Amelia’s guidebook
My favorite restaurants
Yum and yum!
Best coffee in town! I love getting their Iced Almond Joy Latte.
58 locals recommend
Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company
41080 Big Bear BlvdBest coffee in town! I love getting their Iced Almond Joy Latte.
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdPopular breakfast spot with great pancakes!
If you are trying to grab a quick, cheap breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s a very small, casual diner. They have an amazing breakfast burrito (one of the best I’ve ever had)! Great sandwiches- try the Snow Forest! Delicious!
90 locals recommend
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdIf you are trying to grab a quick, cheap breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s a very small, casual diner. They have an amazing breakfast burrito (one of the best I’ve ever had)! Great sandwiches- try the Snow Forest! Delicious!
Great food, good variety of breakfast options. It’s a classic Big Bear diner. Also one of our favorites for lunch and dinner. They are known for their homemade chicken pot pie which is delicious! Their pot roast is also good! CASH ONLY but there’s an ATM in the lobby.
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveGreat food, good variety of breakfast options. It’s a classic Big Bear diner. Also one of our favorites for lunch and dinner. They are known for their homemade chicken pot pie which is delicious! Their pot roast is also good! CASH ONLY but there’s an ATM in the lobby.
If you want to grab a beer and a good burger. Their carne asada fries are also the best!!
192 locals recommend
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveIf you want to grab a beer and a good burger. Their carne asada fries are also the best!!
Popular spot if you want to have a nicer dinner or lunch. Their pasta is pretty good. They serve American food.
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AvePopular spot if you want to have a nicer dinner or lunch. Their pasta is pretty good. They serve American food.
A nicer sit down restaurant. A bit more on the pricier side. They have steaks and wide variety of options like pizza, burgers, pasta, salads, etc. They have good nachos.
69 locals recommend
Black Diamond Tavern
42172 Moonridge WayA nicer sit down restaurant. A bit more on the pricier side. They have steaks and wide variety of options like pizza, burgers, pasta, salads, etc. They have good nachos.
Very casual, outdoor seating on picnic tables but bbq is good.
34 locals recommend
Bone-Side Down Barbecue & Grill
40465 Big Bear BlvdVery casual, outdoor seating on picnic tables but bbq is good.
A little hole in the wall with mostly outdoor seating but food is great. They bread their own zucchini fries, onion rings and their chicken sandwiches. Good burgers too with lots of avocado. Their yelp fries are AMAZING!
248 locals recommend
Broadway Cafe
1117 W Big Bear BlvdA little hole in the wall with mostly outdoor seating but food is great. They bread their own zucchini fries, onion rings and their chicken sandwiches. Good burgers too with lots of avocado. Their yelp fries are AMAZING!
Great pizza! They have arcade games for kids and beer for adults ;)
27 locals recommend
Red Baron Pizza
42173 1/2 Big Bear BlvdGreat pizza! They have arcade games for kids and beer for adults ;)
Nottinghams Restaurant
40797 Big Bear BlvdGreat eggs benedict!
If you don't want to drive into town, Kallan’s is walking distance from the cabin. Their food will unexpectedly surprise you!! It is a bit of a dive bar but they have great food and friendly staff. Their burgers are AMAZING gourmet style burgers. I also like their nachos! They also just launched a vegan menu! Their vegan burger was SO GOOD!
93 locals recommend
Kallans Bar And Grill
44761 Barton Ln NIf you don't want to drive into town, Kallan’s is walking distance from the cabin. Their food will unexpectedly surprise you!! It is a bit of a dive bar but they have great food and friendly staff. Their burgers are AMAZING gourmet style burgers. I also like their nachos! They also just launched a vegan menu! Their vegan burger was SO GOOD!
Oakside
40701 Village DrNice sit down restaurant with good food.
If Big Bear Coffee Roasting is closed or you want to find a coffee shop closer to the cabin.
335 locals recommend
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdIf Big Bear Coffee Roasting is closed or you want to find a coffee shop closer to the cabin.
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardGreat burgers! It’s like the in-n-out version of Big Bear.
