Guidebook for Big Bear
Essentials
5 Min. walk from the house. Has some hot food for a quick bite of something fried..
42 locals recommend
Easys General Store
498 Maple Ln5 Min. walk from the house. Has some hot food for a quick bite of something fried..
Bear Valley Community Hospital
41870 Garstin DrEMERGENCY
Bear Mountain Family Medicine Urgent Care
41949 Big Bear BlvdCVS
42136 Big Bear BlvdVons
42170 Big Bear BlvdPlace is crazy busy on big weekends
Doesn't look like much, the machines and the place is clean. Just down the street from the shack. You can throw your laundry in and run back to the cabin, come back and put in dryer with no worries. Has free internet if you want to wait.
6 locals recommend
Sugar Tub Laundromat
152 Maple LnDoesn't look like much, the machines and the place is clean. Just down the street from the shack. You can throw your laundry in and run back to the cabin, come back and put in dryer with no worries. Has free internet if you want to wait.
Walgreens
42107 Big Bear BlvdTwin Bear Equipment Rentals
1140 W Big Bear BlvdBest price for rental equipment, and skiing rental equipment
Parks & Nature
Big Bear Valley Sportsman's Club
Division DriveOnly open in the summer for some target shooting.
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdJeep Rentals, and jeeping the mountain advice.
Fish Big Bear Charter Service
500 Paine CtThey know all the hot spots on the lake.
Great place for the hikers and family. All the maps of the trailheads and nature exibits
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Great place for the hikers and family. All the maps of the trailheads and nature exibits
Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina
39369 N Shore DrGood pricing
Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina
39369 N Shore DrVery good pricing
Shopping
Super friendly, they will give you all the tips for the shore fishing and maps for the hot spots..
Big Bear Hunting & Firearms - Hunting Store
401 Putnam PikeSuper friendly, they will give you all the tips for the shore fishing and maps for the hot spots..
Like this store for the friendly service, food costs less also. has a red box in front. Beer is never cold....Get some ice
297 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdLike this store for the friendly service, food costs less also. has a red box in front. Beer is never cold....Get some ice
Kmart
42126 Big Bear BlvdArts & Culture
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdBowling, nice place for a family outing.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrGet in a few holes or play a round..
Kid-focused arcade at Big Bear Lake featuring video games, laser tag, ice skating & a snack ba
18 locals recommend
Big Bear Funplex
40679 Big Bear BoulevardKid-focused arcade at Big Bear Lake featuring video games, laser tag, ice skating & a snack ba
Food Scene
Very elegant dining, make a reservation at least 2 weeks in advance.
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveVery elegant dining, make a reservation at least 2 weeks in advance.
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayGreat service and comfort food.
Starbucks
42140 Big Bear BlvdGrizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdSuper breakfast spot, come hungry!!!!!!
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveGood old home cooking
Sonora Cantina
41144 Big Bear BlvdReal Mexican Food. Nice Patio in the summer
Entertainment & Activities
Big Bear Ice Rink
Kid friendly place
Drinks & Nightlife
Whiskey Dave's
40740 Village DrLive bands, good vibe, big dance floor
6 doors away from the Sugarshack, good food, fair prices, huge plates
93 locals recommend
Kallans Bar And Grill
44761 Barton Ln N6 doors away from the Sugarshack, good food, fair prices, huge plates
Very cool venue, has bistro tables on a stadium seating platform. every seat has a good lie of site to the stage. They bring your drinks to you,as the band is playing
360 locals recommend
The Cave
40789 Village DrVery cool venue, has bistro tables on a stadium seating platform. every seat has a good lie of site to the stage. They bring your drinks to you,as the band is playing
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone Rd