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WELCOME! Big Bear Lake is Southern California’s four-season mountain lake escape. Located in the heart of Southern California and close to Phoenix and Las Vegas, Big Bear Lake is the jewel of the San Bernardino National Forest known for excellent fishing, snowboarding & skiing, hiking, mountain biking and so much more. Further plan your vacation at BigBear.com and explore the best selection of accommodations at the best prices available. Explore events, weather reports, road conditions and all you need to know before planning a trip. Call 800-424-4232 to talk to a local specialist.
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23 Big Bear Lake Marinas 29 Phone Directory
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21 Hiking & Biking Map 25 Big Bear Waterfront
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26 Big Bear Lake Map 28 Baldwin Lake Map Look for this Insider Tip icon throughout this guide to help make your Big Bear vacation the best! INSIDER
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44 Special Occasions 46 Accommodations
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VAC AT I O N I T I N E R A R I E S WINTER FAMILY FUN Family vacations are a blast during the snowy winter months. Check out these destinations that are great fun for all ages! Take on the slopes at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain ski resorts. Lessons for all ability levels and ages are available at the Adventure Academy. Enjoy a high-altitude lunch at one of Big Bear Mountain Resorts’ eateries. Not a skier or boarder? Enjoy the snow all the same at Big Bear Snow Play and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain. Winter snow tubing is ideal for youngsters and those young at heart! Speed down the Alpine Slide, challenge an opponent to an arcade game, or take flight on the Soaring Eagle ride. Big Bear Snow Play features the longest tubing hill in Southern California. Friday, Saturday and holiday nights is when glow tubing comes to life. Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a unique animal rescue facility that highlights the native wildlife of Big Bear.
Got your Big Bear getaway plans squared away? With so much to see and do on a year-round basis, you’ll want to spend time planning to get the most out of your vacation. This page gives you some insight to help with itinerary ideas!
ELEVATE YOUR GETAWAY
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Get your race on at Big Bear Speedway with SODI RT8 Karts. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain offers the perfect spot to cool off with its double water slide. Reserve a boat for a cruise on Big Bear Lake. Holloway’s Marina, North Shore Landing, Pine Knot Marina and Pleasure Point Marina offer rentals for pontoons, kayaks, jet skis and fishing boats daily April to October. The Cave, located in the Village, brings the best live music and entertainment to town every weekend. Or stop by Wyatt’s Saloon & Grill on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday to enjoy a country-style dinner with live music and dancing.
SUMMER FAMILY FUN During the summertime it’s all about the lake! Reserve a rental boat from any one of six full-service marinas around the lake; or reserve a fishing trip with Big Bear Charter Fishing. Learn the best fishing techniques and enjoy drinks and snacks along your journey. This outing will be one for the books. Treat the kids to a real pirate adventure on Big Bear Pirate Ship. This tour boat that sails out of Holloway’s Marina is a replica Spanish galleon used in the 1981 film Time Bandit. Book a tour or reserve the whole ship for special events.
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Insider’s Guide TO BIG BEAR LAKE FOUR SEASONS OF ACTION SPORTS Big Bear Lake is your one stop shop for action sports throughout the year! From winter skiing and snow tubing to summertime biking and lake sports, discover and plan your adventure, your way. • Big Bear Mountain Resorts offers SoCal’s best skiing and snowboarding in the winter and provides prime mountain biking terrain during the summer. • Big Bear Jeep experience puts your off-roading skills to the test! This guided tour puts you behind the wheel of a 4x4 Jeep to climb over boulders and explore Holcomb Valley.
• Always carry a map! • Before you head out, stop by a sporting goods store, such as Big Bear Sporting Goods to get properly outfitted. • Stick to trails that are clearly marked. • Carry plenty of water and energy snacks to stay fueled and hydrated. • Be sure your phone is fully charged in case of an emergency. • Always notify a trusted person of where you’re trekking and when you expect to return.
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Hikers and bikers are truly spoiled with a variety of terrain and scenery on countless miles of trails winding through Big Bear’s forests and peaks. A day out on one of the Valley’s numerous single-track routes adds to any outdoor getaway experience. Be sure you’re fully prepared for the task!
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• Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, Grizzly Ridge Snow Tubing, and Big Bear Snow Play offer day and night tubing fun for the whole family!
SUMMER LAKE ACTIVITIES Big Bear Lake is your hub for summertime watersports and activities, from a leisurely boat trip to an audacious wakeboarding lesson. Big Bear Lake marinas and rental shops have everything you need for a successful day on the lake. • Fishing is permitted anywhere from shore or boat. Visit Big Bear Sporting Goods to learn about where to fish on the lake and gear up. Increase your odds by booking a guide service like Big Bear Charter Fishing and catch rainbow trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass. • Big Bear Lake’s six full-service marinas such as Holloway’s, Pine Knot, North Shore Landing and Pleasure Point offer seasonal boat rentals, tours, wakeboarding/waterskiing, tubing and more. • Paddle your way around the lake with a kayak or SUP. • Two public launch ramps allow you to bring your own vessel. After a quick inspection, you’re on your way.
AFTER-HOURS FUN Check out Big Bear’s nightlife! Happy hours, glow bowling and golf, movie theaters and more keep the fun going after the sun goes down.
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• Nightly Glow Bowling and Glow Golfing on selected offer a unique after-hours experience for the whole family! • Restaurants and venues throughout Big Bear showcase a wide variety of live music throughout the week. Check out The Cave’s concert schedule for national acts and the best tribute bands or Wyatt’s Saloon at the Big Bear Convention Center to find the largest dance floor in Big Bear and free line-dancing lessons.
GETTING HERE – DRIVING SAFETY It’s important to keep the following driving safety tips in mind when traveling in any season to Big Bear. • In snowy conditions, always carry tire chains. Be sure you’re using the proper size as they should be snug around the wheel. • Be sure you know how to install your chains before you have to use them. Chains always go on the drive wheels. • Try to stick to chains that cross the tire tread in an ‘X’ or ‘Z’ pattern rather than a linear pattern. This tends to improve traction. • Landslides have been known to happen during rainstorms. Try to avoid traveling at these times. • Always fill your gas tank before traveling up or down the mountain. • Always use good road etiquette; this includes signaling, passing safely, and using turnouts when necessary to allow other vehicles to pass. • Take it easy! Your goal is to arrive for a great Big Bear getaway!
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Represents a Big Bear signature event
May 24-27
Art on the Corner in the Village
May 25
Desperado – Eagles Tribute at the Cave
May 25-26
Big Bear Lake Maifest at Big Bear Convention Center – Oktoberfest in May? YEP! Well sort of...the 2nd Annual Big Bear Lake Maifest is the little sister to Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
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May 25-26 Grill & Chill – Memorial Day Weekend – Kansas City BBQ State Championship, craft beers, kids’ play area and live music
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Memorial Day Show & Shine Car Show at Snow Play
Jun 1
Big Bear National Trails Day Run & Hike
Jun 1
Rumours – Fleetwood Mac Tribute at the Cave
Jun 1-2
Adventure Van Expo at Bartlett Events Area in the Village
Jun 1-2
Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Shootout #1 at Snow Summit
Jun 7
In The End – Linkin Park Tribute at the Cave
Jun 8-9
Fishin’ For $50K – 30 tagged trout – all worth cash prizes,
Jun 8
Village Summer Wine Walk – Stroll from merchant
Jun 8
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars Tribute at the Cave
Jun 15
Mick Adams and The Stones – Rolling Stones Tribute
Jun 15
Snow Summit Mountain Bike Series #1 – Longest Jump
Jun 15
Movies in the Meadow at Snow Summit: School of Rock
Jun 15-16
16th Annual Carp Round-Up
Jun 21
Atomic Punks – Van Halen Tribute at the Cave
Jun 22
Outdoor Adventure Day in the Village
Jun 22
Cash’d Out – Johnny Cash Tribute at the Cave
Jun 22-23
Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Shootout #2 at Snow Summit
4TH OF JULY WEEK: JUNE 29 – JULY 7
Jun 29
Snow Summit Mountain Bike Series #2 – Pump Track
Jul 4
Above the Boom July 4th Party at Snow Summit
Jul 4
4th of July 5K/10K/15K at Meadow Park
Jul 4
Independence Day Festival at the Convention Center
Jul 4
Rotary Fireworks Show over Big Bear Lake
Jul 4
Rotary 4th of July BBQ at Marina Resort
Jul 4-7
Art on the Corner in the Village
Jul 5
The Pettybreakers – Tom Petty Tribute at the Cave
Jul 6
Big Bear Air Fair at Big Bear Airport
Jul 6
Metalachi at the Cave
Jul 6
Music in the Mountains – Bee Gees Tribute
Jul 6
Movies in the Meadow at Snow Summit: Trolls
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including five grand prize tagged trout worth $10,000 each! to merchant, tasting selected wines
at the Cave Competition at Snow Summit
Challenge at Snow Summit
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Big Bear Chili Cook-Off in the Village – Sanctioned
Jul 19
Jefferson Starship at the Cave
Jul 20
Pauly Shore at the Cave
Jul 20
Music in the Mountains featuring Hollywood U2
Jul 20
Red Bull Movie at Snow Summit: Reverence:
Jul 20-21
Crafts & Cranks at Snow Summit – Part MTB bike race,
Jul 20-21; 27-28
Big Bear Renaissance Faire in Fawnskin – Authentic
Jul 26
Hinder at the Cave
Jul 26-28
Spirits of the West Brewsfest – 50+ beers and spirits
Jul 27
Ted Nugent at the Cave
Jul 27-28
Big Bear Artwalk Show at the Bartlett Events Area
Aug 2
40 Oz. to Freedom – Sublime Tribute at the Cave
Aug 2-3
Quilt Show at The Lodge at Big Bear Lake
Aug 3
Tour de Big Bear 25, 50, 70, or 100 mile cycling stages
Aug 3
Music in the Mountains featuring Turn the Page and Fortunate Son – Bob Seger and CCR Tributes
Aug 3; 17
Movies in the Meadow at Snow Summit August 3: Ralph Breaks the Internet August 17: Ratatouille
Aug 3-4; 10-11
Big Bear Renaissance Faire in Fawnskin – Authentic
by the International Chili Society, with a beer & wine garden and three live bands
– U2 Tribute A Journey Into Fear part craft beer festival with live music and carnival rides re-creation of an English Summer Faire, with live entertainment, jousters, vendors and more!
