We Love Big Bear!
Activities
Fun, family-friendly: In winter: skiing and snowboarding, ski-school for kids, tube-sledding. In summer: mountain biking trails, amazing 4th of July celebration. Lots of restaurants, a really nice, clean place.
• 8,200 Elevation
• 1,209 Vertical Drop
• 240 Acres (18 + skiable miles)
• 11 Lifts (plus 5 moving carpets)
• 27 Runs
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Snow Summit Ski Resort
880 Summit BoulevardFun, family-friendly: In winter: skiing and snowboarding, ski-school for kids, tube-sledding. In summer: mountain biking trails, amazing 4th of July celebration. Lots of restaurants, a really nice, clean place.
• 8,200 Elevation
• 1,209 Vertical Drop
• 240 Acres (18 + skiable miles)
• 11 Lifts (plus 5 moving carpets)
• 27 Runs
A fun place for the family: has the famous slide, as well as sledding
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Alpine Slide kwiMagic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnA fun place for the family: has the famous slide, as well as sledding
Adventure Academy - Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSki school for kids
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
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrBest 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
Sky Park at Santa's Village is adorable and filled with loads of family friendly activities like rock climbing the “Frozen Falls”, archery, BB guns, peddle cars, ax throwing, and a lot more. All of these activities are included with your tickets.
The Village has several great restaurants and pubs and live entertainment daily. There is also a mountain biking park with trails for all levels from new riders and advanced riders. Everyone rides or walks to the top but don’t worry, they designed with lots of switchbacks so it’s never too steep.
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SkyPark kwiSanta's Village
28950 CA-18Sky Park at Santa's Village is adorable and filled with loads of family friendly activities like rock climbing the “Frozen Falls”, archery, BB guns, peddle cars, ax throwing, and a lot more. All of these activities are included with your tickets.
The Village has several great restaurants and pubs and live entertainment daily. There is also a mountain biking park with trails for all levels from new riders and advanced riders. Everyone rides or walks to the top but don’t worry, they designed with lots of switchbacks so it’s never too steep.
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.
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Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveWe 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.
Eats & Treats
Theses are our favorite places to eat in Big Bear, from easy and casual to fancy and formal.
A family friendly pizza joint with good grub. The pizza has lots of cheese (yummy!), they have a kids' menu, and great portions all-around. There is a big brick oven at the entrance and record album covers adorn the walls inside. It gets VERY packed during busy times, and they don't take reservations, so go early or be prepared to put your name in and walk around the town for a bit.
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Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveA family friendly pizza joint with good grub. The pizza has lots of cheese (yummy!), they have a kids' menu, and great portions all-around. There is a big brick oven at the entrance and record album covers adorn the walls inside. It gets VERY packed during busy times, and they don't take reservations, so go early or be prepared to put your name in and walk around the town for a bit.
A MUST for anyone with a sweet tooth! Right next door to Saucy Mama's, this place has ice-cream, fudge, candy....sweets-galore! We always stop in.
North Pole Sweets and Treats
40760 Village DrA MUST for anyone with a sweet tooth! Right next door to Saucy Mama's, this place has ice-cream, fudge, candy....sweets-galore! We always stop in.
Nice atmosphere, upscale, good food. Best to make reservations for weekend nights ahead of time. During busy seasons, they can book up a week or so in advance.
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Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveNice atmosphere, upscale, good food. Best to make reservations for weekend nights ahead of time. During busy seasons, they can book up a week or so in advance.
In the heart of the Village. Both indoor and patio seating and amazing burgers.
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Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveIn the heart of the Village. Both indoor and patio seating and amazing burgers.
In the heart of the Village. Excellent local brews and grubbin’ American food
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Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdIn the heart of the Village. Excellent local brews and grubbin’ American food
Just up the street from Chateau Wonderland on Big Bear Blvd., this place is a local spot with good basic grub and good beer.
