Welcome to Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake, surrounded by the San Bernadino National Forest, is a mountain resort community, 100 miles Northeast of Los Angeles. The Lake is eight miles long, Altitude ranges from 6,750 to 9,000 feet.

The San Bernardino Mountains accumulate close to 120 inches of snow every season. Most resorts are augmented with 100% snowmaking capabilities. There are many opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, family funzones, skate parks, scenic trails and much more. You can find lesson programs for all levels of skill. Elevations range betweeen 6750 to 9000 feet. Winter temperatures usually range from daytime low 40s to nighttime mid 20s.

Big Bear Lake Visitors Center
630 Bartlett Road, Big Bear Lake, CA; (One block north of Village Theater); (909) 866-3437;
Great source for local trail maps and hiking information.

The Gold Fever Trail Guide
Free Guide available at the Big Bear Ranger Station, leads you on a 3-hour tour of several sites dating to the 1860-75 Holcomb Valley Gold Rush. 909-866-3437.

Exciting high adventure opportunities for exploring, boating, camping, hiking, watersports, weekend retreats and more.

California Ski Resorts
Golden state wintersports live blog reports, ski conditions, activities, outfitters and much more.

Inland Empire Region covers the fast-groing Metropolitan portion of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. See also:
Palm Springs Region
Mojave Desert Region

Inland Empire Adventure Tours
Explore the Golden State - (Keyword: Inland Empire)

Big Bear Discovery Center
For information on a number of guided outdoor tours of the Big Bear area, call (909) 866-7000.

• Mountain Mining Tours - Holcomb Valley Gold Rush
• Grout Bay Canoe Tour - Look for beaver, waterfowl and other signs of Gold Rush
• Woodland Trail Tour - 1.5 mile loop trail through pinyon-juniper forest guided tour.
• Campfire Program - storytelling, music, fun.
• Nature Nights - Wide range of changing topics that emphasize our natural resources.

  Big Bear Historical Museum
  (909) 585-8100. Open weekends May through October, offers a walk through the colorful and romantic history of Big Bear. Located just east of the airport in the Big Bear City Park on Greenway Drive.

  Moonridge Animal Park - Big Bear Lake
  Also known as the Big Bear Zoo, this facility is combination of zoo and animal rehabilitation center that rescues injured or orphaned wildlife that is unable to survive in the wild. Over 80 animal species live at the zoo including bear, wildcats, reptiles, coyotes, porcupine, skunks, deer, bison, eagles, owls and more. This zoo is one of only two alpine zoos in the country. t

  Moonridge Animal Park - Big Bear Lake
  43285 Goldmine Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA; (909) 584-1171; Zoo Website;
  Open Daily 10AM-4PM; Call for info about group tours and zoo camps;
  Located adjacent to Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort and Moonridge Rd on south shore of Big Bear Lake;
  Also known as the Big Bear Zoo, this facility is combination of zoo and animal rehabilitation center that rescues injured or orphaned wildlife that is unable to survive in the wild. Over 80 animal species live at the zoo including bear, wildcats, reptiles, coyotes, porcupine, skunks, deer, bison, eagles, owls and more. This zoo is one of only two alpine zoos in the country.

• Living Forest Wildlife Center -
• Friends of Moonridge Zoo - The zoo's lease expires in 2009 and this group is raising funds to move the zoo.

  Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain - Big Bear Lake
  (909) 866-4626; Venue Website;
  Located along SR-18 on the south shore of Big Bear Lake.

• Winter snowplay area
• summer slide run
• Summer waterslides
• mini-golf and go-karts.

  Mountain Bear Essentials - Big Bear Lake
  42670 Moonridge Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA; (909) 584-7654; Venue Website;
  For arts and crafts fans - this bear making shop will let you choose, stuff and dress your own teddy bear.

  

Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation [SGVC]
BSA Wilderness Camp - San Bernardino Mountains
Big Bear Lake; Camp Website;
San Bernardino Mountains High Country Camping - Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation is located on a high country meadow near Big Bear and surrounded by tree covered hills and mountains. Holcomb Valleyprovides programs for all ages and stages of Scouting. Programs include horsemanship, rock climbing and mountain biking.

Inland Empire Festivals, Faires & Shows
Local Special Events:

Big Bear Oktoberfest [OCT]
Big Bear Convention Center; Festival Website;
Escape the everyday and join us for the hospitality, laughter and camaraderie that has made the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest world famous since its inception in 1970.

Inland Empire Festivals, Faires & Shows
Local Special Events:

Inland Empire Sports & Recreation


Sports & Athletics
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Festival Guide - Sports Events
Regional Golf Courses

Inland Empire Boy Scouts
Outdoor Recreational Adventure Activities for Youth:

Big Bear Area Ski Resorts
Get uptodate local snow reports and ski information on the following major winter resorts in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Ski Big Bear Mountain Park - The only full service mountain resort in the world devoted almost entirely to freestyle terrain.
Ski Mountain Home - The terrain will be mostly intermediate and there will be a small assortment of jumps, rails and fun boxes including some of the newest features like The Toolbox.
Ski Mount Baldy - Mt Baldy is the Largest and Steepest Resort in Southern California. 26 Runs spanning 3 Mountains covering 800 Acres with 2,100 Vertical Feet.
Ski Snow Summit - Southern California's premier resort for traditional skiers, snowboarders and families with children.
Ski Snow Valley - Snow Valley has 35 different ski trails and the longest run is 1.25 miles long.
Ski Sunrise - Ski Sunrise is one of the West's only upside down ski areas.

San Bernardino Forest
Wilderness area located north and east of the Inland Empire.

Bear Mountain Golf Course
43100 Goldmine Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315; (909) 585-8002.
Golf at 7,000 feet - You’ll be amazed at how much farther your ball flies. The course is set at the base of Bear Mountain Resort in the Moonridge meadow area of Big Bear where mild summer breezes, aromatic pine trees and blue skies make for an unmatched golfing experience.

• clubhouse offers a pro-shop, snack bar, club rentals and cart rentals.
• driving range and short game practice area is available.
  Bear Trap Restaurant - located inside clubhouse.

  Inland Empire Sports & Recreation

  
  Sports & Athletics
  Parks & Outdoor Recreation
  Festival Guide - Sports Events
  Regional Golf Courses

  Inland Empire Boy Scouts
  Outdoor Recreational Adventure Activities for Youth:

  Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation [SGVC]
  BSA Wilderness Camp - San Bernardino Mountains
  Big Bear Lake; Camp Website;
  San Bernardino Mountains High Country Camping - Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation is located on a high country meadow near Big Bear and surrounded by tree covered hills and mountains. Holcomb Valleyprovides programs for all ages and stages of Scouting. Programs include horsemanship, rock climbing and mountain biking.

  

Big Bear Lake Churches:

LDS Church - LDS Stake
Catholic Church - Diocese