Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Food Scene
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge Rd Coffee and breakfast:
Very close to cabin
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdBreakfast - Huge Pancakes!, local favorite
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveCoffee and breakfast:
At the Village
Starbucks
42140 Big Bear BlvdCoffee and breakfast:
If you have to have Starbucks
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardLunch:
Do not call this cafe fast food
Grizzly's Bear Belly Deli
42530 Moonridge RdLunch:
Good deli sandwiches and very close to cabin
Subway
42124 Big Bear BlvdLunch:
Fast, cheap, and good for packing an adventure lunch.
Local favorite and for good reason. Dine in or take out Pizza and Italian food.
359 locals recommend
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdLocal favorite and for good reason. Dine in or take out Pizza and Italian food.
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveMust go at located in the Village.
Good food and excellent out door patio located in the village.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveGood food and excellent out door patio located in the village.
Good, but gets crowded and a bit pricey as all popular breweries are.
222 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdGood, but gets crowded and a bit pricey as all popular breweries are.
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveFine Dining, very good food and atmosphere.
Black Diamond Tavern
42172 Moonridge WayGood food and nice upscale bar very close to cabin.
A historic Lodge that is said to be haunted. Great place to get steaks.
169 locals recommend
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayA historic Lodge that is said to be haunted. Great place to get steaks.
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdMexican restaurant and bar.
No reason to drive this far from the cabin to eat. But makes a great stop if you are passing by on your way home.
265 locals recommend
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardNo reason to drive this far from the cabin to eat. But makes a great stop if you are passing by on your way home.
Entertainment & Activities
The Cave
40789 Village DrLive music. Check it out, they usually have some quality acts.
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrUp close and personal. Very close to the cabin too.
Miss Liberty
439 Pine Knot AvePaddle Boat tour of Big Bear lake. 909 866-8129
Big Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor RdTour Big Bear lake on a real Pirate Ship!
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdWinter:
Ski, snow board
Summer:
Mountain Bike, hike, Sky chair
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSki and snow board
The best bike shop on the mountain (ok I'm bias). Great place to rent a MTB, fat tire bike, and even snow shoes. Excellent mechanics on hand for any bike repairs needed.
24 locals recommend
Bear Valley Bikes
40298 Big Bear BlvdThe best bike shop on the mountain (ok I'm bias). Great place to rent a MTB, fat tire bike, and even snow shoes. Excellent mechanics on hand for any bike repairs needed.
Chains Required Bike Shop
41869 Big Bear BlvdNice bike shop close to Snow Summit
Pine Knot Marina
439 Pine Knot Aveboat, jet ski, kayak, SUP, reantals
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor Rdboat, jet ski, kayak, SUP rentals
Shopping
Big Bear Discount
669 Pine Knot AveMUST VISIT!
Essentials
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdVons
42170 Big Bear BlvdParks & Nature
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield Cutoff3.2 mi asphalt part - easy
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear Boulevard2.7 mi out and back - moderate (very popular)
Cougar Crest Trail
Cougar Crest Trail5.4 mi out and back - moderate (great view of lake at top)
6.9 mi out and back - moderate (good out and back MTB trail as well, but be ready to climb)
28 locals recommend
Grays Peak Trail 1W06
Grays Peak Trail6.9 mi out and back - moderate (good out and back MTB trail as well, but be ready to climb)
Skyline Trail
Skyline Trail15.2 mi, with lots of off shoot trails - great for MTBing and hiking
Hiking trail at the base of the mountain that leads to many hiking & MTBing trails. Great for XC skiing and Snow Shoeing in the winter time.
NOTE:
from the cabin it's an easy 2 block walk to this trail. Exit cabin and head east. Turn right at Poplar St. The street will dead end at the trailhead entrance. Enter the National Forest and veer to the right to access the Bristlecone trail, or continue south to access the Furn trail. Both trails are MTB friendly.
Bristlecone Drive
Bristlecone DriveHiking trail at the base of the mountain that leads to many hiking & MTBing trails. Great for XC skiing and Snow Shoeing in the winter time.
NOTE:
from the cabin it's an easy 2 block walk to this trail. Exit cabin and head east. Turn right at Poplar St. The street will dead end at the trailhead entrance. Enter the National Forest and veer to the right to access the Bristlecone trail, or continue south to access the Furn trail. Both trails are MTB friendly.