Where to Eat, Shop & Play in Big Bear Lake

Where to Eat, Shop & Play in

BIG BEAR LAKE

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Big Bear Visitor Center

all year ’round.

630 Bartlett Road I P.O. Box 1936 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

specialists at 800-424-4232 or go to BigBear.com.

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Dining

Dining

A Gourmet Personal Chef PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES

Amangela’s Sandwich & Bagel House AMERICAN

Big Bear Lake Brewing Company

STEAK & SEAFOOD

Big Bear Mountain Brewery

CONTINENTAL / AMERICAN

Bistro at the Mansion

CONTINENTAL CUISINE

Captain’s Anchorage © SHUTTERSTOCK

STEAK & SEAFOOD

The Cowboy Steakhouse & Saloon STEAK / AMERICAN / SEAFOOD

Dynasty

AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN CUISINE

Evergreen International

STEAK & SEAFOOD

Grizzly Manor Café

AMERICAN

Grizzly’s Bear Belly Deli

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AMERICAN

Himalayan Restaurant INDIAN / NEPALESE

KFC Big Bear AMERICAN

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Murray’s Saloon & Eatery

AMERICAN

Noble Roman’s Pizza

PIZZA / ITALIAN

Nottinghams Restaurant

AMERICAN

appetite after a day in the

great outdoors. Savor delicious

culinary creations at one of Big

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FINE AMERICAN CUISINE

Royal Thai Café THAI

Stillwells Restaurant

serve up scrumptious delights to

please all appetites, whether it’s

AMERICAN

Sweet Basil Bistro FRESH ITALIAN

The Wine Room at Wolf Creek

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Peppercorn Grille CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN

The Pines Lakefront

Bear’s restaurants that are sure to

Bon appétit!

AMERICAN © iSTOCK

You’ll build up quite an

breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Old Country Inn

STEAK & SEAFOOD

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Dining

Dining

A Gourmet Personal Chef

Amangela’s Sandwich and Bagel House

Big Bear Lake Brewing Company

Big Bear Mountain Brewery

Personal Chef means Personal Service — A Taste of Excellence

Come visit Amangela’s for fresh, healthy, great tasting food.

Relax and enjoy a gourmet meal without leaving your home or vacation home.

With one phone call to Chef Allan, all the arrangements—from menu planning, food preparation through clean-up—are handled for you. Hire a personal chef!

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A relaxed & fun Gastropub serving craft beer & cocktails and fresh gourmet food

Big Bear’s Original Brewery, Est. 1996 Arrowhead has the water… Big Bear’s got the beer!

• Homemade Hummus • Hot Sandwiches • Homemade Focaccia Breads • Fresh Salads • Soups • Boar’s Head Quality Meats & Cheeses • Lox & Cream Cheese • Wraps • Breakfast Bagels • Vegetarian Options • Gluten-Free Bread Options

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SERVING

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Breakfast and Lunch

Lunch and Dinner

LOCATION

LOCATION

LOCATION

40729 Village Dr., Unit 1, Big Bear Lake

40827 Stone Rd., Big Bear Lake

Your home or vacation home

AMENITIES

HOURS

HOURS

HOURS

• Takeout • Outdoor Seating (pets allowed) • Large Parties • Wireless Internet • Party Platters

Sun-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sat 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

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40260 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake HOURS

Sun-Thurs 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. hours subject to change

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• Takeout • Outdoor Seating • Pets Allowed

• Fully Functioning Brewery • Brewery Tours • Bar & Restaurant • Outdoor Patio • 2nd Floor Lakeview • Family Friendly • Late Night Food • Takeout Orders • Catering

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LOCATION

AMENITIES

A Taste of Excellence

Amangelas.com 909-878-0015

Lunch and Dinner Microbrewed Beer / Wine

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A Gourmet Personal Chef

ChefAllan.net 909-547-6134

SERVING

BBLBC.com 909-878-0283

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• Homemade Soups • Vegetarian Choices • Deli Sandwiches • Spinach/Artichoke • Burgers Dip • Fries • Homemade • Chili Potato Chips • Fresh Salads

COURTESY BIG BEAR LAKE BREWING COMPANY

• Free Recipes Available on Website • Intimate Dinner Parties • Family Dinners • Holiday Parties • Weddings • Corporate Events • Special Events • Barbecues

• Craft Beers & Microbrewery • Craft Cocktails & Full Bar • Beer & Wine Tasting Flights • USDA Prime New York Steak • Gourmet Burgers & Sandwiches • Eclectic Appetizers • Fresh Seasonal Salads • Chicken & Seafood Dishes • Homemade Desserts

MountainBrewery.com 909-866-BEER (2337) 7

Dining

Dining

Bistro at the Mansion

Captain’s Anchorage

Casual Elegance with a Southern Flair!

Fun Dining in a Historic Mountain Setting

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

• Creole Gumbo • New Orleans Style PoBoys • Best Steak in Big Bear

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

• Clam Chowder • Salad Bar • Alaskan King Crab Legs • Lobster • Jumbo Shrimp Scampi

SERVING

Lunch and Dinner LOCATION

Knickerbocker Mansion 869 Knickerbocker Rd., Big Bear Lake

CREDIT CARDS

909-878-9190

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AMENITIES

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Lunch and Dinner LOCATION

40433 Lakeview Dr., Big Bear Lake

40989 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

HOURS

HOURS

Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sun-Mon 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

RESERVATIONS

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909-866-1486

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AMENITIES

AMENITIES

• Private Events and Parties • Large Premium Wine List • Fine Selection of Imported Beers

SERVING

LOCATION

Sun-Thurs 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

909-866-3997

• Water Lily Shrimp • Seafood Delight in • Walnut Shrimp Szechuan Sauce • Kung-Pao Delight • Peking Duck • Minced Chicken • Sweet & Sour Pork in Lettuce • Kung Pao Chicken • Sweet & Pungent • Beef with Broccoli Scallops • Chop Suey • Szechuan Sautéd • Orange Peel Lamb Chicken

Lunch and Dinner

HOURS

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FEATURED MENU ITEMS

Authentic Szechuan Cuisine

SERVING

42148 Moonridge Wy., Big Bear Lake

RESERVATIONS

Best Darn Grub on the Hill!

• All Natural and Certified Angus Steaks • Famous Sizzling Steak • Rib Eye and Porterhouse • Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon • Seafood and Pasta • Buffalo Burgers • Succulent Pork Ribs

LOCATION

Sunday Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Reservations Recommended RESERVATIONS

• Prime Rib • The Anchor • Filet Mignon • New York Strip • Captain’s Chicken

Dinner and Happy Hour

Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Reservations Required (Last seating 8:30 p.m.)

Dynasty

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

SERVING

HOURS

The Cowboy Steakhouse & Saloon

AMENITIES

• Full Bar • Lakeview and Seasonal Outdoor Patio • Catering

• Bar • Reservations Accepted • Happy Hour – Andy Devine Room, Mon-Fri

• Delivery • Takeout • Reservations • Cocktail Bar • Banquets • Weddings

BISTRO

I5% OFF SUNDAY BRUNCH

AT THE

MANSION 15% 0FF One Entrée

BUY ONE APPETIZER, GET ONE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE FOR FREE Valid Sunday-Thursday, not valid on specials or holidays.

May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

KnickerbockerMansion.com 909-878-9190 8

CaptainsAnchorage.com 909-866-3997

Excludes alcoholic beverages.

May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

BigBearSteakhouse.com 909-866-1486

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Dynasty 909-866-7887 9

Dining

Dining

Evergreen International

Grizzly Manor Café

Grizzly’s Bear Belly Deli

Himalayan Restaurant

Good friends, flavorful food, friendly staff, great presentation, great wine and the best view in Big Bear!

Big Food with Attitude!

Where Big Bear feels like home!

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

• Omelettes • Burgers • Belgian Waffles • Sandwiches • HUGE Pancakes • Hot Dogs • Biscuits & Gravy and stuff

• Boar’s Head • Create-it-Yourself brand meats Sandwiches • Specialty • Salads Sandwiches • Soups • Burgers • Chili • Deli-style salads

Best Indian and Nepalese food in Big Bear Valley, using only the freshest and finest ingredients and spices.

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

• Filet of Beef • Beef Wellington Tenderloin • Lobster Tail • Roasted Duck • Alaskan King • Ahi Tuna Crab Legs • Rack of Lamb • Venison • Chilean Sea Bass

LOCATION

Lunch

• Chicken, Lamb & • Tandoori Entrées Shrimp Masala • Oven Baked Breads • Curry Specialties • Indian Basmati Rice • Bar • Vegetarian Entrées • Seafood • Desserts • Curry Vindaloo

41268 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

SERVING

HOURS

42530 Moonridge Rd., Big Bear Lake

Lunch and Dinner

Daily 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.

HOURS

LOCATION

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Open 7 Days

672 Pine Knot Ave. #2, Big Bear Lake

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AMENITIES

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• Takeout

AMENITIES

SERVING

Breakfast and Lunch (Lunch weekdays only)

SERVING

Lunch and Dinner LOCATION

40771 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake SUMMER HOURS

Sun-Thurs 12 noon – 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 12 noon – 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

WINTER HOURS

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

SERVING

Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

• Takeout • Catering • Outdoor Seating • Pets Welcome

Mon-Thurs 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Sat 12 noon – 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Sun 12 noon – 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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909-866-2907 909-878-3068

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AMENITIES

• Takeout • Large Parties • Delivery (Mon-Thurs)

RESERVATIONS CREDIT CARDS

909-878-5588

RESERVATIONS

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AMENITIES

• Takeout • Bar • Bakery • Banquets • Reservations • Outdoor Seating • Wedding and Pastor Services • Kids Welcome • Pets Welcome

H IMALAYAN R E S TA U R A N T

EvergreenRestaurant.com 909-878-5588 10

Grizzly Manor Café 909-866-6226

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COURTESY HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT

Cuisine of Nepal & India

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Grizzly Manor Café

GrizzlysBearBellyDeli.com 909-585-4266

HimalayanBigBear.com 909-866-2907 909-878-3068 11

Dining

Dining

Murray’s Saloon & Eatery

Finger Lickin’ Good!

Big Bear’s Only Five-Star Hole in the Wall

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

Noble Roman’s Pizza

Restaurant & Tavern

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

In the Village, near the Lake!

Delicious California cuisine.

• Pizza • Beer • Wine • Baked Pasta • Buffalo Wings

• Breadsticks • Baked Subs • Chicken Wrap • Party Packs

• Original & Extra Crispy Chicken • Grilled Chicken • Hot Wings • BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich • Healthy Side Dishes • Hot Apple Turnovers • Double Chocolate Chip Cake

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

SERVING

SERVING

Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast (Sunday only), Lunch & Dinner

In the Big Bear Funplex 40679 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

LOCATION

HOURS

41819 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

672 Cottage Ln., Big Bear Lake

HOURS

HOURS

Sun-Thurs 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Fri-Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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AMENITIES

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• Outdoor Seating • Full Bar • Pool Table • Takeout • Private & Large Parties • Wireless Internet • Catering • Lobster Machine • Karaoke

• Seared Ahi Tuna • Baja Fish Tacos • Bacon-Wrapped • 11 Craft Beers Shrimp On-Tap • 16 oz. Rib Eye • Dollar Draft Specials • Bacon Chicken • Gluten-Free Alcohol, Wrap Beer & Ciders

• Takeout • Catering • Drive Through

LOCATION

40797 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake (between Pine Knot & Bartlett) HOURS

Mon-Fri open daily until late.

