Mountain House Guide to Lake Arrowhead - Things to Explore!
Local Outings and Things to Do
Restaurants – plenty of restaurants to choose from. We like the Lakefront Tap Room as it overlooks the lake, has kid friendly options, and has a good bar! During COVID, most restaurants have limited seating but pretty sure most still offer takeout.
Grassy Area – there’s a grassy area in the middle of the shops where kids can run around, throw a ball, just have fun.
Candy/Ice Cream Shop – theres a fun candy/ice cream shop in the village (if it’s open during COVID!)
Feed the Ducks – buy some duck food from Leroys Boardshop and feed the ducks around the lake.
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Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189Restaurants – plenty of restaurants to choose from. We like the Lakefront Tap Room as it overlooks the lake, has kid friendly options, and has a good bar! During COVID, most restaurants have limited seating but pretty sure most still offer takeout.
Grassy Area – there’s a grassy area in the middle of the shops where kids can run around, throw a ball, just have fun.
Candy/Ice Cream Shop – theres a fun candy/ice cream shop in the village (if it’s open during COVID!)
Feed the Ducks – buy some duck food from Leroys Boardshop and feed the ducks around the lake.
There are tons of fun hiking trails around the Lake Arrowhead area. We've done two ourselves but also list a link to many others recommended by locals.
https://ilovelakearrowhead.com/hiking/
Our picks:
Seely Creek/Heart Rock (15 min drive from the Mountain House) – super easy for kids and nice and shaded. No bathrooms, off road parking. Creek/river/waterfalls depending on time of year.
Heaps Peak (10 min drive from MH) - more of a walk - educational loop with labeled trees to learn more about the area.
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Heart Rock Trail
Heart Rock TrailThere are tons of fun hiking trails around the Lake Arrowhead area. We've done two ourselves but also list a link to many others recommended by locals.
https://ilovelakearrowhead.com/hiking/
Our picks:
Seely Creek/Heart Rock (15 min drive from the Mountain House) – super easy for kids and nice and shaded. No bathrooms, off road parking. Creek/river/waterfalls depending on time of year.
Heaps Peak (10 min drive from MH) - more of a walk - educational loop with labeled trees to learn more about the area.
Other Fun Things for Kids:
https://wildhavenranch.org - this is a wildlife sanctuary with a variety of tours you can book to explore the different wildlife they have here. You do need to book online ahead of your visit so try to book before you arrive so you can get the time slot you’re looking for.
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Wildhaven
29453 Pineridge DrOther Fun Things for Kids:
https://wildhavenranch.org - this is a wildlife sanctuary with a variety of tours you can book to explore the different wildlife they have here. You do need to book online ahead of your visit so try to book before you arrive so you can get the time slot you’re looking for.
Besides Santa during Christmas, they have rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), zip lining, go karts, panning for gold and lots of other fun activities. There is a restaurant and sweet shop inside! Check for what is open during COVID!
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SkyPark fil-bliet ta 'Santa
28950 CA-18Besides Santa during Christmas, they have rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), zip lining, go karts, panning for gold and lots of other fun activities. There is a restaurant and sweet shop inside! Check for what is open during COVID!
Not only can you learn to water ski here, you can charter boats and get on the lake on your own! This is the ONLY way to rent boats for the lake.
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McKenzie's WaterSki School
Not only can you learn to water ski here, you can charter boats and get on the lake on your own! This is the ONLY way to rent boats for the lake.
Food scene
Nice Italian Restaurant that comes highly recommended by locals who say its one of the better meals you'll find on the mountain!
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Puglia Italian Restaurant
26848 CA-189Nice Italian Restaurant that comes highly recommended by locals who say its one of the better meals you'll find on the mountain!
Fun 50's style diner with shakes and a 1950's vibe! Great for families.
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Cedar Glen Malt Shop
29125 Hook Creek RdFun 50's style diner with shakes and a 1950's vibe! Great for families.
Great for a nicer dinner in the Village.
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The Grill At Lake Arrowhead
28200 CA-189Great for a nicer dinner in the Village.
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18Best Pizza on the Mountain!
Great Mexican food and great view! (not super close to the Mountain House but if you're up for a little drive!)
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Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18Great Mexican food and great view! (not super close to the Mountain House but if you're up for a little drive!)
Good casual food, great bar, great view of the lake. Convenient location in the Village, close to the Mountain House.
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The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
28200 CA-189Good casual food, great bar, great view of the lake. Convenient location in the Village, close to the Mountain House.
Cute outdoor patio that offers food as well as beer brewed right in Lake Arrowhead. Right next to the lake if you want to take a nice walk before or after. Just opened Summer 2020. (kids welcomed)
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lake arrowhead brewing company
329 VillaCute outdoor patio that offers food as well as beer brewed right in Lake Arrowhead. Right next to the lake if you want to take a nice walk before or after. Just opened Summer 2020. (kids welcomed)
Fishing
The only place you can fish is at Peninsula Park which is right below the ALA main office. Bring our ALA membership card as they will ask for it and you need it to enter the fishing dock. There is a small playground, grassy area with picnic tables, sandy beach for playing and swimming and bathrooms.
Arrowhead Lake Association
870 CA-173The only place you can fish is at Peninsula Park which is right below the ALA main office. Bring our ALA membership card as they will ask for it and you need it to enter the fishing dock. There is a small playground, grassy area with picnic tables, sandy beach for playing and swimming and bathrooms.