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Big Bear
USA · California
Big Bear is a mountain resort area in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, centered on Big Bear Lake and the surrounding Big Bear Valley. A popular getaway from the Los Angeles region, it offers skiing and snowboarding in winter and boating, fishing, hiking and mountain biking in the warmer months. The lakeside village, forest scenery and alpine cabins make it a year-round destination.
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Things to do in Big Bear
- Zipline Tour - 9 high-speed ziplines & fun suspension bridge · 2 h · from $179 · 4.7/5 (82 reviews)
- Big Bear Jeep off-road tour with Hike to Bluff Lake Reserve · 2 h · from $75 · 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Big Bear Lake Snow Play Adventure · 1 h 30 min · from $42 · 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate · 2 h · from $55 · 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Big Bear Lake Jeep Tour with Light Lunch · 2 h · from $111 · 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley · 1 h 30 min · from $37 · 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-7 · 1 h behind Costa Rica
- Region
- California
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 34.24° N, 116.91° W
Near Big Bear
- Palm Springs · 60 km away
- Temecula · 86 km away
- Whittier · 107 km away
- Anaheim & Buena Park · 109 km away
- Laguna Beach · 112 km away
- Dana Point · 113 km away
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Where to stay
The Love Shack Big Bear
10/10 · 10 reviews
Alpenhorn Bed And Breakfast Inn
9.8/10 · 49 reviews
Winter Getaway Spa Fire-table Close to slopes
9.8/10 · 24 reviews
The Nest On Towne Trail - Hot Tub, BBQ, Fire Pit
9.7/10 · 32 reviews
Maison Solange-Red Barn Farmhouse Style- Moonridge
9.7/10 · 30 reviews
Tranquil Retreat with Fenced Backyard, Hot tub & Bar
9.7/10 · 23 reviews
Cabin on the Corner
9.7/10 · 19 reviews
Bluegreen Vacations Big Bear Village, an Ascend Collection Resort
9.6/10 · 393 reviews
Gold Mountain Manor
9.6/10 · 140 reviews
N+P Boutique Lodge
9.6/10 · 79 reviews