Food scene
The most amazing brick oven pizza around... and a wonderful patio out back. But call by 11am to put your order in. They're super busy!
390 locals recommend
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18The most amazing brick oven pizza around... and a wonderful patio out back. But call by 11am to put your order in. They're super busy!
Super yummy Mexican faire with a huge outdoor patio, too. Their salsa is to die for!
91 locals recommend
Rosalva’s Skyforest
28575 CA-18Super yummy Mexican faire with a huge outdoor patio, too. Their salsa is to die for!
Super friendly and great burgers, too. The hamburger/ cheeseburger deal with fries and a drink is unbeatable!
30 locals recommend
Deep Creek Drive-In
32890 Hilltop BlvdSuper friendly and great burgers, too. The hamburger/ cheeseburger deal with fries and a drink is unbeatable!
So cool! (The black dog's name is "Iris.") Shop and get something cold to drink and sit on the porch and look at the beautiful lake. Most spring/summer/fall weekends include a food tent or two out front. They have movies outside in the summer, too.
18 locals recommend
Black Dog Shoppe
33231 Green Valley Lake RdSo cool! (The black dog's name is "Iris.") Shop and get something cold to drink and sit on the porch and look at the beautiful lake. Most spring/summer/fall weekends include a food tent or two out front. They have movies outside in the summer, too.
OMG. The best coffee on the mountain, BY FAR. Worth the drive. Comparable to Peet's coffee. If you know what that means, you're probably already addicted! (It’s usually got just coffee, btw.)
58 locals recommend
Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company
41080 Big Bear BlvdOMG. The best coffee on the mountain, BY FAR. Worth the drive. Comparable to Peet's coffee. If you know what that means, you're probably already addicted! (It’s usually got just coffee, btw.)
Privately owned and run... local scene, good coffee, yummy pastries and food, cute shop, great outdoor seating, nice people. It's our only coffee shop in the area, but boy, is it a good one!
88 locals recommend
LuluBelle's Coffee House and Bakery
31621 Pleasant DrPrivately owned and run... local scene, good coffee, yummy pastries and food, cute shop, great outdoor seating, nice people. It's our only coffee shop in the area, but boy, is it a good one!
Good old-fashioned short-order breakfast. Ask for the hash browns extra crispy!
76 locals recommend
Old Country Coffee Shop
32019 Holiday LnGood old-fashioned short-order breakfast. Ask for the hash browns extra crispy!
Good Thai food all the way up in the hills of California! Try the Thai Iced Tea with coconut milk... it's magical.
50 locals recommend
Royal Thai Café
40766 Village DrGood Thai food all the way up in the hills of California! Try the Thai Iced Tea with coconut milk... it's magical.
Neo's Pizza House
32000 Hilltop BlvdWe love the salads and pizzas. Great for take-out!
El Toto's Restaurant
31927 Hilltop BlvdGood food and great for take out.
Neighborhoods
Just a nice little mountain town with most of the necessities and some good restaurants, too. You'll also find a Farmer's/Artisan Market near the Post Office from May to September, 9am to 1pm.
60 locals recommend
Running Springs
Just a nice little mountain town with most of the necessities and some good restaurants, too. You'll also find a Farmer's/Artisan Market near the Post Office from May to September, 9am to 1pm.
Very tiny, very magical, and very diverse (politically speaking, that is)... we like to rent a boat on the lake for $11 and hour, and then have something cold to drink on the porch of the Black Dog Shoppe; you can even hang out with the black dog. It's a little slice of Mayberry, but in the woods! There are great hiking trails nearby, too.
67 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake
Very tiny, very magical, and very diverse (politically speaking, that is)... we like to rent a boat on the lake for $11 and hour, and then have something cold to drink on the porch of the Black Dog Shoppe; you can even hang out with the black dog. It's a little slice of Mayberry, but in the woods! There are great hiking trails nearby, too.
Super tiny, but packed with greatness! This is where you'll find LouEddies Pizza, Rosalva's Mexican food, and some fun shops like Cabin Fever and Bella's Antiques.
