Paul’s Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Restaurants
Laid-back eatery specializes in American comfort food including their signature housemade pies.
248 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveLaid-back eatery specializes in American comfort food including their signature housemade pies.
This tiny, popular eatery is known for its hefty portions of classic American breakfast fare. Awesome breakfast!
516 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdThis tiny, popular eatery is known for its hefty portions of classic American breakfast fare. Awesome breakfast!
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdGreat Mexican food.
553 Pine Knot Ave
Casual setting with indoor & outdoor seating serves all-American dishes plus beer, wine & cocktails.
507 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot Ave553 Pine Knot Ave
Casual setting with indoor & outdoor seating serves all-American dishes plus beer, wine & cocktails.
618, b, Pine Knot Ave
Local draft beers & burgers in a casual, rock ’n’ roll-themed space with guitars on the wall.
55 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator
3205 Washington Blvd618, b, Pine Knot Ave
Local draft beers & burgers in a casual, rock ’n’ roll-themed space with guitars on the wall.
40199 Big Bear Blvd
Familiar offerings, including margaritas, in an unfussy space with a salsa bar, patio & happy hour. My Favorite Mexican food!
265 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear Boulevard40199 Big Bear Blvd
Familiar offerings, including margaritas, in an unfussy space with a salsa bar, patio & happy hour. My Favorite Mexican food!
618 Pine Knot Ave
Vibrant Italian pizza specialist also offering subs & pasta, plus album-cover art & patio seating.
472 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot Ave618 Pine Knot Ave
Vibrant Italian pizza specialist also offering subs & pasta, plus album-cover art & patio seating.
672 Pine Knot Ave
Classic, well-spiced Indian dishes such as tandoori lamb plus vegetarian options in a relaxing room.
253 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot Ave672 Pine Knot Ave
Classic, well-spiced Indian dishes such as tandoori lamb plus vegetarian options in a relaxing room.
40629 Big Bear Blvd
Family-owned restaurant offering Italian comfort food & Sunday brunch in an intimate space.
84 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Sweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear Blvd40629 Big Bear Blvd
Family-owned restaurant offering Italian comfort food & Sunday brunch in an intimate space.
This convivial haunt features an eclectic American menu & cocktails in warm environs with a patio.
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572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveThis convivial haunt features an eclectic American menu & cocktails in warm environs with a patio.
Village Pizza
40568 Village DrGood pizza and other good food.
Creative, Hawaiian-inspired comfort foods are presented in a rockin' setting with skull-themed art. Amazing!
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Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrCreative, Hawaiian-inspired comfort foods are presented in a rockin' setting with skull-themed art. Amazing!
Upscale lakeside restaurant serving steak, seafood, pasta & wine in classic surroundings.
265 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdUpscale lakeside restaurant serving steak, seafood, pasta & wine in classic surroundings.
Warm, rustic stop with indoor & outdoor seating for American dishes plus beer, wine & cocktails.
307 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Oakside
40701 Village DrWarm, rustic stop with indoor & outdoor seating for American dishes plus beer, wine & cocktails.
California fare in a lodge-like space with a fireplace, a pub room & a buzzy patio with live music.
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Nottinghams Restaurant
40797 Big Bear BlvdCalifornia fare in a lodge-like space with a fireplace, a pub room & a buzzy patio with live music.
Classic sushi rolls, ramen & Japanese kitchen entrees offered in small, unassuming surrounds.
18 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Fuji Restaurant Sushi & Teppanyaki
41025 Big Bear BlvdClassic sushi rolls, ramen & Japanese kitchen entrees offered in small, unassuming surrounds.
Tiny walk-up shack with outdoor tables turning out American BBQ plates, sandwiches & classic sides.
34 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bone-Side Down Barbecue & Grill
40465 Big Bear BlvdTiny walk-up shack with outdoor tables turning out American BBQ plates, sandwiches & classic sides.
Circa-1947 lodge-like American restaurant serves steaks, seafood, chowders & more, plus a salad bar.
