Tips On Food&Hikes
Food Scene
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveGreat food and atmosphere. Open until late.
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveTasty lattes if you are tired of Starbucks ;)
Their food is excellent. One of the first places we went to, still love it.
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveTheir food is excellent. One of the first places we went to, still love it.
Like chicken wings? Try the ones they offer. We love it, had a chance to have them in many restaurants, but these are the best!)
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Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveLike chicken wings? Try the ones they offer. We love it, had a chance to have them in many restaurants, but these are the best!)
In the mood for a nice burger? We think this is the best place in town for this kind of meal. Mushroom burger is a favorite one.
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Jaspers Smokehouse & Steaks
607 Pine Knot AveIn the mood for a nice burger? We think this is the best place in town for this kind of meal. Mushroom burger is a favorite one.
Sometimes you feel like you want a taco or something. Well, this grill has good stuff for ya. Really recommend it.
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El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveSometimes you feel like you want a taco or something. Well, this grill has good stuff for ya. Really recommend it.
Our favorite pizza place on the lake. Pleasant atmosphere and always lots of people.
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Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveOur favorite pizza place on the lake. Pleasant atmosphere and always lots of people.
The place has great burgers! All burgers are fantastic with your favorite beer. So if you like Hard Rock place like, this is the one.
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Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveThe place has great burgers! All burgers are fantastic with your favorite beer. So if you like Hard Rock place like, this is the one.
Upper end restaurant with nice set-up and perfect for a romantic evening. We love their pizza and Italian dishes. There are not a lot of Italian style kitchens so if you miss your Romano's Macaroni Grill like type restaurant - this place is for you.
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Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveUpper end restaurant with nice set-up and perfect for a romantic evening. We love their pizza and Italian dishes. There are not a lot of Italian style kitchens so if you miss your Romano's Macaroni Grill like type restaurant - this place is for you.
Love sweeties and ice creams? It is possible to go crazy with all possibilities and verities of deserts. Have some ice cream too to get your daily calcium )
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North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveLove sweeties and ice creams? It is possible to go crazy with all possibilities and verities of deserts. Have some ice cream too to get your daily calcium )
Another Indian cuisine but more clean than other South Asian places. The place is small but food is great! Always nice to have a romantic evening and try some specialties and authentic Indian dishes.
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Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrAnother Indian cuisine but more clean than other South Asian places. The place is small but food is great! Always nice to have a romantic evening and try some specialties and authentic Indian dishes.
This sushi place has fresh sushi and great Japanese food. The place itself is not the best, but because the food is good it is worth mentioning. The only place in Big Bear for raw fish lovers.
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Fuji Restaurant Sushi & Teppanyaki
41025 Big Bear BlvdThis sushi place has fresh sushi and great Japanese food. The place itself is not the best, but because the food is good it is worth mentioning. The only place in Big Bear for raw fish lovers.
One of not many healthy breakfast places for early birds. It is a small spot and the wait time may be long since it is so popular, but once you get it you get fast and very friendly service.
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Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdOne of not many healthy breakfast places for early birds. It is a small spot and the wait time may be long since it is so popular, but once you get it you get fast and very friendly service.
For those who care about their health, sportsmen and protein shake lovers. Wheat grass shots and tasty smoothies. Recommend this place before going hiking )
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Juice Factory
42173 1/2 Big Bear BlvdFor those who care about their health, sportsmen and protein shake lovers. Wheat grass shots and tasty smoothies. Recommend this place before going hiking )
If you are a couple came from big city and missing those ultra modern lounge style spots, you will love The Bone Yard Bar & Grill. The place and well decorated with contemporary graffiti walls and great lighting. The prices for food are a bit high, but you can eat at Peppercorn Grille and cross the street to have a few drinks ;))
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The Bone Yard Bar & Grill
560 Pine Knot AveIf you are a couple came from big city and missing those ultra modern lounge style spots, you will love The Bone Yard Bar & Grill. The place and well decorated with contemporary graffiti walls and great lighting. The prices for food are a bit high, but you can eat at Peppercorn Grille and cross the street to have a few drinks ;))
Pizza restaurant, great place for "to go", outdoor seating available.
