Sightseeing
Recommendations for activities and the best Beaches to visit.
Best public beach on the lake. There are charges per vehicle for the day. It is about a 20 minute drive from Garden City and can get busy on weekends.
Idaho State Park North Beach
4772 North Beach RoadBest public beach on the lake. There are charges per vehicle for the day. It is about a 20 minute drive from Garden City and can get busy on weekends.
A great option for beach access. There is a charge per vehicle to enter. Great beach no matter the water level with rentals and amenities on site.
15 locals recommend
Rendezvous Beach Rentals
1153 W 1220 NA great option for beach access. There is a charge per vehicle to enter. Great beach no matter the water level with rentals and amenities on site.
Scenic mountain lake about a 45 minute drive in Logan Canyon. Great views away from crowds.
21 locals recommend
Tony Grove Lake
Scenic mountain lake about a 45 minute drive in Logan Canyon. Great views away from crowds.
90 Minute guided tours. Book in advance if possible as it can be busy. Warm clothing is recommended.
33 locals recommend
Minnetonka Cave
Minnetonka Cave Road90 Minute guided tours. Book in advance if possible as it can be busy. Warm clothing is recommended.
City/town information
Logan is the closest city to Garden City and is about an hour away through Logan Canyon.
9 locals recommend
Logan
Logan is the closest city to Garden City and is about an hour away through Logan Canyon.
In Summer Garden City can be quite busy with all of the restaurants and shops open.
Winter, many of the restaurants shut down and all shops are closed.
28 locals recommend
Garden City
In Summer Garden City can be quite busy with all of the restaurants and shops open.
Winter, many of the restaurants shut down and all shops are closed.
Restaurants
Great food for breakfast and lunch. Lines can be long with outdoor seating. It is only open during summer.
12 locals recommend
Ruca's
284 S Bear Lake BlvdGreat food for breakfast and lunch. Lines can be long with outdoor seating. It is only open during summer.
Excellent food for breakfast and Lunch. it is about a 10 minute walk to the North on the main road.
13 locals recommend
Crepes and Coffee
235 N Bear Lake BlvdExcellent food for breakfast and Lunch. it is about a 10 minute walk to the North on the main road.
Bear Lake is known for its fresh raspberries so walk over to LaBeau's for one of their famous raspberry milkshakes.
29 locals recommend
LaBeau's
69 N Bear Lake BlvdBear Lake is known for its fresh raspberries so walk over to LaBeau's for one of their famous raspberry milkshakes.
Attached to Connestoga Ranch with great higher end dining.
7 locals recommend
Campfire Grill Restaurant
427 NParadise ParkwayAttached to Connestoga Ranch with great higher end dining.
Located just across the Idaho border (about 10 min) they have great views of the lake and excellent food.
22 locals recommend
Cooper's Restaurant & Sports
554 Lewis LoopLocated just across the Idaho border (about 10 min) they have great views of the lake and excellent food.
Rentals
Water and bike rentals in the area.
Electric Bike rentals and hydrofoil rentals.
Excellent Gelato and frozen custard. About 3 miles to the South on the hill-side of highway.
Firefly Power Bike Rentals
35 South Bear Lake BoulevardElectric Bike rentals and hydrofoil rentals.
Excellent Gelato and frozen custard. About 3 miles to the South on the hill-side of highway.
Excellent Beach with restrooms and grass area. Best rates in The valley. Located 3 miles to the south inside of Blue Water Beach RV Park. There is a $10 entrance fee.
Bear Lake Rentals
2126 S Bear Lake BlvdExcellent Beach with restrooms and grass area. Best rates in The valley. Located 3 miles to the south inside of Blue Water Beach RV Park. There is a $10 entrance fee.
Located inside Garden City Park and down a scenic boardwalk. It is a short walk and they rent kayaks and paddleboards. There is no entrance fee to the park.
Leo's Bear Lake Water Adventures
390 South Bear Lake BoulevardLocated inside Garden City Park and down a scenic boardwalk. It is a short walk and they rent kayaks and paddleboards. There is no entrance fee to the park.