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdGreat pizza and subs! Still excited to try their pasta
Cafe Crepe
41003 Big Bear BlvdGreat crepes! They also have a drive-thru
Activities
Big Bear is full of fun stuff to do. Here are some activities. Don't forget about exploring nature! Our cabin is walking distance from the National Forest :)
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdGo sledding in the winter, go kart racing in the summer!
Skiing and snowboarding fun! You can also enjoy breathtaking views and ride their Scenic Sky Chair.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSkiing and snowboarding fun! You can also enjoy breathtaking views and ride their Scenic Sky Chair.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSkiing and snowboarding fun!
Big Bear Discovery Center
Fun place to explore with the kids!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrOffers bikes, kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards for rent.
29 locals recommend
Paddles and Pedals
40545 N Shore LnOffers bikes, kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards for rent.
Pan and take home real gold, gemstones, crystals, minerals, fossils, geodes, and rocks from all over the world!
61 locals recommend
Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdPan and take home real gold, gemstones, crystals, minerals, fossils, geodes, and rocks from all over the world!
Mountain Room Escapes
1121 W Big Bear BlvdDo an escape room with friends and family!
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdAnyone up for bowling?
Bear Valley Farms
1601 E Big Bear BlvdGo Horseback riding or even do goat yoga!
Go bob sledding, tubing or ride their newest attraction - the soaring eagle! They also have mini golf and go karts.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnGo bob sledding, tubing or ride their newest attraction - the soaring eagle! They also have mini golf and go karts.
Goldsmith's Sports
42071 Big Bear BlvdRent skis, snowboards, and bikes
Rent a boat! They offer "the best mountain lake fishing and water sport adventures in Southern California."
277 locals recommend
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtRent a boat! They offer "the best mountain lake fishing and water sport adventures in Southern California."
A favorite destination for fishing and boating. Rentals include Pontoon Boats, Kayaks, Peddle Boats, Fishing Boats & Jet Skis.
75 locals recommend
Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingA favorite destination for fishing and boating. Rentals include Pontoon Boats, Kayaks, Peddle Boats, Fishing Boats & Jet Skis.
Pine Knot Parasail and Jetskis
439 Pine Knot AveFly high at 7000 feet or rent jetskis
Enjoy live blacksmith demonstrations, over 1 million artifacts, and nine restored buildings on 2 fun filled acres. Kids gold pan for free (accompanied by a paying adult).
79 locals recommend
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrEnjoy live blacksmith demonstrations, over 1 million artifacts, and nine restored buildings on 2 fun filled acres. Kids gold pan for free (accompanied by a paying adult).
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrGolfing
Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdHorseback riding and petting zoo!
Wakeboarding, wakeskating, waterskiing, tubing, jetskiing, or a lake tour.
13 locals recommend
Designated Wakesports
603 Landlock LandingWakeboarding, wakeskating, waterskiing, tubing, jetskiing, or a lake tour.
Enjoy a massage at the cabin! or at their wellness center (near Bear Mountain)
196 locals recommend
Mountain Mobile Massage & Spa
42718 Moonridge RdEnjoy a massage at the cabin! or at their wellness center (near Bear Mountain)
Drive their jeeps and follow their guide Jeep on an exciting and educational Jeep tour throughout the Big Bear Valley’s hundreds of miles of Jeep trails.
112 locals recommend
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdDrive their jeeps and follow their guide Jeep on an exciting and educational Jeep tour throughout the Big Bear Valley’s hundreds of miles of Jeep trails.
Have fun at Tarzan Boat, a jungle-themed, floating waterpark that features six different stimulating ways get a wet fix.
242 locals recommend
Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina
39369 N Shore DrHave fun at Tarzan Boat, a jungle-themed, floating waterpark that features six different stimulating ways get a wet fix.
Grocery Stores , etc
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdMajor grocery store
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdMajor grocery store
Not a grocery store but it's the closest store (in Sugarloaf) to grab smaller items you may need or forgot to pack. They say “If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.”
42 locals recommend
Easys General Store
498 Maple LnNot a grocery store but it's the closest store (in Sugarloaf) to grab smaller items you may need or forgot to pack. They say “If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.”
Community Market
100 E Big Bear BlvdThey have great meats!
CVS
42136 Big Bear BlvdPharmacy