Big Bear Guidebook
Food scene
Oakside is one of our favorite places to eat. It has a great ambience and fabulous food! It is popular so get there early or call ahead to check the wait time.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrOakside is one of our favorite places to eat. It has a great ambience and fabulous food! It is popular so get there early or call ahead to check the wait time.
If you're a fan of Indian food, this is the best place in town!
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveIf you're a fan of Indian food, this is the best place in town!
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdHacienda offers delicious Mexican food and fabulous drinks!
Stella Luna
40696 Village DriveIf you love healthy food, this is a great place!
This restaurant is super close to the Woodlands Cottage and offers a large menu of delicious comfort food. There is also live music on certain nights.
81 locals recommend
Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear BlvdThis restaurant is super close to the Woodlands Cottage and offers a large menu of delicious comfort food. There is also live music on certain nights.
This restaurant has a friendly staff and delicious food especially breakfast! It is close to the Woodlands Cottage.
47 locals recommend
The Grind & Grill Cafe
42011 Big Bear BoulevardThis restaurant has a friendly staff and delicious food especially breakfast! It is close to the Woodlands Cottage.
This is a very popular place to eat and grab a beer. There is also live music! It's in the heart of the Village.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveThis is a very popular place to eat and grab a beer. There is also live music! It's in the heart of the Village.
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdMaggio's is our favorite Italian restaurant in the area!
Delicious family-style comfort food. It is cash only but there is an ATM located inside.
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveDelicious family-style comfort food. It is cash only but there is an ATM located inside.
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveUpscale dining in the heart of the Village.
The Old German Deli
40645 Village DrExcellent sandwiches!
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrRated America's Best Poke! Called Tropicali.
Things to Do
Big Bear Snow Play offers an awesome tubing slope in the winter and a fun obstacle course plus racecars in the summer!
489 locals recommend
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Snow Play offers an awesome tubing slope in the winter and a fun obstacle course plus racecars in the summer!
This place is so fun! It has waterslides, a bobsled track and a mineshaft coaster.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnThis place is so fun! It has waterslides, a bobsled track and a mineshaft coaster.
This is a stunning hike! At the top, you can see 360 views of Big Bear. It is an intermediate hike so be prepared to climb up some hills.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardThis is a stunning hike! At the top, you can see 360 views of Big Bear. It is an intermediate hike so be prepared to climb up some hills.
Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdCheck out the area on horseback!
The Village is a wonderful place to walk around and shop or eat. It is located about 10-12 minutes away from the Woodlands Cottage.
166 locals recommend
The VILLAGE SHOPS AND COURTYARD
652 Pine Knot AveThe Village is a wonderful place to walk around and shop or eat. It is located about 10-12 minutes away from the Woodlands Cottage.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrSmall zoo that's fun for the whole family!
Check out Big Bear via bicycle! This paved path on the north side of the lake is the perfect route to acclimate to the elevation and adjust to the mountain bike frame. The trail starts on the west side of North Shore Elementary School. It is a little over 3 miles long and wraps up just before the intersection of North Shore Drive and North Shore Lane.
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffCheck out Big Bear via bicycle! This paved path on the north side of the lake is the perfect route to acclimate to the elevation and adjust to the mountain bike frame. The trail starts on the west side of North Shore Elementary School. It is a little over 3 miles long and wraps up just before the intersection of North Shore Drive and North Shore Lane.
This is the place to go for skiing, snowboarding and lessons!
119 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Resort
880 Summit BlvdThis is the place to go for skiing, snowboarding and lessons!
Sightseeing
Drive about 10 minutes to Big Bear Lake to take in the scenery and play in the water or on the beaches. Great for summertime fun!
603 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake
Drive about 10 minutes to Big Bear Lake to take in the scenery and play in the water or on the beaches. Great for summertime fun!
Rentals
Goldsmith's Sports
42071 Big Bear BlvdThis is a great rental place for bikes!
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CourtRent a boat or kayak here and explore the lake!
Potter's Mtn. Sports
42001 Big Bear BlvdRent bikes, skis or snowboards! Close and convenient to everything!
Blauer
41177 Big Bear BlvdGreat place for renting boards and skis