Guidebook for Big Bear Lake

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Guidebook for Big Bear Lake

Parks & Nature

There is a great little center to hear all about the natural wonders and wildlife (like our resident Bald Eagles) and a variety of hiking trails. Such a cute place for all ages!
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
488 locals recommend
There is a great little center to hear all about the natural wonders and wildlife (like our resident Bald Eagles) and a variety of hiking trails. Such a cute place for all ages!
It is a nice path--mild to moderate trail and easy to find!
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear Boulevard
474 locals recommend
It is a nice path--mild to moderate trail and easy to find!
It is so wonderful to climb the huge boulders that surround the lake! Have a picnic and just enjoy the view--you can rent kayaks etc and launch from here out onto the lake.
234 locals recommend
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear Blvd
234 locals recommend
It is so wonderful to climb the huge boulders that surround the lake! Have a picnic and just enjoy the view--you can rent kayaks etc and launch from here out onto the lake.

Arts & Culture

Great vibes, tons of activities such as BBQ contests, Chilli cook-offs, Art on the Corner shows, yummy food and great desserts!
166 locals recommend
The VILLAGE SHOPS AND COURTYARD
652 Pine Knot Ave
166 locals recommend
Great vibes, tons of activities such as BBQ contests, Chilli cook-offs, Art on the Corner shows, yummy food and great desserts!

Essentials

Stater Bros and Kmart(pretty expensive) also a DIY and Dollar Tree store is in the same area.
446 locals recommend
Vons
42170 Big Bear Blvd
446 locals recommend
Stater Bros and Kmart(pretty expensive) also a DIY and Dollar Tree store is in the same area.
Excellent prices and Redbox is there--I just don't have a DVD player yet!
297 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear Blvd
297 locals recommend
Excellent prices and Redbox is there--I just don't have a DVD player yet!

Entertainment & Activities

Skiing, Snowboarding, golfing (even glow golf) and also downhill mountain bikes are at Snow Summit during the summertime!
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Dr
870 locals recommend
Skiing, Snowboarding, golfing (even glow golf) and also downhill mountain bikes are at Snow Summit during the summertime!
Such a cute bowling alley!
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear Blvd
440 locals recommend
Such a cute bowling alley!
Great activities on Big Bear Lake--pontoon rentals, fishing charters, kayaking, walk on the dock.
103 locals recommend
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor Rd
103 locals recommend
Great activities on Big Bear Lake--pontoon rentals, fishing charters, kayaking, walk on the dock.
You gotta see the amazing wildlife and great nature that these fine people are doing for wildlife!
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View Dr
723 locals recommend
You gotta see the amazing wildlife and great nature that these fine people are doing for wildlife!
It is small but mighty!
317 locals recommend
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot Ave
317 locals recommend
It is small but mighty!
Some really fun nights of entertainment at this place!
360 locals recommend
The Cave
40789 Village Dr
360 locals recommend
Some really fun nights of entertainment at this place!

Sightseeing

The lake is magnificent and easy to get to--especially by Boulder Bay
603 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake
603 locals recommend
The lake is magnificent and easy to get to--especially by Boulder Bay

Shopping

It's one of the sweetest shops around! If you eat at Saucy Mama's and bring your receipt--you get a 10% discount!
23 locals recommend
Village Sweet Shoppe
40736 Village Dr
23 locals recommend
It's one of the sweetest shops around! If you eat at Saucy Mama's and bring your receipt--you get a 10% discount!

Food Scene

Yummy craft drinks, delicious appetizers and great lunch/dinners
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village Dr
307 locals recommend
Yummy craft drinks, delicious appetizers and great lunch/dinners