40957 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoe tours are offered in the winter months and are weather/snow dependent. Book your tour to get a guided excursion exploring the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest in the winter months. You’ll see some of the best scenery in the valley and get a healthy workout in as well!
Call 909-866-0390 or visit ActionToursCalifornia.com to reserve.
Feel what it’s like to ride on a bobsled or take the Magic Carpet ride and enjoy a fun day of snow tubing. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain has winter fun for the whole family. Open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and evenings Friday, Saturday and Holiday nights 5 p.m.-9 p.m. CASH ONLY 800 Wildrose Lane, Big Bear Lake, (909) 866-4626
Snow tubing fun is all they do! Warm up in the heated base lodge then take the Magic Carpet lift to the top. It’s winter fun with plenty of parking. Open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and new evening sessions Friday, Saturday and Holidays from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. CASH ONLY 42825 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, (909) 585-0075
This winter playground is fun for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Featuring a Fun Zone to test out bumps rollers and the Olympic Run for steep downhill skiing, you will want it to be winter all year round! Open Daily 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Night sessions until 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 p.m. weekends and holidays. 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake (844) GO2-BEAR
If snowboarding is your thing or you are ready to learn, head to Bear Mountain. The park features over 120 beginner to advanced jibs and a Superpipe. Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 43101 Goldmine Dr. Big Bear Lake, (909) 866-5766
Fly high above the San Bernardino National Forest and the ski slopes and get a Santa Clause perspective of Big Bear! Call for availability and reservations. (909) 585-1200
It’s never too cold to experience flying through the air. Layer up then strap in for a trip through the snowy treetops. Located at 41647 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, (909) 866-0390
42825 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-585-0075 | website | email
Big Bear Speedway – Spring, Summer & Fall
Big Bear Speedway delivers a real racing experience with full-featured SODI RT8 Karts, complete with innovative technology. Choose either a single kart or double training kart with two steering wheels for double riders. Compete against the clock while reaching speeds of up to 30 mph on a 1/5 mile open-air racetrack filled with hairpin turns and s-curves.
Big Bear Ropes Course – Year Round (Weather Permitting)
New and exhilarating aerial adventure that will have you balancing on ropes, crossing bridges, and climbing through obstacles: all from the safety of a climbing harness! Participants are on a self-guided tour through 37 obstacles spread over 6,400 square feet on 2 levels that are 12 to 35 feet in the air! Elevate your family vacation to a whole new level.
Big Bear Snow Play – Snow Tubing November to Easter
Big Bear Snow Play has the longest tubing runs in Southern California! Save your energy for the ride down with the Magic Carpet moving walkways that take you to the top. Glow tubing on Friday, Saturday and holiday nights. Our extensive snowmaking system provides excellent snow coverage, and nightly grooming ensures the best possible conditions.
41530 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear, California 92315
559-760-6417 | website | email
Check out our newly completed Big Bear throwing location with 13 throwing lanes in our beautifully constructed axe throwing facility, where each log was hand selected and each board was hand milled by Nate, as he does at all his locations, because of his passion to recreate an outdoor, mountain setting, capturing the true essence of the axe throwing as it was meant to be: surrounded by timber and thrown into real log targets.
Grab the family and head indoors. The Bowling Barn and Fun Plex has something for everyone including bowling, ice skating, mini-golf and laser tag! Open Monday-Thursday noon – 10:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. Reservations suggested. 40625 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake (909) 878-BOWL (2695)
Celebrate the season with the animals! See all the bears up close during your stay in Big Bear. Open Daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Christmas Day CLOSED 43285 Goldmine Dr. Big Bear Lake, (909) 584-1299
Learn all about winter in the mountains! The Big Bear Discovery Center has year round learning and fun activities especially for kids and grown-ups alike. Open Thursday-Monday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Christmas Day CLOSED 40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38, Fawnskin (909) 382-2790
Fly high above the San Bernardino National Forest and the ski slopes and get a Santa Clause perspective of Big Bear! Call for availability and reservations. (909) 585-1200
It’s never too cold to experience flying through the air. Layer up then strap in for a trip through the snowy treetops. Located at 41647 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, (909) 866-0390
40016 Big Bear Blvd Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-5678
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42825 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Enjoy the thrill of snow tubing without the snow. That’s right, NEW this summer is a tubing experience that’s designed for summertime family fun! Sliding down slopes no longer ends after the snow melts away, because this summer Big Bear Summer Tubing introduces a new tubing experience all summer long. Tubers slide down 300-foot tube slides located at the same tubing hills at Big Bear Snow Play. A Magic Carpet lift that makes it easy to get to the top!
