The Fox Den's guidebook
Recreational activities
Explore some active things to do while in Big Bear
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, kayaks and performance pontoon boats. Pine Knot Marina also offers parasailing 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. 439 Pine Knot
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Hours:
Pine Knot Marina is open Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM
909-633-7511
http://www.pineknotmarina.com/
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Pine Knot Marina
439 Pine Knot AveLooking 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, kayaks and performance pontoon boats. Pine Knot Marina also offers parasailing 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. 439 Pine Knot
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Hours:
Pine Knot Marina is open Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM
909-633-7511
http://www.pineknotmarina.com/
Rides, sledding, a mini roller coaster, a toboggan ride and a snack bar. This is very close to our cabin. A must visit with children.
http://alpineslidebigbear.com/
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Alpine Slide sa Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnRides, sledding, a mini roller coaster, a toboggan ride and a snack bar. This is very close to our cabin. A must visit with children.
http://alpineslidebigbear.com/
Skiing , tubing and snowboarding await you. Look on the website for details, conditions, pricing, rental information and hours of operation.
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/explore/hours
Bear Mountain is Southern California's home for year-round high-altitude adventure, with world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and a unique 9-hole golf course in the summer.
During the summer (May-October*), Bear Mountain Golf Course serves as an alpine oasis for visitors looking to escape Southern California's sweltering summers before giving way to picturesque foliage in September and October. The course also features a full-service pro shop, practice area with a driving range and putting green, and hosts multiple events throughout the season like club demos and Glow Golf on select dates.
Learn more about Bear Mountain Golf Course's summer operations.
In the winter (November-April*), Bear Mountain offers a combined 748 acres of skiable terrain with lifts and trails for all ability levels. Drop-in and experience the best that SoCal has to offer, including award-winning terrain parks, the recently renovated base area, and the region's largest beginner areas and highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet).
Learn more about Bear Mountain's winter operations and activities.
Bear Mountain is part of Big Bear Mountain Resort, along with Snow Summit. The twin properties are located 2 miles apart and offer a variety of diverse activities and events, providing family-friendly things to do near Big Bear Lake all year.
*Operating dates subject to change based on weather conditions and other extenuating circumstances.
https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/big-bear/images/Meeting-Agendas-Minutes/2018-bear-winter-trail-map-final.pdf?mtime=20201028123219#asset:470243
https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/big-bear/images/Meeting-Agendas-Minutes/2018-summit-winter-trail-map-finall_nov718.pdf?mtime=20201028123343#asset:470244
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Big Bear Mountain Resort
880 Summit BlvdSkiing , tubing and snowboarding await you. Look on the website for details, conditions, pricing, rental information and hours of operation.
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/explore/hours
Bear Mountain is Southern California's home for year-round high-altitude adventure, with world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and a unique 9-hole golf course in the summer.
During the summer (May-October*), Bear Mountain Golf Course serves as an alpine oasis for visitors looking to escape Southern California's sweltering summers before giving way to picturesque foliage in September and October. The course also features a full-service pro shop, practice area with a driving range and putting green, and hosts multiple events throughout the season like club demos and Glow Golf on select dates.
Learn more about Bear Mountain Golf Course's summer operations.
In the winter (November-April*), Bear Mountain offers a combined 748 acres of skiable terrain with lifts and trails for all ability levels. Drop-in and experience the best that SoCal has to offer, including award-winning terrain parks, the recently renovated base area, and the region's largest beginner areas and highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet).
Learn more about Bear Mountain's winter operations and activities.
Bear Mountain is part of Big Bear Mountain Resort, along with Snow Summit. The twin properties are located 2 miles apart and offer a variety of diverse activities and events, providing family-friendly things to do near Big Bear Lake all year.