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Village Pizza
40568 Village DrPizza restaurant, great place for "to go", outdoor seating available.
This place does not look too attractive from the first sight but they have good home made food. Our favorite is breaded chicken with spaghetti.
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Paoli's Italian Country Kitchen
40821 Village DrThis place does not look too attractive from the first sight but they have good home made food. Our favorite is breaded chicken with spaghetti.
Small place with great home made food. With more than 24 years of Catering experience, Chef Sally would be delighted to customize your menu to suit your taste and special event.
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Sweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear BlvdSmall place with great home made food. With more than 24 years of Catering experience, Chef Sally would be delighted to customize your menu to suit your taste and special event.
Great local coffee roasting shop. At Big Bear Coffee Roasting they let their craft speak for itself.
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Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company
41080 Big Bear BlvdGreat local coffee roasting shop. At Big Bear Coffee Roasting they let their craft speak for itself.
Counter-serve diner serving Hollywood-themed burgers, plus shakes, malts & old-fashioned soda.
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Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardCounter-serve diner serving Hollywood-themed burgers, plus shakes, malts & old-fashioned soda.
Hawaiian restaurant with the best poke bowl ever! Try their waffles too)
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Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrHawaiian restaurant with the best poke bowl ever! Try their waffles too)
Parks & Nature
Wonderful views of the lake, lake access and close to marina. Kid's playground.
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Rotary Pine Knot Park
481 Bartlett RdWonderful views of the lake, lake access and close to marina. Kid's playground.
16.25-acre park on Big Bear Lake offering sports courts, ball fields, a playground & picnic tables.
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Ski Beach Park
41216 Park Ave16.25-acre park on Big Bear Lake offering sports courts, ball fields, a playground & picnic tables.
Picnic tables, lakefront great views. Parking can be tight though during weekends.
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Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdPicnic tables, lakefront great views. Parking can be tight though during weekends.
The Alpine Pedal Path is an asphalt path that wanders along the north shore of Big Bear Lake from the Stanfield Cutoff to the Solar Observatory. It is easily accessible for hikers, skaters, joggers and even strollers and wheelchairs. One of the best smooth trails around the lake.
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Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffThe Alpine Pedal Path is an asphalt path that wanders along the north shore of Big Bear Lake from the Stanfield Cutoff to the Solar Observatory. It is easily accessible for hikers, skaters, joggers and even strollers and wheelchairs. One of the best smooth trails around the lake.
Popular hike with a 500-ft. elevation gain culminating at a rocky outcrop with lake views.
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Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardPopular hike with a 500-ft. elevation gain culminating at a rocky outcrop with lake views.
Pacific Crest Trail - Polique Canyon trailhead
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailBeautiful hiking area.
Great place to go if you are looking for a moderate hike and amazing lake views.
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Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek RoadGreat place to go if you are looking for a moderate hike and amazing lake views.
The wetlands boardwalk. Great place for sunsets and mountain views.
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Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
42300 Big Bear BlvdThe wetlands boardwalk. Great place for sunsets and mountain views.
Well kept trail, good for families. Have facilities.
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Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailWell kept trail, good for families. Have facilities.
A regional visitor center and nature center. Opened in 1998, the Big Bear Discovery Center is the largest visitor center in the Big Bear Valley. Stop by and be one of the more than 190,000 yearly visitors to enjoy exhibits, weekly programs, eco-tours, and special events like outdoor concerts, theater productions, and nighttime interpretive programs in the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater.
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Big Bear Discovery Center
A regional visitor center and nature center. Opened in 1998, the Big Bear Discovery Center is the largest visitor center in the Big Bear Valley. Stop by and be one of the more than 190,000 yearly visitors to enjoy exhibits, weekly programs, eco-tours, and special events like outdoor concerts, theater productions, and nighttime interpretive programs in the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater.
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DriveGreat place to walk, easy path.
Great place to stop at with bathrooms, well maintained landscape, and close to The Village.
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Veterans Park Kayak & SUP Rentals
450 Knickerbocker RdGreat place to stop at with bathrooms, well maintained landscape, and close to The Village.
Grays Peak Trail
Grays Peak TrailBeautiful trail! A moderate hike with some incline.
