Brandon & Valerie's Guidebook to Big Bear
Village Food scene
Some of our go-to spots in and around Big Bear including a couple within walking distance of the cabin.
Boutique wine and beer with small plates and yummy bites.
barrel33bigbear.com
47 locals recommend
Barrel 33
40754 Village DrBoutique wine and beer with small plates and yummy bites.
barrel33bigbear.com
Upstairs seating is 21+ and one of our favorites. Downstairs and outdoor seating is fabulous and open to all ages.
oaksiderestaurant.com
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrUpstairs seating is 21+ and one of our favorites. Downstairs and outdoor seating is fabulous and open to all ages.
oaksiderestaurant.com
Pizza, pasta, and salad with a patio overlooking the village.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AvePizza, pasta, and salad with a patio overlooking the village.
New outdoor seating area is wonderful. Lots of TV's to catch the games.
62 locals recommend
The Bone Yard Bar & Grill
560 Pine Knot AveNew outdoor seating area is wonderful. Lots of TV's to catch the games.
Intimate Italian restaurant with wonderful food. The food is so fresh you'll want to dine in. It's not a huge space, so you'll want to call ahead.
84 locals recommend
Sweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear BlvdIntimate Italian restaurant with wonderful food. The food is so fresh you'll want to dine in. It's not a huge space, so you'll want to call ahead.
Great vibes in the heart of the village. We prefer sitting outside by their large fire pit whenever the weather allows.
572social.com
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveGreat vibes in the heart of the village. We prefer sitting outside by their large fire pit whenever the weather allows.
572social.com
Food by the Cabin
Some of our favorite places near the cabin. Be sure to check hours as they may vary by season.
Great little pizza place with some seating and focused primarily on takeout.
217 locals recommend
No Name Pizza
1112 W Big Bear BlvdGreat little pizza place with some seating and focused primarily on takeout.
Great food and a very casual atmosphere. It's an easy walk for dining in or to-go orders. They are not open every day, so check their hours. Live music most weekends.
73 locals recommend
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear BlvdGreat food and a very casual atmosphere. It's an easy walk for dining in or to-go orders. They are not open every day, so check their hours. Live music most weekends.
Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdWalkable from the cabin with sweet and savory pies.
Places to explore
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdAll season resort. Family friendly.
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear Blvd6 blocks from the A-Frame!
Food, dancing and tradition. Oktoberfest brought to you.
53 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
42900 Big Bear BlvdFood, dancing and tradition. Oktoberfest brought to you.
Farmer’s Market every Tuesday. Lots of events though out the year.
54 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Convention Center
42900 Big Bear BlvdFarmer’s Market every Tuesday. Lots of events though out the year.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrBear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrAlpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnVillage Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveHiking Trails
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DriveFamily friendly and interactive!
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailPacific Crest Trail - Polique Canyon trailhead
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailCastle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardPineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek RoadGrays Peak Trail 1W06
Grays Peak TrailShopping
Fashionable clothes at great prices.
Room To Room
40768 Village DrO KOO RAN
40780 Village DrSpecialty clothing store.
Del Lago's Boutique
625 Pine Knot AveGroceries
Plenty of parking and close to the cabin. The store can be extremely busy at times. Bring your own food if you can.
446 locals recommend
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdPlenty of parking and close to the cabin. The store can be extremely busy at times. Bring your own food if you can.
Plenty of parking and close to the cabin. The store can be extremely busy at times. Bring your own food if you can.
297 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdPlenty of parking and close to the cabin. The store can be extremely busy at times. Bring your own food if you can.
If your grocery needs are simpler and you want to avoid the hassle of the big stores, this spot is perfect. You can even take side roads the entire way. Parking can be limited, but there's generally a spot open.
60 locals recommend
Community Market
100 E Big Bear BlvdIf your grocery needs are simpler and you want to avoid the hassle of the big stores, this spot is perfect. You can even take side roads the entire way. Parking can be limited, but there's generally a spot open.
You can walk here. It's what you'd expect out of a simple liquor store and the convenience really helps in a bind.
Liquor Junction
1041 W Big Bear BlvdYou can walk here. It's what you'd expect out of a simple liquor store and the convenience really helps in a bind.