Jennifer's Guidebook
Food scene
Best burgers in town!! Served with yummy tater tots, and a great selection of craft beers.
192 locals recommend
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveBest burgers in town!! Served with yummy tater tots, and a great selection of craft beers.
We have some great pizza selections but this is my personal fave! Eat in with a craft beer or take to go!
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveWe have some great pizza selections but this is my personal fave! Eat in with a craft beer or take to go!
Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdDelicious sweet treats, close to our cabin
My favorite bakery in the village! My favorite is their chocolate chip scones, so many great sweet options plus their quiches also really good. Yummy tea and coffee choices too.
300 locals recommend
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveMy favorite bakery in the village! My favorite is their chocolate chip scones, so many great sweet options plus their quiches also really good. Yummy tea and coffee choices too.
Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdDelicious sweet and savory pies, as well as a coffee bar
Tropicali - such a cool Hawaiian island vibe. Delicious bowls, poke bowls are my fave
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrTropicali - such a cool Hawaiian island vibe. Delicious bowls, poke bowls are my fave
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdThe best sandwiches I’ve ever had- bread made fresh daily!
Breakfast options galore! Small place but super fun, gets busy so go early or call ahead for take-out!
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdBreakfast options galore! Small place but super fun, gets busy so go early or call ahead for take-out!
Stella Luna
40696 Village DriveDelicious high end casual eats, organic. Great breakfasts.
Hiking
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DriveGreat hike with the kids
Great hiking spot but I recommend getting there early - especially on the weekends. Parking is limited.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardGreat hiking spot but I recommend getting there early - especially on the weekends. Parking is limited.
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailBristlecone Trail
42789 Willow AveFamily friendly fun
Activities for the whole family such as the zoo
Great rescue zoo. Relatively small but likely bigger than expected. Fun for all ages. Playground inside for the kids too.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrGreat rescue zoo. Relatively small but likely bigger than expected. Fun for all ages. Playground inside for the kids too.
Walking distance from our cabin or a short drive. Beautiful walking park with access to the beach/water.
234 locals recommend
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdWalking distance from our cabin or a short drive. Beautiful walking park with access to the beach/water.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnGold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdGreat place to get tips on local hiking spots, free maps, etc. short guided hikes available. They also have free kids crafts most Saturdays. And an outdoor play area for the kids (not quite a playground but interactive music toys and such)
488 locals recommend
Big Bear Discovery Center
Great place to get tips on local hiking spots, free maps, etc. short guided hikes available. They also have free kids crafts most Saturdays. And an outdoor play area for the kids (not quite a playground but interactive music toys and such)