Call for hours.

Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sun 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sat 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sun 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Tavern Open Late!

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AMENITIES

AMENITIES

• Takeout • Family Friendly • Banquets • Beer and Wine • Entertainment • Large Groups Welcome

• Full Bar • Live Entertainment • Catering • Darts • Shuffleboard • Family Friendly • Outdoor Dining Patio (pets allowed) • Weddings • Groups up to 120

10% OFF TOTAL ORDER

10% OFF Entire Order

May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

Excludes alcohol, Happy Hour food & drinks and holiday menus. Expires November 15, 2014

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

LOCATION

Limit 1 per group. Free beer must be of equal or lesser value. May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

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SERVING

Lunch and Dinner

CREDIT CARDS

MurraysBigBear.com 909-866-1444

• Steak • Seafood • Sandwiches • Burgers • Salads • Kids Menu • Pasta • Omelettes • Happy Hour Specials

SERVING

Buy 1 Bottle or Draft Domestic Beer and get 2nd Beer on the House!

KFCBigBear.com 909-866-2808

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

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AMENITIES

Nottinghams

In the Big Bear Funplex

BigBearFunplex.com 909-866-7499

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Kentucky Fried Chicken Big Bear

NottinghamsTavern.com 909-866-4644 13

Dining

Dining

Old Country Inn

Peppercorn Grille

The Pines Lakefront

Royal Thai Café

Cozy mountain atmosphere, with BIG mountain breakfasts.

Established 1970.

Big Bear’s premier fine dining restaurant. A “local favorite,” where elegance reaches new heights.

The only restaurant right on the lake featuring boat slips for our diners Opening July 1, 2014

1st Thai Restaurant in Big Bear serving fine food prepared with the freshest herbs

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

SERVING

• Certified Angus • Specialty Salads Steaks • Fabulous Desserts • Seafood, Chicken • House-Made • Brick Oven Pizzas Daily Soups • Pastas • Wraps • Pork and Lamb • Sandwiches

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

• Fish • Hamburgers • Steak • Prime Rib Every Day • Seafood • Vegetarian Choices • German cuisine including schnitzel, sausage and German potato pancakes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

SERVING

LOCATION

Lunch and Dinner

41126 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

HOURS

• Smoked Fish and Game from our Smoker • Alaskan King Crab • Rib Eye Cut to Order • New Zealand Rack of Lamb • Kobe Burger • Blackened Prime Rib • Vegetarian and Gluten-Free menu options • Fine Wines, Liqueurs and Cocktails

• Tom Yom Soup • Green Curry • Pad Thai • Yelow Curry • Satay • Mango Sticky Rice • Massaman Curry • Tempura • Spring Rolls • Grill • Cashew Nut Stir Fry

SERVING

SERVING

Breakfast (weekends only), Lunch and Dinner

Lunch and Dinner LOCATION

LOCATION

40766 Village Dr., Big Bear Lake

Open every day 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

553 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake “In The Village”

350 Alden Rd., Big Bear Lake

HOURS

CREDIT CARDS

HOURS Open Daily

HOURS

Sun – Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

• Takeout • Catering • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet • Large Parties

RESERVATIONS

CREDIT CARDS

909-866-5405 or Online

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• Award Winning Chef • Intimate Lakefront Dining • Outdoor Lakeview Garden Patio • Complimentary Boat Slips • Nightly Piano Music • Lakeside Wedding Gazebo

15% OFF

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• Beer & Wine Bar • Delivery • Catering

AMENITIES

Excludes Specials. May not be combined with other discounts. Expires November 15, 2014

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AMENITIES

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AMENITIES

PeppercornGrille.com 909-866-5405

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• Cozy, Intimate Dining Room • Beer & Wine List • Reservations • Specialty Cocktail Menu • Free WiFi • Heated Patio Dining ‘Street Side’

OldCountryInnRestaurant.com 909-866-5600

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• Outdoor Seating • Takeout

15% OFF total order May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

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AMENITIES

Seasonal Summer Hours Mon-Thurs 12 noon – 9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sun 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

ThePinesLakefront.com 909-866-5400

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Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Serving Dinner at 4 p.m.

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Dining

Dining

Stillwells Restaurant

Sweet Basil Bistro

Always a great reward to be of service.

Fresh Country Italian cuisine in a quaint and cozy atmosphere.

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

• House Made Soups • Frisco Burger • Chicken Caesar Club • Grilled Salmon • Build-Your-Own Burger • Chinese Chicken Salad • Egg White Omelets • Eggs Benedict with House-Made Hollandaise Sauce • Cranberry Orange Zest Bread Pudding

The Wine Room at Wolf Creek The Wine Room at Wolf Creek — a “Better Big Bear”

FEATURED MENU ITEMS

• French Dip • Lobster Lasagna Paninni • Grilled or Blackened • Grilled Portobello Salmon Baguette • Angus New York • Smoked Salmon Steak Salad • Specials Every Day • Roasted Beet • Basil Mojito Salad • Blushing Martini

SERVING

Breakfast 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dinner 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SERVING

LOCATION

HOURS

FEATURED ITEMS

• Craft Beers • Fine Wine • Cheese Platter • Meat Platter • Prime Rib LOCATION

41421 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake HOURS

Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch

Thurs 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Fri-Sun Noon to closing

LOCATION

40629 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

40650 Village Dr., Big Bear Lake RESERVATIONS

Wed-Sun 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Closed Mon-Tue

909-866-3121 ext. 7885

RESERVATIONS

CREDIT CARDS

909-866-9212

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• Specialty Salads • Chicken • Desserts

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• Live Music Thurs-Sat 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

• Outdoor Seating • Large Parties • Wireless Internet • Catering • Private Rental • Event Shuttle

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• Catering • Full Bar • Reservations • Takeout

I0% OFF entire order

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SweetBasilBistro.net 909-866-9212

COURTESY THE WINE ROOM AT WOLF CREEK

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NorthwoodsResort.com 909-866-3121

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COURTESY NORTHWOODS RESORT

Valid Sunday-Friday and non-holidays. Not valid on Sunday Brunch. May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

WolfCreek-Resort.com 909-866-8705 17

Shopping

SHOPPING

Shopping

Bear Valley Bikes SPORTING GOODS

Brown Bear Gift Shop SOUVENIRS & GIFTS

Chains Required Bike Shop SPORTING GOODS

Goldsmith’s Boardhouse and Ski Rentals SPORTING GOODS

Village Music

VINYL RECORDS & COLLECTIBLES

Yarn Designers Boutique

ARTS AND CRAFTS

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Even shopping is an adventure! Big Bear’s charming mountain community offers lots of quaint boutiques, gift

you in and around town. You’re sure to find something to take home as a memento of your time in Big Bear.

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goods, and galleries to tempt

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shops, specialty stores, sporting

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Shopping

Shopping

Bear Valley Bikes

Brown Bear Gift Shop

A full service bike shop including sales, service, repairs, guided tours and FREE trail maps.

Your one-stop-shop for souvenirs and gifts since 1924.

Chains Required Bike Shop and Bear Valley Ski & Board

Shop in the comfort of the newly remodeled Brown Bear Gift Shop. Brown Bear Gift Shop has been selling quality souvenirs and gifts to visitors for almost 90 years. Located in the heart of the Village, this spacious shop offers a wide variety of unique items for gifts and souvenirs such as toys, books, sweatshirts, t-shirts, greeting cards and Big Bear specific keepsakes.

Coming to Big Bear for the weekend?

Check out our BIKE RENTALS! We offer hourly and daily rates on a fleet of new Specialized and KHS bikes. We offer a full service bike shop, including sales, service, repairs, guided tours and trail maps.

Full Service Bike Shop: • Sales • Rentals • Service • Repairs • Equipment • Guided Tours • Trail Maps

40298 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

• Big Bear Souvenirs • Gifts • T-Shirts • Toys • Books • Greeting Cards

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Summer: Sun-Thurs 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fri-Sat 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Closed Monday Winter: Wed-Sat 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

(or call for appointment)

675 Pine Knot Blvd., Big Bear Lake

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Goldsmith’s has outstanding lines of skis and boards for sale and rental. In addition to being Big Bear’s oldest snowboard shop, we are now your premier ski retailer and custom boot fitters.

Big Bear’s largest and most complete bike shop. We carry a full line of Trek and Giant bikes for sale in both kids and adult sizes. You will find a selection of summer clothing, cycling gear, eyewear, headwear, footwear, bike parts, accessories, trail maps and trail recommendations.

HOURS

Sun-Thurs 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Fri-Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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FEATURING

Sales and Rentals for: Skis, Snowboards, Snow Shoes, Cross Country Skis, Apparel

Our rental fleet includes downhill hard tail and full-suspension mountain bikes in 26”, 27.5” and 29” rim sizes. Comfort, road, tandem, kid and trail-a-bikes are also available. We also have a full service repair facility. All of this is just one block away from Snow Summit’s Scenic Sky Chair and forest access.

LOCATION

During winter months we offer snowboard rentals and a full selection of ski and snowboard sales, clothing and accessories.

• Dynastar • Lange • Volkl • Blizzard Ski • Rossignol • Tecnica • Nordica • Burton • K2 • Arbor • Fischer • Vans • Volcom • Libtech/Gnu • Sessions • Spyder • Scott

42071 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake WINTER HOURS

CREDIT CARDS

Mon-Thurs 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Fri-Sat 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sun 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Call for summer hours

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FEATURING

• Bicycle & Snowboard Sales • Rentals • Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Biking, Summer & Winter Clothing

• Specialized® Bikes • Front Suspension XC Rentals • Full Suspension XC Rentals • Downhill Rentals • Kids • BMX • Trailers

LOCATION

41869 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake HOURS

Sat 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Brown Bear Gift Shop 909-866-4345

ChainsRequiredBikeShop.com 909-878-3268

COURTESY BBMR/VOLKL/iSTOCK

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Sun-Fri 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Customer service is the #1 goal at Goldsmith’s.

Your one-stop, get-it-all shop.

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BVBikes.com 909-866-8000

Goldsmith’s Boardhouse and Ski Rental

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Shopping

Village Music

Yarn Designers Boutique

Village Music, a Joyful Noise

Whether you’re an oldster or a youngster, if you love yarn, you’ll be glad you visited us…

Village Music has a great collection of vintage records (vinyls) and CDs, music memorabilia, rhythm instruments for the kids and musical instruments and accessories for musicians of all ages and abilities.

Big Bear’s premier yarn and fiber shop, featuring yarn and fiber from around the world including Lion Brand. Small handspun, individually dyed skeins by people who raise Alpaca and everything in between. Order yarns online. Visit us for over 2,000 square feet of inspiration!

