Quick List of Things to Do in Big Bear
Entertainment & Activities
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnGreat family fun with slides and snow tubing
Always a great time for family bowling and small arcade for kids. As with all bowling alleys there's an attached bar with affordable drinks.
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdAlways a great time for family bowling and small arcade for kids. As with all bowling alleys there's an attached bar with affordable drinks.
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdEnjoy the slopes!
Get introduced to the local mountain wildlife and support a great animal rehab center.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrGet introduced to the local mountain wildlife and support a great animal rehab center.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrThe perfect way to enjoy the lake! Learn to water ski or wakeboard! Awesome instructors!
7 locals recommend
Big Bear Water Sports School
439 Pine Knot AveThe perfect way to enjoy the lake! Learn to water ski or wakeboard! Awesome instructors!
Learn from the experts to grab some monster trout on the lake. Walking distance from the cabin at Holloway's Marina.
21 locals recommend
Big Bear Charter Fishing
398 Edgemoor RoadLearn from the experts to grab some monster trout on the lake. Walking distance from the cabin at Holloway's Marina.
Food Scene
So many great places to enjoy!
Great diner breakfast. Our favorite breakfast spot! Pancakes to go served in pizza boxes! Only open for breakfast and usually a 30-40 minute wait outside but worth it!
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdGreat diner breakfast. Our favorite breakfast spot! Pancakes to go served in pizza boxes! Only open for breakfast and usually a 30-40 minute wait outside but worth it!
Great mexican food in walking distance. Their medium salsa is amazing!!! Outdoor patio is fun during the summer and during weekends they have music and hourly drink specials!
265 locals recommend
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardGreat mexican food in walking distance. Their medium salsa is amazing!!! Outdoor patio is fun during the summer and during weekends they have music and hourly drink specials!
Great prime rib with historic ambiance. Rumor has it that a ghost resides there...
169 locals recommend
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayGreat prime rib with historic ambiance. Rumor has it that a ghost resides there...
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveGreat place, great food for a night out without the kids!
This is the place for your special occasion night out! Absolutely awesome. Try the Blueberry Mule. Make sure to get reservations!!!
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrThis is the place for your special occasion night out! Absolutely awesome. Try the Blueberry Mule. Make sure to get reservations!!!
Awesome burgers named after the western movie heritage in Big Bear!
135 locals recommend
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardAwesome burgers named after the western movie heritage in Big Bear!
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdGreat all around diner! One of our favorite breakfast spots!
Get your sweet tooth fix here! Hot chocolate bombs during winter are so good!
23 locals recommend
Village Sweet Shoppe
40736 Village DrGet your sweet tooth fix here! Hot chocolate bombs during winter are so good!
Everything Else
Rent a boat and get out on the lake during summer. Easy walk from the cabin.
103 locals recommend
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdRent a boat and get out on the lake during summer. Easy walk from the cabin.
Pine Knot Marina
439 Pine Knot AveDrinks & Nightlife
Great food and microbrew within walking distance! Have lunch and grab a growler of your favorite brew for the night!
92 locals recommend
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdGreat food and microbrew within walking distance! Have lunch and grab a growler of your favorite brew for the night!
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdThe Cave
40789 Village DrGreat live music!
Essentials
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdVons
42170 Big Bear BlvdCVS
42136 Big Bear BlvdWalgreens
42107 Big Bear BlvdParks & Nature
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardShort hike to awesome views of the lake!
Surrounding area is great for hiking, off-roading and rock climbing. Nearby gold rush trail lets you experience historic gold mining in Big Bear.
6 locals recommend
Holcomb Valley Campground
Holcomb Valley RoadSurrounding area is great for hiking, off-roading and rock climbing. Nearby gold rush trail lets you experience historic gold mining in Big Bear.
Dam Keepers House
Great hike up to the historic Dam Keeper's House
Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdTake a trail ride and enjoy the mountains.
Champion Lodgepole Pine
Bluff Lake RoadGreat hike to see one of the largest Lodgepole Pines in the world!
Great walking trail around the small lake and meadow. Awesome hidden gem.
33 locals recommend
Bluff Lake Reserve
Mill Creek RoadGreat walking trail around the small lake and meadow. Awesome hidden gem.
Eye Of God
Quartz LaneEasy hike to experience a unique quartz formation.
City advice
Getting around
Winter Travel
All guests must carry chains Nov 1 to Apr 1 in case of winter weather. Before a storm comes flip up your wipers so it's easier to clear your windshield the next day. Always remove all snow from the top of your car so it's not a hazard for you or other cars plus it's a traffic violation.