Cham’s guidebook
Family Fun
Our recreation area in Big Bear Lake offers family fun activities year round. The world-famous Alpine Slide is Southern California's only authentic bobsled experience where you control your speed down two 1/4 mile long tracks. In the winter, we offer snow tubing with a covered Magic Carpet ride to the top- no walking! The Soaring Eagle offers panoramic views backwards nearly 2 football feeds, then soar down at 26mph. In the summer there is a refreshing double Water Slide. A Go-Kart track and 18 hole mini golf course are sure to entertain. New in summer of 2020 is the Mineshaft Coaster, the first and only mountain coaster in CA! You control your speed on a mile of turns, dips, tunnels, bridges and corkscrews along the mountainside
The best ride is the mine coaster. It is pricey though about $20 for adult or $10 for a child if you are riding as a single.
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Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnOur recreation area in Big Bear Lake offers family fun activities year round. The world-famous Alpine Slide is Southern California's only authentic bobsled experience where you control your speed down two 1/4 mile long tracks. In the winter, we offer snow tubing with a covered Magic Carpet ride to the top- no walking! The Soaring Eagle offers panoramic views backwards nearly 2 football feeds, then soar down at 26mph. In the summer there is a refreshing double Water Slide. A Go-Kart track and 18 hole mini golf course are sure to entertain. New in summer of 2020 is the Mineshaft Coaster, the first and only mountain coaster in CA! You control your speed on a mile of turns, dips, tunnels, bridges and corkscrews along the mountainside
The best ride is the mine coaster. It is pricey though about $20 for adult or $10 for a child if you are riding as a single.
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a zoo in Big Bear Lake, California, United States. It is one of two Alpine zoos in the United States. It specializes in rehab and release of local Alpine species and also has a permanent collection of animals in their zoo.
New location is very updated. You should be able to spend an hour here. Look for the 3 legged bear. I'm glad the zoo saved him. Adults are $15, Children $10, infants 2 and under Free
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThe Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a zoo in Big Bear Lake, California, United States. It is one of two Alpine zoos in the United States. It specializes in rehab and release of local Alpine species and also has a permanent collection of animals in their zoo.
New location is very updated. You should be able to spend an hour here. Look for the 3 legged bear. I'm glad the zoo saved him. Adults are $15, Children $10, infants 2 and under Free
Snow Summit is a ski resort that was established in 1952 and is in the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. It is located by Big Bear Lake along with its sister resort Bear Mountain; these two resorts which operate under the same management are collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resorts.
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Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSnow Summit is a ski resort that was established in 1952 and is in the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. It is located by Big Bear Lake along with its sister resort Bear Mountain; these two resorts which operate under the same management are collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resorts.
Bear Mountain, formerly Goldmine Mountain, is a ski area established in 1969, in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California United States
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrBear Mountain, formerly Goldmine Mountain, is a ski area established in 1969, in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California United States
Family-friendly resort with snowy slopes for tubing, plus a magic carpet ride back up to the top. They even do night tubing. I would say this is the better choice for tubing
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Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdFamily-friendly resort with snowy slopes for tubing, plus a magic carpet ride back up to the top. They even do night tubing. I would say this is the better choice for tubing
Whether you’re a scratch golfer, new to the game, or somewhere in between Bear Mountain Golf Course offers a unique experience for players of all skill levels. Enjoy the benefits of playing at 7,000 feet with the sun-splashed San Bernardino Mountains as your backdrop. Bear Mountain Golf Course offers a true alpine setting with Ponderosa pines, mountaintop vistas, and a pastoral 9-hole, par 35-course layout.
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrWhether you’re a scratch golfer, new to the game, or somewhere in between Bear Mountain Golf Course offers a unique experience for players of all skill levels. Enjoy the benefits of playing at 7,000 feet with the sun-splashed San Bernardino Mountains as your backdrop. Bear Mountain Golf Course offers a true alpine setting with Ponderosa pines, mountaintop vistas, and a pastoral 9-hole, par 35-course layout.
My kids love this park. Great playgrounds and on the lake so it has amazing views. Walk past the pickle ball courts, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds. You'll find a zip line that is super fun for the kids!
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Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AveMy kids love this park. Great playgrounds and on the lake so it has amazing views. Walk past the pickle ball courts, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds. You'll find a zip line that is super fun for the kids!