• Vinyl Records • Music Collectibles • Musical Instruments and Accessories for All Levels

• Knitting & Crochet Supplies • Patterns and Books • Yarns You Recognize • Hand-Spun and Hand-Dyed Yarns

LOCATION

603 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

HOURS

439 West Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear City Design Center across from the airport

Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

HOURS

CREDIT CARDS

Mon, Wed, Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Closed Thursday) Tues, Fri 12 noon – 7 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Big Bear’s Only Music Store

• Knitting & Crochet Classes • Major Brands • Hand Dyed Yarns • Weekend Workshops

VILLAGE MUSIC

$2 OFF

Get outdoors and leave

Each Regularly Priced Vinyl Record

everything else behind! Spend

May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

a day on a boat, or in a kayak or stand-up paddleboard.

Village Music 909-866-4449 22

YarnDesigners.com 909-584-9715

Bear Lake is your spot! Explore miles upon miles of forest trails via hiking, mountain biking © BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS

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If fishing is your thing, Big

or horseback riding.

If it’s adventure you seek, try flyboarding, parasailing or wakeboarding.

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26 Big Bear Hiking & Biking Map HIKING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING

Action Aqua Flight 28

FLY BOARDING Segway Tours 28 Action

SEGWAY TOURS

29 Action Tree Climbing Tours TREE ROPE CLIMBING TOURS Zipline Tours 29 Action

ZIPLINE TOURS

Slide at Magic Mountain 30 Alpine

TOBOGGAN, INNER-TUBING, GO-CARTS, MINIATURE GOLF 30 Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure SMART PHONE SCAVENGER HUNT 31 Baldwin Lake Stables and Petting Zoo HORSEBACK RIDES, PETTING ZOO Mountain Resort 31 Bear

SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

Mountain Golf Course 32 Bear

GOLF 32 Big Bear Alpine Zoo BIG BEAR’S ZOO Bear Charter Fishing 33 Big

FISHING AND TOURS Bear Cycling 33 Big

COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES AND OTHER CYCLING EVENTS

Bear Discovery Center 34 Big

SEASONAL TOURS, EXHIBITS, HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES 34 Big Bear Fishing Adventures FISHING GUIDES AND TOURS 35 Big Bear Funplex LAZER TAG, MINIATURE GOLF, ARCADE GAMES AND PRIZES 35 Big Bear Jeep Experience YOU DRIVE OUR JEEPS Bear Marina 36 Big

BOAT RENTALS, EQUIPMENT, WATERSPORTS, FISHING, JET SKI RENTALS

Bear Off-Road Adventures 36 Big

OFF-ROAD TOURS Center Big Bear Lake Maps Spread WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES AND BIG BEAR LAKE STREET MAP

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Big Bear Pirate Ship LAKE TOURS

Big Bear RV Rentals CAMPING

Big Bear Snow Play INNER-TUBING

The Bowling Barn BOWLING

Cantrell Guide Service FISHING

Captain John’s Fawn Harbor & Marina BOAT RENTALS, EQUIPMENT, WATER SPORTS, FISHING

Designated Wakesports WAKEBOARDING, WATERSKIING, TUBING, CABLE PARK, WAVERUNNERS

Fish Big Bear Charter Service FISHING AND TOURS

Gold Rush Mining Adventures MINE FOR TREASURE

Helicopter Big Bear SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS

Holloway’s Marina & RV Park BOAT RENTALS, EQUIPMENT, WATERSPORTS, FISHING, CAMPING

Lodestone Adventures GROUP FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tour Boat LAKE TOURS

North Shore Landing

BOAT RENTALS, WATERSPORTS, JET SKI RENTALS

BIKES, KAYAKS, CANOES, STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD RENTALS

Paddles & Pedals Pine Knot Marina Parasail & Watersports PARASAILING, WATERSPORTS, BOAT RENTALS, EQUIPMENT, FISHING

Pleasure Point Marina BOAT RENTALS, EQUIPMENT, WATERSPORTS, FISHING

Snow Summit Mountain Resort SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

Snow Summit Adventure Park SCENIC SKY CHAIR, MOUNTAIN BIKING, HIKING

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Hiking & Biking Map

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ALPINE PEDAL PATH

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WOODLAND TRAIL

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CHAMPION LODGEPOLE PINE TRAIL

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CASTLE ROCK TRAIL

Hiking & Biking Map

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.

1.5 mile loop, easy A unique nature trail with 20 posted stops. Pick up a pamphlet at the entrance and take the selfguided 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. .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.

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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COUGAR CREST TRAIL

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SNOW SUMMIT / GRAND VIEW LOOP BIKE 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.

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

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.

State Highway Paved Road Dirt Fire Road Designated Fire Road Trail

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.

LEGEND 18

Bike Trail Multi-Use Path or Trail Hiking Trail

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JOHN BULL LOOP BIKE TRAIL

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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Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail

Interpretive Trailhead State Highway State Highway 38 18

State Watchable Wildlife PavedHighway Road Dirt Fire Road Paved Road Trailhead Parking DirtPFire Road Designated Dirt Fire Road Designated Ranger Station Fire Road Trail Fire Road Trail Designated Fire Station Bike Trail Fire BikeRoad Trail Trail Multi-Use Path Bike Trail Campground Multi-Use Path or Trail or Trail Multi-Use Group Path Campground Hiking Trail or TrailTrail Hiking Downhill Skiing Pacific Crest Hiking PacificTrail Crest & Snowboarding National National Pacific Crest Scenic Trail Scenic Trail National Picnic Area Interpretive Trailhead ScenicTrailhead Trail Interpretive Fire Lookout Tower Paved 38 Road

THE SKYLINE TRAIL (NEW) 10

16 miles round-trip, intermediate, some

technical sections Multi-use single track is 8 miles one way; it offers builtin berms, fun up-downs, and spectacular views. The trail is relatively flat with a cumulative gain of 539’. The trail begins where US Forest Service roads 2N10 and 2N06 meet. It parallels the 2N10, and finishes at Forest Dream single track trail west of 2N10.

Interpretive Trailhead Watchable Wildlife Watchable Wildlife

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Wildlife Trailhead Parking P Watchable Trailhead Parking

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Recreation & Activities

Recreation & Activities

Action Aqua Flight

Action Segway Tours

Hover like a helicopter, fly like a bird or spin like a top!

Fun, Educational and Exciting

Action Tree Rope Climbing Tours

Action Segway Tours introduces a new and environmentally friendly approach to explore Big Bear Lake by means of electric two-wheeled Segway Personal Transporters. Guests can now enjoy a fun and educational tour of the mountain resort on a Segway x2 model, which has the ability to navigate varied terrain with minimal environmental impact. Each tour is guided by one or more certified Segway tour guides who identify iconic landmarks along the way, and educate guests about Big Bear’s rich history and the surrounding flora and fauna. Segway tours are offered all year round (weather permitting).

Take to the skies flying above the lake like Ironman. This high-adrenaline activity is the latest water craze that anyone 16 years and older can do. Our expert guides will help you with every move.

• Aqua Flights • Flyboarding Activity LOCATION

40754 Village Dr., Big Bear Lake You will then be directed to the marina.

HOURS

Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Closed 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

2 flights every half-hour

Action Zipline Tours Fly Through the Treetops “Action Ziplining”

Come Hang Out with Us!

An adventure of a lifetime! Our threehour tour includes an off-road ride two miles deep into the forest, nine zipline runs and a fun suspension bridge.

Arrive at our office to sign in. You will then be be given a map directing you to our trees located just on the other side of the lake. You will be fitted with our approved equipment and climbing gear.

Our Certified instructor will teach you how to tree rope climb. You will climb to a height that both the climber and instructor are comfortable with. It is exhilarating, fun and educational.

Great fun for the entire family and open all year round. Experience the forest at its best. An adrenaline rush anyone can appreciate!

• Zipline Tours LOCATION

• Great Corporate or Team Training

41647 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

START LOCATION

HOURS

41647 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

Daily 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Open year-round

HOURS

Call for hours

• Segway Tours LOCATION

40754 Village Dr., Big Bear Lake HOURS

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ActionSegwayTours.com 909-366-0890

ActionTreeRopeClimbing.com 909-866-0390

COURTESY ACTION ZIPLINE TOURS

COURTESY ACTION ZIPLINE TOURS

COURTESY ACTION AQUA FLIGHT

ActionAquaFlight.com 909-366-0890

COURTESY ACTION TREE ROPE CLIMBING TOURS

Daily, call for times and availability Open year-round

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Recreation & Activities

Recreation & Activities

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Baldwin Lake Stables and Petting Zoo

Year-Round Family Fun

Smart phone guided scavenger hunt.

Enjoy family fun activities year-round.

In the winter, natural snow and snowmaking systems ensure there is always snow for tubing. The Magic Carpet ride makes it simple to get to the top with no more walking. The Alpine Slide is Southern California’s only authentic bobsled experience. Riders control their speed twisting and turning down a 1/4 mile long track.

Combine the fun of the Amazing Race with a 1.5-hour walking tour of The Village and beyond with this smart phone guided scavenger hunt. You’ll solve clues and complete challenges while learning local history and fun facts. Start when you want and play at your own pace.

One price for your team of 2 to 5 people.

Sign-up is online. Starts in The Village.

Experience Big Bear in a whole new way!

At Baldwin Lake Stables, discover the peaceful countryside of the Big Bear Valley on horseback.

In the summer, there’s a double water slide to cool off. Go karts and an 18-hole miniature golf course make this a popular year-round family fun destination.

• Scavenger Hunt • Walking Tour

800 Wildrose Lane, Big Bear Lake HOURS

Bear Mountain has something for all ages, including the largest beginner area in the region—and for advanced skiers and riders, Silver Mountain and Bear Peak ensure some of the steepest terrain in SoCal. Bear Mountain is also the home of world-class terrain parks. This nearly 200-acre winter playground offers upwards of 130 beginner to advanced terrain features and Southern California’s only Superpipe. As part of Big Bear Mountain Resorts and its sister-resort, Snow Summit, the purchase of one lift ticket offers you access to Southern California’s two premier resorts. Offering 100% snowmaking, Bear Mountain has an unlimited supply of water from Big Bear Lake which ensures quality snow conditions.

Reservations are suggested for all rides.

For reservations call 909-585-6482.

• Horseback Riding • Pony Rides • Petting Zoo

The Visitors Center, 630 Bartlett Rd., Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

The People’s Park

A relaxing ride into the wilderness is a splendid way to connect with nature and enjoy the pleasantries of the fresh mountain air. Baldwin Lake Stables offers one- two- three- and four-hour rides.

There are horses and mountain trails to suit all riding abilities.

START LOCATION

• Alpine Slide • Snow Play • Water Slide • Go Karts • Miniature Golf • Snack Bar

Bear Mountain Resort

LOCATION

HOURS

46475 Pioneertown Rd., Big Bear City

Open year-round, daily sunrise to sunset Sign-up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com

HOURS

• Snowboarding • Skiing • Rentals • Lessons • Restaurant • Bar

Open year-round Call for reservations

LOCATION

Please call for current operating times

43101 Goldmine Dr., Big Bear Lake HOURS

Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sat-Sun 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Peak Weekends & Holidays 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(All hours are subject to change)

15% OFF Smart Phone Guided Scavenger Hunt Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com

AlpineSlideBigBear.com 909-866-4626 30

UrbanAdventureQuest.com

BaldwinLakeStables.com 909-585-6482

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COURTESY BALDWIN LAKE STABLES

© CHRISTIE WALKER

COURTESY ALPINE SLIDE AT MAGIC MOUNTAIN

Good for one team of 2-5 people. Use promo code BB15.

