Enjoy a cooler summer in Big Bear Lake
Big
Bear Lake, a
four seasons resort community surrounded by the San Bernardino
National Forest is the perfect getaway for your family.
High in the San Bernardino Mountains, California’s
best-kept secret awaits.

Centrally
located to Southern California, your Big Bear Paradise is
only a couple hours away.
In
the Summer Big Bear Lake is the place to be! The air is
fresh and the lake is your playground for boating, jet skiing,
water skiing, parasailing and more. Participate in summer
activities like the “Old Miner’s Days and the
“Fourth of July” lakeside fireworks spectacular.
Enjoy the clear; star filled nights and the cool breeze
that carries you gently to sleep.
In the fall, after the crowds have gone let the colors and
smells of autumn fill our senses. Take in the breathtaking
views of the National Forest and the lake on your nature
hikes or mountain bike trails.
Upon your arrival in Big Bear stroll the many unique stores
in the village. There is always something for everyone.
Then enjoy one of the many outdoor patios in the village,
relax and breathe the fresh mountain air. With an average
of over 300 days of sunshine a year you will have a hard
time to find anything but blue skies.
-
Big
Bear Lake Elevation:
6,743 Feet
-
Big Bear Lake Lengths: 7 Miles
-
Average Lake Width: 1/2 Mile
-
Big Bear's Shoreline: 22 Miles
-
Max. Water Depth at the Dam 72 Feet
-
Big Bear Lake Capacity: 73, 370 Acre Feet
-
Busiest Day on the Lake: July 4th for the
fireworks!
-
Big
Bear Valley Length: 12.5 Miles
-
Average Sunny Days per Year: 300
-
Average Permanent Population: 17,000
-
Average Daytime Temperature in the Summer: 72
F.
-
Average Daytime Temperature in the Winter: 30
F.