Local Guidebook
Activities
Stop by the visitor center for all local activities, and maps!
46 locals recommend
Big Bear Visitor Center
40824 Big Bear BlvdStop by the visitor center for all local activities, and maps!
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdThis place provides bowling, bar food, and a bar!
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear BlvdA fun activity!
Snow play and rope course year round, Go-Karts (April-October)
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdSnow play and rope course year round, Go-Karts (April-October)
Food Scene
Only 10 minute drive into town! This is a wonderful area, full of great places to eat. All of our bars are located in the village and within walking distance of each other.
141 locals recommend
Big Bear Village
40824 Big Bear BlvdOnly 10 minute drive into town! This is a wonderful area, full of great places to eat. All of our bars are located in the village and within walking distance of each other.
Best All American food, with country kitchen vibes. #2 best breakfast in town
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveBest All American food, with country kitchen vibes. #2 best breakfast in town
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveWonderful Himalayan food!
One of the best restaurants in town. Make sure you try their cowboy bites upstairs in the bar!
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrOne of the best restaurants in town. Make sure you try their cowboy bites upstairs in the bar!
El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveAuthentic Mexican food with awesome margaritas!
Muchachos
40760 Village DriveBest margaritas in town, made with fresh fruit juice.
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdBest breakfast in town
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrHawaiian fare
Great food with country music and dancing. Check google for hours, they aren't open daily. Oktoberfest (Sept-Oct) also interferes with their schedule.
73 locals recommend
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear BlvdGreat food with country music and dancing. Check google for hours, they aren't open daily. Oktoberfest (Sept-Oct) also interferes with their schedule.
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdBest sandwiches and salads in town!
Sightseeing
Wonderful hike with a view. 2.7 miles long, inclined, heavier traffic on the weekends
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardWonderful hike with a view. 2.7 miles long, inclined, heavier traffic on the weekends
It is the road that parraels the dam, so you can view the lake with the gorgeous mountains behind it. Best place in town for Sunset.
Starvation Flats Road
Starvation Flats RoadIt is the road that parraels the dam, so you can view the lake with the gorgeous mountains behind it. Best place in town for Sunset.
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdYou can pay for a pass to go to the top to sight see!
Groceries
Only 5 minutes away, This area is great for grocery shopping. There's also a Stater Bros across the street
446 locals recommend
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdOnly 5 minutes away, This area is great for grocery shopping. There's also a Stater Bros across the street
Ski Resorts
9 minute drive (3.4 miles)
Bear Mountain Resort specializes in jumps, rails, and features! It does have 1 beginner run but is not as family friendly as Snow Summit. You can always find the party at Bear Mountain on the weekends!
119 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Resort
880 Summit Blvd9 minute drive (3.4 miles)
Bear Mountain Resort specializes in jumps, rails, and features! It does have 1 beginner run but is not as family friendly as Snow Summit. You can always find the party at Bear Mountain on the weekends!
8 minute drive (3.6 miles)
Snow Summit usually has more runs open, is more family friendly, but still has a killer freestyle park!
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd8 minute drive (3.6 miles)
Snow Summit usually has more runs open, is more family friendly, but still has a killer freestyle park!
30 minute drive (16 miles)
You can enjoy a 3rd ski resort while staying in Big Bear!
347 locals recommend
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-1830 minute drive (16 miles)
You can enjoy a 3rd ski resort while staying in Big Bear!