May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

BearMountain.com 909-866-5766 31

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Recreation & Activities

Located at the base of Bear Mountain Resort, this par 35, 9-hole, mountainstyle golf course offers a unique golfing experience at an elevation of 7,000 ft., – allowing a standard golf ball to travel farther than at sea level. The course provides a tranquil atmosphere for players of all abilities and is complete with a driving range, Pro Shop, Club House Grill, golf club and cart rentals as well as lessons provided by SGGA Golf Pro, Dallas Goldsmith. Enjoy a unique golfing experience in the fresh, cool mountain air and feel like a pro in no time!

Big Bear Charter Fishing

See our alpine collection of over 140 animals representing 65 species.

The zoo is a rehabilitation facility offering injured, orphaned and imprinted animals a safe haven.

Catch Some Fun!

Ride with Us!

Enjoy a fun and relaxing fishing trip on beautiful Big Bear Lake with Big Bear Charter Fishing. Schedule an open or private charter now and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Big Bear Cycling is a fun, recreational riding group that supports cycling as a recreational activity for all levels of riders. We promote cycling as a healthy form of exercise for residents and visitors to the Big Bear Valley. Join us for our full calendar of mid-week and weekend rides including our “Community Ride” every Saturday morning (May-September).

Don’t miss our educational series and time trials to help improve your skills.

Experience wildlife first hand! Meet the grizzly bear family, a three-legged black bear named Hucklebeary and eleven wolves.

Unusual inhabitants include two snow leopard sisters and ringtails. Plus wildlife native to the Big Bear area, such as mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes and raccoons.

Other features include a reptile room, nocturnal building, and bald eagle exhibit.

Open year-round, weather permitting.

Admission: Ages 11-59 $12; 3-10 $6; seniors $6 and children under 3 free. Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo members are free.

• Golf • Restaurant • Driving Range • Sports Shop

• Animals • Exhibits • Educational Programs • Summer Feeding Tours: every day except Wednesday • Winter Feeding Tours: Saturday and Sunday

LOCATION

43092 Goldmine Dr., Big Bear Lake HOURS

May-Oct: Open Mon-Sun Hours vary, call for tee times

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• Fishing Guide • Pontoon or Bass Boat • Lake Tours LOCATION

Holloway’s Marina 398 Edgemoor Rd., Big Bear Lake

Private Fishing Charter

15% OFF WEEKDAY

Private Fishing Charter

Valid non-holidays. May not be combined with other discounts. Expires November 15, 2014

© BILL YOUNG

© SHAUNA CRANE

(weather permitting)

© LEE STOCKWELL

BigBearMountainResorts.com 909-585-8002

All ages welcome. Catch Some Fun!

10% OFF WEEKEND

Summer: Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Winter: Mon-Fri 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sat-Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Excludes Saturdays and holidays. May not be combined with other discounts. Expires November 15, 2014

BigBearAlpineZoo.org 909-584-1299 909-878-4200

• Cycling • Weekly Ride Calendar • Education Series • Time Trials • Tour de Big Bear — August 2, 2014

Call for availability

HOURS

with purchase of 9 holes of golf at regular price

All trips are on a fully loaded pontoon or bass boat and include all the gear, poles, reels, bait and lures. Free snacks and soft drinks are also included. Catch trout, bass, catfish, crappie or blue gill with our expert and friendly guide—he’ll take you where the fish are biting. The bass boat can accommodate up to four people and the pontoon boat can accommodate up to 10 people at a time.

HOURS

43285 Goldmine Dr., Big Bear Lake Across from Bear Mountain Ski Resort

FREE GOLF CLUB RENTAL

Big Bear Cycling

BigBearFishing.com 909-866-2240

© BIG BEAR CYCLING

Feel Like a Pro at 7,000 ft!

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

COURTESY BIG BEAR CHARTER FISHING

Bear Mountain Golf Course

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Recreation & Activities

Big Bear Discovery Center

Big Bear Fishing Adventures

Your “Gateway to Adventure and Discovery in the Great Outdoors!”

Catch Me If You Can!

Explore Big Bear’s terrain on naturalistguided eco-tours such as canoe, kayak and snowshoeing. Enjoy fun family weekend activities including nature crafts, nature walks, geocaching, gold panning, animal tracking and more! Don’t miss the Nature Discovery Zone and take a hike on the .5 mile loop trail.

Enjoy the summer concert series in the amphitheater featuring headline entertainment, nature programs, campfire series, live theatre and special events.

Co-managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the nonprofit Southern California Mountains Foundation.

Big Bear Funplex

Big Bear Jeep Experience

Always a fun time at the Big Bear Funplex

Experience the Thrill of Driving Our Jeeps!

Fun for all ages. Lazer tag, 18-hole blacklight miniature golf, ice skating, arcade games, prizes and more.

Spin and fly fishing guides offering 1- to 4-day adventure packages on the rivers, streams and lakes in the San Bernardino Mountains. Fly fishing lessons, kayak fishing trips, 21’ enclosed pontoon boat, camping with all equipment and meals included. We can customize any fishing trip to meet your needs. Located at Pine Knot Marina. WE FISH YEAR-ROUND! Visit our fly shop inside North Shore Trading Co. in Fawnskin.

At Big Bear Jeep Experience YOU DRIVE OUR JEEPS! Follow our guide Jeep on an exciting and educational Jeep tour throughout the Big Bear Valley’s hundreds of miles of Jeep trails. Our Jeep JK’s are trail ready and equipped with everything they need to handle what the trails have to throw at them.

Have your next party at the Funplex!

LOCATION

40679 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake HOURS

Mon-Fri Open daily until late.

Call for hours.

Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sun 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Big Bear Jeep Experience has everything for the whole family. We offer a kid-friendly off-road mining tour that explores Holcomb Valley and the original Big Bear settlements. At the end of the hunt they find a bucket of our very rich Big Bear miner’s dirt. Who knows, it could contain some gold or ancient Indian artifacts!

LOCATION

Pine Knot Marina 400 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake HOURS

Daily 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

• Adventure Passes • Maps • Camping Info • Permits • Naturalist-led Eco Tours • Nature Discovery Zone • Summer Concert Series LOCATION

If you are looking to do some Rock Crawling, we offer tours like the worldfamous Gold Mountain tour—said to be the most white knuckle tour that people have experienced!

40971 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin

• Call for Tour Options and Pricing

HOURS

May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

BigBearFishingAdventures.com 909-436-8882

BigBearFunplex.com 909-866-3866

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COURTESY BIG BEAR FUNPLEX

COURTESY BIG BEAR FISHING ADVENTURES

COURTESY BIG BEAR DISCOVERY CENTER

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Open year-round by appointment only, 7 a.m.–12 Midnight

when you buy a round of miniature golf, an hour of ice skating or a session of laser tag.

Big Bear Fishing Adventures

MountainsFoundation.org 909-866-3437

HOURS

FREE LARGE SODA

Thurs-Mon 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

BigBearJeepExperience.com 909-420-5828 35

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Big Bear Marina

Recreation & Activities

Big Bear Off-Road Adventures

The Place on the Lake!

We offer the best mountain lake fishing and water sport adventures in Southern California. Cruise the lake in one of our comfortable pontoon boats that can accommodate up to 12 people, or spend the day fishing for rainbow trout, bass, catfish or panfish from our outboard fishing boats. Big Bear Marina is the home of Big Bear Queen Lake Tours, the most complete tour of the lake. For information and rates visit www.bigbearmarina.com

• Lake Tours • Private Parties • Full Bar

• 4WD Tours

LOCATION

Call for availability

HOURS

RATES

• Zero Towing Required • Camping In Style • Call for Availability and Pricing HOURS

Open 8 a.m – 6 p.m.

Closed for Winter Season

HOURS

HOURS

500 Paine Court, Big Bear Lake

Big Bear RV Rentals is the only camping trailer company that will deliver trailers right to your campsite. Rent a 19-26’ selfcontained camping trailer and let us do all the work for you. We deliver and setup the trailer to your campsite at the campground of your choice in Big Bear.

Holloway’s Marina 398 Edgemoor Rd., Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Valley

May-October: 10 a.m.

12 noon 2 p.m. (guaranteed every day at 2 p.m.)

4 p.m.

6 p.m.

Please call

April-October, Dawn to dusk

We Deliver Toyhauler and Travel Trailers to You!

Big Bear Off-Road Adventures offers a unique backcountry experience all year round. Passengers board a heavy-duty, four-wheel drive vehicle that handles the toughest terrains, including knee-deep snow in the winter. The interpretive guided tour gives its guests an insight to Big Bear’s alpine environment and its fascinating history. Enjoy breathtaking views of the San Bernardino Mountains and the Mojave Desert. Trips range in duration from a couple of hours to a full day’s adventure to historic Holcomb Valley, Butler Peak and Rose Mine.

LOCATION

LOCATION

Big Bear RV Rentals

Aboard the “Time Bandit” The Big Bear Pirate Ship is a featured attraction at Big Bear Lake. From May to October, guests take a narrated 90minute tour aboard the 1/3 scale replica of a 16th Century Spanish Galleon.

Crewed by costumed pirates, the captain and his mate steer passengers to notable points of interests, such as Garstin Island, Big Bear Dam, Hollywood movie sets, the Solar Observatory, key fishing spots, and celebrity homes. A full bar on board with water, soda, beer, wine and liquor are offered on both daily tours and private parties.

Any Season is 4-Wheel Drive Season

• Boat and Slip Rentals • Jet Ski Rentals • Kayak and SUP Rentals • Berkley Pro Shop • Guide Services • Lake Tours • Water-Skiing • Wakeboarding

Big Bear Pirate Ship

$25 OFF

1-HOUR JET SKI RENTAL Show a 2014 Big Bear Marina pontoon boat rental receipt to receive discount.

BigBearMarina.com 909-866-3218 36

OffRoadAdventure.com 909-585-1036

BigBearBoating.com 909-878-4040

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© DAM McKERNAN

© DAN McKERNAN

© ALAN SHARP / BIG BEAR MARINA

Valid Monday–Friday, non-holidays. May not be combined with other discounts. Expires November 15, 2014

BigBearRVRentals.com 909-833-1516 37

Recreation & Activities

Recreation & Activities

Big Bear Snow Play

The Bowling Barn

Cantrell Guide Service

Captain John’s Marina

Largest Snow Play Hill in the San Bernardino Mountains

There’s always a party at The Bowling Barn!

Captain John’s Fawn Harbor & Marina

Big Bear Snow Play has the longest tubing runs in Southern California, a heated base lodge and expanded paved parking. Save your energy for the ride down with the Magic Carpet ride that takes you straight to the top. Covered with Plexiglas to limit exposure to the chilly air, the Magic Carpet creates a more comfortable experience for everyone. Their extensive snowmaking system provides excellent snow coverage, and nightly grooming ensures the best possible conditions.

