A Getaway for Dad This Fathers’ Day

Celebrate the one you call dad with a much-needed Father’s Day break and some time to relax and rejuvenate. Consider a break full of lake- and mountainside fun, then point your compass to Big Bear and the surrounding area for an unforgettable Father’s Day vacation. Book a comfortable and private stay full of rest and relaxation for dad and his loved ones with Big Bear Vacations. Our Father’s Day Big Bear lake CA rentals are just moments away from everything you and dad want to do and see on a Father’s Day vacation to remember for years to come.

For the Fisherman

When a fishing weekend is just the ticket, you’ll need…

 

• Book A Charter – Big Bear Lake is home to several professional fishing charter services that can teach the basics of trout and bass fishing. If you’re already a seasoned angler, charters can offer insider tips to help you up your game during a season or for a certain species.
• Rent A Boat – While shore fishing has proven fruitful time and time again, getting on the water definitely opens up numerous other fishing spots to drop a line in. Whether you’re after a basic 14′ or 16′ fishing boat or a comfier pontoon, Big Bear Lake marinas have you covered for your fishing excursion.
• Load Up on Tackle – Of course you’ll need all the best tackle equipment to start reeling in fishes. Big Bear Sporting Goods not only offers top tier rods & reels, bait, lures, and other fishing basics, but they also have a highly knowledgeable staff who are passionate fishermen themselves. Be sure to ask for some expert advice!
• Get a License – Per California Fish & Wildlife rules, you must carry a valid fishing license. Fishing licenses an be purchased online before you arrive or at marina locations.
• Après Fish – Once you’ve reached your bag limit, head into The Village to celebrate with some local Big Bear grub and drinks. See below for some inspiration!

For the Golfer

Bear Mountain Golf Course is Big Bear’s 9-hole/Par 35 course. Play wide open fairways and challenging over-water features. Each hole features sand trap hazards and unique obstacles as well as incredible views of the Bear Mountain Resort and surrounding valley forest. Warm up on the Driving Range before your game or gear up in the Pro Shop. Relax with some lunch and an ice-cold beer after your game in the Clubhouse.

For the Runner – Holcomb Valley Trail Run

Race the 33, 14, or 7 milers along the famous Pacific Crest Trail! The Holcomb Valley Trail Run was established in 1997 to take advantage of some of the best trail running in Southern California – right here in Big Bear! Run through the beautiful Holcomb Valley scenery just outside the Big Bear Valley. This trail running event is a fundraiser for the local volunteer search and rescue organization who staffs the event aid stations, safety operations, communication program, and more.

Event Date, Time & Place

June 14, 2025

Start/Finish at Meadows Edge Picnic Area, 40751 N Shore Lane

Start times vary by race event.

Registration Open

Event Details

• Registration: Online until midnight Wednesday, June 11. On-site registration available only if event is not sold out at Meadows Edge Picnic Area. Friday, June 13 from 4 – 5:30 PM and Saturday, June 14 from 5:30 – 7 AM.
• Packet Pickup: Meadows Edge Picnic Area. Friday, June 13 from 4 – 5:30 PM and Saturday, June 14 from 5:30 – 7 AM.
• Aid Stations: There are well-stocked aid stations along course routes.
• For full race event details, click Registration Info below.

REGISTRATION INFO

Start Times:

• 33 mile: 7 AM
• 14 mile: 7:15 AM
• 7 mile: 7:30AM
• Start/Finish Location: Meadows Edge Picnic Area
• See Hard Cut-Off Times

For the Adventurer

There are so many ways to explore the San Bernardino National Forest in Big Bear Lake…

• Jump on a Jeep Tour – Big Bear Off-Road Experience offers guided Jeep 4X4 excursions for all experience levels. From the easy Holcomb Valley Trail to the challenging John Bull Loop, you’ll get to know Big Bear in an exciting new way!
• Take to the Trails – The San Bernardino National Forest is home to hundreds of miles of 4X4, hiking, and biking trails. Whatever your mode of transport, these routes offer some of the most scenic outdoor adventure spots in California.
• Hit the Bike Park – Let gravity do the work when you head to Summit Bike Park! This growing downhill mountain bike park features routes for beginners, intermediates, and advanced riders.
• Horseback Backcountry – Tour the Valley atop your trusty steed! Baldwin Lake Stables offers horseback tours year-round. Ask about sunset rides!
• Zoom on a Zipline – Action Tours offers both Zipline and Segway tours year-round.
• Take a Helicopter Ride – See the valley from a bird’s eye perspective on a Helicopter Big Bear tour!
• Ride the Wake! Wakeboarding, waterskiing, and inner tubing are popular summertime activities! Treat Dad to a lesson or enjoy a session with the whole family.

For The Foodie

Big Bear Lake is proud to host an array of pubs, pizza parlors, steakhouses, and international delights.

• All-American – Dig into American classics at Wyatt’s Saloon and Grill. Here midweek? Join in the line dancing Wednesdays and country music on Fridays. Country Kitchen on the west side of the Valley is serving up the best of country feel good food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• What’s On Tap? – Order the best pub food in town with ice cold beer and spirits. Head over to Big Bear Bar & Grill, The Bone Yard, the Pines Tavern of the Lake, Old Country Inn, or Big Bear Lake Brewing Co. for a laid-back dining experience for the whole family.
• International Flavors – Take your taste buds on an adventure at Dynasty serving authentic Mandarin and Szechwan style Chinese cuisine. You can expect these entrees to have a ‘kick’ that is true to the Szechwan style. Or enjoy a meal inspired by Indian and Nepalese recipes at Himalayan Restaurant. The Royal Thai Café is cooking up only the best in curry, noodles, barbequed meats, stir-fry, and more. Hacienda Bar & Grill brings you traditional Mexican recipes that are family favorites of the owners! Can’t decide? Head to Santana & Maverick’s for a menu that spans the globe where everyone is sure to find something they love!
• Steakhouses and Seafood – No foodie getaway is complete without a dining experience at one of Big Bear Lake’s seafood and steakhouses. Take a seat at The Captain’s Anchorage, The Pines Lakefront or Stillwell’s at The Lodge in The Village.
• Not To Miss – Kick back with a specialty sandwich and a signature smoothie at Amangela’s. Sister My Sister Bake Shop is ready to top of your foodie adventure with the best cupcakes, pastries, and goodies in town!

