Trisha's Guidebook
Food scene
Cool, cozy brewery only steps away. Friendly staff and good beer. Live music on the weekends and open mic night on Wednesday.
92 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdCool, cozy brewery only steps away. Friendly staff and good beer. Live music on the weekends and open mic night on Wednesday.
Lakeview Market
40133 Big Bear BlvdWalkable mini grocery store, just steps away.
Oakside
40701 Village DrDelicious restaurant with great deck views and good martinis!
Amazing service, great food, and good drinks only steps away! We love this place, the staff are amazing.
265 locals recommend
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardAmazing service, great food, and good drinks only steps away! We love this place, the staff are amazing.
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveVery delicious pizza
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnDive bar, good food, cheap drinks.
Delicious food and amazing service! The chips and salsa are {chef's kiss}!
387 locals recommend
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdDelicious food and amazing service! The chips and salsa are {chef's kiss}!
Stock up on your grocery needs here! Check out the ice cream section!
297 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdStock up on your grocery needs here! Check out the ice cream section!
Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrDelicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches.
Gaby's Latin Flavors
41618 Big Bear BlvdWomen owned! Nachos are by far the best!
Neighborhoods
Pine Knot Avenue
Pine Knot AvenueThe Village! Lots of shops, restaurants, people watching, etc.
Learn all about Big Bear! Check out the pedal path and north shore of the lake.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Learn all about Big Bear! Check out the pedal path and north shore of the lake.
Sightseeing
Cool bike path that takes you around the other side of the lake.
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffCool bike path that takes you around the other side of the lake.
Activities
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrPineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek RoadHiking trail only steps away!
Closest Marina with boat, kayak and jet ski rentals. We have a standup paddle board/Kayak Hybrid that guests can use. We also have boat parking, just inquire!
37 locals recommend
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CourtClosest Marina with boat, kayak and jet ski rentals. We have a standup paddle board/Kayak Hybrid that guests can use. We also have boat parking, just inquire!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrRescue zoo animals, what could be cuter?
All season fun, riding down the mountain side in a sled. There is a mind-shaft coaster and snow tubing as well.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnAll season fun, riding down the mountain side in a sled. There is a mind-shaft coaster and snow tubing as well.
Libations
Barrel 33
40754 Village DrShopping
O KOO RAN
40780 Village DrBest shop in the village-- cool clothing, jewelry and other gifts.
City advice
Getting around
Free trolley to the village, take the blue line!
Our stop is near the Lakeview Market. Check out map and real time location of the trolley: https://www.mountaintransit.org/routes/big-bear-blue-line/