Year-round entertainment with 16 bowling lanes open to the public daily. We offer bumper bowling for the youngsters and glow bowling every night. Visit our expanded arcade room. Choose from a variety of menu items at our snack bar.

The Alley Oops Sports Bar is a full-service bar welcoming the family with big screen TVs, billiards, and karaoke. Great for birthday parties and group functions.

Fish with a professional, licensed guide on a comfortable 24-foot pontoon boat!

• Lift-assisted Inner Tubing for All Ages

LOCATION

LOCATION

40625 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

42825 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

HOURS

• Glow Bowling • Video Games • Snack Bar • Groups • Entertainment • Family Sports Bar

Nov-April: Daily 10 a.m – 4 p.m.

RATES

$25 per person, unlimited rides, inner tube included

• Fishing Guide • Lake Tours

We have slip and boat rentals. We look forward to servicing all of your boating and recreational needs.

LOCATION

Pine Knot Marina 400 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake

• Speed Boats • Pontoon Boats • Fishing Boats • Canoes • Kayaks • Stand-Up Paddleboards • Slips • Moorings • Beach • Tours • Custom Dock Construction

HOURS

April-October Call for availability RATES

LOCATION

Please call

Summer & Winter: Mon-Thurs 12 noon – 10:30 p.m.

Fri-Sat 10 a.m. – midnight or later Sun 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Fall & Spring: Mon-Thurs 12 noon – 10 p.m.

Fri-Sat 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Sun 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

HOURS

Captain John’s Fawn Harbor & Marina is located in secluded Fawnskin and nestled in Grout Bay on Big Bear Lake.

We offer a wide variety of water sport activities with a serene, uncrowded small-town ambience.

John Cantrell is a professional fishing guide ready to provide excellent fishing advice and service for trolling and bait fishing. Cantrell Guide Service “guarantees you’ll catch fish.”

39369 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin HOURS

April 1 – November 1 Dawn to Dusk

15% OFF Duffy “Electric” Boat Tour

SUP or Wakeboard Lesson

Buy two games and get a FREE large soda.

Valid non-holidays. Minimum of 4 people required for Duffy Boat Tour. May not be combined with other discounts. Expires November 15, 2014

BigBearSnowPlay.com 909-585-0075 38

BowlingBarn.com 909-878-2695

BigBearFishing.net 909-585-4017

COURTESY CAPTAIN JOHN’S MARINA

COURTESY CANTRELL GUIDE SERVICE

COURTESY THE BOWLING BARN

COURTESY BIG BEAR SNOWPLAY

May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires November 15, 2014

FawnHarbor.com 909-866-6478 39

Recreation & Activities

Designated Wakesports Big Bear Lake’s #1 source for FUN for over a decade!

DWS offers wakeboarding, waterskiing and TUBING charters. We are proud to provide top of the line boats, equipment and life jackets. All of our drivers are licensed boat captains and expert instructors (NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR INSTRUCTION).

Recreation & Activities

Fish Big Bear Charter Service

Gold Rush Mining Adventures

Create lasting memories on one of the most beautiful lakes in California.

Stake Your Claim to Real Treasures

Want to explore the lake on your own? Try renting one of our Yamaha WaveRunners (NO FUEL SURCHARGES)!

LOCATION

Big Bear Marina 500 Paine Court, Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

HOURS

HOURS

• Open Year-Round • Group Rates • Many Price and Tour Options • All Private Flights • All Ages • Smooth, Quiet and Comfortable LOCATION

Big Bear City Airport Terminal 501 Valley Blvd., Big Bear City

40016 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

HOURS

Open year-round, 10 a.m – 5 p.m.

Daily sunrise to sunset

START LOCATION

HELICOPTER BIG BEAR offers sightseeing flights from the vantage point of a helicopter cockpit. Witness the beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains and Big Bear area with aerial views like no other.

See countryside, landmarks, points of interest, lakes, ski areas and so much more! Need more motivation? Many will claim that a helicopter flight is the #1 item to check off their bucket list! Tours are perfect as a gift and great for any special occasion. Bring your camera, the family, friends, employees, or that special someone. COME EXPERIENCE IT!

Inside the Gold Rush building is a gift shop like no other. The Gold Mine Gift Emporium is filled with rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, geodes, jewelry, dinosaur artifacts and dig kits plus many unique and one of a kind items. Discover REAL gold by purchasing a gold panning kit (pay-dirt included) or just the pay-dirt itself. Nostalgic candy, fudge, and sodas are also a highlight.

• Fishing Guide • Lake Tours

• Wakeboarding • Waterskiing • TUBING! • Cable Park • WaveRunners

Fun, Relaxing, Romantic, Informative

Experience your own “Eureka” moment!

Pan your ore at our mining sluice, water flume, or dry sifting boxes. Choose from a variety of mining ore. Break open geodes with our custom crack’n. Mining is easy to do and fun for all ages. It doesn’t take much time and can be done rain, snow, or shine.

Catch hard fighting, great eating rainbow trout from the cool waters of beautiful Big Bear Lake. You will fish in total comfort and safety on a fully equipped deluxe 22’ pontoon boat, with the best fish catching and fish finding equipment available. Your guide is Master Angler and Guide Curt Dills, who has over 40 years experience fishing Big Bear Lake.

Learn techniques that will catch you more and bigger fish anywhere you go!

Located at Big Bear Marina. All fishing tackle provided along with soft drinks and water.

DWS is also the home of Big Bear Lake’s premier cable park. The cable park is a way to wakeboard in consistently great conditions without a boat. Beginners can learn to ride and experts can have fun on our sliders and kickers.

Helicopter Big Bear

603 Landlock Landing Rd., Big Bear Lake

7 days a week, weather and scheduling permitting. Hours vary seasonally – reservations recommended.

$5 OFF

HOURS

Call for hours

your purchase totaling $35 or more on all regularly priced

GIFT ITEMS

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FishBigBear.com 909-635-7501

GoldRushMiningAdventures.com 909-866-5678

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COURTESY FISH BIG BEAR CHARTER SERVICE

COURTESY DESIGNATED WAKESPORTS

DesignatedWakesports.com 909-556-3345

Excludes mining ore and edible items.

Expires November 15, 2014

COURTESY GOLD RUSH MINING ADVENTURES

when a 2014 Mining Adventure Receipt is presented.

HelicopterBigBear.com 909-585-1200 41

Recreation & Activities

Holloway’s Marina & RV Park

Recreation & Activities

Lodestone Adventures

Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tour Boat

Maximize your team’s potential through one of our team building and leadership development programs.

Full Service Marina & RV Park Holloway’s is a full service marina with a fleet of pontoon boats and fishing boats for rent, slips and moorings, a fuel dock, a tackle and snack store and a marina shop. We also offer waterskiing and wakeboarding services, jet-ski rentals and is home to the Pirate Ship Lake Tours and Big Bear Charter Fishing! Open every day from sunrise to sunset.

398 Edgemoor Rd., Big Bear Lake

• Jet Ski Rentals • Kayaks • Water-skiing • Wakeboarding • Speed Boats • Pontoon Boats • Wakeboard Cable Park

• Individual & Group Tours • Private Parties • Weddings • Anniversaries • Corporate Events • Twilight Tours and more

All over California

April-October Daily 6 a.m – Sunset

North Shore Landing is also home to the oldest waterskiing/wakeboarding school on Big Bear Lake, with a fleet of tournament ski boats and state of the art equipment, teaching tools and expert drivers/ instructors. We are available every day sunrise to sunset.

The fully enclosed heated main salon offers picturesque views, modern restrooms and a snack & refreshment bar offering a variety of beverages, beer, wine and light snacks for purchase.

LOCATION

HOURS

North Shore Landing is a complete watersports center. We rent a variety of jet skis/waverunners, speed boats, and kayaks, as well as pontoon boats and fishing boats. The only water sports center that has a beach to enjoy while using our facilities.

As guests board Big Bear Valley’s largest one-of-a-kind tour boat on breathtaking Big Bear Lake, they will receive a fully narrated 1½ hour tour. The tour features highlights of Big Bear Lake’s rich history dating back to 1845, facts and folklore, and much more.

• Team Building • Human Development • Leadership Development

LOCATION

For thrill seekers, there’s more excitement than just cruisin’ the lake!

Conveniently located where the Village meets the lake on Pine Knot Avenue.

Lodestone provides adventure based team building and leadership development programs to a wide variety of clients ranging from corporate groups to churches, Boy Scouts, family groups and schools. Each program is customtailored to meet the specific needs of each group we work with in order to guide you in reaching your goals. Our programs are offered to groups ranging from 6 to 600, incorporating our high adventure ropes courses and zipline tours.

• Boat Rentals • Jet Ski Rentals • Pirate Ship Lake Tours • Wakeboarding • Water-skiing • Boat & Tackle Shop • Nice, Level RV Sites • Wakeboard Cable Park

North Shore Landing

LOCATION

HOURS

LOCATION

439 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

2 miles east of dam on North Shore

HOURS

HOURS

Midweek Tours Call for availability Weekend Tours at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.*

$20 OFF

April-Oct: Daily 7 a.m. – Sunset

20 OFF ANY BOAT RENTAL

$

ANY BOAT RENTAL

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COURTESY MISS LIBERTY PADDLEWHEEL TOUR BOAT

COURTESY LODESTONE ADVENTURES

COURTESY HOLLOWAY’S MARINA

BigBearBoating.com 909-866-5706 800-448-5335

Show a 2014 boat rental receipt from North Shore Landing to receive discount.

Valid Monday – Friday, non-holidays. May not be combined with other discounts. Expires November 15, 2014

*Call for reservations and availability. Open year-round, weather and lake permitting.

Valid Monday – Friday, non-holidays. May not be combined with other discounts. Expires November 15, 2014

LodestoneAdventures.com 909-866-2829

PineKnotMarina.com 909-866-8129

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Show a 2014 boat rental receipt from Holloway’s Marina to receive discount.

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Recreation & Activities

Paddles & Pedals

Recreation & Activities

Pine Knot Marina Parasail and Watersports

Fun for the Whole Family At Paddles and Pedals we offer bikes, kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards for rent. Conveniently located on the north shore of Big Bear Lake, we provide easy access to the lake, the pedal path or the mountain bike trails. If you want to ride the scenic bike path of Big Bear Lake, come see us. We are the only store with direct access. All lake equipment is at water’s edge with no need to transport.

Your Gateway to Adventure Pine Knot Marina is a first-rate marina located in the heart of Big Bear Lake, just a short walk from the Village. Pine Knot Marina is home to the Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tour Boat, the largest tour boat on Big Bear Lake.

40545 North Shore Ln., Big Bear City HOURS

Sun-Fri 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sat 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Come visit the friendliest and most beautiful marina on the lake. We have activities for young and old alike. Our full service marina offers rentals for pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, stand-up paddleboards and electric fun boats with water cannons for the kids.