sampling, action shooters, kids’ activities, vendors and live music (July 26 is a kickoff party and July 28 features a Cowboy Brunch)
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re-creation of an English Summer Faire, with live entertainment, jousters, vendors and more!
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Represents a Big Bear signature event
Aug 9-11
Big Bear Fun Run Antique Classic Car Show – More than 500 vintage autos, muscle cars, roadsters, hot rods and customs on display, followed by a cruise around the lake
Aug 10
Competition at Snow Summit
Aug 10
Ryan Hall’s Conquer the Wall at Snow Summit
Aug 16-17
Kodiak 100 Ultra Trail Run
Aug 16-18
Antique Wooden Boat Show
Aug 17
The Fabulous Thunderbirds at the Cave
Aug 17
Music in the Mountains featuring Kings of Country
Aug 23
Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues at the Cave
Aug 24
Big Bear Lake Brew Festival in the Village
Aug 31
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer at the Cave
Aug 31
Music in the Mountains featuring The Long Run The Long Run and K-TEL All-Stars
– Eagles Tribute and Super Hits of the 70s
Snow Summit Mountain Bike Series #3 – Best Whip
– Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash Tributes
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Black Flag at the Cave
Sep 7-8; 14-15; 21-22; 28-29
Oktoberfest Beer, Brats and Bands! – Two stages of non-stop entertainment plus authentic German beer and food
Sep 7-8
Movies in the Meadow at Snow Summit:
Sep 14
Village Fall Wine Walk – Stroll from merchant to merchant in the Village, tasting selected wines
Sep 14
Plain White T’s at the Cave
Sep 21
Hot Dawgs and Hand Rails at Bear Mountain – The largest winter kickoff party known to man, features 50 of the world’s best snowboarders competing in a one-of-a-kind rail jam competition with live musical performances
Sep 21
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap at the Cave
Sep 28
Big Bear MTB Gran Fondo/ Grizzly 100
Oct 5-6
Big Bear Lake TroutfesT
Oct 5-6; 12-13; 19-20; 26-27; Nov 2
Oktoberfest Beer, Brats and Bands! – Two stages of
Oct 5-6
Big Bear Yoga Fest at Performing Arts Center
Oct 26
Queen Nation – Queen Tribute at the Cave
Oct 31
Halloween in the Village
Nov 1-2
Big Bear Lake Comedy Festival in the Village
Nov 21
Big Bear Lake Turkey Trot
Nov 22
Santa’s Grand Entrance and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov 29-30
Mountain Christmas Boutique
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Santa Comes to Snow Summit – Have your picture
Dec 31
Torchlight Parade & New Year’s Eve Party at Snow Summit – Watch snowboarders and skiers glide
down the mountain with torchlights, then ring in the New Year at Snow Summit with fun activities and live music
Dec 31
Wyatt’s Family New Year’s Celebration – Family-
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Bald Eagle Celebration
Jan TBA
National Winter Trails Day
Feb TBA
KROQ Storms Bear Mountain
Mar 7
Polar Plunge – Brave men, women and children take
Mar 27-29
Bear Break (spring break activities) at Bear Mountain
Apr 12
Easter Egg Hunt at Snow Summit
May 23-24
Grill & Chill – Memorial Day Weekend – Kansas City BBQ
May 23-24
Big Bear Lake Maifest at Big Bear Convention Center
May TBA
Spartan Race – The world’s best obstacle course
taken with jolly old St. Nick in the Snow Summit base area for free (open to the public, all ages)
friendly celebration features live entertainment, ranch- style food, a bounce house, games and crafts for kids and a Champagne toast at midnight. FREE rides home!
“the plunge” in freezing cold Big Bear Lake to raise money for Special Olympics
State Championship, craft beers, kids’ play area, live music
returns to Big Bear
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365 DAYS OF FUN Big Bear Lake is at the ready to provide fun and adventure any day of the year. This quintessential mountain resort is the only area in Southern California that truly delivers four authentic seasons — and best of all, those four seasons are packed with recreational choices for all walks of life, all year ‘round.
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Horseback Riding Saddle-up year-round to see the beauty of Big Bear from a great vantage point— on horseback. Hourly, half-day and sunset rides available. Kids love the petting zoo and pony rides.
BALDWIN LAKE STABLES & PETTING ZOO 46475 Pioneertown Rd., Big Bear City 909-585-6482 BaldwinLakeStables.com
BIG BEAR EQUESTRIAN CENTER / BEAR VALLEY FARMS 1601 E. Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear City 909-547-5424 BearValleyFarms.com
4x4 Off-Road Tours For real adventure, take to four wheels and go beyond Big Bear’s outskirts with an off-road specialist. Big Bear Jeep Experience gives you the keys to drive its Jeeps. Follow a guide Jeep on an exciting and educational tour throughout Big Bear Valley.
BIG BEAR JEEP EXPERIENCE 42011 Big Bear Blvd. 909-420-5828 (see ad page 19) BigBearJeepExperience.com
Helicopter Tours See the beauty of the Big Bear area with an aerial view featuring the scenic San Bernardino mountains, landmarks, points of interest and real estate.
HELICOPTER BIG BEAR 501 Valley Blvd., Big Bear City 909-585-1200 (see ad page 19) HelicopterBigBear.com
Segway Tours Guided Segway tours is an adventurous way to explore Big Bear’s rich history and learn about flora and fauna.
ACTION TOURS 40957 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-0390 (see ad page 17) ActionZiplineTours.com
Bowling Bowling is fun with the entire family or with a group of friends. The Bowling Barn has 16 bowling lanes open to the public daily, including bumper bowling for kids and glow bowling every night.
THE BOWLING BARN 40625 Big Bear Blvd. 909-878-2695 (see ad page 20) BowlingBarn.com
Ziplining
Zoo
Ziplining gives the sensation of flying through the air like a bird. It’s a fun adrenaline-rush adventure for the whole family! Tours include an off-road safari Jeep ride, zipline runs through the treetops, and a suspension bridge!
Big Bear Alpine Zoo has rescued and rehabilitated wildlife since 1959. See over 120 animals, including bald eagles, black bears, a grizzly bear family, wolves, mountain lions, raccoons, foxes, snow leopards, and much more!
ACTION TOURS
BIG BEAR ALPINE ZOO
40957 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-0390 (see ad page 17) ActionZiplineTours.com
43285 Goldmine Dr. 909-584-1299 (see ad page 17) BigBearAlpineZoo.org
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Y E A R ’ R O U N D R E C R E AT I O N Amusement & Fun for All Ages There’s always something fun to do in Big Bear for the entire family. Choose from a variety of adventures for kids of all ages, all year ’round.
