Cat and Joe's Big Bear Guidebook for Tree Happy Guests
Food scene
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdGreat value sandwiches, try the chilli!
Awesome donuts, even a gluten free selection! Take home some beans to grind at the cabin for fresh coffee. The ham and cheese croissants are a fave.
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Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdAwesome donuts, even a gluten free selection! Take home some beans to grind at the cabin for fresh coffee. The ham and cheese croissants are a fave.
Grab a coffee to go and stroll through the neighborhood, or sit down for a delicious brunch.
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Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdGrab a coffee to go and stroll through the neighborhood, or sit down for a delicious brunch.
Pick a selection of fudge to try - personal fave is the chocolate walnut and choc peanut butter.
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North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AvePick a selection of fudge to try - personal fave is the chocolate walnut and choc peanut butter.
This supermarket is always well stocked and has everything you need and more. Pick up ingredients to get creative with the slow cooker (provided) or to make cookies (they taste extra good in the spa).
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Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdThis supermarket is always well stocked and has everything you need and more. Pick up ingredients to get creative with the slow cooker (provided) or to make cookies (they taste extra good in the spa).
Mountain Munchies is a quick 5min drive from our cabin, the food is reasonably priced and delicious!
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Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdMountain Munchies is a quick 5min drive from our cabin, the food is reasonably priced and delicious!
Amazing burgers! Try the Duke - and don't forget to ask for gluten free, they have delicious GF ciabatta. Wait times can be long, but the burgers are worth it.
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Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardAmazing burgers! Try the Duke - and don't forget to ask for gluten free, they have delicious GF ciabatta. Wait times can be long, but the burgers are worth it.
A low key place for a coffee or bite to eat after hiking or exploring the north shore.
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North Shore Cafe
39226 N Shore DrA low key place for a coffee or bite to eat after hiking or exploring the north shore.
Royal Thai delivers to our address, our favorites include the fishcakes, red curry and pad Thai.
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Royal Thai Café
40766 Village DrRoyal Thai delivers to our address, our favorites include the fishcakes, red curry and pad Thai.
This is our go-to for pizza because they do delicious gluten free crusts - yes, crusts!! You can choose from two different types! Always call ahead, they sometimes close earlier than advertised.
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Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdThis is our go-to for pizza because they do delicious gluten free crusts - yes, crusts!! You can choose from two different types! Always call ahead, they sometimes close earlier than advertised.
Fantastic Indian food and generous portions. They deliver for free to our area with a minimum purchase (and sometimes I hit the minimum purchase, just ordering for myself...)
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveFantastic Indian food and generous portions. They deliver for free to our area with a minimum purchase (and sometimes I hit the minimum purchase, just ordering for myself...)
Neighborhoods
This is a lovely street to stroll down, get a hot chocolate and enjoy the vibe.
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Village Drive
Village DriveThis is a lovely street to stroll down, get a hot chocolate and enjoy the vibe.
Sightseeing
Big Bear Lake
Head to the Discovery Center for information on the local area. There is a short paved walk. Check opening times. There is another great hike close by, the Woodland Interpretive Trail that takes about an hour and gives great views of the lake. The parking lot requires a pass, but you can park on the road near the entrance.
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Big Bear Discovery Center
Head to the Discovery Center for information on the local area. There is a short paved walk. Check opening times. There is another great hike close by, the Woodland Interpretive Trail that takes about an hour and gives great views of the lake. The parking lot requires a pass, but you can park on the road near the entrance.
Stunning at any time of day, particularly sunset. Lay out on the sand in the sun, put your feet in the cool water after a long hike or hire a kayak or padle board!
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Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdStunning at any time of day, particularly sunset. Lay out on the sand in the sun, put your feet in the cool water after a long hike or hire a kayak or padle board!
See wild animals that have been rescued from the local area and rehabilitated or born into captivity.
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrSee wild animals that have been rescued from the local area and rehabilitated or born into captivity.
Great place for a stroll, bike ride or to show off your roller skating skills. Lovely at sunset.
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Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffGreat place for a stroll, bike ride or to show off your roller skating skills. Lovely at sunset.
Hiking
A great hike with spectacular views of the lake. Takes about 2 hours. Very steep in the beginning, and may require some clambering if you stray from the path.
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Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardA great hike with spectacular views of the lake. Takes about 2 hours. Very steep in the beginning, and may require some clambering if you stray from the path.
This is a gentle loop, great for kids. Lovely views, shaded in the morning and afternoon, with overhead sun during the middle of the day. You can always take a dip in the lake across the road when you're done!
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Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DriveThis is a gentle loop, great for kids. Lovely views, shaded in the morning and afternoon, with overhead sun during the middle of the day. You can always take a dip in the lake across the road when you're done!
You can find the trailhead on the north shore - you'll need a discovery pass to use the lot, or park on the side of the road. Not too steep, you get great views of the lake. It's a long hike, so turn around when you feel like it - but try to make it to the scenic viewpoint.
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Bertha Peak
You can find the trailhead on the north shore - you'll need a discovery pass to use the lot, or park on the side of the road. Not too steep, you get great views of the lake. It's a long hike, so turn around when you feel like it - but try to make it to the scenic viewpoint.
Activities
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnFun place with activities for kids.
Lake Facilities
Rent a pontoon boat from the marina to enjoy the lake.
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Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdRent a pontoon boat from the marina to enjoy the lake.
Hire a pontoon boat - book ahead for weekends in Summer, or holidays.
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Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingHire a pontoon boat - book ahead for weekends in Summer, or holidays.
Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina
39369 N Shore DrAnother place for boat rentals.
Rental place close to Boulder Bay.
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Getboards- Kayak, Sups & Bike Rentals
40905 Big Bear BlvdRental place close to Boulder Bay.
Reizigersadvies
Manieren om te besparen
Firewood
You can buy bundles of firewood at Vons or the DIY center, or check out Big Bear Firewood over in Fawnskin 39210 N Shore Drive if you're staying a few days and want to buy in bulk.
Acosta is also close by and has the option to buy large parcels.