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Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdJust up the street from Chateau Wonderland on Big Bear Blvd., this place is a local spot with good basic grub and good beer.
In the heart of the Village. Fantastic and authentic Indian food. The service is slow but it’s worth it!
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveIn the heart of the Village. Fantastic and authentic Indian food. The service is slow but it’s worth it!
In the Village. Great for lunch and take out. Excellent food, generous portions and wonderful people.
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Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrIn the Village. Great for lunch and take out. Excellent food, generous portions and wonderful people.
Local Tropicali - A totally awesome tiki bar & restaurant with killer drinks and Cali-Style island grinds for the entire ohana!
40616 Village Dr
40616 Village DriveLocal Tropicali - A totally awesome tiki bar & restaurant with killer drinks and Cali-Style island grinds for the entire ohana!
Amazing Steak & Seafood since 1946! We LOVE this place for the ol’ Bear charm, friendly people, amazing food and George, the ghost.
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The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayAmazing Steak & Seafood since 1946! We LOVE this place for the ol’ Bear charm, friendly people, amazing food and George, the ghost.
In the heart of the Village. Cozy atmosphere, fine dining, and home baked bread!
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Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveIn the heart of the Village. Cozy atmosphere, fine dining, and home baked bread!
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.
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Oakside
40701 Village DrTop 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.
New owners have completely remodeled this Big Bear gem. Great service, wonderful food and classy environment will make for a memorable meal.
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La Pergola Trattoria
40821 Village DriveNew owners have completely remodeled this Big Bear gem. Great service, wonderful food and classy environment will make for a memorable meal.
Jersey Mike's Subs
42173 1/2 Big Bear BlvdWho doesn't love a Jersey Mike's sub!
Shopping
I always pop a look in this little boutique. They have cute, creative items and fashionable clothes, accessories, and shoes for women. A bit pricey, but full of fun stuff.
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O KOO RAN
40780 Village DrI always pop a look in this little boutique. They have cute, creative items and fashionable clothes, accessories, and shoes for women. A bit pricey, but full of fun stuff.
Big Bear’s best fine art gallery featuring photographs, paintings, and pottery by dozens of local artists. Located on Village Drive.
Wild Coyote Gallery
40772 Village DrBig Bear’s best fine art gallery featuring photographs, paintings, and pottery by dozens of local artists. Located on Village Drive.
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.)
Acosta Corporation
42112 Big Bear BlvdThe 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.)
Coffee
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!
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The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveIn 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!
Village adjacent. Another great option that’s typically a little less crowded and with a bigger variety of eats than Copper Q.
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Tea Exchange
40568 Village DrVillage adjacent. Another great option that’s typically a little less crowded and with a bigger variety of eats than Copper Q.
Located in the shopping center near Vons, we recommend this place for a quick drive-thru coffee. There is also a Starbucks inside Vons if you are going there for groceries.
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Starbucks
42140 Big Bear BlvdLocated in the shopping center near Vons, we recommend this place for a quick drive-thru coffee. There is also a Starbucks inside Vons if you are going there for groceries.
Sightseeing
Bluff Lake is a protected preserve located just 5.4 miles from Chateau Wonderland, and a must-see when you stay with us. Views along the easy-to-tread fire roads are wonderful, and we recommend stopping along the way to explore the woods, climb boulders and dip your feet in Metcalf Creek.
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Bluff Lake Reserve
Mill Creek RoadBluff Lake is a protected preserve located just 5.4 miles from Chateau Wonderland, and a must-see when you stay with us. Views along the easy-to-tread fire roads are wonderful, and we recommend stopping along the way to explore the woods, climb boulders and dip your feet in Metcalf Creek.
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.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/natureviewing/recarea/?recid=26353
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Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardAt 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.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/natureviewing/recarea/?recid=26353
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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.)
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Grocery Delivery
Vons and Stater Brothers both offer grocery delivery services. There is also a locally owned service called "Bring It Big Bear".