Big Bear Guidebook
Sightseeing
Big Bear Lake
Great fishing, walking paths and views.
A unique zoo, where many of the residents are rehabilitating and will be released into the wild.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrA unique zoo, where many of the residents are rehabilitating and will be released into the wild.
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear Boulevard1.3 mile path with beautiful views of the lake.
Get info about hiking and biking, the San Bernardino National Forest and Adventure Passes for trailheads. There are usually evening programs so check their calendar.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Get info about hiking and biking, the San Bernardino National Forest and Adventure Passes for trailheads. There are usually evening programs so check their calendar.
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdPicture perfect views of Big Bear Lake and a great picnic spot!
Boardwalks provide access across the marshes to view wildlife and take some awesome photos.
35 locals recommend
Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
42300 Big Bear BlvdBoardwalks provide access across the marshes to view wildlife and take some awesome photos.
3.2 miles of flat, paved paths for bike rides and hikes with great views. There are many benches along the path.
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield Cutoff3.2 miles of flat, paved paths for bike rides and hikes with great views. There are many benches along the path.
6.2 miles round trip for a hike or bike ride. You'll be rewarded with amazing views on this well maintained trail.
98 locals recommend
Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek Road6.2 miles round trip for a hike or bike ride. You'll be rewarded with amazing views on this well maintained trail.
5.2 mile round trip, challenging for hiking and mountain biking. Amazing views of the forest and lake.
258 locals recommend
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest Trail5.2 mile round trip, challenging for hiking and mountain biking. Amazing views of the forest and lake.
High-altitude lookout post offering incomparable views. Difficult to access, most can't do it.
21 locals recommend
Butler Peak Fire Lookout
39607 2N13CHigh-altitude lookout post offering incomparable views. Difficult to access, most can't do it.
Among the best places to learn about the history, culture, inhabitants, and legacy of Big Bear Lake.
79 locals recommend
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrAmong the best places to learn about the history, culture, inhabitants, and legacy of Big Bear Lake.
Simply beautiful! Bring your camera, binoculars and a picnic basket.
33 locals recommend
Bluff Lake Reserve
Mill Creek RoadSimply beautiful! Bring your camera, binoculars and a picnic basket.
Action & Excitement
Snow tubing, Glow tubing, Rope course, speedway and heated snack bar. Attractions are seasonal.
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdSnow tubing, Glow tubing, Rope course, speedway and heated snack bar. Attractions are seasonal.
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdOff roading education or just touring, it's up to you.
Bobsled/Rollercoaster, water slides and snow tubing.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnBobsled/Rollercoaster, water slides and snow tubing.
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSkiing and snowboarding
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18Skiing and snowboarding
Food scene
One of Big Bear's finest dining establishments. Offering nature and lake views.
265 locals recommend
The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdOne of Big Bear's finest dining establishments. Offering nature and lake views.
Craft brewing, spirits, wine, oh my!
Excellent gastro-opportunity as well.
222 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdCraft brewing, spirits, wine, oh my!
Excellent gastro-opportunity as well.
This is one of the best local breakfast spots. Expect to wait a while if you go after 9am. Don't wait for more coffee, get it yourself.
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdThis is one of the best local breakfast spots. Expect to wait a while if you go after 9am. Don't wait for more coffee, get it yourself.
Upscale, casual vibe. One of the best restaurants for a meal and cocktails. The Clam Chowder and the Calamari are incomparable.
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveUpscale, casual vibe. One of the best restaurants for a meal and cocktails. The Clam Chowder and the Calamari are incomparable.
American diner fare. The Chicken Pot Pie or Pastrami Hash brown Mix are pretty spectacular.
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveAmerican diner fare. The Chicken Pot Pie or Pastrami Hash brown Mix are pretty spectacular.
Not your typical Indian fare. Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan fusion.
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveNot your typical Indian fare. Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan fusion.
Good pizza, fun atmosphere, beer, Italian food, nice decor, beer.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveGood pizza, fun atmosphere, beer, Italian food, nice decor, beer.
Upscale versions of classic American dishes. Full bar. Great birthday restaurant!
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrUpscale versions of classic American dishes. Full bar. Great birthday restaurant!
Eclectic menu, great atmosphere, outside bar with fire pits. Perfect spot to have some drinks and food relaxing with people you like.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveEclectic menu, great atmosphere, outside bar with fire pits. Perfect spot to have some drinks and food relaxing with people you like.
This is a cool place to have American classics served very well. Have drinks with friends and shoot a game of pool.
411 locals recommend
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnThis is a cool place to have American classics served very well. Have drinks with friends and shoot a game of pool.
Bagels, sandwiches and salads. The food is good, honest and without hype or fanfare.
242 locals recommend
Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrBagels, sandwiches and salads. The food is good, honest and without hype or fanfare.
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdGood coffee and donuts...and gargantuan cinnamon rolls!
Quaint little log cabin cafe. Breakfast pastries and sandwiches. Many coffee concoctions.
335 locals recommend
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdQuaint little log cabin cafe. Breakfast pastries and sandwiches. Many coffee concoctions.
Tropicali - Caribbean inspired food offerings. Unique and delicious. Possibly the best restaurant in the area. If you want a cocktail, think tiki bar.
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrTropicali - Caribbean inspired food offerings. Unique and delicious. Possibly the best restaurant in the area. If you want a cocktail, think tiki bar.
Looking for quick healthy food options? Head to The Cookshak for some yummy Vegan food and other delicious options.
The Cookshak
40611 Village DriveLooking for quick healthy food options? Head to The Cookshak for some yummy Vegan food and other delicious options.
Probably the best burgers in the area. Another great outdoor patio spot for food, drinks and friendship.
192 locals recommend
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveProbably the best burgers in the area. Another great outdoor patio spot for food, drinks and friendship.
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardExcellent burgers and fish sandwiches.