Truck Trails Big Bear Ca
1380-1524 Moonridge Truck TrailJenks Lake Trail 1E20 - A great, partially shaded trail for when you’re driving up to Big Bear Lake and want to stretch your legs. The trail is easy and well maintained, leading to Jenks Lake.
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Jenks Lake Trail
42045 CA-38Jenks Lake Trail 1E20 - A great, partially shaded trail for when you’re driving up to Big Bear Lake and want to stretch your legs. The trail is easy and well maintained, leading to Jenks Lake.
It is a megalith which is a sacred tribal landmark for the Serrano people who lived in the region 2,000 years ago. The Serranos worshipped the dome, which they referred to as the eye of their creator Kruktat (Kokitach). A 1.8-mile trail off Burns Canyon Road in the Baldwin Lake area of Big Bear City. According to legend, during the cremation the eye of Kruktut flew out and became the a giant snow quartz megalith known as Aapahunane’t, or God’s Eye. Legend says that the unusually large white outcropping is God watching to make sure the People treat each other well.
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Eye Of God
Quartz LaneIt is a megalith which is a sacred tribal landmark for the Serrano people who lived in the region 2,000 years ago. The Serranos worshipped the dome, which they referred to as the eye of their creator Kruktat (Kokitach). A 1.8-mile trail off Burns Canyon Road in the Baldwin Lake area of Big Bear City. According to legend, during the cremation the eye of Kruktut flew out and became the a giant snow quartz megalith known as Aapahunane’t, or God’s Eye. Legend says that the unusually large white outcropping is God watching to make sure the People treat each other well.
Difficult 10-mile trek to the highest point in Big Bear Valley. The first 2 miles is a dirt road, at times following Green Creek. The summit is at an altitude of 9,952 feet. To get to the trailhead turn west on Forest Service Road 2N93 at the intersection of Highway 38 and Hatchery Road.
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Sugarloaf National Recreation Trail 2E18
Sugarloaf National Recreation TrailDifficult 10-mile trek to the highest point in Big Bear Valley. The first 2 miles is a dirt road, at times following Green Creek. The summit is at an altitude of 9,952 feet. To get to the trailhead turn west on Forest Service Road 2N93 at the intersection of Highway 38 and Hatchery Road.
The Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail is located on the south side of Big Bear Lake. It is a pleasant 30 to 45 minute walk through a lush forest to Bluff Meadows and one of the largest Lodgepole Pine trees in the world. Past the Aspen Glen Picnic Area, turn onto Forest Road 2N10 for 3.7 miles then turn right on Forest Road 2N11 and continue 1 mile to the trailhead.
Champion Lodgepole Trail 1W11
2N11The Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail is located on the south side of Big Bear Lake. It is a pleasant 30 to 45 minute walk through a lush forest to Bluff Meadows and one of the largest Lodgepole Pine trees in the world. Past the Aspen Glen Picnic Area, turn onto Forest Road 2N10 for 3.7 miles then turn right on Forest Road 2N11 and continue 1 mile to the trailhead.
Big Bear Lake is quickly becoming known as the hot spot for classic east coast single track. Years of trail development, by experienced mountain bikers have created a trail system that will have you grinning ear to ear.
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Hike-A-Bike
Hike-A-BikeBig Bear Lake is quickly becoming known as the hot spot for classic east coast single track. Years of trail development, by experienced mountain bikers have created a trail system that will have you grinning ear to ear.
Juniper Point is a picnic area located on the north side of Big Bear Lake. Amenities include restrooms, parking lot and vehicle access to the Alpine Pedal Path. It is a day use area only. The paved Alpine Pedal Path runs through the picnic area. It is excellent walk or ride along this paved path along north shore of Big Bear Lake.
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Juniper Point Picnic Area
41365 N Shore DrJuniper Point is a picnic area located on the north side of Big Bear Lake. Amenities include restrooms, parking lot and vehicle access to the Alpine Pedal Path. It is a day use area only. The paved Alpine Pedal Path runs through the picnic area. It is excellent walk or ride along this paved path along north shore of Big Bear Lake.