Big Bear Speedway – Spring, Summer & Fall
Big Bear Speedway delivers a real racing experience with full-featured SODI RT8 Karts, complete with innovative technology. Choose either a single kart or double training kart with two steering wheels for double riders. Compete against the clock while reaching speeds of up to 30 mph on a 1/5 mile open-air racetrack filled with hairpin turns and s-curves.
43092 Goldmine Drive
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-585-8002 | website | email
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. The course is typically open to the public from mid-May through October* and serves as a high-altitude oasis for visitors looking to escape Southern California’s sweltering summers before giving way to picturesque autumnal foliage in September and October.
Golf is a great way to get outdoors and spend time with friends and family. Book a trip to Bear Mountain Golf Course today. Advance reservations are not required but are recommended as tee times fill up quickly. Make your reservation online today and just pay the green fees when you arrive.
*Operating dates subject to change based on weather conditions and other extenuating circumstances.
41440 BIG BEAR BLVD, B
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
(909) 295-5775 | website | email
Are you looking for a night out with friends? Is your inner DIY itching for a fun new project without having to buy all your own supplies and make a mess at your house? Then BOOK A WORKSHOP at Board & Brush Creative Studio in Big Bear Lake.
Big Bear Lake, CA is a small mountain town located in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest. It’s a very popular tourist destination in Southern California due to the many outdoor recreational activities! Big Bear Lake is great for boating, fishing, kayaking, and camping. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are premier ski resorts during the winter months, and offer mountain biking, hiking, and golf during the summer. Board & Brush Big Bear Lake is just a couple blocks away from Meadow Park, Swim Beach, Big Bear Lake, and the Big Bear Lake Village In the area, you’ll find popular local restaurants like Sonora Cantina, Old Country Inn, Grizzly Manor, and Alpine Country Cafe.
Board & Brush Big Bear Lake is a licensed establishment.
Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
398 Edgemoor Rd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
(909) 866-5706 | website | email
The marina welcomes all with pontoon and fishing boat rentals, kayak and SUP rentals, fishing charters and waterski lessons, a tackle shop, our famous Pirate Ship lake cruise, and much much more!
603 Land Lock Landing
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-866-2455 | website | email
Pleasure Point Marina remains a favorite destination for family fun on Big Bear Lake. Rentals include Pontoon Boats, Kayaks, Peddle Boats, Fishing Boats, stand up paddle boards, 8 person SUP & Jet Skis. We also have a full Service Repair Center, Gas, Snacks and Fishing supplies.
500 Paine Ct.
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-866-3218 | website | email
We offer the best mountain lake fishing and water sport adventures in Southern Ca. Cruise the lake on a jetski, or in one of our comfortable pontoon boats, or spend the day fishing from one of our outboard fishing boats.
38573 North Shore Dr
Fawnskin, California 92333
909-878-4386 | website | email
Come visit our 2 marinas on Big Bear Lake. Our friendly staff can help you can rent pontoon boats, go fishing, rent fishing equipment, take wakeboard and waterski rides, rent kayaks and canoes, ride the pirate ship, and much more!
439 Pine Knot
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Hours:
Open Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 AM – 6 PM
909-633-7511 | website | email
Looking for some fun on Big Bear Lake? Stop by the Ship Store at Pine Knot Landing and check out the best rental fleet on the lake. We offer a variety of rental options to fit any schedule and any budget, including, pontoon boats (22′ and 25′), fishing boats, and jet ski rentals! Our friendly and courteous staff would love to see you and your family set sail for a day in the sun on Big Bear Lake.
