Brittany's Guidebook

Brittany
Brittany's Guidebook

Food scene

Some really great pizza in a great setting! I recommend to anyone who is in the area! PRO TIP: There is always a long wait here. Anticipate 45min-60min on a regular weekend, longer than that on a holiday. DO NOT ARRIVE HUNGRY.
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LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18
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Some really great pizza in a great setting! I recommend to anyone who is in the area! PRO TIP: There is always a long wait here. Anticipate 45min-60min on a regular weekend, longer than that on a holiday. DO NOT ARRIVE HUNGRY.
Best fine food on the mountain.
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Stone Creek Bistro
26824 CA-189
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Best fine food on the mountain.
Good gastropub! Ordered twice and pleased both times.
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Spade & Spatula-Ca. Gastropub
27214 CA-189
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Good gastropub! Ordered twice and pleased both times.
This spot is perfect! Local brews with a huge outdoor area!
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lake arrowhead brewing company
329 Villa
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This spot is perfect! Local brews with a huge outdoor area!
Fun burger joint in Cedar Glen. Good for a stop after driving around the lake.
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Cedar Glen Malt Shop
29125 Hook Creek Rd
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Fun burger joint in Cedar Glen. Good for a stop after driving around the lake.
Traditional steakhouse with a cool old time ambiance. Worth a stop, hasn't disappointed us yet after 3 visits.
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RB's Steakhouse
29020 Oak Terrace
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Traditional steakhouse with a cool old time ambiance. Worth a stop, hasn't disappointed us yet after 3 visits.
Old school charming lodge sytle restaurant with reliably good food.
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The Grill At Antlers Inn
26125 CA-189
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Old school charming lodge sytle restaurant with reliably good food.
***Full disclosure*** We have not tried this place yet because the line is AROUND THE BLOCK, but this new joint must be worth it from the look of the crowds.
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Blue Jay Burgers
27284 CA-189
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***Full disclosure*** We have not tried this place yet because the line is AROUND THE BLOCK, but this new joint must be worth it from the look of the crowds.
Perfect greasy spoon spot in Blue Jay. This place is much larger than it appears from the street. Old school local spot.
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Bill's Villager
27195 CA-189
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Perfect greasy spoon spot in Blue Jay. This place is much larger than it appears from the street. Old school local spot.
If you like a lot of breakfast choices this is your spot. I love waffles and struggle to choose between savory and sweet every single time!
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Belgian Waffle Works
28200 CA-189
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If you like a lot of breakfast choices this is your spot. I love waffles and struggle to choose between savory and sweet every single time!
Fun day activity for adults at this quaint local spot. Local's who live on the property treat you to a tasting and a tour. I was pleasantly surprised by the wine and the experience.
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Sycamore Ranch Vineyard & Winery
Dart Canyon Road
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Fun day activity for adults at this quaint local spot. Local's who live on the property treat you to a tasting and a tour. I was pleasantly surprised by the wine and the experience.

Shopping & Dining

Lake Arrowhead Village aka ‘The Village’ has shopping, restaurants, activities for the kiddos, music in the summer and a grocery store on the upper level. Fancy folks - lower your shopping expectations. It’s still fun to shop up here but it’s not a Westfield mall.
This outdoor multi level village does really have something for everyone. Grab souvenirs at Big on Bears, grab a beer at The Taproom, breakfast at Belgian Waffle House, or book a boat ride. ***If you have your heart set on something call ahead to confirm - because COVID-19 ruins everything***
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Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189
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This outdoor multi level village does really have something for everyone. Grab souvenirs at Big on Bears, grab a beer at The Taproom, breakfast at Belgian Waffle House, or book a boat ride. ***If you have your heart set on something call ahead to confirm - because COVID-19 ruins everything***
There are only a few grocery stores ‘on the mountain’ and this is the largest and least expensive.
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Stater Bros. Markets
28100 CA-189
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There are only a few grocery stores ‘on the mountain’ and this is the largest and least expensive.
This Jensen’s is the closest to Owl’s Leap but it also is more expensive than typical grocery stores. Because of its close location you are paying for convenience. Despite being smaller it has various stock and you should find what you need here.
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Jensen's Finest Foods
27264 CA-189
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This Jensen’s is the closest to Owl’s Leap but it also is more expensive than typical grocery stores. Because of its close location you are paying for convenience. Despite being smaller it has various stock and you should find what you need here.
Looking for a great little vinyl shop on the mountain? THIS IS IT. Exploring Arrowhead and looking for music to play during your stay and take home? This little shop has tons of great finds and vintage items for sale too.
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Mystic Mountain Music Records & Thrift
23830 Lake Dr
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Looking for a great little vinyl shop on the mountain? THIS IS IT. Exploring Arrowhead and looking for music to play during your stay and take home? This little shop has tons of great finds and vintage items for sale too.

Neighborhoods

Blue Jay is the quaint neighborhood closest to Owl’s Leap. It has everything you need - grocery, dining, shopping and even a new bar! This smaller area is much less packed than the village.
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Blue Jay
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Blue Jay is the quaint neighborhood closest to Owl’s Leap. It has everything you need - grocery, dining, shopping and even a new bar! This smaller area is much less packed than the village.
On the other side of the lake Cedar Glen is worthy of a visit for antiques/decorator shopping, the Cedar Glen Malt Shop and RB’s restaurant alone.
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Cedar Glen
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On the other side of the lake Cedar Glen is worthy of a visit for antiques/decorator shopping, the Cedar Glen Malt Shop and RB’s restaurant alone.
Cute, quaint little stop on the way to Blue Jay to grab a bite or shop in the consignment store.
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Cute, quaint little stop on the way to Blue Jay to grab a bite or shop in the consignment store.

Sightseeing

***Full disclosure*** I have not been there but many parent friends have who say it is worthwhile for the kiddos but busy on the weekends so a mid-week trip is perfered if possible.
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SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18
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***Full disclosure*** I have not been there but many parent friends have who say it is worthwhile for the kiddos but busy on the weekends so a mid-week trip is perfered if possible.

Reizigersadvies

Nuttige zinnen

You need a car for 99% of travel on the mountain.

If you are traveling during the winter months / snowy season please be prepared with chains and follow all guidelines regarding road closures and restrictions. Please exercise caution driving in winter conditions.
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Respect the locals

Lake Arrowhead is a wonderful mountain community that is a great escape from the city. You have probably come up to slow down a bit and enjoy a different pace. Please try to be understanding when things take longer than you are used to. Because this is a tourist destination the weekends here look very different compared to Monday-Friday when things are much slower - be patient with locals who feel like their quaint little town is being run over by city-folks.