The Big Cozy Guide to Big Bear Valley , California 🐻
Where we go and what we do in Big Bear Valley
Places around Big Bear Valley that my family visits/frequents and we can personally recommend.
Newly Re-designed in 2021. One of the two Alpine zoos in the US this is a nice lsize and takes about 90 min or maybe more if you stay for the daily presentations. You'll see Bald Eagles, Wolves, Bears, Mountain Lions, Foxes and Coyotes up very close. You’ll even see my favorite little critter the very Blonde Raccoon named Bowie (of course). Kids under 3 are free. Stop at the really cute gift shop to show your support and pick up some very kid friendly souvenirs.
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrNewly Re-designed in 2021. One of the two Alpine zoos in the US this is a nice lsize and takes about 90 min or maybe more if you stay for the daily presentations. You'll see Bald Eagles, Wolves, Bears, Mountain Lions, Foxes and Coyotes up very close. You’ll even see my favorite little critter the very Blonde Raccoon named Bowie (of course). Kids under 3 are free. Stop at the really cute gift shop to show your support and pick up some very kid friendly souvenirs.
Incredible White Quartz Megalith overlooking Baldwin Lake and the East Valley. Sacred to Serranos ,a beautiful place to meditate, relax and enjoy the stunning landscape. Easy mostly flat hike (there are actually couple trails in so select the shortest) and can be done with dogs and children.
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Eye Of God
Quartz LaneIncredible White Quartz Megalith overlooking Baldwin Lake and the East Valley. Sacred to Serranos ,a beautiful place to meditate, relax and enjoy the stunning landscape. Easy mostly flat hike (there are actually couple trails in so select the shortest) and can be done with dogs and children.
Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdQuick drive from our cabin.Big fun all around
Paved path along the north shore of the lake along and through tall pines and junipers. Really great for walking or biking. Good for kids and dogs.
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Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffPaved path along the north shore of the lake along and through tall pines and junipers. Really great for walking or biking. Good for kids and dogs.
Home of the newly built 2020 Big Bear Mineshaft Roller Coaster. It’s a fun almost 10 min high speed ride through the trees and gives you a great peek at the lake. Highly recommended for all ages.
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Alpine Slide la Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnHome of the newly built 2020 Big Bear Mineshaft Roller Coaster. It’s a fun almost 10 min high speed ride through the trees and gives you a great peek at the lake. Highly recommended for all ages.
Big Bear Village
40824 Big Bear BlvdHungry like a bear? Epic food options.....
These are my tried and trues for the Big Bear Valley.
The Caramel Apples and Fudge are made in house. Locally owned and a Big Bear Lake tradition all year long. Absolutely a must for sweet tooths and kids of any age.
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North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveThe Caramel Apples and Fudge are made in house. Locally owned and a Big Bear Lake tradition all year long. Absolutely a must for sweet tooths and kids of any age.
You might not think Poke bowls when you think Big Bear but Local-Tropicali.....Voted the 15th Best Restaurant in America by Yelp. The Mountain Mahalo vibe is friendly and the food is just unstoppable . And who doesn’t love the Tiki style ?
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Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrYou might not think Poke bowls when you think Big Bear but Local-Tropicali.....Voted the 15th Best Restaurant in America by Yelp. The Mountain Mahalo vibe is friendly and the food is just unstoppable . And who doesn’t love the Tiki style ?
The best cup of coffee in Big Bear. Hands down and I am a coffee addict. All beans are roasted on site. Not a huge snack selection so I just go for the coffee. Highly suggested as a place to bring back an awesome local product as a souvenir or gift.
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Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company
41080 Big Bear BlvdThe best cup of coffee in Big Bear. Hands down and I am a coffee addict. All beans are roasted on site. Not a huge snack selection so I just go for the coffee. Highly suggested as a place to bring back an awesome local product as a souvenir or gift.
Maybe its the best food in the village?Well in my opinion. It's our go-to for take-out that's for sure.Service can be hit/miss because they get slammed in the busy season so if thats essential to you, just order in. Our Family faves-Garlic Chicken Sekuwa, Palak Paneer, Vegetable Korma, Vegetarian Mo-mo's and the Garlic Naan
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveMaybe its the best food in the village?Well in my opinion. It's our go-to for take-out that's for sure.Service can be hit/miss because they get slammed in the busy season so if thats essential to you, just order in. Our Family faves-Garlic Chicken Sekuwa, Palak Paneer, Vegetable Korma, Vegetarian Mo-mo's and the Garlic Naan
The Cinnamon Pecan French Toast is worth the calories. I'm happily thinking about it as I write this....... Also any of the Benedicts are great choices. Alex loves the Irish Benedict with Thelma's homemade corned beef hash. And Mimosas are available ; ) Cash Only but there is an atm onsite. My favorite local "hearty" Big Bear City breakfast spot. They make great apple dumplings and homemade pies abound.
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Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear BlvdThe Cinnamon Pecan French Toast is worth the calories. I'm happily thinking about it as I write this....... Also any of the Benedicts are great choices. Alex loves the Irish Benedict with Thelma's homemade corned beef hash. And Mimosas are available ; ) Cash Only but there is an atm onsite. My favorite local "hearty" Big Bear City breakfast spot. They make great apple dumplings and homemade pies abound.
Feel like taking a scenic drive around the lake and finding a spot to eat along the way? Try the North Shore Cafe which is about 15-20 minutes from the house in Fawnskin. You'll head down across the Stanfield cutoff, turn west and then drive lakeside with views of the slopes and surrounding valley. The cafe is a little piece of old time California just like Fawnskin itself. Nothing fancy about this place but the mimosas and French toast are as good as anywhere.
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North Shore Cafe
39226 N Shore DrFeel like taking a scenic drive around the lake and finding a spot to eat along the way? Try the North Shore Cafe which is about 15-20 minutes from the house in Fawnskin. You'll head down across the Stanfield cutoff, turn west and then drive lakeside with views of the slopes and surrounding valley. The cafe is a little piece of old time California just like Fawnskin itself. Nothing fancy about this place but the mimosas and French toast are as good as anywhere.
New and True
Newer businesses on the mountain we’ve tried and are happy to support
Coffee and unbelievable homemade pie in a shop that looks straight out of a fairytale? Live a little. You won’t be sorry. Both sweet and savoury pies until they run out so go early for the best selection.
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Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdCoffee and unbelievable homemade pie in a shop that looks straight out of a fairytale? Live a little. You won’t be sorry. Both sweet and savoury pies until they run out so go early for the best selection.
Food scene
So this sweet little spot is a drive up kiosk that has tasty options both sweet and savoury. They even have some great vegan options. And best of all, their lattes are out of this world. You won’t be disappointed. Worth it.
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Cafe Crepe
41003 Big Bear BlvdSo this sweet little spot is a drive up kiosk that has tasty options both sweet and savoury. They even have some great vegan options. And best of all, their lattes are out of this world. You won’t be disappointed. Worth it.
Check out this sweet local spot with some of the tastiest donuts you’ll find out there. My personal go-to is the classic blueberry cake. For families and friends out together, order the oversized cinnamon roll which is the size of a dinner platter.
You’ll also find some super tasty breakfast burritos and outdoor seating. Always worth the stop!
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Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdCheck out this sweet local spot with some of the tastiest donuts you’ll find out there. My personal go-to is the classic blueberry cake. For families and friends out together, order the oversized cinnamon roll which is the size of a dinner platter.
You’ll also find some super tasty breakfast burritos and outdoor seating. Always worth the stop!