Guidebook for the Running Springs area
Food Scene
Great food, reasonable prices, and an arcade! Located at 32000 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs.
91 locals recommend
Neo's Pizza House
32000 Hilltop BlvdGreat food, reasonable prices, and an arcade! Located at 32000 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs.
Great food, especially breakfast items, and inexpensive. Located at 32019 Holiday Lane, Running Springs (across from Neo's Pizza).
77 locals recommend
Old Country Coffee Shop
32019 Holiday LnGreat food, especially breakfast items, and inexpensive. Located at 32019 Holiday Lane, Running Springs (across from Neo's Pizza).
Great Mexican food and breakfast items at inexpensive prices! Located at 32890 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear Lake.
31 locals recommend
Deep Creek Drive-In
32890 Hilltop BlvdGreat Mexican food and breakfast items at inexpensive prices! Located at 32890 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear Lake.
Great breakfasts, especially unusual waffles, with a view of Lake Arrowhead! Located 28200 Hwy. 189, Suite E150, Lake Arrowhead.
252 locals recommend
Belgian Waffle Works
28200 CA-189Great breakfasts, especially unusual waffles, with a view of Lake Arrowhead! Located 28200 Hwy. 189, Suite E150, Lake Arrowhead.
Great selection of shakes/malts with a 50's diner ambiance. They serve mainly burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Located at 29125 Hook Creek Rd., Cedar Glen.
153 locals recommend
Cedar Glen Malt Shop
29125 Hook Creek RdGreat selection of shakes/malts with a 50's diner ambiance. They serve mainly burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Located at 29125 Hook Creek Rd., Cedar Glen.
Very good food in a cliffside setting with stunning views of the valley below! Located at 25187 Hwy. 18, Crestline.
209 locals recommend
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18Very good food in a cliffside setting with stunning views of the valley below! Located at 25187 Hwy. 18, Crestline.
Express style Chinese food (similar to Panda Express). Located at 31956 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs.
19 locals recommend
Hilltop Chinese Restaurant
31956 Hilltop BlvdExpress style Chinese food (similar to Panda Express). Located at 31956 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs.
Delicious Mexican food with full bar overlooking beautiful Lake Arrowhead. Located next to McDonald's in Lake Arrowhead Village at 28200 Hwy. 189, Building P, Lake Arrowhead.
154 locals recommend
Papagayos
28200 CA-189Delicious Mexican food with full bar overlooking beautiful Lake Arrowhead. Located next to McDonald's in Lake Arrowhead Village at 28200 Hwy. 189, Building P, Lake Arrowhead.
Delicious steakhouse type food in quaint location. Located at 26824 Hwy. 189, Blue Jay.
205 locals recommend
Stone Creek Bistro
26824 CA-189Delicious steakhouse type food in quaint location. Located at 26824 Hwy. 189, Blue Jay.
Sightseeing
Great place to visit for views, shopping, and dining! Great live music concerts during the summer!
465 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189Great place to visit for views, shopping, and dining! Great live music concerts during the summer!
Educational opportunity for kids and adults. Hands-on space exploration activities, gift shop, etc.
26 locals recommend
Mountain Skies Astronomical Society Astronomy Village
2001 Observatory WayEducational opportunity for kids and adults. Hands-on space exploration activities, gift shop, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic amusement park from the 50's has reopened. You must buy your tickets online, however, as they do sell out.
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18Iconic amusement park from the 50's has reopened. You must buy your tickets online, however, as they do sell out.
Every weekend evening during the summer, there are free live concerts performed by different cover bands. There are many shops, outlet stores, restaurants, a paddle boat tour of the lake, duck feeding, and even a small kids' amusement park with rides, etc. It's a "must visit" place when in this area!
465 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189Every weekend evening during the summer, there are free live concerts performed by different cover bands. There are many shops, outlet stores, restaurants, a paddle boat tour of the lake, duck feeding, and even a small kids' amusement park with rides, etc. It's a "must visit" place when in this area!
Parks & Nature
Great area to hike and enjoy nature with beautiful views!
226 locals recommend
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World HwyGreat area to hike and enjoy nature with beautiful views!
Easy hiking area for kids. The address shows Big Bear, but it's really in Running Springs.
15 locals recommend
Children's Forest Trailhead
20557-20655 Keller Peak RdEasy hiking area for kids. The address shows Big Bear, but it's really in Running Springs.
Keller Peak Ski Hut
35150 CA-18Nice place for a hike to a small lake
Essentials
Walking distance from the cabin (only 2 short blocks)! Family owned "mom & pop" market has most essential/last minute items.
10 locals recommend
Village Market
31556 Hilltop BlvdWalking distance from the cabin (only 2 short blocks)! Family owned "mom & pop" market has most essential/last minute items.
Small but fully equipped grocery store (including meat/deli), only 1/2 mile from the cabin. Delicious barbecues on site during most weekends!
89 locals recommend
Jensen's Foods
31987 Hilltop BlvdSmall but fully equipped grocery store (including meat/deli), only 1/2 mile from the cabin. Delicious barbecues on site during most weekends!
Largest "big chain" grocery store on the mountain has everything you would find at any grocery store in a big city. Only a 15 minute drive from the cabin.
259 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
28100 CA-189Largest "big chain" grocery store on the mountain has everything you would find at any grocery store in a big city. Only a 15 minute drive from the cabin.
Getting Around
Public transportation to/from Running Springs to surrounding areas. Fees as low as $2.00 per person to Lake Arrowhead Village. Closest stop to the cabin is at the Village Market (two short blocks away). During the summer, they run specials where you can buy a weekend pass for only $5.00 pp. with unlimited rides. Great for busy weekends or when you want to go out and drink without worrying about having to drive afterward.
Mountain Transit Inc
79 Pre Cast RoadPublic transportation to/from Running Springs to surrounding areas. Fees as low as $2.00 per person to Lake Arrowhead Village. Closest stop to the cabin is at the Village Market (two short blocks away). During the summer, they run specials where you can buy a weekend pass for only $5.00 pp. with unlimited rides. Great for busy weekends or when you want to go out and drink without worrying about having to drive afterward.
Snow Play
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 California 18Great ski resort with play area for kids, as well!
Great place to play in the snow if you're not a skier.
130 locals recommend
Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18Great place to play in the snow if you're not a skier.