Things To Do

Winter Recreation

Big Bear Lake has an array of winter recreation activities that appeal to all ages and skill levels, including skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, inner tubing and much more. Big Bear Mountain Resort offers enjoyment across 438 developed acres, 26 lifts, and more than 55 runs.

Dining & Entertainment

You’re going to need to refuel. Luckily, Big Bear has plenty of dining out options that meet any number of cravings and/or dietary restrictions. If you’re looking for nightlife and entertainment, check out the concert calendar at the Cave, or see what’s playing at the Village movie theatre.

Warm Weather Activities

Fun for the Family

Enjoy year-round thrill-seeking rides, gold-searching adventures, educational wilderness experiences and indoor puzzling challenges.

Take the kids to the zoo, on an alpine sled ride, to the floating water park, or even an escape room.

Accessing the Lake

Whether your looking to fish, take a luxury boat ride, or stand-up paddle board, the marinas of Big Bear Lake offer endless options for water adventuring.

Each of Big Bear Lake’s six marinas offers something unique.

Hiking & Biking

The forests surrounding Big Bear Lake offer trails for hikers of all skill levels. For the adventurous, high peaks offer 360° panoramas.

All Big Bear hiking trails are pet-friendly. An Adventure Pass is required for parking at U.S. Forest Service trailheads.

Cold Weather Adventures

Snow Play

Open space for free sledding and snow play abound. Big Bear also has three snow tubing areas with covered magic carpet rides through clear tunnels that transport riders to the top of the slope.

Insider Tip: Bring an extra change of clothes so no one has to ride back to the cabin in wet clothes.

Ski & Snowboard

During its peak snow season, Big Bear becomes a winter wonderland for residents across Southern California.

Big Bear Mountain Resort offers ski and snowboard lessons as well as gear rentals. Lift tickets can be reserved online or purchased at the ticket windows.

Snowshoeing

North Shore trails have panoramic views of the lake and ski slopes. Catch a tour or grab a map at the Big Bear Discovery Center.

If you’re up for a challenging spin through the snow covered backroads, Rent a fat tire bike at one of the local shops.

Mountain Life

Dining with a View

Big Bear’s diverse dining options is sure to satisfy gourmet foodies and those looking for home-style meals alike.

With 22 miles of shoreline along the lake, and amenities atop the mountain resorts, there is no shortage of dining options with a view either.

Events Calendar

A getaway transforms into a holiday in Big Bear. Memorial Day weekend and Fourth of July always brings out sponsored fun & food activities.

If tradition is your thing, check out the annual Polar Plunge, Tour de Big Bear, Oktoberfest, and the Big Bear Turkey Trot.

The Village

The Village is a quaint destination for boutique shops, local arts & crafts, and enjoying a meal.

The Village transforms for Halloween (don’t forget Oktoberfest!), and for Christmas in the Village where guests can pose for Santa photos, enjoy free cocoa, and groove to live music.