39396 North Shore Dr
Big Bear Lake, California 92333
39396 North Shore Dr Big Bear Lake, California 92333
398 Edgemoor Rd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-866-5706 | website | email
entertainment, and our own authentic Pirates. The lake tours can be, and often are different each time. Each captain who drives
the ship has their own personality and style, and you always get a fantastic tour around the lake.
Corporate Event Charters Available – Make your Wedding Plans and Charter the Pirate Ship
439 Pine Knot Ave
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
The Miss Liberty with a seating capacity of 125 features 1 1/2 hour-long narrated tours. Historic highlights and celebrity sightings will be referenced in the narrated tour, with insight into the rich history of Big Bear Lake dating back to 1845.
439 Pine Knot Ave
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-744-4948 | website | email
BIG BEAR LAKE’S LONGEST RUNNING LAKE TOUR, SINCE 1965.
Enjoy a 90 minute excursion narrated by Captain Chris, a lifelong BIG BEAR QUEEN captain, who conveys Big Bear Valley’s history, including the solar observatory, Garstin Island, celebrity homes, the story of the Four Dams, some of the best fishing spots and other fun stuff in Big Bear. Within walking distance from both entrances to Big Bear Village, a tour on the QUEEN completes your mountain visit.
Sailing daily May through October.
Pets are welcome aboard.
Please call Capt. Chris at 909-744-4948 for group and charter information.
500 Paine Ct
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-866-3218 | website | email
This is the newest tour boat on the lake, proving a smaller setting holding 25 passengers it is open air with a sun shade.Tours are guaranteed to depart daily with no minimum passenger requirements.
Call for departure times and reservations at 909-866-3218.
*private tours available
46475 Pioneertown Rd
Big Bear City, California 92314
909-585-6482 | website | email
Horseback Riding ToursExplore Big Bear on horseback! The advantage of touring by horse is that your horse does all of the hard work, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the view. Baldwin Lake Stables has been serving the community for 25 years and offers rides to suit all ability levels. Riding tours are available year-round – weather permitting – giving guests a chance to experience a ride in any season. Book 1,2,3, hour or half day rides through spectacular terrain.
Petting Zoo
Say Hello! to the goats, pigs, rabbits, alpacas, and more! The Baldwin Lake Petting Zoo is open year-round on weekends – weather permitting. $5 per person, open 11 AM – 3 PM.
Just 7 miles from The Village, Baldwin Lake Stables is surrounded by equestrian ranches and the National Forest. Book 1,2,3, hour or half day rides through spectacular terrain. Rides can be fitted for any rider ability and experience and are available year-round.
Got some littles in tow? Don’t miss their Petting Zoo with goats, pigs, rabbits, alpacas, and more!
40957 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Action Tours is offering the most unique ways to see Big Bear Lake. With tours available every day of the year – yes, you can zipline in the snow! – Action Tours is the place to go for high altitude fun.
ZIPLINING
Discover the beauty of our National Forest while you fly through the air along a high speed zipline course. Our zipline experience features 9 ziplines, a suspension bridge, and an off-road ride in our off-road vehicles.
SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoe tours are offered in the winter months and are weather/snow dependent. Book your tour to get a guided excursion exploring the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest in the winter months. You’ll see some of the best scenery in the valley and get a healthy workout in as well!
Call 909-866-0390 or visit ActionToursCalifornia.com to reserve.
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-855-9395 | website | email
Shauna made her way up to Big Bear Lake in 2007. She was drawn in by the blue skies, the picturesque beauty of the lake, the vast National Forest and endless outdoor activities. As an avid hiker and backpacker, she has a vast experience in National Parks and Wilderness Areas such as San Gorgonio Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness and Ansel Adams Wilderness along with Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Zion and Joshua Tree National Parks. Her greatest accomplishment so far has been hiking 2,000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail – a long distance hiking trail reaching from Mexico to Canada. With nearly 40 miles of this iconic trail running directly through Big Bear, there is no better place to train for high altitude mountain hiking. She has volunteered her time to the Bear Valley Search and Rescue Team and the Big Bear Trails Foundation. She is devoted to keeping Big Bear’s valued trails in a safe and enjoyable condition for those who are as captivated by nature as she is. In addition to her commitment to local agencies, she dedicates her time and energy to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, the National Park Conservation Association and the Yosemite Conservancy. She is passionate about sharing her love of the mountains and educating others on Leave No Trace principles, the ten essentials and trail etiquette to help make the trails better for the enjoyment of all.
