Bill's Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Food Scene
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardBest mexican food in Big Bear!
We enjoy the Pineapple Fritter, but get there early as they run out of this Big Bear favorite.
169 locals recommend
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdWe enjoy the Pineapple Fritter, but get there early as they run out of this Big Bear favorite.
A favorite Italian downtown Village restaurant we frequent.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveA favorite Italian downtown Village restaurant we frequent.
Village Pizza
40568 Village DrA favorite family Pizza place
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdGreat family food and atmosphere, but can get crowded quickly.
Top of the list fine dining in Big Bear for our family. Can't go wrong!
507 locals recommend
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveTop of the list fine dining in Big Bear for our family. Can't go wrong!
Oakside
40701 Village DrExcellent atmosphere and evening cocktails before dinner.
Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrOur favorite lunch deli
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveFood, nightlife, and location. Great fun here!
A top breakfast with plenty of personality from the host. Plan on waiting in a line, but worth the wait for excellent breakfast food.
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdA top breakfast with plenty of personality from the host. Plan on waiting in a line, but worth the wait for excellent breakfast food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderful newer and exciting hang out in downtown Big Bear Lake.
92 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdWonderful newer and exciting hang out in downtown Big Bear Lake.
Parks & Nature
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffBike or hike this 2 1/2 mile sidewalk
Our favorite Interactive Trail - Short 1 1/2 miles with 16 interactive learning stations. Great for kids from 6-16.
50 locals recommend
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DriveOur favorite Interactive Trail - Short 1 1/2 miles with 16 interactive learning stations. Great for kids from 6-16.
Lots of fun for the kids and family if you enjoy nature, learning and hiking.
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Lots of fun for the kids and family if you enjoy nature, learning and hiking.
The New Zoo will open in 2020! At least we hope so. The current zoo is walking distance from the cabin.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThe New Zoo will open in 2020! At least we hope so. The current zoo is walking distance from the cabin.
Entertainment & Activities
Our Treehouse by Bear cabin is walking distance to the skiing and snowboarding BearMountainResort formerly known as the Goldmine Ski Resort.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrOur Treehouse by Bear cabin is walking distance to the skiing and snowboarding BearMountainResort formerly known as the Goldmine Ski Resort.
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdBig Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdSledding. But there is sledding on the property you rented.
Skyline Drive
2N10Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdGrocery close to the cabin
DIY Home Center
42146 Big Bear BlvdGreat place to get more Propane when needed.
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdClose grocery shopping to the cabin
The VILLAGE SHOPS AND COURTYARD
652 Pine Knot AveSightseeing
A fun hike that is 1 mile straight up. Get there early for parking and be careful along Big Bear Boulevard when walking to the trail head. We have enjoyed this trail and it is quite a view point from the castle.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardA fun hike that is 1 mile straight up. Get there early for parking and be careful along Big Bear Boulevard when walking to the trail head. We have enjoyed this trail and it is quite a view point from the castle.
CVS
42136 Big Bear BlvdWalgreens
42107 Big Bear Blvd