Nikki's Guidebook
Food scene
Any of their veggie pizzas are our personal favorites! Sit outside and enjoy your pizza under the glorious trees while listening to classic rock tunes. - Nikki
390 locals recommend
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18Any of their veggie pizzas are our personal favorites! Sit outside and enjoy your pizza under the glorious trees while listening to classic rock tunes. - Nikki
Delicious, authentic Mexican food in Skyforest. Only about 7 minutes from the cabin! Outdoor seating under the glorious trees is always my recommendation when eating here. - Nikki
91 locals recommend
Rosalva’s Skyforest
28575 CA-18Delicious, authentic Mexican food in Skyforest. Only about 7 minutes from the cabin! Outdoor seating under the glorious trees is always my recommendation when eating here. - Nikki
Super friendly and local. Only 5 mins from our cabin! Delicious and fresh pastries, coffee, and cafe food! I highly recommend 👍🏽 - Nikki
89 locals recommend
LuluBelle's Coffee House and Bakery
31621 Pleasant DrSuper friendly and local. Only 5 mins from our cabin! Delicious and fresh pastries, coffee, and cafe food! I highly recommend 👍🏽 - Nikki
Delicious food and drinks right on the lake in Lake Arrowhead. A variety of menu options. My favorite are the poke nachos! - Nikki
115 locals recommend
Jetties Waterfront - Kitchen & Drink
28200 California 189Delicious food and drinks right on the lake in Lake Arrowhead. A variety of menu options. My favorite are the poke nachos! - Nikki
A very small, local restaurant with diner food and the most delicious malts! Our favorite is the cookies and cream malt. Delicious! - Nikki
153 locals recommend
Cedar Glen Malt Shop
29125 Hook Creek RdA very small, local restaurant with diner food and the most delicious malts! Our favorite is the cookies and cream malt. Delicious! - Nikki
So many unique and recommended spirits from a knowledgeable owner. At Kuffle corner 8 mins from the cabin. - Nikki
41 locals recommend
Littlebear Bottleshop
28578 CA-18So many unique and recommended spirits from a knowledgeable owner. At Kuffle corner 8 mins from the cabin. - Nikki
We dined here with our friends after a fun day at Lake Gregory and totally enjoyed the views and authentic Mexican food. Ask for a window seat! About 18 mins from our cabin!
Breathtaking view of the valley below while eating delicious dishes. - Nikki
209 locals recommend
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18We dined here with our friends after a fun day at Lake Gregory and totally enjoyed the views and authentic Mexican food. Ask for a window seat! About 18 mins from our cabin!
Breathtaking view of the valley below while eating delicious dishes. - Nikki
Fantastic fresh produce and baked goods by local folks! - Nikki
30 locals recommend
Running Springs Farmers Market & Artisan Faire
2645 Whispering Pines DrFantastic fresh produce and baked goods by local folks! - Nikki
Delicious, fast, and casual. Great place for dine-in or pick up! - Nikki
36 locals recommend
El Toto's Restaurant
31927 Hilltop BlvdDelicious, fast, and casual. Great place for dine-in or pick up! - Nikki
Music, the local watering hole, delicious grub, a great place to visit in Crestline for nightlife!
79 locals recommend
Stockade
23881 Lake DrMusic, the local watering hole, delicious grub, a great place to visit in Crestline for nightlife!
Fun activities
Beautiful yet easy 1 mile loop of stunning trees! Perfect for kids and adults alike.
I suggest grabbing one of the leaflets and follow along with the guide to the 25 trees and landmarks. It took us a little under an hour to leisurely hike and observe the trees of this loop.
About 7 minutes from our cabin! - Nikki
226 locals recommend
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World HwyBeautiful yet easy 1 mile loop of stunning trees! Perfect for kids and adults alike.
I suggest grabbing one of the leaflets and follow along with the guide to the 25 trees and landmarks. It took us a little under an hour to leisurely hike and observe the trees of this loop.
About 7 minutes from our cabin! - Nikki
So much family fun here! The bob sledding during summer was amazing! Our 4 year old at the time rode with my husband and they had a blast.
There are only about 4 - 5 rides / attractions which we really like. It doesn’t feel like a crowded Disneyland ☺️ - Nikki
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnSo much family fun here! The bob sledding during summer was amazing! Our 4 year old at the time rode with my husband and they had a blast.
There are only about 4 - 5 rides / attractions which we really like. It doesn’t feel like a crowded Disneyland ☺️ - Nikki
During the summer it’s a Bike Park with zip lining, hiking, and a ton of outdoor activities.
During the winter it’s a winter wonderland! Only a few minutes from the cabin. - Nikki
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18During the summer it’s a Bike Park with zip lining, hiking, and a ton of outdoor activities.