*Operating dates subject to change based on weather conditions and other extenuating circumstances.
https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/big-bear/images/Meeting-Agendas-Minutes/2018-bear-winter-trail-map-final.pdf?mtime=20201028123219#asset:470243
https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/big-bear/images/Meeting-Agendas-Minutes/2018-summit-winter-trail-map-finall_nov718.pdf?mtime=20201028123343#asset:470244
Ski and snowboard rentals in Big Bear Lake
https://goldsmithsboardandski.com/
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Goldsmith's Sports
42071 Big Bear BlvdSki and snowboard rentals in Big Bear Lake
https://goldsmithsboardandski.com/
Horseback riding year round, offering 1-2 hour rides.
http://www.baldwinlakestables.com/
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Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdHorseback riding year round, offering 1-2 hour rides.
http://www.baldwinlakestables.com/
http://www.bigbearsnowplay.com/
Fun for the family. Tubing in winter, go karts in the summer.
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Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear Blvdhttp://www.bigbearsnowplay.com/
Fun for the family. Tubing in winter, go karts in the summer.
Great playground and picnic area. There is another playground behind it with a t-ball area, picnic tables and tennis courts .
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Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AveGreat playground and picnic area. There is another playground behind it with a t-ball area, picnic tables and tennis courts .
While not in Big Bear Proper, this is an excellent area for cross country skiing. When snow is not present, they offer mountain bike trails that are challenging. Check website for conditions.
https://rimnordic.com/
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Rim Nordic Ski Area
35100 California 18While not in Big Bear Proper, this is an excellent area for cross country skiing. When snow is not present, they offer mountain bike trails that are challenging. Check website for conditions.
https://rimnordic.com/
Food scene
A decent place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Sometimes they offer live music and karaoke.
Please check schedule as they close certain days seasonally.
https://www.stillwellsrestaurant.com/
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Stillwells Restaurant
40650 Village DrA decent place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Sometimes they offer live music and karaoke.
Please check schedule as they close certain days seasonally.
https://www.stillwellsrestaurant.com/
Coffee, pastries and cupcakes. Cute local shop worth a visit if you have a sweet tooth.
Big Bear’s finest bakery serving freshly baked breads, croissants, gourmet cupcakes, pies, and more.
40191 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-878-0878
https://sistermysisterbakeshop.com/
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Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdCoffee, pastries and cupcakes. Cute local shop worth a visit if you have a sweet tooth.
Big Bear’s finest bakery serving freshly baked breads, croissants, gourmet cupcakes, pies, and more.
40191 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-878-0878
https://sistermysisterbakeshop.com/
If you like international cuisine, this is one of our local favorites.
The Himalayan is the only restaurant featuring Indian and Nepalese food in the Big Bear Area. We use the freshest ingredients, herbs, and spices to prepare our many healthy and delicious meals, served in a pleasant, relaxing setting.
Indian, Vegetarian
672 Pine Knot Ave #2
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-878-3068
http://www.himalayanbigbear.com/?_ga=2.193048111.322346291.1609107487-746690871.1609107487
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveIf you like international cuisine, this is one of our local favorites.
The Himalayan is the only restaurant featuring Indian and Nepalese food in the Big Bear Area. We use the freshest ingredients, herbs, and spices to prepare our many healthy and delicious meals, served in a pleasant, relaxing setting.
Indian, Vegetarian
672 Pine Knot Ave #2
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
909-878-3068
http://www.himalayanbigbear.com/?_ga=2.193048111.322346291.1609107487-746690871.1609107487
Our favorite wine tasting bar, located close by in the Village. They also serve small bites and have a cute back outdoor patio to hang out on and a small boutique.
Sunday- Thursday 11-6
Friday-Saturday 11-8
https://www.barrel33bigbear.com/home
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Barrel 33
40754 Village DrOur favorite wine tasting bar, located close by in the Village. They also serve small bites and have a cute back outdoor patio to hang out on and a small boutique.
Sunday- Thursday 11-6
Friday-Saturday 11-8
https://www.barrel33bigbear.com/home
Great teas and a chocolate vegan gelato (rare to find!)
They don't have much of a web presence but it's fun to pop in when in the village.
