Kendra's Guidebook
Good eats
Some of our favorite spots in Big Bear for great food, coffee, and treats
Did someone say donuts? A short walk from the cabin, or fast bike ride by way of Bristlecone trail. Perfect stop for sweets right next to moonridge coffee, the best combo
169 locals recommend
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdDid someone say donuts? A short walk from the cabin, or fast bike ride by way of Bristlecone trail. Perfect stop for sweets right next to moonridge coffee, the best combo
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdPickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdCafe Crepe
41003 Big Bear BlvdGrizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdBig Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdSweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear BlvdHighly recommend! Delicious bowls with great flavor with meat, ahi, and vegetarian options. They don’t take phone orders for pickup, but super fast service. Enjoy!
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrHighly recommend! Delicious bowls with great flavor with meat, ahi, and vegetarian options. They don’t take phone orders for pickup, but super fast service. Enjoy!
Delicious food, good portions, great vegetarian options.
232 locals recommend
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrDelicious food, good portions, great vegetarian options.
Hiking/running/biking trails
A few of our favorites but there are endless miles to explore!
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailGreat out and back hike or access to PCT
Along the lake paved path 3.2 miles out and back, nice for biking and running great for strollers
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffAlong the lake paved path 3.2 miles out and back, nice for biking and running great for strollers
This is a great trail for kids with awesome lake and slope views
50 locals recommend
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DriveThis is a great trail for kids with awesome lake and slope views
Epic mountain bike and hiking trail, walking/biking access from our cabin. 15 miles in total!
16 locals recommend
Skyline Trail
Skyline TrailEpic mountain bike and hiking trail, walking/biking access from our cabin. 15 miles in total!
Bristlecone Trail
42789 Willow AveAt the bottom of our street, mellow trails
Wetland views, great for kids, strollers, flat paths
35 locals recommend
Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
42300 Big Bear BlvdWetland views, great for kids, strollers, flat paths
Shops and gifts
Great home goods and unique finds
Room To Room
40768 Village Dr
Bear Cupboards Market
40850 Village DriveSki and snowboarding
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdBear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrFood scene
Farmers market at the convention center every Tuesday 8:30-1. Great produce and goods
54 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Convention Center
42900 Big Bear BlvdFarmers market at the convention center every Tuesday 8:30-1. Great produce and goods
Yoga
Weekly Mountain Yoga Outside Mondays and Wednesdays.
Enjoy some outdoor mountain yoga hosted by local Big Bear yoga instructors at ITH Big Bear Hostel & Retreat Center.
Schedule: 6:30 PM June 9 through Oct 30
Available Dates:
Monday, August 30
Wednesday, September 1
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Monday, October 25
Wednesday, October 27
Price: $10 Drop In. No reservations available, this is a walk-in event.
Contact: Call 909-866-2532 or email ithbigbear@gmail.com
ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel and Retreat Center
657 Modoc DriveWeekly Mountain Yoga Outside Mondays and Wednesdays.
Enjoy some outdoor mountain yoga hosted by local Big Bear yoga instructors at ITH Big Bear Hostel & Retreat Center.
Schedule: 6:30 PM June 9 through Oct 30
Available Dates:
Monday, August 30
Wednesday, September 1
Monday, September 6
Wednesday, September 8
Monday, September 13
Wednesday, September 15
Monday, September 20
Wednesday, September 22
Monday, September 27
Wednesday, September 29
Monday, October 4
Wednesday, October 6
Monday, October 11
Wednesday, October 13
Monday, October 18
Wednesday, October 20
Monday, October 25
Wednesday, October 27
Price: $10 Drop In. No reservations available, this is a walk-in event.
Contact: Call 909-866-2532 or email ithbigbear@gmail.com
Mountain Yoga Center
41957 Big Bear BoulevardWonderful yoga for all levels. Perfect post mountain unwind.
Family fun
We frequent the zoo every time we are in Big bear. Our toddler LOVES it and there is a playground halfway around to get out any extra wiggles. All animals are rescues and great to see local wildlife.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrWe frequent the zoo every time we are in Big bear. Our toddler LOVES it and there is a playground halfway around to get out any extra wiggles. All animals are rescues and great to see local wildlife.