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One big way to be a responsible traveler is to consider when and how you get to and from Big Bear. With a few simple hacks, you can avoid getting stuck in traffic and be prepared for changing road conditions.
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Visit midweek. You won't have any traffic, lodging rates are generally lower, and you’ll feel like you’ve got Big Bear all to yourself.
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Leave before the slopes close. Leaving just an hour or two before the slopes close will save you hours of time driving home.
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Take the long road home. Locals know that when it’s snowing, you’re less likely to encounter snow taking the longer route via Hwy. 18 through Lucerne Valley. It might seem counterintuitive, but the time you’ll save from not getting stuck in snow traffic
will be well worth it—plus the changing landscape with the high desert views makes it an extra scenic route. (You might be lucky enough to see bighorn sheep, too!)
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Use the free trolley. Keep your car parked and go car-free once you get to town. The Free Big Bear Trolley makes stops in all the hot spots. See the trolley map on page 16 to plan your route.
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Check road conditions. Follow @visitbigbear and visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for the latest weather and road conditions.
VISIT BIG BEAR
Make our Visitor Center (40824 Big Bear Blvd.) your first stop. Knowledgeable local staff are there to provide advice and recommendations daily. Plan your activities using our interactive table map and kiosks, and if you intend to do any hiking, be sure to purchase an Adventure Pass, which you’ll need to park in designated trailhead lots. And this is the spot to shop for official Big Bear merch!
