Food Scene
Who wants to cook on vacation??!! We enjoy dining out on the mountain more often than not, so we will include all of our local favorites & only those that we have actually tried & would recommend!
Delicious authentic Mexican food with friendly & extra-quick service. Try their chili verde burrito. So good!
15 locals recommend
La Paws Restaurant
1128 W Big Bear BlvdDelicious authentic Mexican food with friendly & extra-quick service. Try their chili verde burrito. So good!
O J's Donuts
42173 Big Bear BlvdDonuts are delicious & fresh every day!
Good size Bar & Grill menu centrally located in The Village.
62 locals recommend
The Bone Yard Bar & Grill
560 Pine Knot AveGood size Bar & Grill menu centrally located in The Village.
Sonora Cantina
41144 Big Bear BlvdChips, salsa & margaritas. Need we say more?
Great place for burgers & beer! Try their BLT with avocado.
222 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdGreat place for burgers & beer! Try their BLT with avocado.
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveBest pizza place on the mountain!
Great outdoor patio open year-round with live entertainment!
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveGreat outdoor patio open year-round with live entertainment!
Tastiest burgers in town! The wait might be a bit, and the prices have gone up (like most everything), but this place is delicious! Try their onion rings!
135 locals recommend
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardTastiest burgers in town! The wait might be a bit, and the prices have gone up (like most everything), but this place is delicious! Try their onion rings!
Cocina De Mexico Restaurant
300 W Big Bear BlvdGood burritos, good service.
Activities & Entertainment
There is so much to do in this little mountain town! We hope you find something here you can enjoy too! And if you find something new, be sure to let us know!
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSki, snowboard, tube or mountain bike.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSki or snowboard & have some fun!
This place is fun! Has snow tubing, a ropes course & a motor-kart speedway. Been taking our older son since he was 2!
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdThis place is fun! Has snow tubing, a ropes course & a motor-kart speedway. Been taking our older son since he was 2!
This is a small zoo & rehabilitation center for local wildlife. Proceeds go towards the rehabilitation of these animals.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThis is a small zoo & rehabilitation center for local wildlife. Proceeds go towards the rehabilitation of these animals.
Home to the local Oktoberfest! And the best Oktoberfest around!
54 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Convention Center
42900 Big Bear BlvdHome to the local Oktoberfest! And the best Oktoberfest around!
Awesome place for some family fun! Glow bowling also offered here, along with an arcade & full bar!
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdAwesome place for some family fun! Glow bowling also offered here, along with an arcade & full bar!
Big Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor RdA fun pirate ship lake cruise for the whole family!
Nature & Sightseeing
A visitor's center near the cabin that offers great information & hiking paths for sightseeing.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
A visitor's center near the cabin that offers great information & hiking paths for sightseeing.
An IG worthy 1.6 mile boardwalk out and back trail located near the cabin.
35 locals recommend
Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
42300 Big Bear BlvdAn IG worthy 1.6 mile boardwalk out and back trail located near the cabin.
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffA nice walking & biking path along the lake.
Grays Peak Trail 1W06
Grays Peak TrailCapture some nice views of the lake here.
This is a longer hike, but also has some pretty great views of the lake.
258 locals recommend
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailThis is a longer hike, but also has some pretty great views of the lake.
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdSweet little park with a picture perfect lake front view!