Food scene
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdDelicious donuts and coffee
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveIndian food
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrTropicali Restaurant bring you the flavors of the tropics!
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveNorth Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveSweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear BlvdItalian Food
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdStella Luna
40696 Village DriveFarm to table, all from scratch restaurant.
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AvePizza
Bone-Side Down Barbecue & Grill
40465 Big Bear BlvdBBQ
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardThe best burgers in Big Bear Lake!
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdThe Old German Deli
40645 Village Dr572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveMoonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdCafe Crepe
41003 Big Bear BlvdSonora Cantina
41144 Big Bear BlvdDelicious Mexican food and strong margaritas!
O J's Donuts
42173 Big Bear BlvdDelicious donuts and pastries!
Classic steak and seafood restaurant. Reservations are not required but highly recommended.
169 locals recommend
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayClassic steak and seafood restaurant. Reservations are not required but highly recommended.
Big Bear Necessities
Acosta Corporation
42112 Big Bear BlvdBest place to buy firewood.
Closest Clean Bear Site. All trash must be removed from the house and property per city code.
17 locals recommend
Clean Bear Site No. 1
41970 Garstin DrClosest Clean Bear Site. All trash must be removed from the house and property per city code.
Rent snowboards
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Big Bear Boards
42698 Moonridge RdRent snowboards
Get 10% OFF! Check in at Big Bear Boards on Yelp and you will receive 10% off your rentals.
Leroy's Ski & Snowboard Shops
41925 Big Bear BlvdRent winter sports gear
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdGrocery Store
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdGrocery Store
Things To Do
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor RdTake a tour of the lake on a Pirate Ship!
Bobsleds, go-karts, mini-golf, waterslide (summer only), and snow play (winter only)
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnBobsleds, go-karts, mini-golf, waterslide (summer only), and snow play (winter only)
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrBristlecone Trail
42789 Willow AveEnjoy hiking and amazing sledding hills in winter
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrEnjoy a day of golf!
Multiple lanes for bowling plus comfort food & beer at this old-school, family friendly spot.
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdMultiple lanes for bowling plus comfort food & beer at this old-school, family friendly spot.
Go karts and obstacle course and snow tubing in the winter
87 locals recommend
Big Bear Speedway Go Karts
42825 Big Bear BlvdGo karts and obstacle course and snow tubing in the winter
Big Bear Charter Fishing
398 Edgemoor RoadEnjoy a day on the water fishing!
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdDesignated Wakesports
603 Landlock LandingEnjoy tubing, wakeboarding, and jet skis!
Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdFun activity for young kids!
Biking, climbing & zip lining, and Christmas entertainment in Skyforest, Ca.
563 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18Biking, climbing & zip lining, and Christmas entertainment in Skyforest, Ca.
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveEnjoy a movie in the mountains!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrBig Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdHiking
Very Easy
This walking route takes visitors through the Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve which offers refuge to Big Bear's avian population. Take time to read through the info boards to learn about the Valley's diverse ecosystems and be sure to being your camera! Park at the corner of Big Bear Blvd and Stanfield Cutoff. Minimal parking is available for this route so you may want to gauge crowding before choosing to stop by.
31 locals recommend
Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk
Stanfield Marsh BoardwalkVery Easy
This walking route takes visitors through the Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve which offers refuge to Big Bear's avian population. Take time to read through the info boards to learn about the Valley's diverse ecosystems and be sure to being your camera! Park at the corner of Big Bear Blvd and Stanfield Cutoff. Minimal parking is available for this route so you may want to gauge crowding before choosing to stop by.
Easy
Easy hiking, biking, and equestrian trail starting and ending off the Fire Service Road near Snow Summit and the Buttercup Campground. This trail connects to the Skyline Trail and 2N10 Fire Road. To access this trail simply walk out our front door and cross the street. You will see the entrance marked by the big boulders.
24 locals recommend
Bristlecone Trail
42789 Willow AveEasy
Easy hiking, biking, and equestrian trail starting and ending off the Fire Service Road near Snow Summit and the Buttercup Campground. This trail connects to the Skyline Trail and 2N10 Fire Road. To access this trail simply walk out our front door and cross the street. You will see the entrance marked by the big boulders.
