Berta C.’s guidebook
Food scene
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardTasty food
The Pines Tavern On The Lake
330 Alden RdFine dining and lakefront
Sightseeing
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdWalking distance from the house.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrFun for kids
Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk
Stanfield Marsh BoardwalkEasy walk and beautiful views
Picnics
Have a picnic and enjoy the views! Grab some food from any local restaurant and head to Meadow Park or Veteran's Park for one of the best views you can find. Bring a blanket and enjoy!
85 locals recommend
Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AveHave a picnic and enjoy the views! Grab some food from any local restaurant and head to Meadow Park or Veteran's Park for one of the best views you can find. Bring a blanket and enjoy!
The best ways to see Big Bear Lake is to picnic – lakeside! Grab some food from local restaurants and head to Veteran's Park for one of the best views you can find. Bring a blanket and enjoy! Enjoy Big Bear's gorgeous views.
7 locals recommend
Veteran's Park
40870 Big Bear BlvdThe best ways to see Big Bear Lake is to picnic – lakeside! Grab some food from local restaurants and head to Veteran's Park for one of the best views you can find. Bring a blanket and enjoy! Enjoy Big Bear's gorgeous views.
Hiking
Gorgeous views, scenery!
Please note: intermediate/difficult level
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardGorgeous views, scenery!
Please note: intermediate/difficult level
Town Trail
Town TrailBreathtaking fall colors path.
Please note: 2.5 mile loop; easy level
City advice
What to pack
Tire chains
Reminder that chains are required:
When traveling to the mountains always carry tire chains and come prepared as conditions can and will change rapidly.