Big Bear Vacation Guide
Food scene
Highly recommended local restaurant in Big Bear Lake's Village. Incredible food and even better service, every time!
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrHighly recommended local restaurant in Big Bear Lake's Village. Incredible food and even better service, every time!
Good pizza, centrally located in Big Bear Lake's primary shopping center.
359 locals recommend
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdGood pizza, centrally located in Big Bear Lake's primary shopping center.
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdOne of our favorite restaurants for Mexican food
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrOur favorite Indian food restaurant in Bear Valley
Oakside
40701 Village DrGreat American food restaurant, not cheap but not too expensive either
Great restaurant for a mix of all types of food, especially if everyone wants something different, with ample outdoor seating
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveGreat restaurant for a mix of all types of food, especially if everyone wants something different, with ample outdoor seating
Great burgers, but our favorite place for appetizers more than anything else
192 locals recommend
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveGreat burgers, but our favorite place for appetizers more than anything else
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear BlvdNeighborhoods
Great area to bring family and friends. Explore small boutiques and a variety of great restaurants. Lots of free public parking.
18 locals recommend
Village Drive
Village DriveGreat area to bring family and friends. Explore small boutiques and a variety of great restaurants. Lots of free public parking.
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful lakes in California. Great for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing for Trout, Bass, Catfish, Carp, and more!
603 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake
One of the most beautiful lakes in California. Great for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing for Trout, Bass, Catfish, Carp, and more!
Fun trail for hiking with friends, family, and pets. Lookout Point is less than one mile from our mountain cottage, making it a convenient hiking trail for all visitors.
Lookout Point
Fun trail for hiking with friends, family, and pets. Lookout Point is less than one mile from our mountain cottage, making it a convenient hiking trail for all visitors.
Great hiking trail in Big Bear's Northshore region. Best for Moderate to advanced hikers.
258 locals recommend
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailGreat hiking trail in Big Bear's Northshore region. Best for Moderate to advanced hikers.
Beautiful boardwalk on the east side of Big Bear Lake. Boardwalk begins one mile from mountain cottage.
31 locals recommend
Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk
Stanfield Marsh BoardwalkBeautiful boardwalk on the east side of Big Bear Lake. Boardwalk begins one mile from mountain cottage.
Things to do
Open year-round, weather permitting. Fairly priced rehabilitation facility for mountain creatures including bears, bobcats, coyotes, eagles, owls, foxes, and more.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrOpen year-round, weather permitting. Fairly priced rehabilitation facility for mountain creatures including bears, bobcats, coyotes, eagles, owls, foxes, and more.
9 holes, par 35. Driving range and practice area with group and private lessons available. Club and cart rentals, glow golf, pro shop, and on-site dining.
Bear Mountain Golf Course
9 holes, par 35. Driving range and practice area with group and private lessons available. Club and cart rentals, glow golf, pro shop, and on-site dining.
Family-friendly attraction with roller coaster and more, serving Big Bear for over 40 years.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnFamily-friendly attraction with roller coaster and more, serving Big Bear for over 40 years.
Pontoon, fishing boat, boat slip, and PWC rentals, with fuel dock and lake tour services.
277 locals recommend
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtPontoon, fishing boat, boat slip, and PWC rentals, with fuel dock and lake tour services.
Fully narrated 1 1/2 hour tour available spring through fall, offering individual, group, and twilight cruises with refreshments.
39 locals recommend
Miss Liberty
439 Pine Knot AveFully narrated 1 1/2 hour tour available spring through fall, offering individual, group, and twilight cruises with refreshments.
Featured 90 minute attraction from spring through fall, offering lake tours with a full bar for private parties and special occasions.
64 locals recommend
Big Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor RdFeatured 90 minute attraction from spring through fall, offering lake tours with a full bar for private parties and special occasions.
Fun, family-friendly experience offering sightseeing adventures and introductions to off-roading and rock-crawling.
112 locals recommend
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdFun, family-friendly experience offering sightseeing adventures and introductions to off-roading and rock-crawling.
Large snow tubing hill during the winter months, with water-slide tubing, go-cart speedway, and ropes course open spring through fall.
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdLarge snow tubing hill during the winter months, with water-slide tubing, go-cart speedway, and ropes course open spring through fall.
Year-round bowling alley offering bumper bowling, glow bowling, arcade room, pool tables, snacks and sports bar.
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdYear-round bowling alley offering bumper bowling, glow bowling, arcade room, pool tables, snacks and sports bar.