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Kayaking is a great way to explore.
Big Bear Pirate Ship Avast, ye! Set sail on the Time Bandit from Holloway’s Marina for a unique lake cruise. Big Bear Lake’s only pirate ship promises a family-friendly good time. Daily tours April–October.
909.866.5706 | hollowaysmarina.com
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GET ALL THE RIGHT GEAR FOR YOUR LAKE ADVENTURES. PADDLE ON Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard from Paddles and Pedals to venture into parts of the shoreline and small inlets inaccessible to motorized vessels. (Tip: Go for an early morning paddle when the water is smooth as glass.)
Experience Big Bear Lake’s longest running lake tour, since 1965. See cool sights and get fun facts and an insider’s take on Big Bear Valley history during a Big Bear Queen Lake Tours excursion, led by owner Captain Chris Bellows. 909.744.4948 | bigbearqueen.com G @bigbearlaketours e @bbqueentours
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GO FISHING Head to Big Bear Sporting Goods to stock up on everything you need to fish before hopping aboard with the expert anglers at Big Bear Charter Fishing, Cantrell Guide Service, or Fish Big Bear Charter Services.
CARE FOR BIG BEAR Pitch in! If you come across any litter on the shoreline, pick it up and throw it away. It’s that easy. If each of us picks up one piece of litter when we visit, the lake and the wildlife that live here will thrive.
DAVID MIRALLE
Big Bear Queen
RENT A BOAT Charter a pontoon boat to explore the lake at your own pace, or simply relax bobbing far from the shore. Rent a pontoon from Big Bear Marina or Pine Knot Marina for a day spent floating, swimming, and splashing. (Don’t forget: All private watercraft, including non-motorized vessels, must display a permit, which can be bought at any marina. See marina locations on p. 35.)
GET A WATERSPORTS RUSH Skiing isn’t just for the snow! Hit the water on a Jet Ski, wakeboard, or water skis. Sign up for skiing lessons from a licensed instructor. Or, rent a tube and book a licensed driver for a thrilling ride across the water. Check out Big Bear Watersports School or Designated Wakesports for tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and Jet Ski lessons and rentals.
