Big Bear Vacation Rentals

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The Village at Big Bear and its establishments serve up cozy treats, hot buys, and sizzling entertainment. Come for the skiing, but save time to pop into shops to score souvenirs, outdoor gear, and one-of-a-kind finds. Artisan goods range from tasty treats to upscale boutique finds.

Relaxation and fitness might not always pair together, but snowshoeing is the perfect low-impact way to get out into the snow and calm the mind. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an Adventure Pass and head out into Big Bear’s trails. If you want to see some of the area’s best trails, book a guided tour.

Ditch the skis and grab a tube! With three tubing choices, spin, slide, and fly down the hills. Hit Big Bear Snow Play or the Alpine Slide during the day and stay for Glow Tubing by night on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays. If the rest of your crew is on the slopes, Snow Summit’s Grizzly Ridge Tube Park invites non-skiers to play in the snow.

Visit the world with a trip around The Village’s eateries. Go to Italy and savor pizza then head over to Japan for the freshest sushi. Sure, you might still technically be in Southern California, but your taste buds might be fooled. Don’t go too soon. Nightlife at Big Bear means musicians provide the sonic backdrop for some of the area’s best craft beers.

Big Bear’s prime location in the San Bernardino Forest opens up more than 100 miles of trails to explore by bike or by foot. Tailor your journey through meadowlands, the high desert, or just stay close to the lake. Hiking trails span the fitness spectrum from easy quarter-mile walks to challenging 15-mile advanced paths. Good news–there’s plenty of choice in between. Bikers flock to Summit Bike Park for downhill adventures and the area has more than 100 miles of single-track roads. Multiple road cycling paths round out this ultimate biking experience.

Want to test your fishing skills? Summer means fishing tournaments at Big Bear and you might just take home one of the big prizes. Even if you don’t cast off to compete, the chance to reel in the lake’s bounty like rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, panfish, and more make the trip a reward in itself. Boat rentals get you out on the water and for a guided outing, charter one of the lake’s fishing tours.

In between the winter snow and the advent of leaf peepers, find time to hit the Bear Mountain Golf Course. Tee off from May to October season on this 9-hole course and keep your swing sharp when you book a lesson. Add in the San Bernardino mountains as the backdrop and golfing doesn’t get more stunning.

Pick the level of adventure you crave. Swimming and lounging lakeside cool you down but when you want to heat things up, try wakeboarding or waterskiing. Newbies can book a lesson at one of the lake’s three watersport schools. Boaters, check the resort’s website for rules and regulations. Spend the day lounging on a pontoon or jet ski for ultimate thrills. Kayakers and paddleboarders, bring your own and launch off from one of the ramps or gear up with area rentals.

Maybe it’s Big Bear’s natural beauty that inspires creativity, but whatever the muse may be, the arts spring to life at Big Bear Performing Arts and Theatre. Plays ranging from thrillers and comedies to musicals bring the stage to life. Check and see what’s in town to infuse culture into your stay.

Discover a different sort of treasure when the family sails the “seas” on the Big Bear Pirate Ship. Take the adventure back to land with a 300-foot descent at Big Bear Summer Tubing. Want even more thrills? The Mineshaft Mountain Coaster winds through the trees and lets you control the speed. Give your heart a break and put your mind to work as you solve the puzzles at the Big Bear Escape Rooms. Add in bowling, The Big Bear Alpine Zoo, and you’ll never have to hear “I’m bored!” when you’re in Big Bear.

Safely see the lake’s namesake when you come to Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Bears live in this animal haven along with animals and birds rehabilitating their way back to health. The care the zoo’s experts provide means most animals can be returned to the wild, but make sure to plan a visit to see them as they heal.

Mix eco-learning and the arts at the Big Bear Discovery Center. This one-stop hub brings visitors closer to the natural world with programs and educational events then shifts to focus on the arts with live musical performances and live theater productions.

Pan for gold (and crystals and minerals and gemstones). Feel what it was like to be an 1800s Gold Rusher when you pan for treasures and visit unique panning stations. Even if you’re a repeat visitor, you never know when you’ll strike gold.

More than a place to learn about the Gold Rush, The Big Bear Valley Historical Museum includes exhibitions going back 3,000 years to detail Native American cultures who first lived on this land. Nine buildings focus on the different eras on this area to give visitors a complete sense of how the past and present interact.

Go beyond the lake and bounce your way through the backcountry trails in a Jeep tour to get a whole other sense of this wild landscape. The Big Bear Jeep Experience. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails let you tailor your adrenaline-fueled ride.