Around Town
Trail & Snow Activities
Lots of activities. Snow Summit Ski Resort which is part of Bear Mountain Resorts, is within walking distance, 200 meters out the back door. Please check websites for (any) online ticket sales prior to your stay.
Yearlong family activities from ski to mountain bike to free trailheads to summit. Ski, walk or bike during off-season. Check online for activities, including the New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade!
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Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdYearlong family activities from ski to mountain bike to free trailheads to summit. Ski, walk or bike during off-season. Check online for activities, including the New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade!
Located at base of Snow Summit, 100 yards out back door. Operates during winter and summer months. See reviews. Check online sales as tickets are limited.
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Grizzly Ridge Tube Park
880 Summit BlvdLocated at base of Snow Summit, 100 yards out back door. Operates during winter and summer months. See reviews. Check online sales as tickets are limited.
Adventure Pass Required for parking. $5. Visit Discovery Center, or Serrano Campground for pass.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sbnf/passes-permits/recreation
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Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffAdventure Pass Required for parking. $5. Visit Discovery Center, or Serrano Campground for pass.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sbnf/passes-permits/recreation
About 1/3 mile out back door, to the left of townhome. A mile loop. Fairly flat.
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Bristlecone Trail
42789 Willow AveAbout 1/3 mile out back door, to the left of townhome. A mile loop. Fairly flat.
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardNo personal experience, but gets good reviews.
No personal experience, but within driving distance. Good reviews!
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Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek RoadNo personal experience, but within driving distance. Good reviews!
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdDown the road past the supermarkets.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnLooks exciting! Kid-friendly.
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtBoat launch.
No personal experience here, but can be seen on right just outside of Running Springs on Hwy 18. Looks fun!
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Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18No personal experience here, but can be seen on right just outside of Running Springs on Hwy 18. Looks fun!
Snow Summit, Bear Mountain and Snow Valley are part of Big Bear Mountain Resort. Snow Summit is 200 meters out back door. Bear Mountain is a 3 mile drive from townhome. Snow Valley is in Running Springs, 13 miles down the hill on Hwy 18.
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Big Bear Mountain Resort
880 Summit BlvdSnow Summit, Bear Mountain and Snow Valley are part of Big Bear Mountain Resort. Snow Summit is 200 meters out back door. Bear Mountain is a 3 mile drive from townhome. Snow Valley is in Running Springs, 13 miles down the hill on Hwy 18.
Food scene
The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdFine dining. And, the Tavern overlooks the lake.
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdA local favorite. Be prepared to wait.
Another yummy breakfast or lunch spot. Cash only. ATM located inside.
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Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveAnother yummy breakfast or lunch spot. Cash only. ATM located inside.
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayDinner only. Historic, and interesting legend!
Although a bit pricey, the sandwiches are huge. Good to split. Easy access location next to Stater Bros Grocery Store.
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Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdAlthough a bit pricey, the sandwiches are huge. Good to split. Easy access location next to Stater Bros Grocery Store.
Opened in August 2019. Great pies, and friendly staff. A unique building adds to the experience!
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Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdOpened in August 2019. Great pies, and friendly staff. A unique building adds to the experience!
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveIn The Village. Family-friendly, and tasty.
Oakside
40701 Village DrOutside dining. Good reviews.
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveGood reviews, and burgers.
Fun atmosphere. Live music (seasonal?). Good reviews.
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Nottinghams Restaurant
40797 Big Bear BlvdFun atmosphere. Live music (seasonal?). Good reviews.
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveFamily friendly. Good reviews. Yummy!
My experience was friendly service, and good food. Located on Big Bear Blvd, near to Summit Blvd.
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Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdMy experience was friendly service, and good food. Located on Big Bear Blvd, near to Summit Blvd.
Outdoor patio with heaters. Lively atmosphere. Located at the entrance of The Village at Big Bear Blvd, and Pine Knot.
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572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveOutdoor patio with heaters. Lively atmosphere. Located at the entrance of The Village at Big Bear Blvd, and Pine Knot.
The Village
A charming village any time of year!
Lots of restaurants and shops. Ice cream. Candy. Areas to cozy up next to a fire. Feels like winter year round!
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The VILLAGE SHOPS AND COURTYARD
652 Pine Knot AveLots of restaurants and shops. Ice cream. Candy. Areas to cozy up next to a fire. Feels like winter year round!
Discovery
Big Bear Visitor Center
40824 Big Bear BlvdRecommendations on different activities.
Big Bear Discovery Center
History of Big Bear. Check hours.
No personal experience, but lots of great reviews! Explore mountain wildlife! Family-friendly.
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrNo personal experience, but lots of great reviews! Explore mountain wildlife! Family-friendly.
Grocery Stores
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdNice variety of food. Starbucks inside.
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdLocals shop here for groceries.
Reizigersadvies
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Free Trolley
Red Line stop at condo entrance. Take Red Line Westbound to very near The Village. From there jump on Blue Line to cruise through The Village and further west to Boulder Bay. Take Gold Line to the North Shore. Check website or download app for updates.