Guidebook for Big Bear Lake

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Guidebook for Big Bear Lake

Food Scene

The best Mexican Food in Big Bear Lake. Awesome Margaritas and Daquiris. Reasonably Priced and Friendly Service. Great Patio Dining. Taco Tuesday is a bargain - their Hard Shell Shredded Beef & Chicken Tacos alone are worth the drive to Big Bear.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot Ave
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best Mexican Food in Big Bear Lake. Awesome Margaritas and Daquiris. Reasonably Priced and Friendly Service. Great Patio Dining. Taco Tuesday is a bargain - their Hard Shell Shredded Beef & Chicken Tacos alone are worth the drive to Big Bear.
Good Mexican Food. Reasonable priced.
265 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear Boulevard
265 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Mexican Food. Reasonable priced.
Really tasty Indian Food in the village. Reasonably priced. Good for Groups and Families. Friendly Service.
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot Ave
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Really tasty Indian Food in the village. Reasonably priced. Good for Groups and Families. Friendly Service.
Big Bear's answer to Starbucks, but much more upscale and uniquely local. Great Coffee Drinks, Pastries, Homemade Marshmallows (bring a dozen back to the Cabin and make the best Smores ever), Cooking Supplies and More. Located in the village.
300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot Ave
300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Bear's answer to Starbucks, but much more upscale and uniquely local. Great Coffee Drinks, Pastries, Homemade Marshmallows (bring a dozen back to the Cabin and make the best Smores ever), Cooking Supplies and More. Located in the village.
Iconic Pancakes and Waffles. Brown Sugar Bacon! Family Friendly and Reasonably Priced. Get there early for Breakfast. In the village.
248 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot Ave
248 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iconic Pancakes and Waffles. Brown Sugar Bacon! Family Friendly and Reasonably Priced. Get there early for Breakfast. In the village.
Decent Pizza, Chicken, etc. They Deliver to the Cabin.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Domino's Pizza
41234 Big Bear Blvd
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Decent Pizza, Chicken, etc. They Deliver to the Cabin.
The Best Pizza in Big Bear! Tasty Crust that is cooked to perfection. Many toppings to choose from. Reasonably priced. Also has a Great Patio and Fast, Friendly Service.
472 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot Ave
472 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Best Pizza in Big Bear! Tasty Crust that is cooked to perfection. Many toppings to choose from. Reasonably priced. Also has a Great Patio and Fast, Friendly Service.
Homemade Fudge in dozens of flavors, Cheescake Pops dipped in Chocolate & Cookie Crumbs, Ice Cream, Shakes, Homemade Chocolates and an endless variety of Candy make this one of the most visited shops in Big Bear! If you eat at Saucy Mama's next door, they give you a discount coupon for North Pole Fudge Company. Reasonably Priced with Fast and Friendly Service.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot Ave
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Homemade Fudge in dozens of flavors, Cheescake Pops dipped in Chocolate & Cookie Crumbs, Ice Cream, Shakes, Homemade Chocolates and an endless variety of Candy make this one of the most visited shops in Big Bear! If you eat at Saucy Mama's next door, they give you a discount coupon for North Pole Fudge Company. Reasonably Priced with Fast and Friendly Service.
A nice high-end restaurant in Big Bear! Italian, Steaks, Chicken, Fish and Pizza in a quiet, romantic setting. Reasonably priced for a high-end restaurant. Great for Special Occasions or if you just want to treat yourself. Friendly Service.
507 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot Ave
507 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A nice high-end restaurant in Big Bear! Italian, Steaks, Chicken, Fish and Pizza in a quiet, romantic setting. Reasonably priced for a high-end restaurant. Great for Special Occasions or if you just want to treat yourself. Friendly Service.
The best Barbeque place in Big Bear Lake! Try the Pulled Pork, Ribs, Chicken, Steaks, Burgers, Fish and Desserts (Cheescakes, Bread Pudding, Pies and Cobblers). Hushpuppies, Garlic Bread, Baked Potato. Soft Drinks, Coffee Drinks (including Cappuccino) and a selection of Beers. Reasonably Priced, Great for Families and Groups. Fast and Friendly Service. Everything is good here!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jaspers Smokehouse & Steaks
607 Pine Knot Ave
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best Barbeque place in Big Bear Lake! Try the Pulled Pork, Ribs, Chicken, Steaks, Burgers, Fish and Desserts (Cheescakes, Bread Pudding, Pies and Cobblers). Hushpuppies, Garlic Bread, Baked Potato. Soft Drinks, Coffee Drinks (including Cappuccino) and a selection of Beers. Reasonably Priced, Great for Families and Groups. Fast and Friendly Service. Everything is good here!
Great Food in a beautiful setting. Large Outdoor Patio has Trees, Heat Lamps and a Bar with Live Entertainment. An iconic hang-out in the heart of the Village. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Reasonably Priced and Friendly Service.
421 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot Ave
421 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Food in a beautiful setting. Large Outdoor Patio has Trees, Heat Lamps and a Bar with Live Entertainment. An iconic hang-out in the heart of the Village. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Reasonably Priced and Friendly Service.
The Best Cinnamon Rolls ever! Give them a few days notice and they'll create a custom 5-star Cake that will make any celebration a huge hit. Huge selection of delicious Cupcakes. Reasonably priced, friendly service.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear Blvd
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Best Cinnamon Rolls ever! Give them a few days notice and they'll create a custom 5-star Cake that will make any celebration a huge hit. Huge selection of delicious Cupcakes. Reasonably priced, friendly service.
An upscale restaurant that has something for everyone. Lots of Appetizers, Pizza & Flat Breads, Steak, Chicken, Vegetarian, Pasta, Mac & Cheese dishes, Burgers, Sandwiches, Kid's Menu & Desserts. Large outdoor patio.
307 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oakside
40701 Village Dr
307 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An upscale restaurant that has something for everyone. Lots of Appetizers, Pizza & Flat Breads, Steak, Chicken, Vegetarian, Pasta, Mac & Cheese dishes, Burgers, Sandwiches, Kid's Menu & Desserts. Large outdoor patio.
Wonderful restaurant with excellent Breakfast Menu, Great Homemade Pies and good Burgers for Lunch. Located in Big Bear City. Worth the drive to get away from the crowds at the "Village" area. Local hot spot. Fast & Friendly service.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear Blvd
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wonderful restaurant with excellent Breakfast Menu, Great Homemade Pies and good Burgers for Lunch. Located in Big Bear City. Worth the drive to get away from the crowds at the "Village" area. Local hot spot. Fast & Friendly service.
Another great Breakfast place that the locals want to keep secret! Less crowded than the "Village" spots on the west side of town.
276 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lumberjack Cafe
1001 W Big Bear Blvd
276 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Another great Breakfast place that the locals want to keep secret! Less crowded than the "Village" spots on the west side of town.
A nice breakfast place. Rarely a wait. Local favorite. Pancakes as big as the plate!
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grind & Grill Cafe
42011 Big Bear Boulevard
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A nice breakfast place. Rarely a wait. Local favorite. Pancakes as big as the plate!
Amazing Fresh-made Pies! Order ahead and get there early because they only make a certain number of pies each day and they usually sell-out by 12:00 Noon.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear Blvd
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing Fresh-made Pies! Order ahead and get there early because they only make a certain number of pies each day and they usually sell-out by 12:00 Noon.