Rent pontoons, jet skis, kayaks and more. Bring your coolers, fishing roads and relax for the day
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Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtRent pontoons, jet skis, kayaks and more. Bring your coolers, fishing roads and relax for the day
Sightseeing
Visitors to this public park can canoe & kayak on the lake or hike among rock formations.
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Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdVisitors to this public park can canoe & kayak on the lake or hike among rock formations.
Big Bear Discovery Center is a regional visitor center and nature center, located in the Big Bear Valley of the San Bernardino Mountains, and within the San Bernardino National Forest, in San Bernardino County, southern California. It is in the Mountaintop Ranger District Office complex of the National Forest.
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Big Bear Discovery Center
Big Bear Discovery Center is a regional visitor center and nature center, located in the Big Bear Valley of the San Bernardino Mountains, and within the San Bernardino National Forest, in San Bernardino County, southern California. It is in the Mountaintop Ranger District Office complex of the National Forest.
Big Bear Solar Observatory is a university-based solar observatory in the United States. It is operated by New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Big Bear Solar Observatory
40386 N Shore LnBig Bear Solar Observatory is a university-based solar observatory in the United States. It is operated by New Jersey Institute of Technology
The Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalks area in Big Bear Lake is a beautiful place to visit. The Preserve is located on the corner of the Stanfield Cutoff and Big Bear Blvd., as you approach the corner you will see the wooden gazebo and small parking area. The gazebo has informative posters of the wildlife in the area so be sure to take a moment to look at them.
The best time of day to visit the Preserve is early morning or late afternoon when the waterfowl and fish are looking for food. The two boardwalks are built over the water and the walk is very tranquil and relaxing, especially at sunset. Visitors can take a fascinating look at the local wildlife in, under, and around the water, the ducks are especially friendly. You will see an island not far from the shore that was built as a safe haven for the waterfowl.
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Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
42300 Big Bear BlvdThe Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalks area in Big Bear Lake is a beautiful place to visit. The Preserve is located on the corner of the Stanfield Cutoff and Big Bear Blvd., as you approach the corner you will see the wooden gazebo and small parking area. The gazebo has informative posters of the wildlife in the area so be sure to take a moment to look at them.
The best time of day to visit the Preserve is early morning or late afternoon when the waterfowl and fish are looking for food. The two boardwalks are built over the water and the walk is very tranquil and relaxing, especially at sunset. Visitors can take a fascinating look at the local wildlife in, under, and around the water, the ducks are especially friendly. You will see an island not far from the shore that was built as a safe haven for the waterfowl.
Head out on this 5.60 mile, out and back trail near Big Bear Lake, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailHead out on this 5.60 mile, out and back trail near Big Bear Lake, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Get to know this 2.7-mile out-and-back trail near Big Bear Lake, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
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Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardGet to know this 2.7-mile out-and-back trail near Big Bear Lake, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
The Alpine Pedal Path is 3.2 miles one way and stretches from the Stanfield Cutt-off to the Serrano Campground. The Pedal Path is also a great place for people to ride their bicycles, as the path is fairly level and an easy ride. There are benches along the way, where you can take a rest or meditate.
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Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffThe Alpine Pedal Path is 3.2 miles one way and stretches from the Stanfield Cutt-off to the Serrano Campground. The Pedal Path is also a great place for people to ride their bicycles, as the path is fairly level and an easy ride. There are benches along the way, where you can take a rest or meditate.
Food scene
Wide variety of choices. Portions are massive so you can share. Chicken Fajitas are great! The view of the lake from the patio is amazing.
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Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill
41072 Big Bear BlvdWide variety of choices. Portions are massive so you can share. Chicken Fajitas are great! The view of the lake from the patio is amazing.
If you love sweets this is the place to go in big bear! Our Faves: Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and the sticky buns. https://yelp.to/mFKJSwkS5pb
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Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdIf you love sweets this is the place to go in big bear! Our Faves: Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and the sticky buns. https://yelp.to/mFKJSwkS5pb
Great burgers and food. They don't take reservations though so you have to go early if you want to get a table
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Oakside
40701 Village DrGreat burgers and food. They don't take reservations though so you have to go early if you want to get a table