Ana's Guidebook
Food scene
Dank Donuts is a 5 min walk for MADA and has the best donuts in Big Bear including VEGAN donuts! They have delicious other warm foods including breakfast burritos.
169 locals recommend
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdDank Donuts is a 5 min walk for MADA and has the best donuts in Big Bear including VEGAN donuts! They have delicious other warm foods including breakfast burritos.
Such great food!! It’s definitely bar food so don’t expect salads but all their burgers are really good and you can’t go wrong with anything they serve. A big bonus is their impossible burger which is vegan!
92 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdSuch great food!! It’s definitely bar food so don’t expect salads but all their burgers are really good and you can’t go wrong with anything they serve. A big bonus is their impossible burger which is vegan!
Great family spot for burgers! They are all very original and are so so good. The staff is super friendly too. This place is located in the Village so plan ahead when going here cause on the weekends you can expect an hour or more wait but I promise it’s worth it so eat a snack before heading here, lol.
192 locals recommend
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveGreat family spot for burgers! They are all very original and are so so good. The staff is super friendly too. This place is located in the Village so plan ahead when going here cause on the weekends you can expect an hour or more wait but I promise it’s worth it so eat a snack before heading here, lol.
This place is great for eating out with those that crave different food than yourself. They have burgers, fish, steak, flatbreads, vegan options, pretty much everything to cover all types of food. If you love dirty martinis, this is your spot!
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrThis place is great for eating out with those that crave different food than yourself. They have burgers, fish, steak, flatbreads, vegan options, pretty much everything to cover all types of food. If you love dirty martinis, this is your spot!
Sightseeing
A must visit for those who love animals. The zoo is a beautiful place with rehabilitated animals. The best part is the zoo is a 10 minute walk from MADA!
37 locals recommend
Alpine Zoo (Goldmine Dr & Lassen Rd) station
A must visit for those who love animals. The zoo is a beautiful place with rehabilitated animals. The best part is the zoo is a 10 minute walk from MADA!
Beautiful space to walk around at and have a picnic. In the summer people bring towels and head there to Kayak or enjoy the lake. There are picnic tables and bathrooms which is a big bonus.
234 locals recommend
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdBeautiful space to walk around at and have a picnic. In the summer people bring towels and head there to Kayak or enjoy the lake. There are picnic tables and bathrooms which is a big bonus.
We love this trail and it’s easy to do with kids. You can see amazing views of the lake after 1/4 mile and a bit of easy rock climbing. This trail is not recommended if there is snow on the ground because it can be icy and very slippery.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardWe love this trail and it’s easy to do with kids. You can see amazing views of the lake after 1/4 mile and a bit of easy rock climbing. This trail is not recommended if there is snow on the ground because it can be icy and very slippery.
Great shops, cafes and restaurants. A perfect place to walk and get souvenirs.
Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, USA
Great shops, cafes and restaurants. A perfect place to walk and get souvenirs.
Lots of family fun and activities to do in both winter and summer. Cash only.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnLots of family fun and activities to do in both winter and summer. Cash only.
City advice
Ways to save
Slopes parking
The house is located about 1/4 mile from the shuttle lot that takes you into Bear Mountain and close enough to walk to.
Book before you go
Snow Summit and Bear Mountain
Now that new regulations are in place, they limit the amount of passes sold each day so plan ahead. Weekends sell out!