The place with the most beautiful sunsets in the entire valley. Must visit!
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Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk
Stanfield Marsh BoardwalkThe place with the most beautiful sunsets in the entire valley. Must visit!
Mountain peak. Very nice view. Great stop to stretch your legs while driving up to Big Bear.
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Keller Peak Fire Lookout
Keller Peak RoadMountain peak. Very nice view. Great stop to stretch your legs while driving up to Big Bear.
Mountain peak. A maintained trail leads to this summit with stellar views of Big Bear Lake & surrounding valley.
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Bertha Peak
Mountain peak. A maintained trail leads to this summit with stellar views of Big Bear Lake & surrounding valley.
Gold Mountain
Mountain peak, very nice hike. Take lots of water with you.
Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdHas its own kitchen and ready to go meals.
Big Bear Liquor Market
519 Pine Knot AveLiquor, tobacco and candy are bad for you! )
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdFood shopping.
Walgreens
42107 Big Bear BlvdPharmacy is close by if something is needed.
CVS
42136 Big Bear BlvdCVS pharmacy is 5 min away from the cabin.
Alpine Liquor Store
41532 Big Bear BlvdPlace to visit to get some liq) small, nice and our fav.
Big 5 Sporting Goods is one of America's top retailers of name brand sporting goods and accessories. As of November 13, 2018, Big 5 had 436 locations spread throughout 11 western states.
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
41385 Big Bear BlvdBig 5 Sporting Goods is one of America's top retailers of name brand sporting goods and accessories. As of November 13, 2018, Big 5 had 436 locations spread throughout 11 western states.
Focuses on recreational sports in Big Bear Lake, CA like fishing, snowboarding, skiing and kayaking.
Johnny's Ski And Board House
39769 Big Bear BlvdFocuses on recreational sports in Big Bear Lake, CA like fishing, snowboarding, skiing and kayaking.
Entertainment & Activities
Snow Summit is a premier family-friendly Southern California ("SoCal") destination revered for its nearby skiing and snowboarding in the winter.
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Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd Snow Summit is a premier family-friendly Southern California ("SoCal") destination revered for its nearby skiing and snowboarding in the winter.
Big Bear Discount
669 Pine Knot AveShopping, food and gift shops.
Multiple lanes for bowling plus comfort food & beer at this old-school, family-friendly spot.
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Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdMultiple lanes for bowling plus comfort food & beer at this old-school, family-friendly spot.
Prominent ski mountain featuring 4 peaks & 12 lifts, plus lessons, rentals & dining.
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Skigebiet Bear Mountain
43101 Goldmine DrProminent ski mountain featuring 4 peaks & 12 lifts, plus lessons, rentals & dining.
This is one of only two alpine zoos in the United States. The other one is in Colorado Springs called the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThis is one of only two alpine zoos in the United States. The other one is in Colorado Springs called the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
The Magic Mountain Recreation Area at Big
Bear Lake, home of the world-famous Alpine
Slide, offers family fun activities year round. In
the summer there is a cool water slide and in
the winter there is plenty of fun snowplay.
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Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnThe Magic Mountain Recreation Area at Big
Bear Lake, home of the world-famous Alpine
Slide, offers family fun activities year round. In
the summer there is a cool water slide and in
the winter there is plenty of fun snowplay.
Big Bear Valley Sportsman's Club
Division DriveGuns. Guns. Guns. Our favorite spot...
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdGuided Jeep tours. Highly recommend.
Year Round Rentals for outdoor adventure Skiing, Snowboarding, Biking, Kayaking & Paddle Boarding!
Kayak Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdYear Round Rentals for outdoor adventure Skiing, Snowboarding, Biking, Kayaking & Paddle Boarding!
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveCome rent a fat tire bike and experience a new way to mountain bike! Hit the trails for a snowy adventure or explore the shoreline of the lake and take in the beautiful winter scenery.
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Bear Valley Bikes
40298 Big Bear BlvdCome rent a fat tire bike and experience a new way to mountain bike! Hit the trails for a snowy adventure or explore the shoreline of the lake and take in the beautiful winter scenery.
Ski and snowboard rentals and summer electric and mountain bike rentals.
