed the views and came back to town for lunch.
474 residents recomanen
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardModerate hike with views of lake from the mountains. This is a long trail. But the views are about a mile or 2 into the hike. We enjoyed the views and came back to town for lunch.
paved path for easy strolls and biking with kids. Trail stays close to the lake and convenient for those memorable snaps and selfies.
194 residents recomanen
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield Cutoffpaved path for easy strolls and biking with kids. Trail stays close to the lake and convenient for those memorable snaps and selfies.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/woodland-trail-san-bernardino-national-forest
Woodland Trail
Woodland Trailhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/woodland-trail-san-bernardino-national-forest
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pine-knot-trail-to-grand-view-point
98 residents recomanen
Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek Roadhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pine-knot-trail-to-grand-view-point
Take the scenic Hwy 38 to get to Big Bear. This has fewer curves and beautiful greenery and views making it a pleasant ride. On many Sunday afternoons, this might be a better road with less traffic to get off the mountains.
California 38
California 38Take the scenic Hwy 38 to get to Big Bear. This has fewer curves and beautiful greenery and views making it a pleasant ride. On many Sunday afternoons, this might be a better road with less traffic to get off the mountains.
Entertainment & Activities
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtClosest marina from cottage
http://www.bigbearmarina.com/
Opens earlier and closes later than other ski resorts in the region.
906 residents recomanen
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdOpens earlier and closes later than other ski resorts in the region.