169 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayCirca-1947 lodge-like American restaurant serves steaks, seafood, chowders & more, plus a salad bar.
Cozy counter-serve diner featuring American favorites like all-day breakfast & burgers.
90 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdCozy counter-serve diner featuring American favorites like all-day breakfast & burgers.
Family-run eatery serving hearty servings of BBQ, sandwiches & steaks in a down-home space.
34 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Jaspers Smokehouse & Steaks
607 Pine Knot AveFamily-run eatery serving hearty servings of BBQ, sandwiches & steaks in a down-home space.
Festive Mexican eatery serving breakfast, tortas & classic entrees in a colorful spa
249 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Sonora Cantina
41144 Big Bear BlvdFestive Mexican eatery serving breakfast, tortas & classic entrees in a colorful spa
Pizza slices & pies with tomato, pesto, BBQ or other sauce, plus calzones, pastas & a country space.
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Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdPizza slices & pies with tomato, pesto, BBQ or other sauce, plus calzones, pastas & a country space.
Mexican favorites & imported beer offered in a comfy, brick-lined space with booths & murals
10 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Nuevo Vallarta Grill
40949 Big Bear BlvdMexican favorites & imported beer offered in a comfy, brick-lined space with booths & murals
Enduring, family-run bar & restaurant serving traditional American & German fare in a rustic space.
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Old Country Inn
41126 Big Bear BlvdEnduring, family-run bar & restaurant serving traditional American & German fare in a rustic space.
Set in a comfy, spacious lodge, this time-tested eatery serves classic American dishes & cocktails.
10 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Stillwells Restaurant
40650 Village DrSet in a comfy, spacious lodge, this time-tested eatery serves classic American dishes & cocktails.
Good breakfast. You can order from a wide range of delicious bagels served with your choice of fillings and toppings and more...
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Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrGood breakfast. You can order from a wide range of delicious bagels served with your choice of fillings and toppings and more...
When only a delicious pure beef burger and a great American milkshake will satisfy your hunger pangs you need to head to Get the Burger, a delightfully nostalgic 50’s style burger joint on Big Bear Boulevard.
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Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardWhen only a delicious pure beef burger and a great American milkshake will satisfy your hunger pangs you need to head to Get the Burger, a delightfully nostalgic 50’s style burger joint on Big Bear Boulevard.
"All Natural California Island Style Grinds. Ranked 15th Best Restaurant in America by YELP # 1 in Cali by USA Today Island State of Mind"
231 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Big Bear Local
40616 Village Dr"All Natural California Island Style Grinds. Ranked 15th Best Restaurant in America by YELP # 1 in Cali by USA Today Island State of Mind"
New, farm to table/organic spot w/ cool vibes. And, the neighbors own it.
22 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Stella Luna
40696 Village DriveNew, farm to table/organic spot w/ cool vibes. And, the neighbors own it.
Best food and coolest staff. Great bowls. Get the tuna.
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Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrBest food and coolest staff. Great bowls. Get the tuna.
Drinks & Nightlife
Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdIt's awesome.
The Cave
40789 Village DrThis venue gets great bands.
Great bar to watch sports, play pool, video games, foosball.
101 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Whiskey Dave's
40740 Village DrGreat bar to watch sports, play pool, video games, foosball.
Cocktails, whiskey & live music on weekends in a cozy, wood-accented bar with a fireplace.
17 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Club Bombay
672 Pine Knot AveCocktails, whiskey & live music on weekends in a cozy, wood-accented bar with a fireplace.
Chill, family-run bar offering complimentary billiards & snacks, plus karaoke & American food.
411 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnChill, family-run bar offering complimentary billiards & snacks, plus karaoke & American food.
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear BlvdBar games · Late-night food
DANCING - COCKTAILS - POOL
BOTTLE SERVICE (909) 866-7377
38 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
AV BAR & NIGHTCLUB
664 Pine Knot Ave
DANCING - COCKTAILS - POOL
BOTTLE SERVICE (909) 866-7377
Rustic ski-resort bar with indoor-outdoor seating & views, serving burgers & pizza with cocktails.