GOLD RUSH MINING ADVENTURES
ALPINE SLIDE AT MAGIC MOUNTAIN
40729 Village Dr. #6 1121 West Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear City 877-584-6427 MountainRoomEscapes.com
40016 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-5678 GoldRushMiningAdventures.com
800 Wildrose Ln. 909-866-4626 (see ad page 6) AlpineSlideBigBear.com
AMAZING SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE
MOUNTAIN ROOM ESCAPES
SNOW SUMMIT 880 Summit Blvd. (see ad page 50) 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) BigBearMountainResort.com
805-603-5620 UrbanAdventureQuest.com
S P R I N G , S U M M E R & FA L L AC T I V I T I E S Bike Rentals (see map on page 21)
Hiking trails are abundant in the San Bernardino National Forest, most notable being the Pacific Crest Trail, which snakes through the east and north ends of Big Bear Valley. Most trailheads are easily accessible and lead hikers to summits with outstanding panoramic views.
Spring through autumn, mountain bikers from around the globe come to Big Bear Valley to experience a sport created for the mountains! This worldclass mountain biking region has more than one hundred miles of trails and Forest Service roads to satisfy bikers of all ages and skill levels. Popular singletrack rides include the Skyline Trail, Grout Bay Trail and Pineknot Trail. Snow Summit transforms into a prime mountain biking area during summer months with So Cal’s only lift-served bike park! Other options for recreational bike riding include electric bikes and leisure rides on the Alpine Pedal Path.
BIG BEAR DISCOVERY CENTER 40971 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin 909-382-2790 (see ad page 35) MountainsFoundation.org
SNOW SUMMIT 880 Summit Blvd. 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
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BEAR VALLEY BIKES 40298 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-8000 BVBikes.com
GOLDSMITHS SPORTS 42071 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-2728 (see ad pages 20 & 35) GoldsmithsSports.com
PADDLES AND PEDALS 40545 North Shore Ln., Fawnskin 909-936-2907 PaddlesAndPedals.com
SNOW SUMMIT 880 Summit Blvd. 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
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Hiking (see map on page 21)
Saving Wildlife Since 1959
Connecting people to wildlife through rehabilitation, rescue, conservation, and education. We offer daily animal enrichment throughout the day and keeper presentations daily at noon, 1, 2, and 3 PM.
Get your wild on at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo! Open Daily (weather permitting) 43285 Goldmine Dr., Big Bear Lake, CA | 909-584-1299 The Blanche and Jean Nay Foundation - Caring for the Zoo’s Future Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo- Supporting the zoo for over 25 years
Zipline, Segway & More! Open Daily - 365 Days a Year
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S P R I N G , S U M M E R & FA L L AC T I V I T I E S Scenic Sky Chair
Golf
FISH BIG BEAR CHARTER SERVICE
Enjoy panoramic vistas and breathtaking views on a mile-long chairlift ride to the top of Snow Summit (8,200 feet). Round-trip and one-way tickets available (for those that wish to hike down to the base). All ages welcome. Don’t forget to bring a camera!
Experience the benefits of playing at altitude with the sun-splashed San Bernardino Mountains as your background. Bear Mountain’s idyllic 9-hole course features a driving range, putting green, cart and club rentals, retail shop, restaurant, and PGA-certified lessons.
Camping
SNOW SUMMIT
BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE
880 Summit Blvd. 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
43102 Goldmine Dr. 909-585-8002 (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
40971 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin 909-382-2790 (see ad page 17) MountainsFoundation.org
Fishing Guide Services
BIG BEAR MOBILE AND RV RESORT
Get a handle on where the fish are biting and take a guided fishing charter with one of Big Bear’s expert fishing guides! Find the hot spots and the best lures to catch monster trout.
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Kart Racing The wildly popular kart racing is now in Big Bear Lake! Thrill seekers can drive SODI RT8 Karts and compete against the clock while reaching speeds of up to 30 mph at Big Bear Speedway. The open-air racetrack is a Grand Prix-style course with plenty of hairpin turns and s-curves.
500 Paine Ct. 909-255-2834 FishBigBear.net
Get back to nature and pitch your tent or park your RV in all the best places. Camping is the essential memory maker.
BIG BEAR DISCOVERY CENTER
547 Alden Rd. 909-866-7774 BigBearMobile.com 909-833-1516 BigBearRVRentals.com
BIG BEAR CHARTER FISHING
HOLLOWAY’S MARINA & RV PARK
398 Edgemoor Rd. 909-866-2240 BigBearFishing.com
398 Edgemoor Rd. 909-866-5706 (see ad pages 26 & 27) HollowaysMarina.com
BIG BEAR SPEEDWAY
CANTRELL GUIDE SERVICE
42825 Big Bear Blvd. 909-585-0075 (see ad page 51) BigBearSpeedway.com
400 Pine Knot Ave. 909-585-4017 BigBearFishing.net
NATIONAL RECREATION RESERVATION SYSTEM
The Longest Owned & Operated Family Tour Boat on e Lake
• 90-minute in-depth narrative excursion • Pinpoint accuracy about Big Bear’s history & fun facts • Big Bear Queen is a short walk from Village • Charters • Private Parties • Sunset Cruises • Moonlight cruises once a month (call for info)
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Lake Tours See beautiful scenery and learn about Big Bear’s colorful history from one of our knowledgeable lake guides. Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tour Boat and Big Bear Pirate Ship offer lake tours.
BIG BEAR DISCOVERY CENTER CANOE AND KAYAK TOURS 40971 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin 909-382-2790 (see ad page 35) MountainsFoundation.org
BIG BEAR MARINA 500 Paine Ct. 909-866-3218 (see ad page 22) BigBearMarina.com
BIG BEAR PIRATE SHIP 398 Edgemoor Rd. 909-866-5706 (see ad pages 26 & 29) HollowaysMarina.com
YOU DRIVE OUR JEEPS
BIG BEAR QUEEN LAKE TOURS 500 Paine Ct. 909-744-4948 (see ad page 18) BigBearQueen.com
CAPTAIN JOHN’S FAWN HARBOR & MARINA 39369 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin 909-866-6478 (see ad page 22) FawnHarbor.com
MISS LIBERTY PADDLEWHEEL TOUR BOAT
SNOW-RAIN-SHINE 909.420.5828 | BIGBEARJEEPEXPERIENCE.COM
439 Pine Knot Ave. 909-866-8129 (see ad page 24) PineKnotMarina.com
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Watersports Watersports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, standup paddleboarding and parasailing.
BIG BEAR WATERSPORTS SCHOOL 439 Pine Knot Ave. 909-229-0035 BigBearWatersports.com
DESIGNATED WAKESPORTS 603 Landlock Landing Rd. 909-556-3345 DesignatedWakesports.com
PADDLES AND PEDALS 40545 North Shore Ln., Fawnskin 909-936-2907 PaddlesAndPedals.com
CAPTAIN JOHN’S FLOATING WATERPARK 39369 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin 909-866-6478 (see ad page 24) FawnHarbor.com
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S N O W S U M M I T B I K E PA R K
ELECTRIC & STANDARD
BIKE RENTALS
Laser Maze Challenge & Expanded Arcade
Glow Bowling Every Night
Performance Bikes
Pedal or Not!
Sports Bar with Big Screen TVs
Groups and Private Parties
Hit the Trails!
909 866 2728 42071 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Lake GoldsmithsSports.com
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ALPINE PEDAL PATH
2.5 miles, very easy An asphalt path that wanders along the north shore of Big Bear Lake. Easily accessible for hikers, bikers, skaters, joggers, strollers and wheelchairs. It starts at Stanfield Cutoff and ends at the Solar Observatory.
2 WOODLAND TRAIL
1.5 mile loop, easy A unique nature trail with 20 posted stops. Pick up a pamphlet at the entrance and take the self-guided tour where you will learn about botany, geology and the wildlife of this woodland area. You can leave your car in the parking lot if it exhibits an Adventure Pass.
3 CHAMPION LODGEPOLE PINE TRAIL
.6 mile round-trip, easy The Lodgepole Pine Trail is on the south side of the lake and is a gentle walk down a path along a stream; ending up at the Champion Lodgepole Pine, one of the largest known lodgepoles in the world. Begin by driving up Mill Creek Road (Forest Road 2N10-dirt road) for 4.5 miles, turn right on 2N11 and continue one mile to the trailhead.
4 CASTLE ROCK TRAIL
2.4 miles round-trip, moderate Castle Rock Trail is one of Big Bear’s most popular trails. The trail begins one mile east of Big Bear Dam on Hwy. 18. On the south side of Hwy. 18 is a small brown sign that marks the trailhead. Park at the turnout along Hwy. 18. The elevation gain is 500’, making it a steep climb for the first .5 miles. The well-marked trail levels out for another .7 miles. At the top is an impressive granite rock outcropping providing 360º panoramic views.