Essentials

Lakeview Market is a great quicki-mart for Food, Drinks and other Miscellaneous items. It's located at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Lakewood Lane on the west end of Big Bear Lake.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lakeview Market
40133 Big Bear Blvd
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lakeview Market is a great quicki-mart for Food, Drinks and other Miscellaneous items. It's located at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Lakewood Lane on the west end of Big Bear Lake.
We have a Kmart on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Walgreens, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from Kmart.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kmart
42126 Big Bear Blvd
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We have a Kmart on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Walgreens, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from Kmart.
We have a Vons on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Walgreens, Kmart and Stater Brothers are a block away from Vons.
446 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vons
42170 Big Bear Blvd
446 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We have a Vons on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Walgreens, Kmart and Stater Brothers are a block away from Vons.
We have a CVS on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. Kmart, Walgreens, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from CVS.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
42136 Big Bear Blvd
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We have a CVS on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the lake side of Big Bear Blvd. Kmart, Walgreens, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from CVS.
We have a Walgreens on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the south side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Kmart, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from Walgreens.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walgreens
42107 Big Bear Blvd
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We have a Walgreens on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the south side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Kmart, Vons and Stater Brothers are a block away from Walgreens.
We have a Stater Bros Market on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the south side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Kmart, Vons and Walgreens are a block away from Stater Bros.
Stater Bros at Big Bear Blvd station
We have a Stater Bros Market on the east end of Big Bear Lake on the south side of Big Bear Blvd. CVS, Kmart, Vons and Walgreens are a block away from Stater Bros.