Legendary Fun Snow Summit features wide-open groomed runs, alpine views, excellent learning programs and terrain for riders and skiers of all ages and abilities. The Family Park is perfect for those finding their confidence on the slopes, and Westridge Park offers terrain features for intermediate and advanced level riders.

The Wall and Olympic runs serve up steep terrain to challenge the more adventurous.

Experience the slopes after dark with night skiing. As part of Big Bear Mountain Resorts, and its sister-resort, Bear Mountain, the purchase of one lift ticket offers you access to Southern California’s two premiere resorts.

With 100% snowmaking, there’s an unlimited supply of water from Big Bear Lake, ensuring quality snow conditions.

We offer marina memberships with owner interest. Check with our office for details.

Slip rentals for seasonal use are available.

Visit our bait house for snacks, drinks, fishing tackle, licenses and boating accessories.

• Parasailing • Jet Ski Rentals • Miss Liberty Lake Tours (see page 43) • Boat Rentals • Slip Rentals • Fishing Guides • Standup Paddleboards • Wakeboarding and Watersports

START LOCATION

Snow Summit Mountain Resort

A Full Service Marina

Wakeboard and water ski charters and WaveRunner rentals are available.

Our full service marina provides parasailing, jet ski rentals, pontoon boat rentals, kayak rentals, standup paddleboards and slip rentals.

• Bikes • Kayaks • Pedal Boats • Stand-Up Paddleboards

Pleasure Point Marina

LOCATION

• Pontoon Boats • Slip Rentals • Bait & Tackle House • Kayaks • Boat Sales • Electric Canoes & Paddle Boat Rentals • Fishing Charters Available • Full Service Repair Center

439 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake

10% DISCOUNT WEEKDAYS

• Snowboarding • Skiing • Rentals • Lessons • Restaurant • Bar • Sport Shop

LOCATION

LOCATION

Metcalf Bay 603 Landlock Landing Rd., Big Bear Lake

HOURS Day Session:

RENT 3 BIKES –GET THE 4th BIKE

880 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sat, Sun & Holidays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

HOURS

Night Session: Most Fri & Sat evenings 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

May-October: Daily 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

FREE

PaddlesAndPedals.com 909-936-2907 44

PineKnotMarina.com 909-866-4359 909-866-7766

PleasurePointMarina.net 909-866-2455

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Not valid on holidays. Not valid July 4-5 and August 30-31, 2014. May not be combined with other discounts. Expires November 15, 2014

SnowSummit.com 909-866-5766 45

Recreation & Activities

Events

Snow Summit Summer Take a ride on the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair and experience the most breathtaking views in all of Big Bear! The mile-long Scenic Sky Chair transports sightseers, hikers, cross-country and downhill mountain bikers through the San Bernardino National Forest to an elevation of 8,200 feet. Sit back and enjoy wildlife, flowers, panoramic views and clean mountain air during the relaxing 15-minute chairlift ride. At the top you will find the most scenic BBQ in Big Bear!

Stop by the View Haus and enjoy lunch on the deck while taking in valley and mountain views. Snow Summit also offers So Cal’s only lift serviced bike park!

• Sightseeing • Hiking • Mountain Biking • Rentals • Restaurant • Bar • Sport Shop LOCATION

880 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake HOURS

Please call 909-866-5766 for hours

Round-Trip Sky Chair Ride 2 OFF Scenic

$

The natural scenery that surrounds Big Bear Lake — from

Valid for up to 4 people. May not be combined with other discounts. Expires October 15, 2014

lakeside to the mountaintops — creates stunning backdrops for events. Each weekend, count on something happening in Big Bear Valley. From cowboy posses

BigBearMountainResorts.com 909-866-5766 46

to live concerts to stories around © DENNIS BENTSON

© LEE STOCKWELL

to dance troupes in lederhosen, the campfire, one thing is for certain — the folks of Big Bear know how to entertain.

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2014 Events

Events

JULY

OCTOBER

The Cave Summer Concert Series (page 49) Berlin, featuring Terri Nunn – Concert (page 49) C.A.T.S. presents The Wizard of Oz (page 49) Music in the Mountains Summer Concert Series (page 50) Fireworks Spectacular & Rotary BBQ (page 50) Independence Day Fair (page 51) Big Bear Paddlefest (page 52) Big Bear Chili Cookoff & Annual Outhouse Race (page 52) Old Miners Fawnskin Doo Dah Parade and Loggers & Miners Jubilee (page 53) Old Miners Ride ’n’ Tie Mountain Bike Races (page 53) Spirits of the West Brewfest (page 54) Big Bear MTB Gran Fondo and Grizzly 100 (page 55)

Oktoberfest (page 58) Big Bear Lake TroutfesT (page 60) Boo in the Zoo (page 61) Halloween in the Village (page 62)

Big Bear North Shore Half Marathon (page 51) Aaron’s Big Bear Lake Bass Tournament (page 54) Endure the Bear Trail Run (page 57) Run for the Grizzlies (page 58) Oktoberfest (page 58) Big Bear Lake International Film Festival (page 59) Fall Wine Walk in the Village (page 59) Blues for the Zoo (page 60) 48

Christmas in the Village (page 62) Victorian Steampunk Winter Fest (page 63) New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade (page 63)

JANUARY Eagle Celebration Snowshoe Tours

FEBRUARY Snowshoe the Bear (page 64)

APRIL Fishing Season Opens Earth Day Celebration (page 34)

The Cave is an upscale venue in Big Bear Lake with world-class entertainment and state-of-the-art audio and visuals. The Cave features concerts, comedy and social entertainment throughout the year.Private balcony can accommodate parties of 10.

See website for full listing of events.

C.A.T.S. 2014 Schedule of Events: • The Wizard of Oz June 20 – July 6, 2014 at the Performing Arts Center Tickets & info: BigBearTheater.org

Summer/Fall Lineup • 7/5 Comedy Night, Host Noe Castillo • 7/12 Beatles vs. Stones Musical Shootout • 7/18 Berlin, featuring Terri Nunn • 7/19 Lady Luck Tribute • 7/26 Big Mountain • 8/2 The Tubes, Rock • 8/9 Bill Medley • 8/16 Toad the Wet Sprocket • 9/20 Hollywood U2 • 10/4 Moonshine Bandits • 11/1 Colt Ford • 11/8 Marshall Tucker Band • 11/28 Guitar Legend Dick Dale

• Silent Movie Under the Stars Featuring Bob Salisbury on the theater organ.

August 16, 2014 at the C.A.T.S. Warehouse Theater Tickets: BigBearTheater.org • C.A.T.S. 20th Year Celebration Gala!

A variety show and restrospective of 20 years of C.A.T.S. shows!

November 14 – November 30 Performing Arts Center Tickets& Info: BigBearTheater.org

All shows subject to change.

• Live Entertainment • Comedy • Full Bar • Food • Event Shuttles • 909-549-9578 Private Rental

LOCATIONS

Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center 39707 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake Box Office 909-866-4970

LOCATION

40789 Village Dr., Big Bear Lake

C.A.T.S. Warehouse Theater 1117 W. Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear City

TICKETS AND INFO

909-878-0204

A Non-Profit 501-c3 Corporation

www.bigbeartheater.org

MAY May Trout Classic (page 64) Big Bear Lake Half Marathon and Memorial 5K Fun Run (page 65)

JUNE Summer Wine Walk in the Village Fishin’ for 50K (page 65) Big Bear Triathlon C.A.T.S. presents Summer Theater (page 49) Music in the Mountains Summer Concert Series (page 50)

TheCaveBigBear.com 909-878-0204

COURTESY C.A.T.S.

SEPTEMBER

DECEMBER

The Community Arts Theater Society (C.A.T.S.) was established in 1994 as a nonprofit theatrical organization designed for community participation in bringing high quality, affordable theater to the Big Bear Valley. Check the C.A.T.S. website for info and additional performances.

COURTESY THE CAVE

The Tubes – Concert (page 49) Bill Medley – Concert (page 49) Toad the Wet Sprocket – Concert (page 49) C.A.T.S. presents Silent Movie Under the Stars (page 49) Music in the Mountains Summer Concert Series – Led Zepagain (page 50) Big Bear Renaissance Faire (page 55) Tour de Big Bear (page 56) Big Bear Fun Run (page 56) Fall Fest (page 57)

Colt Ford – Concert (page 49) Marshall Tucker Band – Concert (page 49) C.A.T.S. 20th Year Celebration Gala (page 49) Big Bear Turkey Trot (page 61) Santa’s Grand Entrance and Tree Lighting Ceremony (page 62) Mountain Christmas Boutique (page 62)

Community Arts Theater Society (C.A.T.S.)

Stone Entertainment Group presents, live concert performances from original artists, the best tribute bands and top-notch comedy.

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AUGUST

NOVEMBER

The Cave

BigBearTheater.org 909-585-4757 49

2014 Events

Events

JUNE 28: Co-headliners The Long Run, Experience The Eagles Kenny Cetera’s Chicago Experience

Big Bear Lake Independence Day Fair

Biggest 4th of July Fireworks in Southern California July 4, 2014

Celebrate America’s birthday under the pines at the annual Big Bear Lake Independence Day Fair. The fair features live outdoor entertainment, arts, crafts, a variety of vendors, children’s activities, outdoor beer garden and BBQ.

AUGUST 30: Led Zepagain, Tribute to Led Zeppelin Lighthouse Youth Orchestra featuring Big Bear Students Dates and bands subject to change; see website for details

• Proceeds help heal our local mountains • Intimate outdoor amphitheater at 7,000’ • Season passes, bench seating with parking, and general admission tickets available online, at the Discovery Center (scheduled days), and event gate

Rotary BBQ, reserved seating and meals are available for purchase. Enjoy live entertainment and kids’ games before the fireworks start.

Ask about our discount at the gate

• FREE general admission seating 12 & under

• Dinner and reserved seating

LOCATION

LOCATION

Big Bear Discovery Center 40971 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin

Marina Resort 40770 Big Bear Blvd.

HOURS

Fireworks 8:45 p.m. – 10 p.m.

BigBear.com 800-424-4232

Don’t miss your chance to see the best professional mountain bikers in North America battle it out in three different mountain bike races in Big Bear as part of the US Cup Pro Mountain Bike Tour.

There is also racing for all amateur level racers.

LOCATION

The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

Team Big Bear has now expanded to include running events.

• Mountain Bike Races

LOCATION

Big Bear Lake forest trails

Big Bear Lake

REGISTRATION

Check website: uscup.net

INDEPENDENCE DAY H H H HFAIR HHHHHH

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© JAMES ELLIOTT ENTERTAINMENT

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Gates open daily at 10 a.m.

HHHHHHHHHH

Food Service 4:40 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Led Zepagain, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

MountainsFoundation.org 909-866-3437

Big Bear Lake is known as the birthplace of mountain bike racing, and Team Big Bear has been producing exciting Mountain Bike events in Big Bear Lake for over two decades. Races are open for all levels of cyclists, from professional to novice.

• Big Bear North Shore Half Marathon/ 10k/5k, September 27, 2014

HOURS

Parking and gates open at 5 p.m.

Concerts at 6 p.m.