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PINE KNOT TRAIL
6 miles round-trip, moderate Hikers begin at the base of Aspen Glen Picnic Area, just south of Mill Creek Road. The trail meanders through stands of white fir and Jeffery pine. The trail leads to Grand View Point, altitude 7,784’. Avid hikers make the round trip hike in three hours or less. Mountain bikers take the Scenic Sky Chair to 2N10 west to 1E01 for a thrilling single track experience.
6 COUGAR CREST TRAIL
4-5.5 miles, moderate to difficult Starts .6 miles west of the Discovery Center on Hwy. 38. You will need an Adventure Pass to park in the trailhead parking area. On the trail you will walk through a wide variety of natural environments. The first mile is a gentle uphill climb, but after a mile or so you will realize you are gaining altitude. The Cougar Crest Trail ends at the junction of the world-famous 2,600-mile long Pacific Crest Trail.
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Dirt Fire Road
9 miles, low intermediate A very popular novice ride that starts by taking the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair. This ride has a 3-mile roller coaster ride to Grandview Point Junction. There you have the option to ride 2.5 miles to Grandview Point, where the view is beautiful and well worth the extra time.
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GROUT BAY BIKE TRAIL
Hiking Trail
13 miles, intermediate This trail starts with a short paved climb from the Fawnskin fire station up to 3N14. Continue 2.5 miles to Hanna Flat campground. From there, Grout Bay Trail starts at the back of the campsite and starts climbing. The trail climbs and descends, ending your ride back in Fawnskin.
9 JOHN BULL LOOP BIKE TRAIL
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Interpretive Trailhead Watchable Wildlife
14.9 miles, advanced to expert You’ll need stamina and basic navigation skills for this loop. Start at Van Dusen Canyon Rd. (3N09) and ride up 3.5 miles to Holcomb Valley to 3N16 turn left, to 3N07 turn right, to 3N43 turn left to “The John Bull Trail” (3N10). It’s about 3 miles of technical riding before you come to 3N32; turn right to 3N16; take another right at 3N09, which will lead you back to your starting point.
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Trailhead Parking Ranger Station Fire Station Campground Group Campground
15 miles one way, intermediate, some technical sections Multi-use single track is 15 miles one way; it offers built-in berms, fun up-downs, and spectacular views. The middle 8 miles of the trail are relatively flat, but each end has moderate climbs. Access the trail on the east end where the pavement ends on Club View Drive, and on the west end just past the junction of 2N10 and 2N17.
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WATERSPORTS
Pontoons Fishing Kayaks • SUPs
Wave Runners Skiing Tubing Wake Skating • Wakeboarding
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Pro Shop Charter Guide Tour the Lake, Enjoy the Scenery Official Weigh Station & Learn about the History •
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CAPTAIN JOHN’S 22 FAWN HARBOR & MARINA
500 Paine Ct., Big Bear Lake 909-866-3218 • BigBearMarina.com
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39369 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin 909-866-6478 • FawnHarbor.com
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398 Edgemoor Rd., Big Bear Lake 909-866-5706 • HollowaysMarina.com Full-service marina with adjoining RV Park. Pontoon, fishing boat and WaveRunner rentals. Slips, moorings, fuel dock, tackle and snack store available. Water-skiing and wakeboarding services. Home of the Pirate Ship Lake Tours.
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38573 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin 909-878-4386 • BigBearBoating.com Complete watersports center with beach. Home to the oldest water-skiing and wakeboarding school on the lake, with experienced instructors and state-of-the-art equipment. Speed boat, WaveRunner, kayak, pontoon and fishing boat rentals.
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439 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake 909-633-7511 • PineKnotMarina.com Don’t settle for less! Premier full-service marina offers pontoon, fishing boat, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Sailing lessons, parasailing, WaveRunners, watersports, slip rentals, and boat and dock sails. Marine service center and parts store. Home of Miss Liberty.
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603 Landlock Landing Rd., Big Bear Lake 909-866-2455 • PleasurePointMarina.net Full service marina with family activities including picnic and wading areas. Rent pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards. Wake sports, fishing charter, slip rentals, bait, tackle and snack shop. Full service repair and maintenance shop.
MARINA © PINE KNOT MARINA
EAST BOAT RAMP (Public Launch) • • • • 41911 North Shore Dr., Fawnskin 909-866-5200
WEST BOAT RAMP (Public Launch) • • • • 38925 North Shore Dr., Fawnskin 909-866-2917
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WAT E R F R O N T AC T I V I T I E S M A P Some of the finest freshwater fishing in California can be found in Big Bear Lake. There is an abundance of trout, bass, catfish, and blue gill to be caught. Big Bear Lake is also well known as a good trolling lake. You will need a fishing license, which can be purchased at sporting goods stores and marinas. You can rent a variety of boats, from pontoon, fishing, sail and speed boats to canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and paddle boats, or take a lake tour and enjoy a day in the sun at any one of the many marinas that surround Big Bear Lake’s 22 miles of shoreline. Permits are required for private boats and can be purchased at any marina.
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There are multiple fishing charter services on the lake that offer expert knowledge, advice and techniques on how to catch trout and bass, and of course inside tips on where the fish are biting. Water-skiing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, parasailing and jet skiing can all be enjoyed on Big Bear Lake. Arrangements can be made at many of the marinas. Public boat launch ramp. The U.S. Forest Service offers tent camping in its National Forest campgrounds. RV camping is also available in the valley. Call 800-424-4232 for more information on RV parks. A number of picnic areas surround the lake. Bring your favorite sandwich and enjoy the day! S.S. Relief: Floating restrooms.
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LATE SUMMER TO FALL September-October • Between North Shore Landing and Observatory – Courtesy Cantrell Guide Service, see Fishing Guides, page 18
WELCOME TO BIG BEAR LAKE! In The Village ROBINHOODRESORTS.com NOTTINGHAMSTAVERN.com (909) 866-4643 Resort (909) 866-4644 Restaurant
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PA R T I A L S T R E E T I N D E X ADAMS DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 AEROPLANE BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7,8 ALAMEDA CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8 ALAMEDA RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8 ALPENWIG DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 ALPINE WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 ALPINVIEW DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 ALTA VISTA AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 ANGELES BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8, 9 ANITA AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 ANTELOPE MTN RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 ARAPAHOE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 ARBOR LN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 ASH LN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C11 ASHWOOD DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 BALDWIN LAKE DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B11 BALDWIN LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9,10 BARBARA LEE LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 BARKER BLVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 BARRANCA BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 BARRETT WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 BARRYMORE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 BARTLETT RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4,5 BARTON LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C9,10 BEAR LOOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 BEAR LOOP ACCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 BEAR MTN RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7,8 BEAUMONT LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 BEDFORD CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 BELMONT DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8
BERNHEART LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 BIG BEAR BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6,7,9,C1-6 BIG TREE LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 BLUE JAY RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 BLUE MTN RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 BLUE WATER RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 BLUEBILL DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B9 BOOTH WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 BOW CANYON DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8 BOWLES BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 BREWER WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 BROOKSIDE LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 BROWNIE LN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5, 6 BRUIN TRL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 BUFFLEHEAD DR. . . . . . . . . . . . A9,10,B9,10 BUTTE AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7,8 CANYON CREST DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8,9 CANYON RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 CASCADE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D9 CATALINA RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6,7 CEDAR DELL LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 CEDAR MTN RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 CHEROKEE ST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 CHICKASAW LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 CHIMNEY PEAK RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 CHINOOK RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 CHOCTAW DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 CIENEGA RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 CINDERELLA DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8,9 CLINE MILLER PL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
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COLUMBINE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D9 COLUSA DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 COMANCHE DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2,3 CONSTELLATION DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 COUGAR RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7-10 COVE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 COY LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 COYOTE CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8 CRAGS LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 CRATER CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 CRATER MTN RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 CRESTWOOD DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D6 CRYSTAL MTN RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 CURLY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 DAVOS DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 DAWN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 DEER HORN DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 DEERTRAIL DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 DIVISION DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B7 DORSET DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 DOWNEY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 DRAKE DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B10 DUTCH WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 EAGLE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B,C5 EAGLE MTN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 EAGLE MTN RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 EAST BIG BEAR BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 EDELWEISSE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 EDGEMOOR RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3,D4
EIDER DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B9 ELMWOOD PL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 ELYSIAN BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 ERWIN RANCH RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B11 ETON LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 EUREKA DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D5 FAIRWAY BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9,B7,8,10 FAWNSKIN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 FEATHER MTN RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 FENWAY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7,8 FLICKER RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 FLINTRIDGE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D8 FOREST RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 FOX FARM RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6,7 GARDEN PL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 GARRICK WAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 GARSTIN RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 GILDART DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 GILROY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 GLEN MTN DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 GOLD MOUNTAIN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B9 GREEN MTN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7,8 GREEN WAY BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 GREEN WAY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 GREENFALL LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 GREENSPOT BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B,C10 GREY BACK TRL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 GROVE WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 HALE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 HATCHERY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D11
