Big Bear Like You Live There! Insider tips on the best ways to enjoy your mountain holiday.
Weather
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Eats & Treats
Casual Eats in The Village
Village Sports Bar | This new bar & grill opened Nov ‘22 and is a great place to watch the big game and enjoy good grub.
Whiskey Dave’s | A Big Beat classic with live music every weekend, great grub and everything you’d expect from an old school sports bar.
Firerock Burgers & Brews | In the heart of the Village. Both indoor and patio seating and amazing burgers.
Saucy Moma’s Pizzeria | In the heart of the Village. Both indoor and patio seating and good pizza and staple Italian food.
Big Bear Lake Brewing Co | In the heart of the Village. Excellent local brews and grubbin’ American food
Big Bear Mountain Brewery | Just up the street from Chateau Wonderland on Big Bear Blvd., this place is a local spot with good basic grub and good beer.
Himalayan | In the heart of the Village. Fantastic and authentic Indian food. The service is slow but it’s worth it!
Amangela’s | In the Village. Great for lunch and take out. Excellent food, generous portions and wonderful people.
Local Tropicali | Village adjacent. A totally awesome tiki bar & restaurant with killer drinks and Cali-Style island grinds for the entire ohana!
Fancy Eats
Captian’s Anchorage | Amazing Steak & Seafood since 1946! We LOVE this place for the ol’ Bear charm, friendly people, amazing food and George, the ghost.
Peppercorn Grille | In the heart of the Village. Cozy atmosphere, fine dining, and home baked bread!
Oakside | Top of the Village. Big Bear’s most upscale dining with live music on the patio (weather permitting) and a large bar upstairs with deck seating and great Village views.
La Pergola Trattoria | New owners have completely remodeled this Big Bear gem. Great service, wonderful food and classy environment will make for a memorable meal.
Coffee
The Copper Q | In the heart of the Village, the Copper Q bakes fresh goodies daily, offers a small menu, has lots of seating and an eclectic shop. The best coffee in Big Bear - we love this place!
Tea & Coffee Exchange | Village adjacent. Another great option that’s typically a little less crowded and with a bigger variety of eats than Copper Q.
Treats
North Pole Fudge & Ice Cream | In the heart of the Village. Just like the good ol’ days, this locally owned gem is the real deal!
Village Sweet Shoppe | Top of the Village. Stocked with loads of treats.
Ben & Jerry’s | In the heart of the Village. It’s great, after all it’s Ben & Jerry’s.
Shop Local
Wild Coyote Gallery | Big Bear’s best fine art gallery featuring photographs, paintings, and pottery by dozens of local artists. Located on Village Drive.
Artisans Gallery | In the heart of the Village on Pine Knot. With over 50 local artisans, this gem of a shop is a must visit!
Firewood
The best place to get firewood in Big Bear is Acosta. The best prices, selection, and they deliver! Please note that we allow only wood to be burned in our stove & fireplaces - NO MANUFACTURED FIRELOGS (Duraflame, Presto, etc.)
Grocery Delivery
Vons and Stater Brothers both offer grocery delivery services. There is also a locally owned service called Bring It Big Bear.
Fall & Winter
Best place for skiers and families
• 8,200 Elevation
• 1,209 Vertical Drop
• 240 Acres (18 + skiable miles)
• 11 Lifts (plus 5 moving carpets)
• 27 Runs
Best for snowboarding and older kids, “bear” is where you’ll find Southern California’s only halfpipes, Red Bull Plaza, and The Scene.
• 8,805 Elevation
• 1,665 Vertical Drop
• 748 Acres
• 12 Lifts
• 62 Runs
• 10 minute walk (.4 miles) from Chateau Wonderland
• Tubing, Alpine Slide, Snow Play & More
• Snack Bar
• Easy Parking
Village Theaters
We love to support independent movie theaters and this one is truly a gem. Located right in the Village and playing first run movies and serving killer popcorn.
Big Bear Snow Play
Snow & “Glow” Tubing. Natural and man-made snow combine to give a great base for inner tubing, building snowmen, and other family fun!
Spring & Summer
The Lake
Big Bear Lake has cool, clear water and is rarely crowded. Rent Boats, Seadoos, Kayaks and more at any of these places:
The Mountain
Bike, hike, picnic and rise above it all!
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/summer/plan-a-trip/purchase/mountain-bike-rentals
Hike Snow Summit
Hike Castle Rock
At a short two miles round trip this beautiful hike takes you from the highway running through Big Bear up to a massive collection of granite stones that provide a fantastic vista of one of Southern California’s best mountain towns. It is short but steep and is a great way to see Big Bear from a different point of view.
Go Carting, Ropes Course & Summer Tubing
Race your friends and family around our speedway track in high tech go-karts.
Explore over 30 obstacles 12 to 35 feet in the air.
Big Bear Summer Tubing is a unique family-friendly attraction that provides plenty of thrills under the summer sun.