Restaurants in Walking Distance
Great Breakfast Restaurant One Block Away. Also Features Mexican Cuisine. Best breakfast burritos we have found. Plan one per two persons--they are huge!
276 locals recommend
Lumberjack Cafe
1001 W Big Bear BlvdGreat Breakfast Restaurant One Block Away. Also Features Mexican Cuisine. Best breakfast burritos we have found. Plan one per two persons--they are huge!
Best Take & Bake Pizza. Two blocks away on Big Bear Blvd. Our favorite is The Warren Special.
217 locals recommend
No Name Pizza
1112 W Big Bear BlvdBest Take & Bake Pizza. Two blocks away on Big Bear Blvd. Our favorite is The Warren Special.
Winner of Best Burger in Big Bear the Past Five Years! Reasonable pricing of burgers, sandwiches and extensive sides. Go hungry as they are large portions. We enjoyed the Bacon Avocado Combo and the Southwest Cheeseburger Combo. Family owned two blocks away across Big Bear Blvd.
248 locals recommend
Broadway Cafe
1117 W Big Bear BlvdWinner of Best Burger in Big Bear the Past Five Years! Reasonable pricing of burgers, sandwiches and extensive sides. Go hungry as they are large portions. We enjoyed the Bacon Avocado Combo and the Southwest Cheeseburger Combo. Family owned two blocks away across Big Bear Blvd.
Excellent freshly baked sweet & savory pies to order. Our favorites so far--Chicken Pot Pie, BBQ Pork Pie & Bourbon Pear Pie. Suggest ordering the day before, pick up the next morning (short walk) & bake in the evening.
78 locals recommend
Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdExcellent freshly baked sweet & savory pies to order. Our favorites so far--Chicken Pot Pie, BBQ Pork Pie & Bourbon Pear Pie. Suggest ordering the day before, pick up the next morning (short walk) & bake in the evening.
Home of many activities including Oktoberfest on weekends in September-November and Maifest on Memorial Day Weekend. Farmers Market is open every Tuesday from April-September. Wyatt's serves salads, burgers, tacos & more for dine-in or takeout and is located three blocks away at the Convention Center of Big Bear.
73 locals recommend
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear BlvdHome of many activities including Oktoberfest on weekends in September-November and Maifest on Memorial Day Weekend. Farmers Market is open every Tuesday from April-September. Wyatt's serves salads, burgers, tacos & more for dine-in or takeout and is located three blocks away at the Convention Center of Big Bear.
Activities in Walking Distance
Day & Night Snow Tubing in the Winter. Kart Racing & Ropes Course at this location in the Spring & Summer. Two blocks away.
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdDay & Night Snow Tubing in the Winter. Kart Racing & Ropes Course at this location in the Spring & Summer. Two blocks away.
Mountain Room Escapes
1121 W Big Bear BlvdThree blocks away next to Broadway Cafe
A great way to get to the ski resorts this season is aboard the new Mountain Transit Free Trolley service, running daily to Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, The Village, grocery stores, Big Bear Zoo and more. The schedule is available at:
https://www.mountaintransit.org/routes/big-bear-red-line/
or a printed copy is toward the back of the Guest Manual on the coffee table.
9 locals recommend
Mountain Transit
Big Bear BoulevardA great way to get to the ski resorts this season is aboard the new Mountain Transit Free Trolley service, running daily to Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, The Village, grocery stores, Big Bear Zoo and more. The schedule is available at:
https://www.mountaintransit.org/routes/big-bear-red-line/
or a printed copy is toward the back of the Guest Manual on the coffee table.
Great trail to walk including a boardwalk over the water. The east end is walking distance behind Wyatt's Grill/Convention Center.
35 locals recommend
Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
42300 Big Bear BlvdGreat trail to walk including a boardwalk over the water. The east end is walking distance behind Wyatt's Grill/Convention Center.
Skiing, Snowboarding & Sledding
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrA Short 3.2-Mile Drive Away
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdA Short 3-Mile Drive Away
In the winter, this is a great place for tubing & sledding. Aspen Glen Picnic Area is a day use area with a community fire ring, picnic tables and barbeques. You can access the Pineknot Trailhead at the picnic area.
Adventure Pass Required $5/day or $30/year. Passes are sold at 7-Eleven Stores.
59 locals recommend
Aspen Glen Picnic Area
40105 Mill Creek RdIn the winter, this is a great place for tubing & sledding. Aspen Glen Picnic Area is a day use area with a community fire ring, picnic tables and barbeques. You can access the Pineknot Trailhead at the picnic area.