Slopeside Speakeasy
880 Summit BlvdRustic ski-resort bar with indoor-outdoor seating & views, serving burgers & pizza with cocktails.
Bar games · Happy hour food · Comfort food
10 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mountain Bar and Grill
42164 Moonridge WayBar games · Happy hour food · Comfort food
Happy hour food · Comfort food · Outdoor seating.
56 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill
41072 Big Bear BlvdHappy hour food · Comfort food · Outdoor seating.
The Big Bear Oktoberfest runs for nine consecutive weekends September 11 to November 7, 2021. Don't miss the finest German celebration in Southern California. Tons of fun, good food, music and beer. Outdoors.
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Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
42900 Big Bear BlvdThe Big Bear Oktoberfest runs for nine consecutive weekends September 11 to November 7, 2021. Don't miss the finest German celebration in Southern California. Tons of fun, good food, music and beer. Outdoors.
Parks & Nature
Park Ski Beach
41216 Park AveVisitors to this public park can canoe & kayak on the lake or enjoy live music at the bandstand.
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Park ta 'Boulder Bay'
39080 Big Bear BlvdVisitors to this public park can canoe & kayak on the lake or enjoy live music at the bandstand.
Spacious zoo housing wildlife in need & rehabilitating them for return to their natural environment.
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrSpacious zoo housing wildlife in need & rehabilitating them for return to their natural environment.
Tree-shaded area in San Bernardino National Forest with picnic tables, BBQs & a community fire ring.
59 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Aspen Glen Picnic Area
40105 Mill Creek RdTree-shaded area in San Bernardino National Forest with picnic tables, BBQs & a community fire ring.
"A great walk through a wonderful part of nature and there's water there now."
31 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk
Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk"A great walk through a wonderful part of nature and there's water there now."
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore Drive"Park at Aspen Glen and make sure you have a pass. Get there early ..."
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Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek Road"Park at Aspen Glen and make sure you have a pass. Get there early ..."
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardBig Bear Lake
The heart of it all!
Bit of a drive. Might need a higher vehicle. Beautiful!
33 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bluff Lake Reserve
Mill Creek RoadBit of a drive. Might need a higher vehicle. Beautiful!
Sizable visitor center offering nature-based exhibitions, eco-tours, an amphitheater & trail maps.
488 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Big Bear Discovery Center
Sizable visitor center offering nature-based exhibitions, eco-tours, an amphitheater & trail maps.
A great hike for most abilities with stunning views. Go early or late to avoid crowds.
258 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailA great hike for most abilities with stunning views. Go early or late to avoid crowds.
The San Bernardino National Forest has seven historic high-altitude fire lookout posts which you can visit for amazing views of the surrounding forests and Big Bear Lake.
21 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Butler Peak Fire Lookout
39607 2N13C
The San Bernardino National Forest has seven historic high-altitude fire lookout posts which you can visit for amazing views of the surrounding forests and Big Bear Lake.
Biking, hiking trails. Close to the Cabin. Take Skyline to the right side of Bear Mountain. Parking.
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Skyline Trail
Skyline TrailBiking, hiking trails. Close to the Cabin. Take Skyline to the right side of Bear Mountain. Parking.
This is my favorite hike and it's minutes from the cabin. Turn left from the cabin on Klamath and follow to the dirt rd.. You'll see the trail head on your left.
8 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Pebble Plains
165 Dixie Lee LnThis is my favorite hike and it's minutes from the cabin. Turn left from the cabin on Klamath and follow to the dirt rd.. You'll see the trail head on your left.
Shopping
The City of Big Bear Lake boasts a beautiful shopping and entertainment district on the Lake, nestled in the San Bernadino Mountains.
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Big Bear Village
40824 Big Bear BlvdThe City of Big Bear Lake boasts a beautiful shopping and entertainment district on the Lake, nestled in the San Bernadino Mountains.
Fishing gear, bathing suits, rafts, towels, etc...
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
41385 Big Bear BlvdFishing gear, bathing suits, rafts, towels, etc...
If you're a fisher person, then this is the place for tackle and gear!
