Moonridge Hideaway Out and About
Food scene
Local spot known for delicious donuts, breakfast burritos (sold until they run out) and Taco Tuesdays! Vegan options available. Outdoor seating and close to the cabin! Try the monster Bear Claw!
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdTiny place, HUGE servings! Tourist and local favorite for breakfast, expect a wait to be seated. Always worth it.
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdTiny place, HUGE servings! Tourist and local favorite for breakfast, expect a wait to be seated. Always worth it.
Great place for coffee, breakfast and WIFI. Very close to the cabin
335 locals recommend
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdGreat place for coffee, breakfast and WIFI. Very close to the cabin
Popular coffee house with a large patio in the middle of The Village, known for great coffee, breakfast burritos, fresh croissants and quiche.
300 locals recommend
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AvePopular coffee house with a large patio in the middle of The Village, known for great coffee, breakfast burritos, fresh croissants and quiche.
Family friendly all American diner. Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, chili, pie and cobbler. Note- In The Village and Cash Only
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveFamily friendly all American diner. Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, chili, pie and cobbler. Note- In The Village and Cash Only
Best local sandwich spot located in The Village, 10 minutes from the cabin. Try their amazing homemade hummus, fresh salads, wraps and sandwiches. Great place to pick up bagels and cream cheese too.
242 locals recommend
Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrBest local sandwich spot located in The Village, 10 minutes from the cabin. Try their amazing homemade hummus, fresh salads, wraps and sandwiches. Great place to pick up bagels and cream cheese too.
Really great burgers and milkshakes served at this fun and popular place. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy.
135 locals recommend
Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardReally great burgers and milkshakes served at this fun and popular place. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy.
Family favorite for Italian food- super pizza and salads. Take out is quick and easy. (Located in the VONS shopping center)
359 locals recommend
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdFamily favorite for Italian food- super pizza and salads. Take out is quick and easy. (Located in the VONS shopping center)
Personal favorite place to take friends and family when visiting Big Bear. Lots of space and plenty of shaded outdoor seating located in the heart of The Village. Enjoy excellent food and drinks at the outdoor bar/beer garden. During the spring and summer months local bands play music.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AvePersonal favorite place to take friends and family when visiting Big Bear. Lots of space and plenty of shaded outdoor seating located in the heart of The Village. Enjoy excellent food and drinks at the outdoor bar/beer garden. During the spring and summer months local bands play music.
A new favorite in The Village with a "rustic chic" atmosphere and delicious American dishes, craft cocktails, and local beers on tap. Plenty of outdoor seating.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrA new favorite in The Village with a "rustic chic" atmosphere and delicious American dishes, craft cocktails, and local beers on tap. Plenty of outdoor seating.
Popular Italian Restaurant in The Village with a hip vibe. Known for their loaded skillet fries , calzones and great pizza.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AvePopular Italian Restaurant in The Village with a hip vibe. Known for their loaded skillet fries , calzones and great pizza.
Everyone loves their generous portions, Taco Tuesdays, Cadillac Margaritas, authentic menudo, fajitas and albondigas soup!
249 locals recommend
Sonora Cantina
41144 Big Bear BlvdEveryone loves their generous portions, Taco Tuesdays, Cadillac Margaritas, authentic menudo, fajitas and albondigas soup!
Popular and family Mexican/Bolivian food. Specialties include their avocado salad, cheese dip served with warm tortillas and Sangria.
46 locals recommend
Gaby's Latin Flavors
41618 Big Bear BlvdPopular and family Mexican/Bolivian food. Specialties include their avocado salad, cheese dip served with warm tortillas and Sangria.
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrLet's be real! Our kids love the endless soup and salad bar and especially appreciate the self serve sundaes. Easy parking and lots of seating. Close to the cabin.
10 locals recommend
Sizzler - Outdoor Seating Available
42137 Big Bear BoulevardLet's be real! Our kids love the endless soup and salad bar and especially appreciate the self serve sundaes. Easy parking and lots of seating. Close to the cabin.
Old school Steak House~ classic cocktails, surf and turf and cozy booths with a fire place in the main dining room. Near the cabin
169 locals recommend
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayOld school Steak House~ classic cocktails, surf and turf and cozy booths with a fire place in the main dining room. Near the cabin
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveNice place for date nights in The Village.
Great place for Boba Tea and gelato, made fresh daily and a local favorite. Located in The Village
21 locals recommend
An Ran Ju 安然居 Gelato & Teahouse
546 Pine Knot AveGreat place for Boba Tea and gelato, made fresh daily and a local favorite. Located in The Village
Adorable fairy tale pie shop, great for dessert after a BBQ on the deck or for a picnic by the lake. Savory and sweet pie options! Tip- Get there early, they tend to sell out quickly.
78 locals recommend
Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdAdorable fairy tale pie shop, great for dessert after a BBQ on the deck or for a picnic by the lake. Savory and sweet pie options! Tip- Get there early, they tend to sell out quickly.
