From the Big Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce (MAP):

We have two zipline companies which can take you zipping through the trees, enjoying beautiful views along the way, Call ahead. One takes you to the Johnson Valley, and the other is up at the Cedar Lake Camp area.

We have a company that can take you off-roading in their own vehicle, which will save the wear and tear on yours? Just throw your sandwiches and drinks in the cooler , and they can take you where you want to go. There are set tours, but they can be tailored to suit you, and they are very reasonable. This company takes the studios out to search out movie locations for future films.

If you want to do your own off-roading (MAP for Moonridge to Sugarloaf), pick up a trail map and have fun! And don’t forget to pick up an Adventure Pass, which permits you to stop on Forest roads.

If you brought your own guns, you can try out the Shooting Range at the weekend.

Scenic Flights of the Valley and mountains are available for you to get a bird’s eye view.

Take the family bowling any time! Glow bowling at night, pool table, arcade games and great French fries. There is a full bar and a 105” tv. Don’t worry if you can’t bowl well, just push a button and the bumpers come up on the lanes.

We have a rescue animal park. The zoo (MAP) has been responsible for returning over 8,000 animals back into the wild! They have all kinds of animals you would expect to see in the mountains and desert areas, such as grizzly bear, black bear, wolves, mountain lions, owls & eagles! On the way there, stop at some great shops along Moonridge Rd., and check out the golf course next door. Did you know that your ball goes further because the air is thinner?

There is a petting zoo and horse riding stables at the east end of the valley. Go for a gentle walk, for the time span you choose. Open year round.

Go up to Snow Summit for a ski lift (YouTube Video)  chair ride to the top and hop off and hike around, hop back on to come down. or if you hooked your mountain bike on, on the way up, you can bike down. They have their barbecue going at the top, so it is easy to stick around to enjoy the views.

Stop at the bike rental stores for loads of info. And if you prefer street biking, they can help guide you there also. You can even rent the baby trailers to hook on the back of your bike.

If you like light walking along the shore to vigorous hiking amongst the rocks and trees, we have a trail for you.
The Forest Service runs the Discovery Center over on the North Shore. They run all sorts of activities: canoeing, kayaking, animal tracking, and have a display with animal fur you can touch, a gift shop filled with educational toys and books, and a café that has some outdoor seating with terrific views. People love to go and have their picture taken outside by the huge bronze bear. They run a summer concert series in their outdoor amphitheater and hold stargazing evenings, story-telling, and more……

Water activities include some great charter fishing companies with lake tours, several tour boats (Pine Knot Landing MAP), parasailing, jet skis, jet boat tours, all kinds of boat rentals, from peddle boats, electric fun boats, to kayaks & canoes, fishing boats and pontoon boats. There are six areas around the lake for various watercraft rentals.

Go for a swim at Swim Beach, cleared of weed, lifeguard on duty, inflatable slide and trampoline in the water, or go to the water slide at Alpine Slide and try the toboggan slide, the go carts, mini golf and arcade games. Meadow park also has a large jungle gym to help the kids burn off some energy.

Be sure to check out our Museum. They have real old cabins, a schoolhouse and even a teepee! All are staged so you can see how it really was.

Our restaurants are all pretty top notch. From special occasion dining to steaks, seafood, bbq, ethnic food and fast food, there is sure to be something for every palette. Only one restaurant on the lake, but several with a view of it. Let’s face it, how could there not be a view of something wonderful in Big Bear?

Shop all around our beautiful valley, from west to east, and don’t forget to enjoy Friday Nights in the Village (MAP). Family fun with activities, extra vendors, and free entertainment, and Wyatt’s Saloon at the Convention Center for family fun, really good food, and line dancing.

Pick up our information to see what is going on while you are here, and for when you come back!

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“We are very excited to be opening our neighborhood market conveniently located in The Village within the next 6 weeks and will be bringing lots of delicious treats to the residents and visitors of Big Bear.  Grizzly Mountain Gourmet will feature olives, cheeses, fresh baked breads, cookies, cakes, pies, soups, salads, fresh seafood, unique cuts of meat and game, Serrano ham, premium olive oils, prosciutto, made to order sandwiches, soups, coffees, teas, a juice bar, gourmet chocolates, beer and wines from around the world.  We will also offer fun and unusual items for purchase that you can prepare at home as well. 

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This year, the Colonel’s Auction House will present a live auction each day throughout the show. Auction items include quality antiques, glassware, sculptures, china, collectibles and exotic artwork. Live auctions will be held daily at 1:00 p.m.

Spring is traditionally the season of housekeeping and home improvement. This year’s event features a Home Improvement Expo with several local and off-the-mountain home improvement specialists. From automatic shades, to the latest in ‘green energy’, to fashionable blinds and fountains, to outdoor landscaping. Home owners will find a variety of items geared to improving their mountain homes.

The family will enjoy a weekend of beautiful spring weather under the majestic pines of Big Bear. There will be games, a bounce house, and a petting zoo for the little visitors. Live entertainment takes place Saturday and Sunday on the outdoor patio and beer garden. Artists and crafters from throughout the West Coast offer a wide variety of handmade and unique items.

Spring Air Fair takes place Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23 – 25 . On Saturday and Sunday, the Fair is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for Seniors and FREE for children 12 and under. Monday is Local’s Day with free admission for Big Bear Valley residents (Local ID is required). For more details, please call (909) 585-3000 or log on to www.bigbearevents.com

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Stop by any Tuesday from now until the end of October and enjoy shopping for the best produce, a unique collection of gifts and treasures, plus stop for lunch in a relaxed mountain atmosphere.

Farmer's Market

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