Baldwin Lake
BIG BEAR CITY
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ERWIN LAKE
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SUGARLOAF
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See Big Bear Lake map on pages 26-27 HEMLOCK LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C11 HICKS DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 HILLEN DALE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 HILLTOP LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 HOLCOMB VALLEY RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B4 HOLCOMB VIEW DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7,8 HOLDEN AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 HOPI LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2,3 ILLINI DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2,3 IROQUOIS LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 IRVING WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 JASPER DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 JAY BIRD LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 JEFFRIES RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 JUNIPER DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B,C7 KAYAH DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 KEAN WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 KERN AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D9 KINGSTON LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7,8 KLAMATH RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8 KNICKERBOCKER RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D5 LA CRESCENTA DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D8 LAKEVIEW DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3,4 LAKEWOOD DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B11 LODGE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 LOFTY VIEW DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 LONDON LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 LOOKOUT DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 LOOKOUT MTN RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7,8 LOWE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 LUNA DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D8 MAHOGANY LN . . . . . . . . . . . . . C9,10,D9,10 MALABAR WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 MALTBY BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 MANN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 MANZANITA LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C11 MAPLE LN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-D10 MARLOWE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 MASON DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 MC ALISTER RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B,C7 MEADOW LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8,9 MENLO DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D8 MESQUITE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 MICHAEL AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 MIDWAY BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 MILL CREEK RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D4 MINTON DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 MITCHELL LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C11 MOHAWK DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 MOJAVE BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 MONTCLAIR DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 MOONRIDGE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6,7,D7,8 MOONRIDGE WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 MOUND ST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 MOUNTAIN LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 MOUNTAIN VIEW BLVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7,9 MT DOBLE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B8,B9 MT SHASTA RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 MT VERDI RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 MT WHITNEY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 MULLINS DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 MUROC DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 MYRTLE AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 NANA AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 NANDINA DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8,9 NAVAJO ST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 NORTH BAY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 NORTH SHORE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . A7,8,B2,4 NORTH SHORE LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 OAK AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 OAK DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C9 OAKGLEN RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 ORANGE AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C9 PAINE CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 PANAMINT MTN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7,8 PANORAMA DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 PARADISE WAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B9 PARK AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5,6 PEGASUS DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B9 PENNSYLVANIA AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 PETER AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 PINE KNOT DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 PINE LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 PINE MTN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 PINE VIEW DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 PINEWOOD CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 PINEWOOD DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 PINEY RIDGE PL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 PINION AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C10
PINION DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 PINTAIL DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B9 PIONEER LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 PLUMAS CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 RACCOON DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 RAINBOW BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7,8 RALEIGH DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 RED ROBIN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 REDWOOD DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 RIDGE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 RIDGESIDE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 RIENHART LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C9,10 RIM OF THE WORLD DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 RIVERSIDE AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C9 ROBINHOOD BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 ROCKY MTN RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 ROSE HILL DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 SAHUARO DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 SALEM DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 SAN ANSELMO DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 SAN BERNARDINO AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D9 SAN MARTIN CIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 SAN MARTIN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 SAND CANYON RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8 SANTA BARBARA AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D9 SAW MILL DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8,9 SEQUOIA DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 SHAKESPEARE LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 SHAY RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10,11 SHEEPHORN RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D8 SHERIDAN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 SHERWOOD BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7,8 SHORE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A,B9 SIERRA AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 SILVER PINE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C9 SILVERADO RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D8 SIOUX DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 SITES WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 SNOW RIDGE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 SONOMA RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 ST CLOUD CIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 STANFIELD CUTOFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 STANFORD WAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 STARR DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8,9 STARVATION FLATS RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 STATE CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C10 STATE LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C11 SUGARLOAF BLVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7,8 SUGARPINE RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 SUMMIT BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C,D6 SUNNYSLOPE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 SUNSET DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7,8,D8 SUNSET LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C9 SWAN DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5,6 TEAL DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 THRUSH DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 TIGER LILY DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8,9 TINKER BELL AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 TRAVERTINE RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 TRINITY CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8 TULIP LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 TUOLUMNE RD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8,9 TURLOCK DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 VALLEY BLVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 VALLEY VIEW DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B,C9 VAN DUSEN CANYON RD. . . . . . . . . . . A8-10 VILLA GROVE AVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7,8 VILLAGE DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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PHONE DIRECTORY Emergency Numbers EMERGENCIES
911
ANIMAL SHELTER
909-866-4943
BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 909-866-6501 BIG BEAR URGENT CARE 909-878-3696 CALTRANS
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Daily Lake Tours: April to Oct.
800-427-7623
LAKE PATROL
909-866-5796
SHERIFF
909-866-0100
Community Services BEAR VALLEY PRINTING 558 Wren Dr. 909-866-6400 BearValleyPrinting.com
BENDING ENERGY PHOTOGRAPHY 909-633-7810 BendingEnergy.com
BIG BEAR CABIN CHECK 909-547-0385 BigBearCabinCheck.com
BIG BEAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 909-866-4607 630 Bartlett Rd. BigBearChamber.com
• Full Fleet of Pontoon & Fishing Boat Rentals • Jet Skis • Kayaks & SUPs • Wake Sports • Level RV Sites (lakeside camping) • Slips & Moorings • Fuel Dock
BIG BEAR GUIDE 951-283-9442 BigBearGuide.com
Big Bear Renaissance Faire
BIG BEAR TODAY 909-585-5533 BigBearToday.com
BIG BEAR VISITORS CENTER 40824 Big Bear Blvd. 800-424-4232 BigBear.com
Go back in time and make an adventure of your day! Entertainment, Food, Shopping, Jousting, Juggling, Music and More!
THE DOCK CLUB 400 Pine Knot Ave. 909-866-6463 PineKnotMarina.com
SUMMER 2019 | FOUR WEEKENDS July 20, 21, 27, 28 & August 3, 4, 10, 11
GRAPHICS DESIGNED INK PRINT SHOP 559 Bonanza Trail 909-878-0899 GraphicsDesignedInk.com
PIRATE SHIP © BENDING ENERGY PHOTOGRAPHY
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS, JAMIE WOLCOTT 41067 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-8422 EdwardJones.com/jamie-wolcott
PINE KNOT LANDING, LLC 400 Pine Knot Ave. 909-866-6463 PineKnotMarina.com
Transportation BIG BEAR CITY AIRPORT
909-585-3219
MOUNTAIN TRANSIT AND VISITOR TROLLEY
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The Natives Yuhaviat People of the Pines The first known inhabitants of Big Bear are the Yuhaviat, a Serrano Indian word that means “People of the Pines.” These Native Americans have dwelled here for thousands of years.
1855-1859 Early Gold Gold is found in Big Bear Valley in 1855. By 1859, the first recorded mining is underway at Starvation Flats, near what is now the intersection of Division and Big Bear boulevards.
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Grizzly Bears Disappear
Frank Brown begins construction on a dam across the Valley to capture water in a reservoir to supply citrus farms in Redlands. The dam was 300 feet long, 60 feet high and held 25,000 acre feet of water. Water began flowing in 1885.
Due to unregulated hunting, the grizzly bear’s native population was killed off.
1845 Explorers Arrive Benjamin Wilson led a posse to search for outlaws who had been raiding ranches in Riverside. Their search led them into the mountains. Once they reached the top of the mountain range they found the valley was swarming with grizzly bears, which is how Big Bear Valley earned its name.
1888-1911 New Roads and Lodging Increase Travel to the Valley
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The Valley’s first resort lodging, the Bear Valley Hotel is opened. In 1908, the first circular trip through the mountains in an automobile was made and was completed in an amazing, 13 hours and 17 minutes. In 1911, construction is completed on a new dam, replacing the old rock dam and tripling the amount of water stored in the lake.
The Gold Rush In 1860, a bear hunter named William Holcomb discovered gold in the backcountry after tracking the bear’s blood trail to a creek filled with flakes of gold. Soon enough, Southern California’s largest gold rush was on. 800.424.4232
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2017-2018 1911-1925 Tourism Escalates as the Film Industry Discovers Big Bear The fledging film industry discovered Big Bear as an inexpensive place to make films. By 1914, the Crest Highway was completed. By 1925, better roads and transportation helped increase a surge in cabins, resorts and campsites. The booming automobile industry and established highways paved the way for Hollywood’s natural back lot. See details to the right.
