Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Lake is Southern California's premier four-season resort. With a range of Big Bear activities to choose from, you are sure to find something to do with the whole family! Looking for action and adventure? Check out the Big Bear bike, kayak, and paddle board rentals at Getboards. You can embark on a wild adventure through Snow Summit Bike Park, or you can slow down and relax with downtown shopping in the Village, a horse drawn carriage ride, or massage at a local spa. Our favorite restaurants are Fire Rock, 572 Social, and The Oakside all located in the village. For some family fun, you can head over to Magic Mountain's Alpine slide, and ride the Mineshaft Rollercoaster! Race your friends and family at the Big Bear Speedway as well as climb as high as you can on the ropes course. You could even go dancing on Big Bear's largest dance floor at Wyatt's Grill and Saloon! Check out Action Ziplines to fly over a few of our beautiful mountain views. Enjoy some retro neon bowling at The Bowling Barn or have a relaxing lake day by renting a pontoon boat at Big Bear Marina. Looking to enjoy Big Bear's beautiful hiking trails? Check out Castle Rock, a 2.4 mile hike which takes you to an overlook of the lake. It is a steep trail, including some easy rock climbing to get to the top with a rewarding view of Big Bear Lake! Cougar Crest Trail is also a great option if you are looking for a moderate level hike. It is about 5.3 miles with a bit of an incline but awesome views of Big Bears mountain and wildlife! Looking for a trail the whole family can enjoy? Go try the Woodland Trail, a 1.5 mile loop with easy inclines and declines. It takes about 30 minutes to complete, and has some great peek-a-boo views of the lake! Make sure you have an Adventure Parking Pass with you when you check out these hikes! You can find them at our location, Getboards at 40905 on Big Bear Blvd. It is just $5 for the day. Or if you are looking to go on adventures all year long, we sell yearly Adventure Passes for $30. Whatever you like, there are plenty of things to do in Big Bear while you're here in our beautiful mountain town!
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 647-3069
Have you tried axe throwing? Now is the time! Get the lumberjack experience with genuine 3-4 foot pine tree rounds, beautiful log structures, and world class professional axe throwing training!
Getboards Ride Shop
40905 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 878-3155
Getboards specializes in a large selection of top quality rental gear, great prices and the best service in Big Bear! It's your vacation, we're here to provide you the best rental experience possible!
If you want to make a reservation, check out our website: www.getboards.com No credit card needed for the reservation!
Pine Knot Marina
439 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 633-7511
The most fun you can have on the lake! They feature Yahama Wave Runners (2-3 seaters), so you can enjoy the ride with family or friends. You must be 18 years or older to drive. Renting a jet ski today is so easy! Just come by our location and we will get you set up so you can be out on the water enjoying an exhilarating ride.
The Bowling Barn
40625 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 878-2695
.The Bowling Barn is minutes away from the Big Bear Lake Village.
Their full service snack bar can serve up a delicious snack while enjoying your time at the Barn. Their video game arcade has some of the latest arcade games available for kids or the kid at heart.
The Alley Oops Sports Bar, located inside the Bowling Barn, has the best prices in town for drinks, as well as high-definition televisions to watch your favorite sports and teams. In addition, there is also billiards and darts at Alley Oops!
40971 Highway 38, Fawnskin, CA 92333
(909) 866-3437
Opened in 1998, the Big Bear Discovery Center is the largest visitor center in the Big Bear Valley. Stop by and be one of the more than 190,000 yearly visitors to enjoy exhibits, weekly programs, eco-tours, and special events like outdoor concerts, theater productions, and nighttime interpretive programs in the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater.
The goal of this Big Bear visitor center is enjoyable and heightens your awareness to help you become a more knowledgeable and responsible caretaker of the San Bernardino National Forest.
Big Bear Charter Fishing
398 Edgemoor Rd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-2240
They provide 3-hour fishing trips on beautiful Big Bear Lake. Trips are on a pontoon boat where you'll fish for Rainbow Trout, or choose to fish on their tournament style bass boat and cast for large and smallmouth bass.
Both boats are loaded with the latest fishing gear, fish finders, live well, trolling motor, and more. They have friendly Big Bear Lake fishing guides who will help as little or as much as you would like. Drinks and snacks are included.
Big Bear Speedway
42825 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-0075
Big Bear Speedway has 17 single karts and six doubles that have two steering wheels and two brake pedals for training or a parent riding with a child. Up to 11 cars are allowed on the track at one time but drivers aren’t racing against each other, they’re competing against the clock.
Helicopter Big Bear
501 Valley Blvd., Big Bear City, CA 92314
(909) 585-1200
Get a new perspective of Big Bear by taking a scenic aerial adventure above the mountain resort from the vantage point of a helicopter cockpit. Helicopter Big Bear is arguably Big Bear’s best entertainment attraction. Witness the beauty of the Bear Valley and surrounding San Bernardino Mountains all year round. Helicopter Big Bear is open seven days a week including all holidays. Big Bear helicopter tours are undoubtedly one of the most unique and exciting activities available during your stay in Big Bear.
Victoria Park Carriages
583 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 584-2277
Take the whole family on a horse drawn carriage ride, through Big Bear Lake Village. With a couple of routes available, you are sure to see some of the best things Big Bear has to offer during your ride. Michael Homan has 30 years experience touring the village, and will be able to answer almost any questions you may have. Swing by the carriage stand, located right next to Teddy Bears, and take a ride you won't forget!
Holloway’s Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, USA
(909) 866-5706
Named after the movie she was featured in, the Time Bandit has been sailing these mountain waters since 1998.
Join us for an hour and a half of corny jokes, stunning scenery, and historical enrichment on board the Big Bear Lake Time Bandit. Tours are publicly available on a limited basis, or you can charter the whole ship for your birthday, function, brunch etc. Children under 3 are FREE!
Mineshaft Coaster
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose Lane, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
909-866-4626
Mineshaft Coaster is a thrilling new mountain coaster that is fun for the entire family! Enjoy mountain scenery on your way up, then you control the speed down a mile long track! Experience a variety of thrill ride features such as steep descents, dips, twists, hairpin turns, tunnels, and 360-degree corkscrews!
Big Bear Mountain Resort
Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
844.462.2327
SCENIC SKY CHAIR LIFT TICKETS
Enjoy panoramic views of the Big Bear Valley on a mile-long ascent through the San Bernardino National Forest on Snow Summit's Scenic Sky Chair before arriving at the mountaintop (elevation 8,200 feet). This one-of-a-kind activity is perfect for outdoor adventurers of all ages.
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