Our Guidebook
Food scene
These are some of our favorite places to eat.
One of our favorite breakfast spots. Be prepared to wait but it’s worth it.
248 locals recommend
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveOne of our favorite breakfast spots. Be prepared to wait but it’s worth it.
Our favorite local dive bar with a super fun atmosphere cheap drinks and great food. Go here to hang out with the locals.
411 locals recommend
Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage LnOur favorite local dive bar with a super fun atmosphere cheap drinks and great food. Go here to hang out with the locals.
If you like Poke bowls, this is an absolute must try. Super cool Hawaiian vibe!
231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrIf you like Poke bowls, this is an absolute must try. Super cool Hawaiian vibe!
Best Indian food on the mountain. We have been here many times and have never been disappointed. A must try!
232 locals recommend
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrBest Indian food on the mountain. We have been here many times and have never been disappointed. A must try!
We love the Hamburgers here at Fire Rock burgers. Arguably the best on the hill.
192 locals recommend
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveWe love the Hamburgers here at Fire Rock burgers. Arguably the best on the hill.
We like going here for the live music and to hang out in the large outdoor patio with a drink in hand.
421 locals recommend
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveWe like going here for the live music and to hang out in the large outdoor patio with a drink in hand.
We love the Wagyu burger here!They also have the best bar in town with a huge selection of whiskeys and fancy cocktails.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrWe love the Wagyu burger here!They also have the best bar in town with a huge selection of whiskeys and fancy cocktails.
Great Mexican restaurant in the heart of the village. We like their shrimp cocktails, their ceviche and micheladas.
129 locals recommend
El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveGreat Mexican restaurant in the heart of the village. We like their shrimp cocktails, their ceviche and micheladas.
Another great Mexican food restaurant outside of the village. A good option when the village restaurants have a long wait.
387 locals recommend
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdAnother great Mexican food restaurant outside of the village. A good option when the village restaurants have a long wait.
The Local Steakhouse! Nice outdoor seating. We were not disappointed when we ate here but our wallets were.
169 locals recommend
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayThe Local Steakhouse! Nice outdoor seating. We were not disappointed when we ate here but our wallets were.
A great bagel, sandwich and breakfast spot in the village.
242 locals recommend
Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrA great bagel, sandwich and breakfast spot in the village.
We go here for their tasty aguas chiles and margaritas. Huge selection of tequila cocktails. They also do a great taco Tuesday night special.
265 locals recommend
Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardWe go here for their tasty aguas chiles and margaritas. Huge selection of tequila cocktails. They also do a great taco Tuesday night special.
Great German Deli with great German Beer. Authentic and delicious.
42 locals recommend
The Old German Deli
40645 Village DrGreat German Deli with great German Beer. Authentic and delicious.
Great donuts and Taco Tuesdays at Dank Donuts. They have also recently started a Deli w great sandwiches and beer.
169 locals recommend
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdGreat donuts and Taco Tuesdays at Dank Donuts. They have also recently started a Deli w great sandwiches and beer.
Always great food here and in the heart of the village. We regular this place.
50 locals recommend
Royal Thai Café
40766 Village DrAlways great food here and in the heart of the village. We regular this place.
This place is great for breakfast. There is usually a wait, but it is worth waiting. The portions are huge so be ready to eat.
516 locals recommend
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdThis place is great for breakfast. There is usually a wait, but it is worth waiting. The portions are huge so be ready to eat.
Sightseeing
This a beautiful place to visit. Located off of Mill Creek Rd just a short drive on a dirt road
33 locals recommend
Bluff Lake Reserve
Mill Creek RoadThis a beautiful place to visit. Located off of Mill Creek Rd just a short drive on a dirt road
Rent a pontoon boat and enjoy the lake. Inexpensive and very fun for everyone.
75 locals recommend
Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingRent a pontoon boat and enjoy the lake. Inexpensive and very fun for everyone.
Fun Things To Do
Help support our small rescue zoo. All the animals here are rescue animals. A fun experience for kids and adults alike. There is also a small gift shop upon exiting the zoo.
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrHelp support our small rescue zoo. All the animals here are rescue animals. A fun experience for kids and adults alike. There is also a small gift shop upon exiting the zoo.
Catch a quick round at this great 9 hole course at 7000 ft.
870 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrCatch a quick round at this great 9 hole course at 7000 ft.
Hot Shot Miniature Golf
42143 Big Bear BlvdA fun mini golf course under the trees.
Drive your own jeep and get out on the trails. Reservations required
112 locals recommend
Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdDrive your own jeep and get out on the trails. Reservations required
Cruise the town or get out on the dirt roads with Bettys Buggies. Super fun for the whole group
6 locals recommend
Betty's Buggies
Holcomb Valley RoadCruise the town or get out on the dirt roads with Bettys Buggies. Super fun for the whole group
Take the kids gold mining at this fun adventure and learn some of Big Bear mining history here
61 locals recommend
Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdTake the kids gold mining at this fun adventure and learn some of Big Bear mining history here
It is always a fun time at the Bowling Barn. Pool tables, a snack bar, an arcade, and a full bar are available. Good times!
440 locals recommend
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdIt is always a fun time at the Bowling Barn. Pool tables, a snack bar, an arcade, and a full bar are available. Good times!
We like to go here to play pool. Live music on the weekends. Two bars, food, a dance floor, and plenty of pool tables. A cool outdoor space as well.
101 locals recommend
Whiskey Dave's
40740 Village DrWe like to go here to play pool. Live music on the weekends. Two bars, food, a dance floor, and plenty of pool tables. A cool outdoor space as well.
$5 Tuesday, get your tickets early online as they sell out. 3 different movies usually play regularly with the last showing around 6pm
317 locals recommend
Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot Ave$5 Tuesday, get your tickets early online as they sell out. 3 different movies usually play regularly with the last showing around 6pm
Get your alligator, boar, snake, and many other exotic jerky at this fun store. Located on Pine knot in the village.
House of Jerky
625 Pine Knot AveGet your alligator, boar, snake, and many other exotic jerky at this fun store. Located on Pine knot in the village.
This is a fun place to take the group axe throwing. It was not as easy as we thought when we tried it, but it was fun once you get the hang of it.
49 locals recommend
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear BlvdThis is a fun place to take the group axe throwing. It was not as easy as we thought when we tried it, but it was fun once you get the hang of it.
Craft Beers
Stop by Home of the Hangover to grab your drinks for your stay! Huge selection of craft beers & liquor. Cheers 🍻
Home Of The Hangover
42074 Big Bear BlvdTraveler advice
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