Alterra Mountain Company In April 2017, Colorado-based Aspen Skiing Co. and KSL Capital Partners purchase Mammoth Resorts, and in 2018 a joint venture of affiliates of KSL Capital Partners and Henry Crown and Company creates Alterra Mountain Company, which is comprised of 12 destinations that include Big Bear Mountain Resorts. The annual IKON pass gives access to all 12 destinations (23 total ski areas).
1958-1961 Snowmaking Keeps Ski Resorts Open All Winter Snowmaking proved a viable solution for the area when Rebel Ridge Ski Area began experimenting with it. Snow Summit was the first to install it extensively in 1961. Big Bear Lake’s water supply allowed for the ski resorts to operate all winter in the case of a lack of natural snow.
Hollywood’s Natural Back Lot Big Bear Lake has a history with the movie industry that dates back almost as far as the inception of filmmaking itself – and was once a popular escape for movie stars and other Hollywood elite. Today, this area continues to thrive as a top-notch filming location that attracts TV and film crews from all over the world to shoot against our scenic backdrop.
MOVIES FILMED IN BIG BEAR 1937 • Heidi Shirley Temple 1939 • Gone with the Wind Clark Gable & Vivian Leigh
1928-1949 Winter Facilities are Built and Launch a New Era In 1928, a competition ski jump was built just west of the Village. In 1938, a toboggan run with a sling lift was developed behind the Village. The new winter facilities were a big success, causing more lodges and businesses to stay open year-round. The 30s and 40s saw an explosion of skiing, and the first ski resort opened in 1949.
1960 • North to Alaska
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1963 • Kissin’ Cousins Elvis Presley
Big Bear Discovery Center was established in 1998 and is co-managed by the Southern California Mountains Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service.
1999 • The Insider Al Pacino & Russell Crowe
2002 Big Bear Mountain Resorts Creates a Snowboarders’ and Skiers’ Paradise Snow Summit bought Bear Mountain and became Big Bear Mountain Resorts, which created a dual mountain paradise for snowboarders and skiers to enjoy.
2014 A Mammoth Acquisition Mammoth Mountain Resorts (Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain), acquired Big Bear Mountain Resorts (Snow Summit and Bear Mountain). The Cali4nia pass allowed unrestricted access to all four mountains.
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2007 • Next Nicholas Cage 2010 • Small Town Saturday Night Chris Pine
TV SHOWS FILMED IN BIG BEAR Bonanza Lassie (series) HR Pufnstuf General Hospital The King of Queens Grey’s Anatomy The Bachelorette See BigBear.com for additional listings of movies and TV shows
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BIG WINTER Discover how a blanket of snow can warm your heart. Ski or ride Big Bear Mountain Resort’s groomed packed-powder trails, trek into the wooded backcountry via snowshoes, spin down snow-packed slopes on an inner tube, build a snowman or make a snow angel. Snow is a natural bonding mechanism for families and friends!
WINTER SPORTS Skiing and Snowboarding Big Bear Mountain Resort Big Bear Lake is home to Southern California’s two premier ski resorts. Big Bear Mountain Resort is where tradition meets progression. Snow Summit is the place for everyday skiers and riders in search of a friendly, laid back winter playground. Bear Mountain has been pushing the progression of winter sports for 75 years and is home to the only halfpipes, highest lift-served peak (8,805’) and largest beginner area in Southern California.
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SNOW SUMMIT 880 Summit Blvd. 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
Ski & Snowboard Rentals & Retail Whether it’s your first-time out, or if you wish to demo the latest and greatest, Big Bear’s ski and board shops outfit everyone for high performance on the slopes. Rental shops make it easy to get in and get out so you get more runs in. Rental shops sell today’s hottest gear and clothing styles, too.
BEAR MOUNTAIN 43101 Goldmine Dr. 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
GOLDSMITHS SPORTS 42071 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-2728 (see ad page 35) GoldsmithsSports.com
SNOW SUMMIT 880 Summit Blvd. 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
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43101 Goldmine Dr. 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
To maximize your day at Snow Summit, take Chair 1 then head east on the connector trail toward Chairs 7 and 10. You’ll find a grip of quality blue runs on this side of the mountain with more open space to carve, and little to no lift lines. INSIDER
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WINTER SPORTS Snowshoe Rentals & Tours Experience the serenity of the winter forest only possible on snowshoes. Forge your own path at your own pace. No lift lines, no pressure, no closing hours. What you do get is an aerobic workout that doesn’t feel like exercise. Rent snowshoes and go out on your own, or join a snowshoe tour with an experienced tour guide that will show you the ropes.
ACTION TOURS 40957 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-0390 (see ad page 17) ActionToursCalifornia.com
BEAR VALLEY BIKES 40298 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-8000 BVBikes.com
BIG BEAR DISCOVERY CENTER SNOWSHOE ECOTOURS 40971 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin 909-382-2790 (see ad page 35) MountainFoundations.org
GOLDSMITHS SPORTS 42071 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-2728 (see ad page 35) GoldsmithsSports.com
Snow Tubing Snow tubing in this winter wonderland is the ultimate outdoor outing for your family. In fact, many families have made sliding down the slopes of Big Bear Lake an annual tradition. Make it easy on your legs with a Magic Carpet ride to the top for less muscle stress and more family fun times.
ALPINE SLIDE AT MAGIC MOUNTAIN 800 Wildrose Ln. 909-866-4626 (see ad page 6) AlpineSlideBigBear.com
BIG BEAR SNOWPLAY 42825 Big Bear Blvd. 909-585-0075 (see ad page 51) BigBearSnowPlay.com
GRIZZLY RIDGE TUBE PARK 880 Summit Blvd. 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
Fat Tire Bikes
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You can now ride a bike in the snow, thanks to fat tire bikes. It’s super fun!
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SKI BOARD BIKE RENTALS Your Gateway to Adventure and Discovery Your gateway to the great outdoors is at The Big Bear Discovery Center, an educational and informational portal to the San Bernardino National Forest! Services include Adventure Passes; maps for hiking and biking and off-roading; camping info; and Forest Service permits. The Center offers naturalist-led interpretive tours such as snowshoe tours in the winter, and nature hikes and canoe tours in the summer. Hours of Operation 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday) 40971 North Shore Drive (Hwy. 38) I Fawnskin 909-382-2790 I MountainsFoundation.org
SKI & SNOWBOARD SALES & RENTALS THE LOCAL’S SHOP HIGH PERFORMANCE TUNES GEAR, APPAREL & COOL STUFF CUSTOM BOOT FITTING ELECTRIC & STANDARD BICYCLES
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Bear Mountain is home of the only halfpipes, highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet), and largest beginner ski and snowboard area in Southern California.
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Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California’s favorite winter destination, with two distinct mountains — Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Renowned for its skiing and snowboarding, Big Bear Mountain Resort has something for everyone, including the best snow conditions in Southern California with 400+ combined acres of rideable terrain, the region’s largest beginner areas and awardwinning terrain parks (with over 200 park features). Best of all, lift tickets are valid for same-day access to both mountains, with free inter-mountain shuttle service available every 30 minutes on weekends and holidays. Both mountains feature full-service rental and retail shops, multiple dining options, and group and private lessons. There are also activities for non-skiers/snowboarders like the Grizzly Ridge Tube Park, as well as family-friendly events, including the annual New Year’s Torchlight Parade and Bear Break spring celebration. BIGBEAR.COM
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The Adventure Academies Snow Summit and Bear Mountain’s Adventure Academies offer a one-stop shop for all kids’ rentals, tickets, and sports school registration — so families can spend less time in line and more time enjoying the slopes.
Lift & Lodging Packages Big Bear Mountain Resort is proud to partner with BigBear.com to offer lift and lodging packages for your next trip to the mountains. Whether you’re planning for a weekend getaway or week-long family vacation, there’s sure to be a package that fits your needs and budget.
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DINING GUIDE
CUISINE
AMANGELA’S SANDWICH & BAGEL HOUSE Deli/Vegetarian Amangelas.com • 909-878-0015
40729 Village Dr. #1
THE BARNSTORM RESTAURANT 501 W. Valley Blvd., Big Bear City
American BarnstormRestaurant.com 909-585-9339
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BIG BEAR LAKE BREWING CO. Brewery/Continental/American 40827 Stone Rd.
BBLBC.com • 909-878-0283
BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT American/BBQ/Continental/Deli 50 43103 Goldmine Dr. 880 Summit Blvd.
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42148 Moonridge Way
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Chinese/Szechuan BigBearDynasty.com • 909-866-7887
40989 Big Bear Blvd.
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THE PINES LAKEFRONT 350 Alden Rd.
ROYAL THAI CAFÉ 40766 Village Dr.