Intermediate/Difficult
Castle Rock Trail is Big Bear's most popular trail. Densely forested with boulder outcroppings and a seasonal waterfall, this is a gorgeous hike any time of year. The seasonal creek in the Spring and the autumn leaves in the Fall make this a favorite hiking trail for locals and visitors. Castle Rock itself is an impressive granite outcropping with panoramic views of Big Bear Lake. You may get to watch rock climbers scaling the steeper side as you make your way around Castle Rock. This trail has a steep climb that will get your heart pumping for the first half-mile and then levels out as you make your way towards Castle Rock. The trail begins 1-mile east of Big Bear Dam on Hwy 18. On the south side of Hwy 18 is a small brown sign that marks the trailhead. Park at the turnout along Hwy 18. You can also connect to Champion Lodgepole Trail from the end of this trail. Note: No bikes on this trail.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardIntermediate/Difficult
Castle Rock Trail is Big Bear's most popular trail. Densely forested with boulder outcroppings and a seasonal waterfall, this is a gorgeous hike any time of year. The seasonal creek in the Spring and the autumn leaves in the Fall make this a favorite hiking trail for locals and visitors. Castle Rock itself is an impressive granite outcropping with panoramic views of Big Bear Lake. You may get to watch rock climbers scaling the steeper side as you make your way around Castle Rock. This trail has a steep climb that will get your heart pumping for the first half-mile and then levels out as you make your way towards Castle Rock. The trail begins 1-mile east of Big Bear Dam on Hwy 18. On the south side of Hwy 18 is a small brown sign that marks the trailhead. Park at the turnout along Hwy 18. You can also connect to Champion Lodgepole Trail from the end of this trail. Note: No bikes on this trail.
Easy
This unique nature trail includes an interactive guide with 16 posted stops. Pick up a brochure at the trailhead to take a self-guided tour to learn about the botany, geology and wildlife of this woodland area! There are boulder outcroppings for the kids to climb on and some nice views of the lake. This trail in Big Bear is a popular for biking, horseback riding, dog walking, and introducing little ones to the wonders of nature! Note: This trailhead parking lot requires an Adventure Pass or an America the Beautiful Pass.
50 locals recommend
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DriveEasy
This unique nature trail includes an interactive guide with 16 posted stops. Pick up a brochure at the trailhead to take a self-guided tour to learn about the botany, geology and wildlife of this woodland area! There are boulder outcroppings for the kids to climb on and some nice views of the lake. This trail in Big Bear is a popular for biking, horseback riding, dog walking, and introducing little ones to the wonders of nature! Note: This trailhead parking lot requires an Adventure Pass or an America the Beautiful Pass.
Intermediate/Difficult
Travel through a variety of natural environments and see everything from towering pine trees, to twisting Junipers, to red-barked manzanita, and spiny cactus. You may see bobcats or lizards, and always remember to keep an eye out for rattlesnakes! The first mile of this hiking trail is a gentle uphill climb, then you start really gaining altitude. Beautiful lake views and benches for resting are near the top. The Cougar Crest Trail ends at the junction of the world-famous 2,600-mile long Pacific Crest Trail. From here you can continue to Bertha Peak. Another steep .75 mile hike takes you to the top where you get sweeping views of Big Bear Valley and the high desert. Cougar Crest Trail starts .6 miles west of the Discovery Center on Hwy 38. Note: Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass Required. You can park for free along the highway.
258 locals recommend
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailIntermediate/Difficult
Travel through a variety of natural environments and see everything from towering pine trees, to twisting Junipers, to red-barked manzanita, and spiny cactus. You may see bobcats or lizards, and always remember to keep an eye out for rattlesnakes! The first mile of this hiking trail is a gentle uphill climb, then you start really gaining altitude. Beautiful lake views and benches for resting are near the top. The Cougar Crest Trail ends at the junction of the world-famous 2,600-mile long Pacific Crest Trail. From here you can continue to Bertha Peak. Another steep .75 mile hike takes you to the top where you get sweeping views of Big Bear Valley and the high desert. Cougar Crest Trail starts .6 miles west of the Discovery Center on Hwy 38. Note: Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass Required. You can park for free along the highway.
Easy
Beginning from the Snow Summit base area, Towne Trail weaves through Big Bear’s south side woodlands with views of the north shore and the lake. This easy route is ideal for beginner mountain bikers as well! When the trail forks at 2N08, you can loop back for a 2.5 mile round trip, take a left and head up to catch other trails, or take a right and head down the fire road to Knickerbocker Road near The Village. This trail is especially breathtaking in the fall with all the autumn colors!
6 locals recommend
Town Trail
Town TrailEasy
Beginning from the Snow Summit base area, Towne Trail weaves through Big Bear’s south side woodlands with views of the north shore and the lake. This easy route is ideal for beginner mountain bikers as well! When the trail forks at 2N08, you can loop back for a 2.5 mile round trip, take a left and head up to catch other trails, or take a right and head down the fire road to Knickerbocker Road near The Village. This trail is especially breathtaking in the fall with all the autumn colors!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Big Bear Lake Free Trolley
https://www.mountaintransit.org/free-big-bear-trolley/