Around Town
Ski and Snowboard (November - April)
​Plant Based Restaurants
Lakeside Trail
Octoberfest (Sept - Oct)

Day Trips
Calico Ghost Town
Joshua Tree National Park 

Explore Gold Mine History

Big Bear Lake was a Logging and Gold Mining town in the 1800s before turning into a mountain recreation town. Nowadays 30,000 people live here year-round and millions visit annually for our cool fresh air and fun activites. We are the highest mountain town in Southern California! There is a self guided driving tour through the forest to see the Gold Mining History in person! 

Food & Dining

​Big Bear Hostel is just steps from all the best eating restaurants in the village. 
Sushi, Pizza, Burgers, Indian, Nepalese, Brewery, Italian, Mexican, Ice Cream, Steak, Fusion. 
Check our guide to Plant Based Vegetarian Options

R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S

Summer Sports

Hiking

Lakeside Walks

Paddle 

Jet Ski

Mountain Bike

Boating