SANTANA & MAVERICKS American/Continental/International
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BIG BEAR NIGHTLIFE 21 and Over BARNSTORM RESTAURANT 501 W. Valley Blvd., Big Bear City 909-585-9339 BarnStormRestaurant.com
BIG BEAR LAKE BREWING CO. 40827 Stone Rd. 909-878-0283 BBLBC.com
THE BONE YARD BAR & GRILL 560 Pine Knot Ave. 909-878-0401 TheBoneYardBarAndGrill.com
THE CAVE 40789 Village Dr. 909-878-0204 TheCaveBigBear.com
NOTTINGHAMS TAVERN 40797 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-4644 (see ad pages 24 & 25) NottinghamsTavern.com
OAKSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR
SUNSET DINNER CRUISES – MISS LIBERTY (seasonal)
THE PINES TAVERN ON-THE-LAKE 330 Alden Rd. 909-866-5400 (see ad page 39) ThePinesTavernBigBear.com
439 Pine Knot Ave. 909-866-8129 (see ad page 24) PineKnotMarina.com
SUNSET CRUISES – BIG BEAR PIRATE SHIP (dates vary / seasonal)
WYATT’S GRILL & SALOON 42900 Big Bear Blvd. 909-585-3000 (see ad page 13) WyattsBigBear.com
398 Edgemoor Rd. 909-866-5706 (see ad pages 26 & 29) HollowaysMarina.com
SUNSET CRUISES – BIG BEAR QUEEN
ALPINE SLIDE AT MAGIC MOUNTAIN 800 Wildrose Lane 909-866-4626 (see ad page 6) AlpineSlideBigBear.com
40625 Big Bear Blvd. 909-878-2695 (see ad page 20) BowlingBarn.com
GLOW TUBING AT BIG BEAR SNOW PLAY 42825 Big Bear Blvd. 909-585-0075 (see ad page 51) BigBearSnowPlay.com
MOUNTAIN ROOM ESCAPES 1121 West Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear City 40729 Village Dr. #6 877-584-6427 MountainRoomEscapes.com
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Nightlife for All Ages
THE BOWLING BARN
COCKTAILS, CRAFT BEER © BIG BEAR VISITORS BUREAU / KEITH BLACKARD
40701 Village Dr. 909-866-5555 OaksideRestaurant.com
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B I G B E A R R E A L E S TAT E Big Bear’s scenery is so mesmerizing you’ll want your own mountain dream home. Contact a Big Bear real estate professional to view your future lakeside retreat or forest hideaway.
BIGBEARREALESTATE.COM – RE/MAX BIG BEAR 41114 Big Bear Blvd. 909-547-7550 BRE#01825817 BigBearRealEstate.com
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JANE BRAYTON – MOUNTAIN LAKE PROPERTIES 571 Pine Knot Ave. 575 Pine Knot Ave., #C 909-915-4980 BRE#01269899 BigBearPropertyList.com
MIKE DOLAN & ASSOCIATES – KELLER WILLIAMS 42149 Big Bear Blvd., Suite A 909-866-6453 BRE#00752899 BigBearProperties.com
ANNETTE KARNES SELL BIG BEAR TEAM – KELLER WILLIAMS 42149 Big Bear Blvd. 909-800-4365 BRE#01321972 AnnetteKarnes.com
RAHILL REAL ESTATE GROUP – KELLER WILLIAMS 42149 Big Bear Blvd. 909-547-4402 BRE#01705202 SearchBigBearRealEstate.com
THE MIKE SANNES REAL ESTATE TEAM – KELLER WILLIAMS 42149 Big Bear Blvd. #B 909-435-5155 BRE#01445693 RealEstate-BigBear.com
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S H O P P I N G A N D S PA S E R V I C E S
Shopping Even shopping is an adventure in Big Bear! Quaint boutiques, gift shops, specialty stores, sporting goods, and galleries will tempt you around town.
BARREL 33 40754 Village Dr. 909-878-0838 (see ad page 43) Barrel33BigBear.com
BEAR ESSENTIALS 663 Pine Knot Ave. 909-866-3957
BEAR VALLEY BIKES 40298 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-8000 BVBikes.com
BIG BEAR SPORTING GOODS 40544 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-3222 BigBearLakeSportingGoods.com
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BROWN BEAR GIFT SHOP
SHIRT SHANTY
675 Pine Knot Ave. 909-866-4345 Facebook.com/BrownBearGiftShop
684 Pine Knot Ave. 909-866-7928 Facebook.com/ShirtShanty
CHIRP NATURE CENTER
YARN DESIGNER’S BOUTIQUE
40850 Village Dr. 888-412-4477 (see ad page 43) ChirpForBirds.com
439 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear City 909-584-9715 YarnDesignersBoutique.com
EARTH’S ELEMENTS
Spa Services
560 Pine Knot Ave. 909-878-0433 ShopEarthsElements.com
GOLD RUSH GIFT EMPORIUM 40016 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-5678 GoldRushMiningAdventures.com
GOLDSMITHS SPORTS 42071 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-2728 (see ad pages 20 & 35) GoldsmithsSports.com 800.424.4232
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Combine the pine-scented forests and clean mountain air of Big Bear with a rejuvenating spa treatment from a professional massage therapist and you get total bliss! A massage or spa treatment makes a great gift for your special someone.
MOUNTAIN MOBILE MASSAGE & SPA 42718 Moonridge Rd. 909-800-8103 BigBearMassage.com
T H E V I L L AG E THE HEART OF BIG BEAR The Village is the downtown scene for Big Bear Lake featuring top-rated dining, shopping, entertainment, and sight-seeing. During the summer it’s a center point for events and festivals. In the winter, after a fresh snow, it becomes a real-life gingerbread-like town. The Village is indeed the place to gather with family and friends.
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The Village is home to many of Big Bear Lake’s finest festivals, including the Grill and Chill Memorial Day Weekend Festival and the Chili Cook-Off in July. Sip Cabernet, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and more at the semi-annual Big Bear Village Wine Walk in the summer and fall.
SHOP TILL YOU DROP Whether your hobby is birding, music, art or wine-tasting, there’s something to be explored in the more than 120 shops that live within the Village. There’s plenty of family-friendly stores and places to find toys, clothes and gifts.
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Carefully curated wild bird supplies, guides and gifts. Lovely bird-themed treasures for home and garden. And inspiring educational books & toys.
The Village is the top location in any San Bernardino mountain community to find great food, cocktails and live music. Enjoy rocking concert venues or intimate performances while dining al fresco.
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Walkable and pet-friendly, this is the place to take your time and share the experience with family and friends. Enjoy fragrant aromas of blooming flowers in the spring, and view red, yellow and orange leaves in the fall. Cuddle up with loved ones to enjoy the warmth of the fire pits or take a photo with one of the many woodcarvings on display.
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• Fine California Wines • Daily Tastings • Wine by the Glass • Craft Beers • Wine Accessories • Hard Ciders • Handcrafted Decor • High Altitude WINE Club • Custom Wine Barrel Furniture • Paint & Sip Nights • Private Parties • Special Tasting Events
you’re on vacation..wine a bit!
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S P E C I A L O CC A S I O N S Creating Memorable Weddings One of the most important decisions when planning a wedding is the location. Big Bear Lake provides the perfect backdrop for your memorable dream wedding in the mountains. Choosing this alpine paradise for a wedding celebration reflects a husband and wife’s desire to share a quality lifestyle together. Big Bear provides a beautiful blue lake, tranquil forest settings, mild temperatures, sunny skies, charming lodging accommodations and first-rate hospitality. Four seasons abound in Big Bear, giving you four distinct backdrops to choose from. You may prefer to have your special day surrounded by glorious changing colors of maples, aspens and poplars in autumn, or a romantic setting of snow capped mountains in winter. A springtime wedding creates a pastel landscape with blossoming wildflowers and fruit trees, while summer months capture the embrace of whispering pines and brilliant blue skies. Nighttime is another option for you to exchange vows under starlit skies that sparkle like jewels.
Wedding Venues & Receptions
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VACATION IN THE VILLAGE
880 Summit Blvd. 43101 Goldmine Dr. 844-GO2-BEAR (462-2327) (see ad page 50) BigBearMountainResort.com
909-866-4335 GreySquirrel.com
CAPTAIN JOHN’S FAWN HARBOR AND MARINA 39369 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin 909-866-6478 (see ad page 22) FawnHarbor.com
CASTLEWOOD COTTAGES
Big Bear offers a wide-range of venues for weddings and celebrations.