Adventure Pass Required $5/day or $30/year. Passes are sold at 7-Eleven Stores.
Village Restaurants
New restaurant featuring steaks, seafood, flatbreads & pasta. We celebrated our 42nd anniversary starting with beers in the large bar upstairs and throwing our diets out the window over fried calamari, lobster flat bread & mac & cheese tater tots. Very friendly service added to a very nice evening.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrNew restaurant featuring steaks, seafood, flatbreads & pasta. We celebrated our 42nd anniversary starting with beers in the large bar upstairs and throwing our diets out the window over fried calamari, lobster flat bread & mac & cheese tater tots. Very friendly service added to a very nice evening.
Sister family-owned restaurant to Oakside, Peppercorn offers excellent pizzas, pasta, steaks & seafood in an upscale dining environment. We enjoyed a terrific dinner two years ago and plan to return soon.
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveSister family-owned restaurant to Oakside, Peppercorn offers excellent pizzas, pasta, steaks & seafood in an upscale dining environment. We enjoyed a terrific dinner two years ago and plan to return soon.
Great beers and very good service. Rachel enjoyed a Reuben Sandwich and Scott powered down an ample Widowmaker Burger (very tasty but don't order if you are not hungry). The soft pretzels are also recommended.
222 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdGreat beers and very good service. Rachel enjoyed a Reuben Sandwich and Scott powered down an ample Widowmaker Burger (very tasty but don't order if you are not hungry). The soft pretzels are also recommended.
Excellent Thai cuisine. We gave it a try with a take-out order are were not disappointed. The Pad Thai was very good. Make sure to specify your spice level. We definitely recommend the Fried Calamari as a side.
50 locals recommend
Royal Thai Café
40766 Village DrExcellent Thai cuisine. We gave it a try with a take-out order are were not disappointed. The Pad Thai was very good. Make sure to specify your spice level. We definitely recommend the Fried Calamari as a side.
Authentic Indian Kabob, Curry and Tandoori. We had the Mix Grill Tandoori, Chicken Korma, Garlic Naan Bread and rice. It was excellent and all were large portions. The waiter was extremely friendly.
232 locals recommend
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrAuthentic Indian Kabob, Curry and Tandoori. We had the Mix Grill Tandoori, Chicken Korma, Garlic Naan Bread and rice. It was excellent and all were large portions. The waiter was extremely friendly.
One of our favorite pizza restaurants. We split a Wendy's Works and it was very tasty including the crust. Great selection of draft and bottled beers.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveOne of our favorite pizza restaurants. We split a Wendy's Works and it was very tasty including the crust. Great selection of draft and bottled beers.
Tropicali Serves A Great "Island Style" Menu Featuring Poke Bowls Containing Extremely Fresh Sashimi-Grade Ahi Tuna. On Our First Visit, We Were Impressed With The Pele Bowl and the Cabo Bowls. They Will Spice Them To Your Taste. Small, But Well-Decorated Dining Area. Staff Is SUPER Friendly.
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrTropicali Serves A Great "Island Style" Menu Featuring Poke Bowls Containing Extremely Fresh Sashimi-Grade Ahi Tuna. On Our First Visit, We Were Impressed With The Pele Bowl and the Cabo Bowls. They Will Spice Them To Your Taste. Small, But Well-Decorated Dining Area. Staff Is SUPER Friendly.
Excellent Family-Owned Big Bear Favorite Since 1944. Full Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Menu. All Plates Are Large Portions. We Ordered the 100% Angus Pastrami Burger and the Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, Both of Which Were Delicious! Leftovers the Next Day Provided Lunch. Very Friendly Service.
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveExcellent Family-Owned Big Bear Favorite Since 1944. Full Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Menu. All Plates Are Large Portions. We Ordered the 100% Angus Pastrami Burger and the Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, Both of Which Were Delicious! Leftovers the Next Day Provided Lunch. Very Friendly Service.
Other Big Bear Restaurants
Local favorite breakfast cafe. Very busy so we suggest joining the waitlist on the Yelp app. "The Blob" is a great hearty dish.
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdLocal favorite breakfast cafe. Very busy so we suggest joining the waitlist on the Yelp app. "The Blob" is a great hearty dish.
Great pizza, salads & appetizers. Our favorite is the Mediterranean.
359 locals recommend
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdGreat pizza, salads & appetizers. Our favorite is the Mediterranean.
Excellent takeout Mexican faire. Located less than a mile east of Sherwood Chalet on Big Bear Boulevard. We have enjoyed tacos and burritos numerous times. The chile relleno burrito is a favorite, and if you have a large appetite, the California burrito can't be beat!