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An Ran Ju 安然居 Gelato & Teahouse
546 Pine Knot AveGreat teas and a chocolate vegan gelato (rare to find!)
They don't have much of a web presence but it's fun to pop in when in the village.
This was our first Big Bear meal and it's always a good choice. Cute outdoor patio too! They have live music, craft beer on tap and a large whiskey assortment if that's your poison.
Open Sun-Thurs from 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat until 10pm
BAR (Second Story) Open Sun-Thurs from 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat until 10pm
909.866.5555
http://www.oaksiderestaurant.com/our-menu.html
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Oakside
40701 Village DrThis was our first Big Bear meal and it's always a good choice. Cute outdoor patio too! They have live music, craft beer on tap and a large whiskey assortment if that's your poison.
Open Sun-Thurs from 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat until 10pm
BAR (Second Story) Open Sun-Thurs from 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat until 10pm
909.866.5555
http://www.oaksiderestaurant.com/our-menu.html
A casual mexican spot in the village that we like.
https://www.muchachostortillabar.com/menu
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Muchachos
40760 Village DriveA casual mexican spot in the village that we like.
https://www.muchachostortillabar.com/menu
A walk from the cabin, some good beer, burgers and fries. They even have an impossible burger for vegetarians.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/big-bear-mountain-brewery-big-bear-lake
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Big Bear Mountain Brewery
40260 Big Bear BlvdA walk from the cabin, some good beer, burgers and fries. They even have an impossible burger for vegetarians.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/big-bear-mountain-brewery-big-bear-lake
Ok- we haven't yet tried these but hear they are worth it. Vegan and gluten free options available. They also serve breakfast burritos, stuffed croissants, wraps, kombucha on tap and beer and wine too.
169 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdOk- we haven't yet tried these but hear they are worth it. Vegan and gluten free options available. They also serve breakfast burritos, stuffed croissants, wraps, kombucha on tap and beer and wine too.
This is our new fave! They deliver, or make sure you call in your order for pick up as it's quite a wait.
They deliver via Bigbeartakeout.com
ETA 1 hour
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Cafe Crepe
41003 Big Bear BlvdThis is our new fave! They deliver, or make sure you call in your order for pick up as it's quite a wait.
They deliver via Bigbeartakeout.com
ETA 1 hour
This is called Tropicali, and they are one of our absolute favorites! This is David's pick for sure as #1. Fresh terriaki, ahi and jerk chicken. They have high They share a parking lot with the hotel next door.
If you like sweet, spicy, crunchy ahi bowl ask for the "Crackatoa". Tell them David sent you.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tropicali-big-bear-lake-2
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Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrThis is called Tropicali, and they are one of our absolute favorites! This is David's pick for sure as #1. Fresh terriaki, ahi and jerk chicken. They have high They share a parking lot with the hotel next door.
If you like sweet, spicy, crunchy ahi bowl ask for the "Crackatoa". Tell them David sent you.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tropicali-big-bear-lake-2
for history buffs
Big Bear Historical Society ( for history buffs)
Enjoy live blacksmith demonstrations, over 1 million artifacts, and nine restored buildings on 2 fun filled acres. Kids gold pan for free (accompanied by a paying adult). Use our sluice and gold pans to find nice pieces of pyrite. Take home what you find and remember an important piece of California's history. Admission is $5 for everyone over the age of 14.
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society is an organization of people dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area and promoting an appreciation of its colorful and diverse heritage.
800 Greenway
BIg Bear City, California 92314
909-585-8100
https://bigbearhistory.org/
800 Greenway Dr
800 Greenway DriveBig Bear Historical Society ( for history buffs)
Enjoy live blacksmith demonstrations, over 1 million artifacts, and nine restored buildings on 2 fun filled acres. Kids gold pan for free (accompanied by a paying adult). Use our sluice and gold pans to find nice pieces of pyrite. Take home what you find and remember an important piece of California's history. Admission is $5 for everyone over the age of 14.
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society is an organization of people dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area and promoting an appreciation of its colorful and diverse heritage.