Mountain Bike Races and Running Events Check Website for Upcoming Events

July 4-6, 2014

The Annual Big Bear Lake Rotary Club Fourth of July lakefront fireworks and barbecue takes place at the Marina Resort.

Big Bear Lake’s “Fireworks Spectacular” will explode at 7,000’ reflecting its shower of brilliance over Big Bear Lake on Friday, July 4th. Come attend the biggest 4th of July fireworks display in Southern California. The fireworks are shot off from a barge on the lake directly off of Pine Knot Landing. Fireworks begin between 8:45 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Viewable from any of our public parks or from a boat on the lake.

Make sure to bring a jacket or blanket.

JULY 19: DSB - World’s Greatest Tribute to Journey The PettyBreakers, America’s #1 Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Team Big Bear

BigBearEvents.com 909-585-3000

COURTESY TEAM BIG BEAR

Presented by Enjoy Live Music Under the Pines at Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater

Fireworks Spectacular Over Big Bear Lake and Rotary BBQ

COURTESY BIG BEAR LAKE INDEPENDENCE DAY FAIR

Music in the Mountains Summer Concert Series

TeamBigBear.com 909-633-6729 51

Events

Events

Big Bear Chili Cookoff & Annual Outhouse Race

Old Miners Fawnskin Doo Dah Parade and Loggers & Miners Jubilee

Enjoy beans, bluegrass and plenty of Old Miners Days fun!

July 12, 2014

Races, demos and paddling expo at Big Bear PaddleFest in July at Meadow Park/Swim Beach. Major manufacturers’ demos, 5K Recreational Race, 10K Elite Race, 20K Around the lake Challenge Race plus Sprints and Relay Races; canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards.

EVENT LOCATION

Meadow Park/Swim Beach 41220 Park Ave., Big Bear Lake

• Breakfast burritos will be served at 8 a.m. at the Moose Lodge and a barbecue will follow the parade

Big Bear Moose Lodge 39211 North Shore Dr., Fawnskin

HOURS

HOURS

Registration 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Race Time 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Parade 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Jubilee 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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HOURS

LOCATION

Big Bear Lake Village

OldMiners.org 909-363-6592

Big Bear Moose Lodge 39211 North Shore Dr., Fawnskin

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No limit on number of entrants. Expires July 12, 2014

BigBearPaddleFest.com 909-866-3414

LOCATION

• FREE to Spectators • $10 Parade Entry Fee • $5-$10 Jubilee Entry Fee per participant, per contest

LOCATION

Arrive before 12 noon for free entry to races, demos, vendor expo and beach party.

• FREE to Spectators, $50 Entry Fee

After the Doo Dah Parade, numerous logging and mining contests will be held including the Tomahawk Throw, Biscuit Cut, Jack & Jill Cross Cut, competition Gold Panning and Ore Mucking. Events include both single and team contest categories.

• Food • Music • Vendors • Outhouse Races • Gold Panning • Craft Corral for Kids

Spectator Entry

In earlier days gone by, two-person teams would race a burro from Pioneertown to the trails of Holcomb Valley during Old Miners Days. Now, teams of two will race a single bike in a 10-mile loop beginning and ending in Fawnskin. The bike must be swapped at least twice and both riders must reach the finish-line together.

The Doo Dah Parade in Fawnskin, in conjunction with the 65th annual Old Miners Days celebration of Big Bear, one of Big Bear’s wackiest traditions.

Although famous as the World’s Shortest Parade, it sure isn’t short on fun.

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Mixin’ Big Bear Altitude with Old Miners Attitude July 19, 2014

What to Doo Dah in Fawnskin this July July 19, 2014

Old Miners Association presents the Big Bear Regional Chili Cookoff located in the Village. Sanctioned by International Chili Society, cooks come from far and wide to compete for a spot in ICS World Championships. A great blend of bluegrass, country, and folk-rock music will fill the air while children are entertained with gold panning, potato sack races, old-tyme carnival games, a climbing wall and more.

Locals compete that afternoon in the 4th Annual Outhouse Race. An event you won’t want to miss. Evening entertainment includes a bluegrass concert and Whiskey Dave’s Wild West Showdown with the Oak Glen gunslingers. Event entry is free, Chili tasting kits $5.

Beach Party 1-3 p.m. Music, games, food, beer and no cover charge. Everyone welcome!

Old Miners Ride ‘n‘ Tie Mountain Bike Races

OldMiners.org 909-229-6725 or 909-641-3643

COURTESY RIM NORDIC

Races, Demos and Paddling Expo July 12, 2014

COURTESY OLD MINERS ASSOCIATION

Big Bear PaddleFest

OldMiners.org 909-584-5949 53

Events

Events

Aaron’s Big Bear Lake Bass Tournament

Spirits of the West Brewfest

Big Bear MTB Gran Fondo and Grizzly 100

Big Bear Renaissance Faire

This Bass Fishing Tournament consists of five qualifying tournaments, with a Championship Tournament to be held on September 27-28, 2014. There are three tournaments left before the twoday championship series. Part of the proceeds goes to stocking the lake with bass. Weigh-in is held at the Boat House Lakeside Tavern. Courtesy boat slips are available at this 20-acre lakefront restaurant and bar.

Taste the Experience July 26, 2014

Mild to Wild Endurance Mountain Bike Event July 26, 2014

Our Faire is your Fantasy 3 WEEKENDS! 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

August 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 2014

The Big Bear MTB Gran Fondo joins the ranks of premier Southern California endurance mountain bike events with rides for all levels. Riders will be able to challenge their personal abilities with distances of 100/70/30/20k. The 20k allows intermediate riders to take the Snow Summit Sky Chair to the ridgeline to begin their ride. Other rides begin in the Village and may include 3,500 to as much as 10,000 feet of climbing.

Big Bear Renaissance Faire is an authentic re-creation of an English Summer Faire set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Visit an exciting, vibrant village faire with six live entertainment stages, and a Mystic Forest with Fairy Garden where fairies fly high in the trees! There are jousts, strolling entertainers, teachers of the time and the spirit of days of William Shakespeare and the Renaissance! But watch for the ‘Ripple in time’! Time travelers have been spotted on the grounds and have proven to be most knowledgeable and entertaining!

Tournament Fee $150 800-475-3166 or BigBearBassFishing.com

Big Bear Valley celebrates the National Day of the Cowboy with the 3rd Annual Spirits of the West Brewsfest. A benefit for St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, Spirits of the West will feature 40+ different beers and a variety of spirits from Tequila to Whiskeys and Bourbons for sampling.

Activities feature live music, arts & crafts, soda sampling for the under 21 crowd, action gunfighters and contests for both the young and young at heart.

The DooWah Riders perform later that evening for an indoor country concert and dance. Wyatt’s Cafe and Saloon will be open serving up the mountain’s best ranch-style grub.

LOCATION

• FREE ADMISSION

The Boathouse Lakeside Tavern 350 Alden Rd., Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

• Fishing Tournament TOURNAMENT DATES

June 21, July 19, August 16 Championship Series September 27-28 REGISTRATION

The Big Bear Grizzly 100 is a National Ultra Endurance Race series event.

Professional mountain bike racers will be visiting Big Bear from all over the United States and other countries to compete for points and prizes in this national series.

The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

Vendors hawk everything from clothing, jewelry, trinkets, glassware, weaponry, mugs, food and grog ale.

• Mountain Bike Race and Tour

LOCATION

LOCATION

HOURS

Big Bear Village

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Pedersen’s Mill, 39115 Rim of the World Dr., Fawnskin

OFF 1 Queens’ Tea

$

or Warrior’s Table

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BigBearEvents.com 909-585-3000

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COURTESY AARON’S BIG BEAR LAKE BASS TOURNAMENT

May not be combined with other discounts.

Expires August 17, 2014

BigBearGranFondo.com 909-878-3456

BBVRSINC.org 909-237-0448 55

Events

Events

Tour de Big Bear

25th Annual Big Bear Fun Run

High-Altitude Cycling Event August 2, 2014

Fall Fest

Too Much Fun with Something for Everyone!

August 8-10, 2014

Escape the heat and ride spectacular 25, 50, 70 or 100 mile stages at 7,000 feet!

Enjoy cycling amenities that sold out the 2011, 2012 and 2013 events and raised the bar for all cycling events! Ride portions of the 2010 and 2012 AMGEN Tour of California routes that international cycling announcer Phil Liggett called “one of the best cycling stages we’ve seen in America, ever!”

More than 500 vintage autos, muscle cars, roadsters, hot rods and customs climb the mountain highways to congregate in Big Bear Village for the annual two-day Fun Run car show. These classics line the streets from one end of the Village to the other. There are vendors, Show & Shine, a Fun Run drive around the lake, and awards ceremony. Come cruise Big Bear!

• High-Quality Technical Shirt • Custom Designed Finisher’s Medal • Legendary and Fully Staffed Aid Stations • Cycling Expo, Raffle and Free Bike Valet • King/Queen of the Mountain Race • Timed Event with Competitive Segments • Pre and Post Event Rides and Family Activities

Endure the Bear Trail Run

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with family fun, arts & crafts and live entertainment – August 30-31, 2014

• Antique Cars • Lake Cruise Around Big Bear Lake • Raffles and 50/50 • Food Booths

Crafters, artists and a variety of vendors sell goods and demonstrate their wares.

Browse more than 40 booths for handcrafted and unique items like handmade dolls, homemade jams and unique wirewrapped jewelry. There is something for every taste and budget.

LOCATION

Starts and finishes in the Village at the corner of Pine Knot Ave. and Village Dr.

• Arts and Crafts • Live Entertainment • Children Activities • Food

Big Bear Lake Village

A trail run like no other. Explore the forest trails and hills of Big Bear Lake.

Run amongst pines, wildflowers and in the fresh mountain air. Try the 5k, 15k, 30k, or challenge yourself with the 50k course.

The Fall Fest is an annual rite of passage in Big Bear Lake that celebrates the end of summer and the beginning of fall.

Bring the entire family! There’s a variety of children’s activities, including face painting, pony rides, carnival games and bounce houses. Live outdoor entertainment takes place daily in Southern California’s highest elevation beer garden and BBQ.

LOCATION

Can you Endure the Bear?

September 6, 2014

There’s something for everyone, including a finish festival for spectators and family. Endure the Bear is part of a 4-event challenge. Bring the kids, the family dog and enjoy the best of Big Bear Lake. Please visit our website for more information.

• Family 5k Walk • 5k, 15k, 30k, 50k Trail Runs LOCATION

Starts and ends in the Village at Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

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Events

Events

44th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest

A Motorcycle Poker Run Fundraiser Supporting the Grizzly Bears at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo September 6, 2014 • 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

15th Annual Big Bear Lake International Film Festival

Celebrate Friends, Family and Good Times – Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest September 13 - October 25, 2014

Big Bear Lake Call or check website for details.

The Village Business Association presents their annual Fall Wine Walk.

Stroll through the Village boutiques and shops while sampling fine wines and light hors d’oeuvres. Merchants will showcase fine wines from around the world. A raffle prize drawing for attendees follows the event at 7 p.m. Ticketholders receive a map of participating businesses, a commemorative wine glass and 12 wine tasting tickets. A portion of the proceeds supports the Big Bear Valley Education Trust. Check-in for wristbands starts at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the corner of Pine Knot Ave. and Village Dr. Valid ID required.

