Robb’s guidebook
Favorite Eateries
Whether you're looking for a quick meal or fine dining on those special occasions, these are some of the places we like to frequent when we come to Big Bear Lake!
This is a quaint coffee shop that serves a variety of coffee's Teas, and basic breakfast and lunch selections. Be sure to check out their weekly special coffee and tea concoctions!
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Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdThis is a quaint coffee shop that serves a variety of coffee's Teas, and basic breakfast and lunch selections. Be sure to check out their weekly special coffee and tea concoctions!
A great place for those special occasions. Located at the lake's edge, this is a great fine dining experience with great food and service!
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The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdA great place for those special occasions. Located at the lake's edge, this is a great fine dining experience with great food and service!
Visiting with friends and want to hang out in the heart of Big Bear Lake? This place has great atmosphere and hip feel to it. There is usually some kind of live entertainment on weekends and a variety of seating options both indoor and outside. Be aware because of it's popularity, there is a bit of a wait to get seated!
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572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveVisiting with friends and want to hang out in the heart of Big Bear Lake? This place has great atmosphere and hip feel to it. There is usually some kind of live entertainment on weekends and a variety of seating options both indoor and outside. Be aware because of it's popularity, there is a bit of a wait to get seated!
This is a great Pizza place in Big Bear Lake. Located close to Hibernation Station in the Von's Shopping Plaza, it's fast and friendly for takeout or eat in. Menu selection is great, and the service is top notch. This is a no frills eatery with great italian food!
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Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdThis is a great Pizza place in Big Bear Lake. Located close to Hibernation Station in the Von's Shopping Plaza, it's fast and friendly for takeout or eat in. Menu selection is great, and the service is top notch. This is a no frills eatery with great italian food!
Did you ever imagine that you might find authentic classic, well-spiced Indian dishes such as tandoori lamb plus vegetarian options in Big Bear Lake? Look no further than this place located in the heart of the village! Seating is limited to be prepared to wait on busy nights like the weekend!
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveDid you ever imagine that you might find authentic classic, well-spiced Indian dishes such as tandoori lamb plus vegetarian options in Big Bear Lake? Look no further than this place located in the heart of the village! Seating is limited to be prepared to wait on busy nights like the weekend!
Located west of the village on Big Bear Blvd, this is a great little mexican restaurant that serves top notch cocktails as well as all your favorite mexican dishes!
265 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardLocated west of the village on Big Bear Blvd, this is a great little mexican restaurant that serves top notch cocktails as well as all your favorite mexican dishes!
Great Breakfast joint, not fancy or the best service, but the food more than makes up for it. Please note that there are not a lot of tables in this small cafe so the line to get a seat is substantial so bring some patience when you visit!!
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Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdGreat Breakfast joint, not fancy or the best service, but the food more than makes up for it. Please note that there are not a lot of tables in this small cafe so the line to get a seat is substantial so bring some patience when you visit!!
Touristy Things to do
First time to Big Bear? Check out these must sees and tourist traps!
Great resource of information for hiking, biking, and going off the beaten path to experience the finest Big Bear Lake has to offer. The discovery center does a great job of covering the flora and fauna of the area.
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Centro de Descubrimiento de Big Bear
Great resource of information for hiking, biking, and going off the beaten path to experience the finest Big Bear Lake has to offer. The discovery center does a great job of covering the flora and fauna of the area.
Big Bear Chamber of Commerce
630 Bartlett RdGreat place to see all Big Bear Lake has to offer in one place
Great place to hang out at the shore of Big Bear Lake. Picnic tables, grassy areas, and even a place to rent kayaks and canoes
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Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdGreat place to hang out at the shore of Big Bear Lake. Picnic tables, grassy areas, and even a place to rent kayaks and canoes
Two words describe why you would go here: Shopping and Eating. Great for souvenirs, great eateries, entertainment, and just about anything else you can imagine!
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Big Bear Discount
669 Pine Knot AveTwo words describe why you would go here: Shopping and Eating. Great for souvenirs, great eateries, entertainment, and just about anything else you can imagine!
Activities Galore!
Big Bear Lake is really a year round playground! Browsing through the list you'll be sure to find something for everyone from kids to the kids at heart!
Of course everyone knows this is one of two great southern california ski and snowboarding spots, but did you know in the summer it happens to be one of the best full service mountain bike parks in the state? There are also multiple special events held here in the summer from the 4th of July, Spartan Race, and Cranks and Craft Beer festival to name a few!
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Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdOf course everyone knows this is one of two great southern california ski and snowboarding spots, but did you know in the summer it happens to be one of the best full service mountain bike parks in the state? There are also multiple special events held here in the summer from the 4th of July, Spartan Race, and Cranks and Craft Beer festival to name a few!
Great place to take a scenic sky ride, take a wheeled sled down a bobsled track, cool off on a water slide, or go-kart!
652 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alpine Slide en Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnGreat place to take a scenic sky ride, take a wheeled sled down a bobsled track, cool off on a water slide, or go-kart!
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdThe title says it all!
A Zoo? In the mountains of Southern California?? YES! It's true. Small but fun, see a bear and other animals indigenous to the area!
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Alpine Zoo (Goldmine Dr & Lassen Rd) station
A Zoo? In the mountains of Southern California?? YES! It's true. Small but fun, see a bear and other animals indigenous to the area!
I've never actually done this, but the reviews are amazing and guests at Hibernation Station have raved about it!
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Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdI've never actually done this, but the reviews are amazing and guests at Hibernation Station have raved about it!
Near and dear to my heart, this tour company will rent you a fully equipped Jeep or send you with an experienced driver to explore mild to wild 4x4 trails around the Big Bear Lake area. A must for the outdoor adventure aficionado!
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Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdNear and dear to my heart, this tour company will rent you a fully equipped Jeep or send you with an experienced driver to explore mild to wild 4x4 trails around the Big Bear Lake area. A must for the outdoor adventure aficionado!
Great place to rent a boat if you want to explore the lake!
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Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingGreat place to rent a boat if you want to explore the lake!