800 Greenway
BIg Bear City, California 92314
909-585-8100
https://bigbearhistory.org/
Sightseeing
This is a cute, Tudor style downtown area with shops, restaurants, clothing stores, gift shops and sweet shops. Take your time and grab a souvenir. This is about a 4-5 minute drive from our cabin.
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The VILLAGE SHOPS AND COURTYARD
652 Pine Knot AveThis is a cute, Tudor style downtown area with shops, restaurants, clothing stores, gift shops and sweet shops. Take your time and grab a souvenir. This is about a 4-5 minute drive from our cabin.
A unique way of seeing Big Bear if you don't have the wheels.
https://bigbearjeepexperience.com/
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Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdA unique way of seeing Big Bear if you don't have the wheels.
https://bigbearjeepexperience.com/
This is a must do with little ones. So much joy finding treasures.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gold-rush-mining-adventures-big-bear-lake-2
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Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdThis is a must do with little ones. So much joy finding treasures.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gold-rush-mining-adventures-big-bear-lake-2
This is more of a sanctuary than a zoo, so don't let the name fool you. It's just great to learn and support wildlife restoration.
Please look on website for closures before planning a trip.
https://www.bigbearzoo.org/
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThis is more of a sanctuary than a zoo, so don't let the name fool you. It's just great to learn and support wildlife restoration.
Please look on website for closures before planning a trip.
https://www.bigbearzoo.org/
This is fun for kids and kids at heart. Learn a little history about BBL and there is a "Bar Wench" for drinks and Adult Beverages too.
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Big Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor RdThis is fun for kids and kids at heart. Learn a little history about BBL and there is a "Bar Wench" for drinks and Adult Beverages too.
Groceries
Major grocery store in Big Bear with pharmacy.
https://local.vons.com/ca/big-bear-lake/42170-big-bear-blvd.html
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Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdMajor grocery store in Big Bear with pharmacy.
https://local.vons.com/ca/big-bear-lake/42170-big-bear-blvd.html
The closet convenience store to our cabin for a quick grab and go.
40133 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
+19098663912
open 7a.m. to 9 p.m. generally.
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Lakeview Market
40133 Big Bear BlvdThe closet convenience store to our cabin for a quick grab and go.
40133 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
+19098663912
open 7a.m. to 9 p.m. generally.
They are a little fancy for this town, but so are we! Sushi to go, and all the groceries you would ever need.
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Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdThey are a little fancy for this town, but so are we! Sushi to go, and all the groceries you would ever need.
boutique
I love this boutique. Cute clothing and really unique finds. If you are looking for something that says "Big Bear, CA" on it- this is not the place. Try the T-Shirt Shanty if so.
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O KOO RAN
40780 Village DrI love this boutique. Cute clothing and really unique finds. If you are looking for something that says "Big Bear, CA" on it- this is not the place. Try the T-Shirt Shanty if so.
Want a ski hat? New gear or jacket? Some New Vans? This place also has a board shop next door to it. Great selection!
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Le Roy's Shoes & Clothing
40560 Big Bear BlvdWant a ski hat? New gear or jacket? Some New Vans? This place also has a board shop next door to it. Great selection!
Shop for ski and outdoor gear that has some good deals and is within walking distance to the cabin.
Abbey Rose
40284 Big Bear BlvdShop for ski and outdoor gear that has some good deals and is within walking distance to the cabin.
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Trail information
Here is San Bernadino Forest's website with information about hiking trails, camping and recreational activities.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sbnf/recreation/ohv
America the beautiful trail passes:
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm
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Please be aware of tire chain requirements
Please make sure you are aware of local weather before you head up the mountain. If you do not have an all wheel drive with snow tires, chains are required. Sometimes they do sell out in Big Bear, so be prepared before your trip.
Mga kagawian at kultura
Covid restrictions
Businesses are mostly open during covid restrictions. A mask is required inside in public and outside when in public or while at the ski resorts and their areas. Please be aware that if outdoor dining is allowed that restaurant reservations may be required and limited. Prepare in advance for longer wait times at stores, ect.