During the winter it’s a winter wonderland! Only a few minutes from the cabin. - Nikki
About 45 minutes from our cabin, a little past Big Bear, you find horseback riding at Baldwin Lake Stables. Great for kids and grown ups alike to ride trails! Highly recommended! - Nikki
90 locals recommend
Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdAbout 45 minutes from our cabin, a little past Big Bear, you find horseback riding at Baldwin Lake Stables. Great for kids and grown ups alike to ride trails! Highly recommended! - Nikki
This is a local favorite and not easy to find. It’s the Running Spring’s gem and best kept secret. Enough said. 💎 - Nikki
33 locals recommend
Deep Creek
This is a local favorite and not easy to find. It’s the Running Spring’s gem and best kept secret. Enough said. 💎 - Nikki
If you’d like to learn how to waterski, or just a fun way to access Lake Arrowhead, this is the place to go! - Nikki
71 locals recommend
McKenzie's WaterSki School
If you’d like to learn how to waterski, or just a fun way to access Lake Arrowhead, this is the place to go! - Nikki
Amazing ski destination just 10 mins from the cabin! - Nikki
347 locals recommend
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18Amazing ski destination just 10 mins from the cabin! - Nikki
Sky park is our family favorite!! There are so many things to do here with your kids; rock climbing, archery, zip lining, mountain biking, magic shows, and rides! For grown ups, there are concert series, restaurants and bars, and serious mountain biking. A must go! - Nikki
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18Sky park is our family favorite!! There are so many things to do here with your kids; rock climbing, archery, zip lining, mountain biking, magic shows, and rides! For grown ups, there are concert series, restaurants and bars, and serious mountain biking. A must go! - Nikki
Fun park to sled with kids and the entire family! - Nikki
130 locals recommend
Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18Fun park to sled with kids and the entire family! - Nikki
Lake Gregory is beautiful! It’s only 20 minutes from our cabin from front door to sand.
You can rent kayaks, row boats, paddle boards, or even a motorized Duffy! We rented a Duffy as a family and it was one of the best lake memories, ever!
Since Lake Arrowhead is a private lake, Lake Gregory is the perfect alternative! - Nikki
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake DrLake Gregory is beautiful! It’s only 20 minutes from our cabin from front door to sand.
You can rent kayaks, row boats, paddle boards, or even a motorized Duffy! We rented a Duffy as a family and it was one of the best lake memories, ever!
Since Lake Arrowhead is a private lake, Lake Gregory is the perfect alternative! - Nikki
Delicious food and beer. Local scene and some activities :-)
187 locals recommend
lake arrowhead brewing company
329 VillaDelicious food and beer. Local scene and some activities :-)
Shopping
* MOVED * check G maps for new address. If you love antiquing like I do, you’ll love looking through Bella’s Antiques and the neighboring antique shops in this little rustic strip. The shop owners are very kind and friendly folks! I’ve found a few fun pieces here. - Nikki
14 locals recommend
Bella's Antiques
322 S Kuffel Canyon Rd* MOVED * check G maps for new address. If you love antiquing like I do, you’ll love looking through Bella’s Antiques and the neighboring antique shops in this little rustic strip. The shop owners are very kind and friendly folks! I’ve found a few fun pieces here. - Nikki
Only 15 minutes from our cabin. The Village is a great place to stroll, window shop, have dinner at any of the cute restaurants there, take in the lake views! There’s also a Stater Brother’s market and all the essentials there! - Nikki
465 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189Only 15 minutes from our cabin. The Village is a great place to stroll, window shop, have dinner at any of the cute restaurants there, take in the lake views! There’s also a Stater Brother’s market and all the essentials there! - Nikki
Wonderful owner who will help you find any tool you need! Check out his antiques while you are there. - Nikki
Skyforest Tools, Antiques & More
935 Kuffel Canyon RoadWonderful owner who will help you find any tool you need! Check out his antiques while you are there. - Nikki
All your vintage vinyl needs are met right here! - Nikki
14 locals recommend
Mystic Mountain Music Records & Thrift
23830 Lake DrAll your vintage vinyl needs are met right here! - Nikki
The VILLAGE SHOPS AND COURTYARD
652 Pine Knot AveThis is the cutest little shop in town! Artisan gifts, decor, and beautiful one-of-a-kind items. The owner, Heather, is super helpful and welcoming! Only 5 minutes away from our cabins. 😊 - Nikki
Hilltop Haus
This is the cutest little shop in town! Artisan gifts, decor, and beautiful one-of-a-kind items. The owner, Heather, is super helpful and welcoming! Only 5 minutes away from our cabins. 😊 - Nikki
Quality, one-of-a-kind, hand poured candles made by my friend, Kate! Visit her beautiful little shop in Kuffel Canyon. Only 10 mins away from our cabins. - Nikki
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Quality, one-of-a-kind, hand poured candles made by my friend, Kate! Visit her beautiful little shop in Kuffel Canyon. Only 10 mins away from our cabins. - Nikki
Juniper Moon
31898 Hilltop BlvdFind crystals, sage, and earthy items in this unique shop!
Crestline Antiques & More
This antique shop is a gem! Great finds here!
John’s shop is like the heart of the mountain community. He not only has antiques and tools, he can give you the best mountain tips for your stay. Check out the other shops near his. It’s also around the corner from Lou Eddie’s pizza and Rosalva’s Mexican food!
Skyforest Tools, Antiques & More
John’s shop is like the heart of the mountain community. He not only has antiques and tools, he can give you the best mountain tips for your stay. Check out the other shops near his. It’s also around the corner from Lou Eddie’s pizza and Rosalva’s Mexican food!
Evergreen Curated Goods
28626 CA-18Great boutique! One of a kind items
A mix of unique antique/vintage items, and one of a kind finds. One of my favorite shops on the mountain hands down!!
35 locals recommend
BaseCamp
28626 CA-18A mix of unique antique/vintage items, and one of a kind finds. One of my favorite shops on the mountain hands down!!