16 locals recommend
Cocina De Mexico Restaurant
300 W Big Bear BlvdExcellent takeout Mexican faire. Located less than a mile east of Sherwood Chalet on Big Bear Boulevard. We have enjoyed tacos and burritos numerous times. The chile relleno burrito is a favorite, and if you have a large appetite, the California burrito can't be beat!
Great pizza for dine-in or takeout. We like to build our own and always order "Mountain Style" (deep dish pan).
52 locals recommend
Village Pizza
40568 Village DrGreat pizza for dine-in or takeout. We like to build our own and always order "Mountain Style" (deep dish pan).
Dynasty
40989 Big Bear BlvdAuthentic Szechuan Cuisine
Local Favorite. Located less than a mile east of Sherwood Chalet on Big Bear Boulevard. We enjoyed and recommend the Patty Melt and Country Style Eggs Benedict. Friendly service of breakfast, lunch & dinner. Dog friendly on the spacious patio.
81 locals recommend
Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear BlvdLocal Favorite. Located less than a mile east of Sherwood Chalet on Big Bear Boulevard. We enjoyed and recommend the Patty Melt and Country Style Eggs Benedict. Friendly service of breakfast, lunch & dinner. Dog friendly on the spacious patio.
Excellent take-out pizzas with a dining room in process. Order online or watch your pie assembled & cooked in a huge impressive oven. Our first was the "ALOHA", and we will be back to try others.
Piza Kama - Scratch Pizza Bar
Excellent take-out pizzas with a dining room in process. Order online or watch your pie assembled & cooked in a huge impressive oven. Our first was the "ALOHA", and we will be back to try others.
Big Bear Attractions
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrOpen to the public each year late May through September.
79 locals recommend
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrOpen to the public each year late May through September.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnBig Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdHaven't thrown axes with friends & family? We had to check out this place and it turned into a great hour of fun! It is surprisingly safe
49 locals recommend
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear BlvdHaven't thrown axes with friends & family? We had to check out this place and it turned into a great hour of fun! It is surprisingly safe
North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveOur Favorite Sweet Shop
Historic Shop with a Great Selection of Jerky, Candies & Coffees
9 locals recommend
Smokey's Jerky & Candy Co
42167 Big Bear BlvdHistoric Shop with a Great Selection of Jerky, Candies & Coffees
Dog Friendly Restaurants
Very cozy classic pub. The outdoor patio was quaint and a great spot for groups and events. It is also Dog Friendly. Our server was wonderful and we enjoyed her suggestions of five-grain Feta Salad and Chicken Ravioli. On a return visit we split a very delicious Notti Burger.
236 locals recommend
Nottinghams Restaurant
40797 Big Bear BlvdVery cozy classic pub. The outdoor patio was quaint and a great spot for groups and events. It is also Dog Friendly. Our server was wonderful and we enjoyed her suggestions of five-grain Feta Salad and Chicken Ravioli. On a return visit we split a very delicious Notti Burger.
Fun & reasonably priced brewery restaurant with live music. Enjoyed beer and appetizers on the patio where dogs are welcome.
92 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdFun & reasonably priced brewery restaurant with live music. Enjoyed beer and appetizers on the patio where dogs are welcome.
Alpine Country Coffee Shop
41546 Big Bear BlvdExtensive menu with fun Mexican dining room decor. We enjoyed Carne Asada & Chile Relleno Burritos.
249 locals recommend
Sonora Cantina
41144 Big Bear BlvdExtensive menu with fun Mexican dining room decor. We enjoyed Carne Asada & Chile Relleno Burritos.
Great burgers and plenty of space. The outside raised patio was great for fresh air and relaxing. Area below features games including cornhole and is dog friendly. Inside you can enjoy additional games including pool tables, and occasional live music.
101 locals recommend
Whiskey Dave's
40740 Village DrGreat burgers and plenty of space. The outside raised patio was great for fresh air and relaxing. Area below features games including cornhole and is dog friendly. Inside you can enjoy additional games including pool tables, and occasional live music.
Fun place with inside and outside seating. Front patio is dog friendly. We enjoyed a Cobb Salad and fully-loaded Boneyard Burger in the sun on a chilly day.
62 locals recommend
The Bone Yard Bar & Grill
560 Pine Knot AveFun place with inside and outside seating. Front patio is dog friendly. We enjoyed a Cobb Salad and fully-loaded Boneyard Burger in the sun on a chilly day.