Sightseeing

Take a guided tour of Big Bear Lake on a Mississippi Paddlewheel Boat. We rented the entire boat for a party and brought our own food. Friendly and informative guide. Reasonably priced. Lots of fun for family and friends!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miss Liberty
439 Pine Knot Ave
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Take a guided tour of Big Bear Lake on a Mississippi Paddlewheel Boat. We rented the entire boat for a party and brought our own food. Friendly and informative guide. Reasonably priced. Lots of fun for family and friends!
Fun Lake Sightseeing Trip on the Pirate Ship. Great for the entire family!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor Rd
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fun Lake Sightseeing Trip on the Pirate Ship. Great for the entire family!

Entertainment & Activities

Snow Summit is one of two world-class Ski Resorts in Big Bear Lake. Close to the Cabin and the Village. Reasonably priced.
906 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd
906 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snow Summit is one of two world-class Ski Resorts in Big Bear Lake. Close to the Cabin and the Village. Reasonably priced.
Bear Mountain is one of two world-class Ski Resorts in Big Bear Lake. Close to the Cabin and the Village. Reasonably priced.
870 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Dr
870 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bear Mountain is one of two world-class Ski Resorts in Big Bear Lake. Close to the Cabin and the Village. Reasonably priced.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is located on the west end of Big Bear Lake and is lots of fun for Families and Groups. The Alpine Slide is a Bobsled Ride that is reached by hopping on the Ski Lift at the base of the Hill. There is also a Water Slide during the warmer months and Go-Karts and Miniature Golf. The on-site fast-food restaurant is good and provides Video Games in the Dining Area. A must visit!
652 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alpine Slide en Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose Ln
652 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is located on the west end of Big Bear Lake and is lots of fun for Families and Groups. The Alpine Slide is a Bobsled Ride that is reached by hopping on the Ski Lift at the base of the Hill. There is also a Water Slide during the warmer months and Go-Karts and Miniature Golf. The on-site fast-food restaurant is good and provides Video Games in the Dining Area. A must visit!
Cool Retro Movie Theater with 3 Screens of First-Run Movies and inexpensive Snack Bar Food. Located in the "Village" area. Great Popcorn, $1.00 All-Beef Hot Dogs, Nachos, Slushies, Beef Jerky. Go to their website ( http://www.villagetheaters.com ) for Discount Coupons good for Admission and Food. Everything here is reasonably priced.
318 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot Ave
318 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cool Retro Movie Theater with 3 Screens of First-Run Movies and inexpensive Snack Bar Food. Located in the "Village" area. Great Popcorn, $1.00 All-Beef Hot Dogs, Nachos, Slushies, Beef Jerky. Go to their website ( http://www.villagetheaters.com ) for Discount Coupons good for Admission and Food. Everything here is reasonably priced.
Bike Rentals and Sales.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bear Valley Bikes
40298 Big Bear Blvd
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bike Rentals and Sales.
Located on the east end of Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Snow Play has Snow Tubing, Speedway with Sodi Karts and a Ropes Course. Call before you go to make sure they are open. bigbearsnowplay.com
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear Blvd
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located on the east end of Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Snow Play has Snow Tubing, Speedway with Sodi Karts and a Ropes Course. Call before you go to make sure they are open. bigbearsnowplay.com
This is a great day trip for the entire family. About 45 minutes from Big Bear Lake.
564 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SkyPark en la aldea de Santa
28950 CA-18
564 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a great day trip for the entire family. About 45 minutes from Big Bear Lake.
Miss Liberty Paddleboat is launched from Pine Knot Marina. Boat, Jet Ski, Kayak, Paddleboard & Boat Slip Rentals. Fishing and Lake Tours are also available here. pineknotmarina.com
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pine Knot Marina
439 Pine Knot Ave
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miss Liberty Paddleboat is launched from Pine Knot Marina. Boat, Jet Ski, Kayak, Paddleboard & Boat Slip Rentals. Fishing and Lake Tours are also available here. pineknotmarina.com
The Pirate's Ship launches from this marina. Boat, Jet Ski, Kayak, Pontoon Boats and Boat Slip Rentals. https://www.bigbearhollowaysmarina.com/
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor Rd
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pirate's Ship launches from this marina. Boat, Jet Ski, Kayak, Pontoon Boats and Boat Slip Rentals. https://www.bigbearhollowaysmarina.com/
The Big Bear Cruzer Lake Tour launches from here. Boat, Wave Runner, Kayak & Fishing Boat rentals. https://www.bigbearmarina.com/
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine Court
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Big Bear Cruzer Lake Tour launches from here. Boat, Wave Runner, Kayak & Fishing Boat rentals. https://www.bigbearmarina.com/