Be in the scene! Escape for a weekend of independent feature length and short films from every genre. Enjoy special events, exclusive screenings, readings from our Screenplay Competition finalists and filmmaking panels hosted by industry professionals.

The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting the emerging talents of independent filmmakers and screenwriters. The festival creates an exhilarating atmosphere in which individuals from the film community share their work and engage with our audiences in a friendly and idyllic setting.

• Authentic German Food • Authentic German Beer • Dancing • Live Bands • Contests

LOCATION

The Big Bear Social Event of the Fall September 20, 2014

Independent films, filmmakers, Hollywood VIPs, parties, networking and more…

September 19-21, 2014

For seven weekends every fall, a very special extended family comes together in Big Bear for Southern California’s number one Oktoberfest celebration. Big Bear’s Oktoberfest has been celebrating German traditions for 44 years and is rated one of the top ten Oktoberfests in the country. The atmosphere is always charged with hospitality, laughter and camaraderie. Oktoberfest offers visitors a chance to break away for a weekend in the high country to satisfy your spirit.

The event is open to the public and all motorcycles are welcome! The poker run goes around Big Bear Lake with 7 stops, including going into the zoo and visiting the grizzlies. There will be prizes, raffles, vendors, a BBQ and live music. Online registration will begin on May 1st or you can register the day of the event from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Registration is $25 for rider and $20 for co-rider. Both include a poker pin and t-shirt

Fall Wine Walk in the Village

LOCATION

The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

Ticket Prices $30 per person After September 8, $40 per person LOCATION

Big Bear Village

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19th Annual Run For the Grizzlies

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Events

Events

5th Annual Blues for the Zoo Concert

10th Annual Big Bear Lake TroutfesT

Big Bear Lake’s Premier Music Event of the Summer!

September 27, 2014

Big Bear’s Biggest Fishing Tournament October 4-5, 2014 Here is your chance to get in on the biggest fishing tournament in Big Bear, the 10th annual Big Bear Lake TroutfesT. This is a great family event. We will be awarding first through fifth-place trophies and prizes for the top Adult Male, top Adult Female, top Junior Male (under 16 years of age), top Junior Female (under 16 years of age) and overall big fish.

Thousands of dollars in raffle prizes will be raffled off to those in attendance. You must be present to win. The blind bogey cash prizes will also be awarded on Sunday. The awards ceremony will end with the grand prize raffle of the $17,500 Klamath 16 ft. EXW model boat and 40 hp Mercury four-stroke motor package with EZ Loader trailer. There is also a special raffle for Juniors only.

A lakeside festival featuring world-class blues music. The setting offers a scenic backdrop for an afternoon of internationally recognized musicians along with a selection of local arts and crafts and a freshly prepared food and refreshing beverage menu.

The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. • Live Blues Concert • Artisan Fair • Food Booths LOCATION

Big Bear Lake Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheater 41220 Park Ave., Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

Meadow Park 41220 Park Ave., Big Bear Lake

HOURS

Sat 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sun 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

AWARDS CEREMONY

Sun 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

ENTRY FEE

Concert

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Adults (17 & over) $75 Children (16 & under) $50

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Welcome to the Big Bear Turkey Trot!

Celebrate Thanksgiving and EARN your turkey dinner with 3, 6, or 9 miles in Big Bear Lake California. In anticipation of indulgent Thanksgiving feasts, we participate in turkey trots to burn off calories before the big meal. First prize for winning is an actual turkey that the winners can use for his or her family’s Thanksgiving feast. The Big Bear Turkey Trot is a great family event with a fun and festive venue and three race distance options all on the same course making it easy for everybody to participate!

Walk, jog, or trot!

Big Bear Alpine Zoo 43285 Goldmine Dr., Big Bear Lake

HOURS

BluesForTheZoo.com 909-878-4200

Thanksgiving Day Fun Run in Big Bear Lake November 26, 2014

You are invited to bring your children, as well as yourself, dressed in costumes to a special afternoon of Tricks ‘n Treats at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo’s Boo in the Zoo Halloween event. There will be games, prizes and contests. Visit the “Graveyard” and the “Pumpkin Patch” as well as the goblins throughout the zoo.

There could be special Halloween enrichment treats for the animals, so come and have fun and watch the zoo animals receive their special Halloween treats on the 3 p.m. feeding tour. And like years before, children can get lots of treats throughout the zoo.

LOCATION

Big Bear Marina 500 Paine Ct., Big Bear Lake

Blues for the Zoo

Big Bear Turkey Trot

October 31, 2014

Regular Admission Fees Apply: (Bring a pumpkin and get $1 off your admission!)

Adults $12 Seniors (60 and over) $6 Children (3-10) $6 Children (under 3) free

LOCATION

5th Annual

Boo in the Zoo

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Events

Events

Santa’s Grand Entrance and Tree Lighting Ceremony November 28, 2014 Come and enjoy live entertainment, carolers and Santa as Big Bear lights up the holiday season. It is truly a magical experience.

Visit Santa and his house November 29 – December 21, 2014 Children can sit on Santa’s lap and read their Christmas wishes to Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Mountain Christmas Boutique

Victorian-Steampunk Winter Fest

New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade

Mountain Christmas Boutique Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend November 28-30, 2014

Victorian Christmas Shopping with a Steampunk Flair December 6-7, 2014

December 31, 2014

Let the shopping season begin! Big Bear’s largest arts and crafts show of the holiday season features several handmade and unique-one-of-a-kind gifts. You are sure to find something for every budget, from homemade jams and soups to wirewrapped jewelry, and from homemade wood crafts to customized ornaments.

Dress warm and experience an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas shopping trip with a twist of the Steampunk industrial revolution era. By the way, this was a highly coveted time for believers in fairies!

Come share the period entertainment, games, food, mulled wines and ciders (for the adults). There is hot cocoa and warm treats for the kids and a visit with Santa! And for those who dare…a visit with Krampus! This will be a “cold” time of year, so please remember to break out your beautiful cloaks and woolens. Bundle up and find that oh-so unique gift or just sit back and be entertained. This is a fun family outing or a one-of-a-kind first date!

Fun for all ages. Oh…did I forget to mention Queen Victoria will be in attendance?

Doors open daily at 10 a.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors 65+ and free for children 12 and under.

HOURS

Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Arts and Crafts Show

Halloween in the Village October 31, 2014

LOCATION

The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

Go trick-or-treating in the Village of Big Bear Lake. Take a walk through the Village to see all the horrors that it has to offer! Entertainment, food and shopping are just some of the things you will enjoy.

The Village in Big Bear Lake, and various locations in Big Bear Valley

But watch for the ‘Ripple in time!’ Time travelers have been spotted on the grounds and have proven to be most knowledgeable and entertaining!

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Mountain Christmas Boutique

Snow Summit Ski Resort 880 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake TIME

7 p.m.

HOURS

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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LOCATION

39115 Rim of the World Dr., Fawnskin

5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Snow Summit’s annual Torchlight Parade is Big Bear’s signature New Year’s Eve event, a holiday attraction not seen anywhere else in Southern California!

Friday, December 31 at 7 p.m., 250 skiers and snowboarders–some dressed in eccentric holiday costumes–will descend snowcapped mountains with lit torches, creating a spectacular display of illumination. The free event can be seen from Snow Summit base area and a range of vantage points throughout Big Bear.

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Big Bear Lake Holiday Spectacular

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Events

Events

Snowshoe the Bear

May Trout Classic

Southern California’s Largest Snowshoe Event – February 28, 2015

The Grandaddy of Them All May 16-17, 2015

• Snowshow Festival and Events

The 33rd Annual Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic is the longest running fishing tournament in Big Bear Lake, and has become a family tradition with multiple generations participating in the annual event. The May Trout Classic is known as ‘The Granddaddy of Them All’ because the lake is stocked with enormous trophy-sized trout. The top nine largest trout caught split the prize money. To keep this family tradition alive, all participants under 16 years of age with a paid adult get free entry into the tournament and are eligible for prizes.

LOCATION

• Fishing Tournament

The Village at Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

If you can walk, you can snowshoe!

Event open to all levels of snowshoers— from first-timers to seasoned professionals.

A great family event including a 5k, 10k, and free kids race. A fun, festival atmosphere with the start and finish line in the heart of the Village at Big Bear Lake.

A part of Conquer the Bear and Conquer the Cub, 4-event challenge. Details on Snowshoe the Bear and the Conquer the Bear challenge can be found at OpenAirBigBear.com.

Big Bear Lake Half Marathon and Memorial 5K Fun Run

Fishin’ for 50K Catch Big Cash in Big Bear Lake June 6-7, 2015 Imagine reeling in a fish worth $50,000.

Big Bear Lake’s Fishin’ for $50K Trout Derby gives anglers the chance to do so.

There are a total of fifteen tagged fish at the Fishin’ for 50K Trout Derby including one fish worth the big bucks. The angler who bags the grand prize tagged trout will win $50,000. The other fourteen tagged fish are worth cash prizes and a variety of Big Bear lodging and adventure packages.

Kickoff summer with a scenic and challenging run in Big Bear Lake May 24, 2014 Welcome to the Big Bear Lake Half Marathon! This is road running at its finest. A scenic and challenging course full of steep ups and downs, rolling hills and a two mile climb up to 7,300 ft. for a gorgeous run through Big Bear Lake’s most scenic neighborhoods. Race day also includes the Memorial 5k Fun Run, a scenic and challenging course along the border of the National Forest. Both events share the same Start and Finish in The Village of Big Bear Lake.

Holloway’s Marina 398 Edgemoor Rd., Big Bear Lake

Entries are limited to 750 anglers. Sign up now for your chance to catch big money.

• Fishing Tournament REGISTRATION LOCATION

Big Bear Lake Visitor Center 630 Bartlett Rd., Big Bear Lake

LOCATION

Big Bear Lake Village

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Day Spas & Massages

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Mobile Massage – Bringing Healing TO YOU in Big Bear Lake

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A certified and insured professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association will provide you with relaxation, pain relief and stress reduction in Big Bear Lake’s beautiful mountain escape.

those seeking peace and relaxation. The recipe calls for only the freshest natural ingredients, which includes a tranquil pineand a clear blue alpine sky.

Combine these natural ingredients Big Bear’s professional massage

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For the Greatest Experience our Mountain has to Offer The most extensively trained staff in Big Bear, we provide a customized blend of over 17 types of massage.

Voted 5-Star and Best in Big Bear. Visit our website, Yelp or Facebook for reviews.

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Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake Mobile services available.

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Allow us to take the wheel and bring the best massages in Big Bear Lake right to your door. Enjoy a “spa experience” in the comfort and privacy of your cabin, hotel, or home. Our licensed massage therapists have impressed visitors and locals for over a decade with amazing Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Shiatsu and Reflexology treatments—we know how to create the perfect massage just for you. Relax and leave your stress behind.

You deserve it. Call or text to schedule.

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At your place of lodging, or at our mini spa—please call for address.

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