19 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Big Bear Sporting Goods
40544 Big Bear BlvdIf you're a fisher person, then this is the place for tackle and gear!
Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdGet your food and firewood supplies.
Shorter lines vs. Vons. More of the locals shop here.
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Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdShorter lines vs. Vons. More of the locals shop here.
Entertainment & Activities
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtGo fishing, rent a boat.
Mini-Golf, snow tubing, go carting, etc...
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Alpine Slide fil-Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnMini-Golf, snow tubing, go carting, etc...
Right down the street from the cabin. In Moonridge.
723 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrRight down the street from the cabin. In Moonridge.
Great golf course right down the street from the cabin. In Moonridge.
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrGreat golf course right down the street from the cabin. In Moonridge.
Getboards- Kayak, Sups & Bike Rentals
40905 Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Paddleboarding
39172 Big Bear BlvdNorth Shore Landing
38573 N Shore DrRent a boat or a jet ski or more. Have fun.
Our company can assist individuals, families and groups up to 30 people. From our four boats, three guides trout, bass catfish and carp we can provide fishing options for almost everyone. Kids are our specialty and we’re a pet friendly boat. Drinks and snacks provided.
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Big Bear Charter Fishing
398 Edgemoor RoadOur company can assist individuals, families and groups up to 30 people. From our four boats, three guides trout, bass catfish and carp we can provide fishing options for almost everyone. Kids are our specialty and we’re a pet friendly boat. Drinks and snacks provided.
Walking and biking path around the north shore of the lake. Must!
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Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffWalking and biking path around the north shore of the lake. Must!
Prominent ski mountain featuring 4 peaks & 12 lifts, plus lessons, rentals & dining.
870 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrProminent ski mountain featuring 4 peaks & 12 lifts, plus lessons, rentals & dining.
Snow Summit is a premier family-friendly Southern California (SoCal) destination revered for its nearby skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Explore activities and fun for every age.
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Snow Summit Ski Resort
880 Summit BoulevardSnow Summit is a premier family-friendly Southern California (SoCal) destination revered for its nearby skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Explore activities and fun for every age.
Great for snow enthusiasts for all ages, the Grizzly Ridge Tube Park is fun for everyone. Skip the hiking and take a magic carpet to the top of the Tube Park, then slide down as fast as you can in one of our high-speed snow tubes.
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Grizzly Ridge Tube Park
880 Summit BlvdGreat for snow enthusiasts for all ages, the Grizzly Ridge Tube Park is fun for everyone. Skip the hiking and take a magic carpet to the top of the Tube Park, then slide down as fast as you can in one of our high-speed snow tubes.
At Big Bear Jeep Experience YOU DRIVE OUR JEEPS and follow our guide Jeep on an exciting and educational Jeep tour though out Big Bear ...
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Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear Blvd
At Big Bear Jeep Experience YOU DRIVE OUR JEEPS and follow our guide Jeep on an exciting and educational Jeep tour though out Big Bear ...
We offer bicycle rentals, repair service's and cycling apparel/accessories, it's your one stop shop for bicycle's in Big Bear ...
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Chains Required Bike Shop
41869 Big Bear Blvd
We offer bicycle rentals, repair service's and cycling apparel/accessories, it's your one stop shop for bicycle's in Big Bear ...
"We are Big Bear's only dedicated Ebike shop, offering premium ebike rentals, electric scooters, and high end traditional mountain bikes, parts, sales and serice. Also offering electric snow bikes in the winter for the big dogs"
All Season Ebikes
40947 Big Bear Blvd"We are Big Bear's only dedicated Ebike shop, offering premium ebike rentals, electric scooters, and high end traditional mountain bikes, parts, sales and serice. Also offering electric snow bikes in the winter for the big dogs"
Mini-Golf, fun for all. Check times before going.
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Hot Shot Miniature Golf
42143 Big Bear BlvdMini-Golf, fun for all. Check times before going.
Food scene
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrAwesome home made donuts, breakfast food and good coffee.
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Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdAwesome home made donuts, breakfast food and good coffee.