Restaurants
You won't find a bad restaurant in Big Bear.
Great food and check out the boutique attached to the store while waiting for your food.
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveGreat food and check out the boutique attached to the store while waiting for your food.
Pretty good Indian food and less expensive than the Himalayan.
232 locals recommend
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrPretty good Indian food and less expensive than the Himalayan.
Snow Play
This is a great place to go sledding with the kids.
You will need an Adventure Pass to park here or just get dropped off.
59 locals recommend
Aspen Glen Picnic Area
40105 Mill Creek RdThis is a great place to go sledding with the kids.
You will need an Adventure Pass to park here or just get dropped off.
Information Center
Big Bear Visitor Center
40824 Big Bear BlvdBest place to get all the info for the area
Attractions
This is a newly revamped Zoo/Rehab Animal Center. You won't be disappointed.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThis is a newly revamped Zoo/Rehab Animal Center. You won't be disappointed.
Big Bear Mountain Resort
880 Summit BlvdWinter or Summer, there's lots of fun to be had here.
Big Bear Lake Convention Center
42900 Big Bear BlvdHome of Oktoberfest
Learn about the Nature of Big Bear and the San Bernardino Mountains
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Learn about the Nature of Big Bear and the San Bernardino Mountains
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdWho doesn't like to throw and ball and hit some pins?
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrLearn about Big Bear Valley
Open only during certain times so check the website for more info. http://www.baldwinlakestables.com/
90 locals recommend
Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdOpen only during certain times so check the website for more info. http://www.baldwinlakestables.com/
Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdMine for Gold!!! Great for the kids.
Big Bear Escape Room
40055 Big Bear BlvdThey also offer scavenger hunts!
You probably passed it on your way to the cabin. More fun when the lake is higher.
234 locals recommend
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdYou probably passed it on your way to the cabin. More fun when the lake is higher.
Spas
Elevations Day Spa
42007 Fox Farm RdBest place to relax
City advice
Getting around
Road etiquette
When driving up or down the mountain, if a car comes up from behind you pull over into the next turnout. There are lots of them.