Parks & Nature

Big Bear Zoo is an amazing place to visit and an important part of the Big Bear Lake community. Please go there and support their work. Its really fun too! Big Bear Alpine Zoo Mission Statement: Today’s dreams……………………Tomorrow’s reality We are working toward the creation of a new facility that will provide a safe and loving “Home for Life” for animals which cannot be released back into the wild and provides for a higher quality of care for those that can. Big Bear Alpine Zoo Mission: To enhance human understanding and respect for the value of the ecosystem through rescue, rehabilitation and education; enhanced by our unique collection of animals that have been permanently impacted by humans and can never be released back into the wild. Big Bear Alpine Zoo Core Values: We passionately commit our expertise and resources to saving animals and enhancing their long-term survivability whether in the wild or permanently within our facility. We reach for excellence in every endeavor. We give maximum effort to thinking laterally and acting proactively. We value partnership and cooperation. We provide animal interactions that create lifelong memories. We will support conservation efforts in the wild, accentuating our goals and objectives. We are a trusted resource for our community, and provide programs and services that make meaningful contributions toward enriching the human condition.
723 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico Alpino de Big Bear
42801 Club View Dr
723 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Bear Zoo is an amazing place to visit and an important part of the Big Bear Lake community. Please go there and support their work. Its really fun too! Big Bear Alpine Zoo Mission Statement: Today’s dreams……………………Tomorrow’s reality We are working toward the creation of a new facility that will provide a safe and loving “Home for Life” for animals which cannot be released back into the wild and provides for a higher quality of care for those that can. Big Bear Alpine Zoo Mission: To enhance human understanding and respect for the value of the ecosystem through rescue, rehabilitation and education; enhanced by our unique collection of animals that have been permanently impacted by humans and can never be released back into the wild. Big Bear Alpine Zoo Core Values: We passionately commit our expertise and resources to saving animals and enhancing their long-term survivability whether in the wild or permanently within our facility. We reach for excellence in every endeavor. We give maximum effort to thinking laterally and acting proactively. We value partnership and cooperation. We provide animal interactions that create lifelong memories. We will support conservation efforts in the wild, accentuating our goals and objectives. We are a trusted resource for our community, and provide programs and services that make meaningful contributions toward enriching the human condition.
A great day trip that is about 1-1/2 hours from Big Bear Lake. https://www.joshuatree.org/visitor-centers/joshua-tree-visitor-center.html
1713 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional Joshua Tree
1713 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great day trip that is about 1-1/2 hours from Big Bear Lake. https://www.joshuatree.org/visitor-centers/joshua-tree-visitor-center.html

Shopping

Leroy's has two locations in Big Bear Lake. One location is on Big Bear Boulevard and Summit Boulevard (down the hill from Snow Summit Ski Resort) and the other location is on Big Bear Boulevard and Village Drive (across the street from the west entrance to the Village area). Huge and extensive selection of Ski, Snowboard and Sunwear. Ski & Snowboard Equipment Ski & Snowboard Apparel Clothing & Accessories Ski & Snowboard Rentals Designer Clothing & Accessories Shoes & Footwear Sports Equipment & Accessories - See more at: http://www.bigbearlake.net/LeRoy-s-Board-Shops-Ski-Snowboard-Rentals
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leroy's Ski & Snowboard Shops
41925 Big Bear Blvd
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leroy's has two locations in Big Bear Lake. One location is on Big Bear Boulevard and Summit Boulevard (down the hill from Snow Summit Ski Resort) and the other location is on Big Bear Boulevard and Village Drive (across the street from the west entrance to the Village area). Huge and extensive selection of Ski, Snowboard and Sunwear. Ski & Snowboard Equipment Ski & Snowboard Apparel Clothing & Accessories Ski & Snowboard Rentals Designer Clothing & Accessories Shoes & Footwear Sports Equipment & Accessories - See more at: http://www.bigbearlake.net/LeRoy-s-Board-Shops-Ski-Snowboard-Rentals