Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Food Scene
Good Pizza in the village and a good place to watch sports. It has a bar as well as indoor and outdoor seating.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveGood Pizza in the village and a good place to watch sports. It has a bar as well as indoor and outdoor seating.
Starbucks
42140 Big Bear BlvdIs located in the Von's shopping center.
Tea Exchange
40568 Village DrThis place offers organic coffee and tea.
Bone-Side Down Barbecue & Grill
40465 Big Bear BlvdGood BBQ
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdGreat place for breakfast. The portions are pretty large.
Another good place for breakfast. It is located in the village and has cute diner feel. Open late.
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveAnother good place for breakfast. It is located in the village and has cute diner feel. Open late.
Oakside
40701 Village DrIn the village and has Steak, Fish and all around good food.
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveGood restaurant in the village.
Jaspers Smokehouse & Steaks
607 Pine Knot AveGood burgers.
BJ's Restaurant and Sandwich Shop
110 E Big Bear BlvdGood sandwich shop in Big Bear City
This is actually called Tropicali (not Big Bear Local) and is in the village. It is a Hawaiian poke and sushi bar with vegan options. Good food and a fun atmosphere.
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrThis is actually called Tropicali (not Big Bear Local) and is in the village. It is a Hawaiian poke and sushi bar with vegan options. Good food and a fun atmosphere.
This is really good Mexican food in Big Bear City. Casual atmosphere and large portions.
16 locals recommend
Cocina De Mexico Restaurant
300 W Big Bear BlvdThis is really good Mexican food in Big Bear City. Casual atmosphere and large portions.
Good Mexican sit down restaurant close to Snow Summit. Also has take out.
387 locals recommend
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdGood Mexican sit down restaurant close to Snow Summit. Also has take out.
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardBest Burger in Big Bear ;)
Juice Factory
42173 1/2 Big Bear BlvdThis place has great smoothies and juices.
Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdCommunity Market
100 E Big Bear BlvdThis market is located in Big Bear City.
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdRegular groceries
Entertainment & Activities
Good skiing and snowboarding. You can rent gear as well as get lessons.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdGood skiing and snowboarding. You can rent gear as well as get lessons.
This just up Moonridge/Club View drive. You can rent gear as well as take lessons. also free transport between the resort and snow summit.
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/winter/plan-a-trip/transportation/inter-mountain-shuttle
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrThis just up Moonridge/Club View drive. You can rent gear as well as take lessons. also free transport between the resort and snow summit.
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/winter/plan-a-trip/transportation/inter-mountain-shuttle
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThe revamped Big Bear Zoo. Great for the kids.
One of the best Oktoberfest's around. Check for dates. It is usually held most of the month of September.
53 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
42900 Big Bear BlvdOne of the best Oktoberfest's around. Check for dates. It is usually held most of the month of September.
The Village is where all the shopping, restaurants and nightlife are. It is short walk from the house.
141 locals recommend
Big Bear Village
40824 Big Bear BlvdThe Village is where all the shopping, restaurants and nightlife are. It is short walk from the house.
This trail is right up knickerbocker, It is also close to the Pine Knott trail.
6 locals recommend
Town Trail
Town TrailThis trail is right up knickerbocker, It is also close to the Pine Knott trail.