42011 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-420-5828 | website | email
New! Tourzilla Rides begin Thanksgiving!
Big Bear Off-Road Experience lets you take the wheel to explore the ridges, canyons, and meadows of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains in a fully equipped Jeep. A lead guide stays in contact with your group for the whole tour. There are several tour experiences to choose from including:
- The beginner friendly Holcomb Valley Gold Fever Trail – the terrain consists mostly of dirt and fire roads. Guests are treated to the beautiful landscape and historic locations.
- 2 hour Kid Friendly Beginner Holcomb Valley Mining Tour (includes mining dirt for kids)
- The Squeeze – an easy-going intro to off-roading that explores Big Bear’s back country including the famed Holcomb Valley Pinnacles.
- John Bull Jr. Trail – the most popular experience that begins with The Squeeze. The trail features larger rocks and obstacles that make for an intermediate level experience.
- Gold Mountain Trail – a Jeep designated Badge of Honor Trail. This advanced trail features amazing views and challenging terrain along the ascent of The Ledge, The Brain, and the Rock Garden.
NEW – TourZilla
One of our TourZilla handlers (i.e. guides) will be driving this beast as you and your group ride into the backcountry! Your guide will narrate the entire experience, talking about wildlife, local mining history, lake facts, and will give you suggestions for places to eat at the end of your TOURZILLA experience. We can also use your camera or phone to capture photos of your group with your request. Our goal is to make sure that your TOURZILLA experience is an experience that you’ll never forget!
Call 909-420-5828 or visit bigbearoffroadexperience.com to check rates and info.
*All tours include a personal Jeep for up to 4 passengers, fuel, additional guide Jeep with experienced off-road guide and full instruction, snacks and beverages. We offer a kid-friendly off-road mining tour that explores Holcomb Valley and the original Big Bear settlements. At the end of the hunt, your child will find a bucket of our very rich Big Bear miners dirt. Who knows, it could contain some gold or ancient Indian artifacts!
1130 Mahogony ln
Big Bear City, California 92314
424-877-1187 | website | email
We are a family friendly sight-seeing excursion company that enjoys sharing the amazing features of the Big Bear area with guests.
Whether it’s the history of Big Bear’s goldmine region, Pioneer Town, or a cruise to the top of Holcomb Valley, there is always another another spectacular view just around the next bend.
Our guides have grown up here and know the area like the back of their hands and are excited to share such a rich, Southern California history with each guest we guide.
And, what better way to see this than from a 60s / 70s style dune buggy?
Whether it’s the history of Big Bear’s goldmine region, Pioneer Town, or a cruise to the top of Holcomb Valley, there is always another another spectacular view just around the next bend.
Our guides have grown up here and know the area like the back of their hands and are excited to share such a rich, Southern California history with each guest we guide. In fact, the Manx Club’s biggest gathering each year takes place in Big Bear. This is because of the amazing terrain that makes seeing all these spectacular views from a buggy is much more fun than any other way of viewing them.
501 Valley Blvd
Big Bear City, California 92314
909-585-1200 | website | email
Get way above it all on an aerial tour with Helicopter Big Bear. Choose from 10 different tour options or discuss a custom route with your pilot. Tours are offered year-round and guided to highlight fun facts and local history. All ages are welcome.
Flights range from 7 to 45 minutes of air time and these bird’s eye views can include landmarks, points of interest, picturesque forest scenery, mountain area lakes, the Mojave Desert, the towering San Gorgonio mountain range, and the Santa Ana canyon. Cameras are welcome aboard the helicopter for you to capture your journey. The flights are intended to be both exciting and relaxing with a lot of attention put on safety.
Ask about group and family discounts and specials, or gift a Helicopter tour for a special occasion like a birthdays, anniversary, or holiday. Gift certificates are available. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
Helicopter Big Bear is open seven days a week including all holidays. Call or visit their website for pricing information.