Steven & Nicole's Big Bear Guidebook
Hiking
Just outside the cabin and past the fork in the road (up and to the left), you'll find the trailhead entrance to Lookout Point and Horseshoe Pebble Plain trails.
8 locals recommend
Pebble Plains
165 Dixie Lee LnJust outside the cabin and past the fork in the road (up and to the left), you'll find the trailhead entrance to Lookout Point and Horseshoe Pebble Plain trails.
Popular short hike with scenic views.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/natureviewing/recarea/?recid=26353&actid=64
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/castle-rock-trail
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardPopular short hike with scenic views.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/natureviewing/recarea/?recid=26353&actid=64
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/castle-rock-trail
Picturesque trail through pine trees & wildflowers, leading to sweeping views of the lake & forest.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=26359&actid=50
98 locals recommend
Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek RoadPicturesque trail through pine trees & wildflowers, leading to sweeping views of the lake & forest.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=26359&actid=50
Flat, beginner-friendly loop trail offering self-guided nature tours through a woodland area.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=26365
50 locals recommend
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DriveFlat, beginner-friendly loop trail offering self-guided nature tours through a woodland area.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=26365
Paved trail for biking, walking, skating & wheelchairs for sightings of a bald eagle population.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=26349&actid=50
Pedals and Paddles is a convenient local business to rent equipment and bicycles.
https://www.paddlesandpedals.com/
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffPaved trail for biking, walking, skating & wheelchairs for sightings of a bald eagle population.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=26349&actid=50
Pedals and Paddles is a convenient local business to rent equipment and bicycles.
https://www.paddlesandpedals.com/
Family Fun
Year-round facility offers winter bobsled tracks & summer water slides, accessed via a chairlift.
https://alpineslidebigbear.com/
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnYear-round facility offers winter bobsled tracks & summer water slides, accessed via a chairlift.
https://alpineslidebigbear.com/
The heart of the town, with shops, theaters, restaurants and bars.
https://www.bigbear.com/things-to-do/the-village/
141 locals recommend
Big Bear Village
40824 Big Bear BlvdThe heart of the town, with shops, theaters, restaurants and bars.
https://www.bigbear.com/things-to-do/the-village/
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is one of two Alpine zoos in the United States, specializing in rehab and release of local Alpine species and also has a permanent collection of animals in their zoo.
https://www.bigbearzoo.org/
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThe Big Bear Alpine Zoo is one of two Alpine zoos in the United States, specializing in rehab and release of local Alpine species and also has a permanent collection of animals in their zoo.
https://www.bigbearzoo.org/
Snow Summit is a ski resort located by Big Bear Lake along with its sister resort Bear Mountain; these two resorts which operate under the same management are collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resorts.
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSnow Summit is a ski resort located by Big Bear Lake along with its sister resort Bear Mountain; these two resorts which operate under the same management are collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resorts.
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/
Bear Mountain, formerly Goldmine Mountain is located by Big Bear Lake along with its sister resort Snow Summit; these two resorts which operate under the same management are collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resorts.
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrBear Mountain, formerly Goldmine Mountain is located by Big Bear Lake along with its sister resort Snow Summit; these two resorts which operate under the same management are collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resorts.
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/
Big Bear Jeep Experience gives you a choice of driving yourself or enjoying a guided tour from the pro's.
https://bigbearjeepexperience.com/
112 locals recommend
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Jeep Experience gives you a choice of driving yourself or enjoying a guided tour from the pro's.
https://bigbearjeepexperience.com/
Year round horseback riding in the Big Bear mountains for all ages.
http://www.baldwinlakestables.com/
90 locals recommend
Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdYear round horseback riding in the Big Bear mountains for all ages.
http://www.baldwinlakestables.com/
Seasonal Events
This annual celebration has always been based on the lore of the world’s original Oktoberfest. Over the years, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest has become world renown for its own traditions and old-world ambiance, celebrating friends, family and good times.
https://www.bigbear.com/events/oktoberfest/
53 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
42900 Big Bear BlvdThis annual celebration has always been based on the lore of the world’s original Oktoberfest. Over the years, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest has become world renown for its own traditions and old-world ambiance, celebrating friends, family and good times.
https://www.bigbear.com/events/oktoberfest/