547 Main St. 909-866-2720 CastlewoodCottages.com
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GREY SQUIRREL RESORT
42430 Moonridge Rd. 909-866-0903 ApplesBedAndBreakfast.com
BEAR CREEK RESORT 40210 Big Bear Blvd. 909-878-0220 BearCreek-Resort.com
BEAR VALLEY FARMS 1601 E. Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear City 909-547-5424 BearValleyFarms.com
BEST WESTERN BIG BEAR CHATEAU 42200 Moonridge Rd. 909-866-6666 BestWestern.com
BIG BEAR LAKE CONVENTION CENTER 42900 Big Bear Blvd. 909-585-3000 BigBearEvents.com
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Catering & Rehearsal Dinners Please see Dining Guide, page 38.
Day Spas & Massage Please see listings, page 40.
Honeymoons Visit BigBear.com for lodging options.
Wedding Cakes
39372 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-4335 GreySquirrel.com
Your wedding cake should be as unique as the two of you. Let Sister My Sister create the perfect wedding cake for you!
THE LODGE AT BIG BEAR LAKE, A HOLIDAY INN RESORT
SISTER MY SISTER BAKE SHOP
40650 Village Dr. 909-866-3121 TheLodgeAtBigBearLake.com
MISS LIBERTY PADDLEWHEEL TOUR BOAT 439 Pine Knot Ave. 909-866-8129 (see ad page 24) PineKnotMarina.com
NOTTINGHAMS RESTAURANT 40797 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-4644 (see ads pages 24 & 25) NottinghamsTavern.com
THE PINES LAKEFRONT 350 Alden Rd. 909-866-5400 (see ad page 45) ThePinesLakefront.com 800.424.4232
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40191 Big Bear Blvd. 909-878-0878 Facebook.com/sistermysister
Personal Chef Relax and enjoy a gourmet meal without leaving home. From menu planning to food preparation through cleanup, all arrangements are handled with expertise. A Gourmet Personal Chef takes care of every aspect of your special event at your location. Be sure to check out the Yelp! reviews.
A GOURMET PERSONAL CHEF 909-827-4558 ChefAllan.net
Corporate, Meetings, Retreats & Team Training Let Big Bear’s serene atmosphere provide the visual aids for your next meeting or special occasion. Whether it’s a church retreat, corporate meeting, team-building program or family reunion, you’ll be sure to reach new heights together in Big Bear Lake.
ACTION TOURS 40957 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-0390 (see ad page 17) ActionZiplineTours.com
AMAZING SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE 805-603-5620 UrbanAdventureQuest.com
APPLES BED & BREAKFAST INN 42430 Moonridge Rd. 909-866-0903 ApplesBedAndBreakfast.com
BEAR CREEK RESORT 40210 Big Bear Blvd. 909-878-0220 BearCreek-Resort.com
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42200 Moonridge Rd. 909-866-6666 BestWestern.com
BIG BEAR LAKE CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE CENTER
PINE SUMMIT CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER
575 Prairie Lane 909-866-2360
700 Wren Dr. 909-878-0140 PineSummit.com
CAMP TANDA 40005 Lakeview Dr. 909-375-3014
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THE LODGE AT BIG BEAR LAKE, A HOLIDAY INN RESORT 40650 Village Dr. 909-866-3121 TheLodgeAtBigBearLake.com
MOUNTAIN ROOM ESCAPES 1121 West Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear City 40729 Village Dr., #6 877-584-6427 MountainRoomEscapes.com
40797 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-4643 RobinhoodResorts.com
SACRED HEART RETREAT CAMP 896 Cienega Rd. 909-866-5696
WOLF CREEK RESORT 41421 Big Bear Blvd. 909-866-2644 WolfCreek-Resort.com
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he Pines stunning venue offers a rustically romantic atmosphere located on the shores of Big Bear Lake. Our outdoor Wedding Terrace boasts a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and provides a picturesque scene year-round.
The Pines can accommodate your desires. With a classic white Grecian Pergola, the bride and groom are framed between old growth evergreen trees while their guests are seated on a European cobblestone patio.
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ACCO M M O DAT I O N S BIG BEAR LAKE LODGING OPTIONS Find a variety of lodging options when you plan your Big Bear vacation. Full-service hotels offer the traditional getaway lodging experience; while private cabin rentals give you that home away from home feel. Whatever your style (or budget), you’ll find it here in Big Bear, so get booking today!
Bed & Breakfast Inns Big Bear B&Bs give you a plush space to call your own with a gourmet breakfast to greet you each morning. Each B&B service showcases a unique decor and setting you can enjoy for a romantic getaway or special event. For example, enjoy special amenities such as in-room massages, all-day beverage and snacks, spa tubs and midweek specials.
Condominiums and Townhouses
Resort Cabins
Vacation Homes
Stay at a story-book cottage in Big Bear Lake. It’s the perfect choice for a small family or you and your significant other. Enjoy outdoor recreation areas, with games and other amusements to suit kids of all ages.
Plan your vacation for the entire family and select from a range of private homes and cabins featuring a variety of locations, sizes and amenities. If you aren’t sure what to book, call up a private vacation rental
Find everything from lakeside to ski resort lodging when you search for condominiums and townhouses. Full kitchens and separate living areas means your getaway spot is a home away from home. All you have to do is decide where you want to be anchored!
When you’re ready to book your overnight stay…
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Hotels, Motels and Lodges
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Find the best in traditional hotel lodging to fit any taste and any budget. Accommodations range from basic needs to full kitchens, full room service to continental breakfast, and free WiFi and game rooms. Some locations also accept pet stays.
Group Lodging Find the perfect place for large family reunions, weddings, and group meetings, that offer a wide range of amenities and meeting space in both traditional hotels, lodges and large resort cabins. There’s plenty of variety to accommodate groups, both small and large.
Hostels Hostels offer a more European take on budget lodging and are great for hikers and visitors willing to bunk up and meet new friends. Hostels feature communal-style settings and provide a great opportunity to connect with likeminded and adventurous travelers.
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BIG BEAR VISITOR SERVICES New Home for Big Bear Visitors Center With a planned opening in July 2019, the new Big Bear Visitors Center will be located at the corner of Pine Knot Avenue and Big Bear Boulevard, across the street from the entrance to the Village. This is your one-stop information center staffed by friendly and knowledgeable Big Bear locals to help you explore the Valley. Complete with the latest technology, we can help you fill two hours of time or build an itinerary for your entire stay. This new location will also be home to Big Bear Mountain Resort, offering lift ticket sales and the opportunity to pre-order your rental gear.
Big Bear Visitors Center 40824 Big Bear Boulevard Big Bear Lake, CA 92135 800-424-4232
Open 365 days a year from 9 am – 5 pm and offers the following services: Local Experts to Answer Questions Public Bathrooms Free WiFi Visitor Information and Maps Adventure Trail Pass Sales
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Please note: the Visitor Center will continue operation at 630 Bartlett Road in the Village until the new location opens (summer 2019).
Big Bear Mountain Resort Shop Ticket Sales for Events ATM Souvenirs Water Bottle Fill Station
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Year-Round • Use turn-outs to let others by! • No littering–please do not clutter roads. • Never throw cigarettes out the window.
Winter • Carry chains at all times from November to April. Be prepared to show chains at all times. • Chains go on drive wheels: front wheels of front-wheel-drive vehicles, and rear wheels of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. • Keep your gas tank full.
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HOW TO GET HERE FROM LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES VIA HWY. 330 / HWY. 18: From I-10 East to the I-210 West merger in Redlands, or from I-210 East, exit Hwy. 330 in Highland. Merge onto Hwy. 18 in Running Springs and follow to Big Bear Lake. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FROM I-10 TO HWY. 38: I-10 East to Orange St. exit in Redlands. Continue straight for one block to the second stop light at Orange St. Turn left. After one mile turn right on Lugonia Ave. (this is Hwy. 38). Follow Hwy. 38 to the mountains. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FROM I-210 TO HWY. 18: I-210 East to Waterman Ave. North exit in San Bernardino. Turn left at Waterman Ave. North (this is Hwy. 18). Take Hwy. 18 through mountain communities to Big Bear Lake. FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TO HWY. 330 OR HWY. 38: I-15 North to I-215 North, stay on I-215 North throughout the 60 West/215 North merger, to I-10 East. Follow above directions for either Hwy. 330 or Hwy. 38. FROM THE HIGH DESERT TO HWY. 18 (EAST ENTRANCE): I-15 to Victorville. Exit at Bear Valley Rd. East to Lucerne Valley. Hwy. 18 bears right (south) in Lucerne Valley. Take Hwy. 18 to Big Bear. FROM LAS VEGAS TO HWY. 18 (EAST ENTRANCE): I-15 South to Hwy. 247 South (through Barstow). Take Hwy. 247 to Lucerne Valley. After two stop signs turn left onto Hwy. 18 toward Big Bear. 2019-20 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
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