'''Big Bear Lake''' is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

Understand

Big Bear Lake is located in the middle of the San Bernardino National Forest. Parking within city limits does not require a permit. Parking in the forest areas surrounding the city requires the purchase of an Adventure Pass. Adventure Passes can be purchased at the Big Bear Discovery Center (see below) or any sporting goods store within the city.

Get in

By car

Highway 330 leads to the city from San Bernardino and enters the west end of town. Highway 38 leads to the city from Redlands and enters the east end of town.

By air

The nearest large airports are '''LA/Ontario International Airport''' and '''Palm Springs International Airport'''.

'''Big Bear City Airport''' [http://www.bigbearcityairport.com/] is a general aviation airport on the east end of the lake. Tiedown rentals are available. Car rentals are also available.

Get around

See

  • Big Bear Discovery Center. 0971 North Shore Dr.. 1 909 866-3437. 1 909 866-1781. ttp://www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.com/. aily 8:30AM-4:30PM. The Discovery Center is museum and visitors center that provides information about the recreation opportunities in the forest surrounding the Lake. Adventure Passes are sold here.

    Do

    In winter time ski and snowboard at Snow Summit and enjoy beautiful views of the town. The snow is never very good though.

    Buy

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

  • Cienaga Creek Ranch. ainbow Lane. 888) 336 - 2891. ttp://www.bigbearcabinscalifornia.com.
  • Best Western Big Bear Lake Chateau. 2200 Moonridge Road. 1 909 866-6666. 1 800 232-7466. 1 909 866-8988. ttp://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=05641.
  • Motel 6 Big Bear. 2899 Big Bear Boulevard. 1 909 585-6666. 1 909 585-6685. ttp://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0369.
  • Pine Knot Guest Ranch. 08 Pine Knot Avenue P.O. Box 3446. -800-866-3446. ttp://www.pineknotguestranch.com/.
  • Apples Bed and Breakfast. 42430 Moonridge Road P.O. Box 7172 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. 909) 866-0903. ttp://www.applesbigbear.com/.
  • Northwoods Resort and Conference Center. 0650 Village Dr. ocated at the edge of the Village. -800-866-3121. ttp://www.northwoodsresort.com/index.asp.

    Stay Safe

    '''Wildfires''' sometimes occur during the summer, when it is dry.

    Get out

  • Holcomb Valley. orth of Big Bear Lake. rom Hwy 38, take Poligue Canyon Rd. to Holcomb Valley Rd.. Holcomb Valley was a boomtown during the Southern California goldrush and was very nearly the county seat of San Bernardino County. A driving tour brochure can be found at the Big Bear Discovery Center. ''Note: This tour is on well-graded dirt roads that should accomodate most passenger cars. Be cautious when conditions are wet as the roads may become muddy.''