12 locals recommend
Skyforest
Super tiny, but packed with greatness! This is where you'll find LouEddies Pizza, Rosalva's Mexican food, and some fun shops like Cabin Fever and Bella's Antiques.
Local Hiking
This spectacular 3,400-acre area of forest is named for the trees planted there in the wake of the 1970 Bear Fire. Each one bears the name of a child who revived it and is part of some of the most beautiful backcountry in the San Bernardino Mountains.
14 locals recommend
Children's Forest Trailhead
20557-20655 Keller Peak RdThis spectacular 3,400-acre area of forest is named for the trees planted there in the wake of the 1970 Bear Fire. Each one bears the name of a child who revived it and is part of some of the most beautiful backcountry in the San Bernardino Mountains.
We love this trail because it's long and has plenty of places to stop and park along the road to the top. This means you can customize the length of your hike.
45 locals recommend
Keller Peak Fire Lookout
Keller Peak RoadWe love this trail because it's long and has plenty of places to stop and park along the road to the top. This means you can customize the length of your hike.
One of the many fun hikes near Green Valley Lake. Here's a link to others: https://www.alltrails.com/us/california/green-valley-lake
8 locals recommend
Crafts Peak
One of the many fun hikes near Green Valley Lake. Here's a link to others: https://www.alltrails.com/us/california/green-valley-lake
Nice and mellow and super informative about mountain flora and fauna.
225 locals recommend
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World HwyNice and mellow and super informative about mountain flora and fauna.
Shopping
So cute! A young couple has opened up a sweet little shop in Skyforest near Lou Eddie's and Rosalva's restaurants. A perfect stop after your feast!
35 locals recommend
BaseCamp
28626 CA-18So cute! A young couple has opened up a sweet little shop in Skyforest near Lou Eddie's and Rosalva's restaurants. A perfect stop after your feast!
Lots of cute stuff for your cabin or home. 3 levels of new, used, and antiques! And the two ladies that run it are adorable.
9 locals recommend
Cabin Fever Gifts & Decor
41370 Big Bear BlvdLots of cute stuff for your cabin or home. 3 levels of new, used, and antiques! And the two ladies that run it are adorable.
Love this place! So much to explore if you love thrift stores!
7 locals recommend
Kim's Korner Consignment
Love this place! So much to explore if you love thrift stores!
This one is hard to find, on the side of a big mini-mall in Blue Jay, but well worth it. Their proceeds benefit a number of charities. Yay!
Mountain Thrift Shoppe
California 189This one is hard to find, on the side of a big mini-mall in Blue Jay, but well worth it. Their proceeds benefit a number of charities. Yay!
A nice break from the souvenir stores in Big Bear Village. More hipster than most shops on the strip.
23 locals recommend
O KOO RAN
40780 Village DrA nice break from the souvenir stores in Big Bear Village. More hipster than most shops on the strip.
The plants are amazing, and they people who work there are super knowledgable, but the shop inside is fantastic! All kinds of funky and imported gifts and clothing to peruse.
Village Nursery & Landscaping
26415 CA-18The plants are amazing, and they people who work there are super knowledgable, but the shop inside is fantastic! All kinds of funky and imported gifts and clothing to peruse.
Evergreen Curated Goods
28626 CA-18Very hip stuff. Check out Base Camp, next door, too.
Skiing and Snow Fun
Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18Tubing with friends? Say no more. Awesome!
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18Local, less expensive, and mellow. Ahhhhh.
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdPopular, but worth it. Lots of trails and something for everyone.
Good skiing for all levels. Similar to Snow Summit Resort.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrGood skiing for all levels. Similar to Snow Summit Resort.
Summer Sports
Outdoor activities, galore! Turns into Santa's Village in winter.
563 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18Outdoor activities, galore! Turns into Santa's Village in winter.
Pristine and remote mountain lake with paddle and row boat rentals for under $15. Good fun for anyone!
21 locals recommend
Green Valley Lake Recreation
33180 Green Valley Lake RdPristine and remote mountain lake with paddle and row boat rentals for under $15. Good fun for anyone!