Popular place for fudge, candy, old fashioned ice cream, banana splits and root beer floats! In The Village
118 locals recommend
North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AvePopular place for fudge, candy, old fashioned ice cream, banana splits and root beer floats! In The Village
Family Activities
There is a FUN and FREE zipline and tire swing for kids in the parking lot of the dog park “Bark Park”. It's always a hit!
20 locals recommend
Bark Park
41220 Park AveThere is a FUN and FREE zipline and tire swing for kids in the parking lot of the dog park “Bark Park”. It's always a hit!
Perfect hike for families. 1.5 miles interpretive trail loop. Note- You must have an Adventure Pass to park in the lot, however parking along the highway is free and convenient.
50 locals recommend
Woodland Trail 1E23
41948 North Shore DrivePerfect hike for families. 1.5 miles interpretive trail loop. Note- You must have an Adventure Pass to park in the lot, however parking along the highway is free and convenient.
We have a wonderful hiking trail right down the street from the cabin. Follow Villa Grove Ave down to Travertine Rd. The trail head is marked. It’s about a 1 mile round trip hike along the National Forest line.
29 locals recommend
Moonridge
We have a wonderful hiking trail right down the street from the cabin. Follow Villa Grove Ave down to Travertine Rd. The trail head is marked. It’s about a 1 mile round trip hike along the National Forest line.
Sunny and nice paved trail for walkers/hikers and bikers alike. It is a busy path, but beautiful and lake views all the way. Best May-November. Known for bald eagle sightings! (Leads through Juniper Point, which is our favorite spot with the kids)
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffSunny and nice paved trail for walkers/hikers and bikers alike. It is a busy path, but beautiful and lake views all the way. Best May-November. Known for bald eagle sightings! (Leads through Juniper Point, which is our favorite spot with the kids)
Brand new wildlife sanctuary right here in Moonridge! See bears, mountain lions, eagles and more. Admission fees help support this safe haven for rescue animals.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrBrand new wildlife sanctuary right here in Moonridge! See bears, mountain lions, eagles and more. Admission fees help support this safe haven for rescue animals.
Check out this place for everything bird! Fun to look around this little shop and pick up a souvenir. Located one block from The Village.
Chirp Nature Centers
578 Bonanza TrailCheck out this place for everything bird! Fun to look around this little shop and pick up a souvenir. Located one block from The Village.
Family adventure park. Admission and ride fees. Recommended for all ages! Cash only ATM on site. Please call ahead to make sure they are open.
652 locals recommend
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnFamily adventure park. Admission and ride fees. Recommended for all ages! Cash only ATM on site. Please call ahead to make sure they are open.
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSkiing and snowboarding is 10 minutes away
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdSnow tubing in the winter and ropes course in the summer!
Sightseeing and more family/friends activities
Beautiful spot for lake views, benches to relax, have picnics, lakeside water fun, and fishing and hiking. Bring a beach chair or blanket, relax and take in the views, lakeside!
23 locals recommend
Juniper Point Picnic Area
41365 N Shore DrBeautiful spot for lake views, benches to relax, have picnics, lakeside water fun, and fishing and hiking. Bring a beach chair or blanket, relax and take in the views, lakeside!
Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdGreat lake views and picnic tables
Rent a pontoon boat, kayak, jet skis or paddle boards. Call ahead and make a reservation.
277 locals recommend
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtRent a pontoon boat, kayak, jet skis or paddle boards. Call ahead and make a reservation.
Crystal Mountain via PCT on “All Mountain Trails” is a medium skill hike, that our kids and family enjoy. (About a 15 minute
drive from the cabin) There are some steep slopes, but the trail is clearly marked and once you reach the end, your reward is a beautiful 360 view and the kids can dig for mini crystals. A yearly tradition for us! It is a 3.9 mile hike round trip. Bring water and snacks.
Crystal Mountain Road
Crystal Mountain RoadCrystal Mountain via PCT on “All Mountain Trails” is a medium skill hike, that our kids and family enjoy. (About a 15 minute
drive from the cabin) There are some steep slopes, but the trail is clearly marked and once you reach the end, your reward is a beautiful 360 view and the kids can dig for mini crystals. A yearly tradition for us! It is a 3.9 mile hike round trip. Bring water and snacks.
Thrift Store Finds
My friends and I stop by every chance we get! We have found cool jackets, accessories and other cool vintage finds.
6 locals recommend
Senior Citizens Thrift Store
1013 W Big Bear BlvdMy friends and I stop by every chance we get! We have found cool jackets, accessories and other cool vintage finds.
Doves Nest Thrift Store
217 W Big Bear BlvdAnother thrift store to find vintage Big Bear treasures
Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdVons is a quick drive for groceries and essentials
Walgreens
42107 Big Bear BlvdWalgreens is close to the cabin
Wash & Wear
42162 Big Bear BlvdA laundromat is near the cabin, next to Vons