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Goldsmith's Sports
42071 Big Bear BlvdSki and snowboard rentals and summer electric and mountain bike rentals.
Boat rentals, lake tours, fishing boats, rent fishing equipment, take wakeboard and waterski rides.
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Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdBoat rentals, lake tours, fishing boats, rent fishing equipment, take wakeboard and waterski rides.
Enjoy the benefit of playing at altitude with the sun-splashed San Bernardino mountains as your backdrop,
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Skigebiet Bear Mountain
43101 Goldmine DrEnjoy the benefit of playing at altitude with the sun-splashed San Bernardino mountains as your backdrop,
Horse riding. Head along a wide variety of terrains, on several trails, all with spectacular vistas. These rides are geared to the experience of the rider - available all day. Reservations suggested.
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Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdHorse riding. Head along a wide variety of terrains, on several trails, all with spectacular vistas. These rides are geared to the experience of the rider - available all day. Reservations suggested.
Rent kayaks and canoes, ride the pirate ship, waterski rides.
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North Shore Landing
38573 N Shore DrRent kayaks and canoes, ride the pirate ship, waterski rides.
Quality massage treatments in your home, cabin, hotel or at our wellness center (near Bear Mtn).
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Mountain Mobile Massage & Spa
42718 Moonridge RdQuality massage treatments in your home, cabin, hotel or at our wellness center (near Bear Mtn).
Nestled within secluded Grout Bay, Captain Johns’ Fawn Harbor & Marina offers numerous kayaks, canoes, boats, and stand up paddle boards for rent. Our location is excellent for weddings and family lake excursions.
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Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina
39369 N Shore DrNestled within secluded Grout Bay, Captain Johns’ Fawn Harbor & Marina offers numerous kayaks, canoes, boats, and stand up paddle boards for rent. Our location is excellent for weddings and family lake excursions.
Come and join us for some farm fun including Horse Rides, Goat Yoga, Petting Zoo, Bounce House, Games.
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Bear Valley Farms
1601 E Big Bear BlvdCome and join us for some farm fun including Horse Rides, Goat Yoga, Petting Zoo, Bounce House, Games.
Right in the heart of the Village is your one-stop Visitors Information Center. Visit the Center for the most complete information provided by a friendly Big Bear local, who knows the ins and outs of what’s happening and things to do.
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Big Bear Visitor Center
40824 Big Bear BlvdRight in the heart of the Village is your one-stop Visitors Information Center. Visit the Center for the most complete information provided by a friendly Big Bear local, who knows the ins and outs of what’s happening and things to do.
Shopping
Looking for a gift to take from Big Bear? This gift shop has some unique things.
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Brown Bear Gift Shop
675 Pine Knot AveLooking for a gift to take from Big Bear? This gift shop has some unique things.
Big Bear Discount
669 Pine Knot AveThe heart of Big Bear - shopping, food and gift shops.
The place has a spectacular assortment of beautiful wood carvings! Their talented wood-carvers specialize in a variety of hand crafted, unique, one of a kind wood creations sure to tickle your fancy.
Kirby's Custom Carvings
42116 Big Bear BlvdThe place has a spectacular assortment of beautiful wood carvings! Their talented wood-carvers specialize in a variety of hand crafted, unique, one of a kind wood creations sure to tickle your fancy.
Arts & Culture
Come to the Big Bear History Museum and see the
building blocks that have made History since it was
first recorded in the San Bernardino mountains.
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Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrCome to the Big Bear History Museum and see the
building blocks that have made History since it was
first recorded in the San Bernardino mountains.
Sightseeing
The solar telescopes are specially made for observing the Sun. On rare occasions we do use them at night on stars to check alignment and tracking.
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Big Bear Solar Observatory
40386 N Shore LnThe solar telescopes are specially made for observing the Sun. On rare occasions we do use them at night on stars to check alignment and tracking.
Take a tour of spectacular Big Bear Lake on Miss Liberty Paddle wheel Tour Boat.
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Miss Liberty
439 Pine Knot AveTake a tour of spectacular Big Bear Lake on Miss Liberty Paddle wheel Tour Boat.