 

A Place to Relax with Dad

Step inside one of our Big Bear Father’s Day vacation rental homes where you’ll find an open great room that combines all the daily needs for indoor living, cooking, dining, and the rest and relaxation you came to enjoy with the one you call dad. The great room offers comfortable and elegant furnishings throughout that bring all of dad’s loved ones together to enjoy a Big Bear vacation in one spot. Living areas of our Big Bear Father’s Day vacation rental homes feature beautiful and stylish furnishings, some with touches of mountain décor and ambiance that transport you with the feel outside and make you feel as if you’re enjoying the area’s mountain activities, even when you’re just sitting and relaxing or planning your day of Big Bear Father’s Day adventure. Gather everyone around the unit’s indoor entertainment area. Select rentals include flat screen TVs, a DVD library, and all the electronics you need – just make sure dad controls the remote and chooses his favorites first.

In a Big Bear Father’s Day vacation rental home provided by Big Bear Vacations, each space flows into the next, easily connecting rooms so everyone can be a part of the vacation fun. Have every meal and midnight snack taken care of 24/7 when you use the unit’s fully equipped kitchen. Prepare and serve delicious home-cooked meals with all the cookware and utensils you need in fully stocked cupboards and drawers. Make use modern appliances and have plenty of counter space for prep and serving. A Big Bear Father’s Day vacation rental home provided by Big Bear Vacations has ample dining space, too, so everyone can come together for a meal at one table! Dining furnishing unique to each unit run from modern and stylish to mountain colors and textures that reflect the outside while creating a cohesive look throughout the home. There are many other conveniences of home in a Big Bear Father’s Day vacation rental home by Big Bear Vacations, including in-unit laundry, and free Wi-Fi so you and dad can stay connected to friends and family back home.

Outdoor activities are in abundance in Big Bear. Spend time with dad swimming, boating, and sunbathing, or watching the kids play on the sand. There are plenty of things to do that will keep you outside all day long. Should bad weather spoil your outdoor plans this Father’s Day, or dad is set on spending the day relaxing without somewhere to go, there’s something to occupy your time right at your rental. Unplug for the day with books, board games, magazines, toys for the kids, and more to make a lazy day at your rental fun and full of activity!

Fun for Dad and His Loved Ones

The relaxing lake- and mountainside environment of Big Bear offers plenty to do and see, especially around the summer holiday of Father’s Day. Get out with dad and experience everything you can, from hiking and mountain biking, horseback riding through Big Bear Valley or even the adrenaline rush of the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain or a Jeep tour through Big Bear. If dad is an avid angler, take some time and drop a line to catch the day’s lunch or dinner. Spend some time out on the lake with water sports, or just splash around at the water’s edge and enjoy the beach. Follow dad’s lead, which also might include a round or two of golf surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Father’s Day Vacation Without Modification

Even if it’s just you and dad, just two people sharing a hotel room can feel cramped. Sharing the small bathroom, living out of suitcases, and the other limitations of staying in a single room with multiple people can make your Father’s Day vacation accommodations more of a hassle than a relaxing part of your stay. The more people you add, you face booking extra rooms, so dad doesn’t have the quality time with each family member. Add in the variety of routines and schedules of each person, and even at an upscale resort seems stressful. Dump the stress, cramped feeling, and schedule modifications in favor of a vacation that leaves everyone relaxed. Private bedrooms and bathrooms allow dad and all of his loved ones to enjoy vacation in their own way, with few or no modifications to daily routine other than awesome Big Bear activities, of course. There’s no “wrong” or “better” room in Father’s Day Big Bear Lake, CA rentals provided by Big Bear Vacations. Each spacious bedroom features beds with comfortable mattresses dressed in cozy bed linens for a good night’s sleep. Closets and dressers in each room boast plenty of storage! Keep all of your things – from the items you brought with you to the fun souvenirs you’ve collected during your Big Bear adventures safe and in one place. Many of our units have TVs in every room and select Father’s Day vacation rental homes have bunk rooms with kid-friendly décor, activities and areas just for them to make their Father’s Day stay as special as dad’s. Enjoy having no disagreements about who sleeps where, either, since our Big Bear Father’s Day vacation rentals treat every room as if it were a master suite.

Relax and enjoy morning or evening routines. Bathrooms found in our Big Bear Father’s Day vacation rental include all the comforts of home. Spacious bathtubs or shower stalls, as well as spacious vanities to spread out your personal items for your routine are just some of the perks. Take advantage of provided amenities that keep you relaxed, refreshed, and ready for every day of Big Bear Father’s Day fun.

Outdoor Entertainment This Father’s Day

Now that you’ve explored every inch of the indoors at your Big Bear Father’s Day vacation rental home provided by Big Bear Vacations, take a step outside and look around – the Father’s Day fun and relaxation can’t be contained within its walls Sit out on a private patio or balcony and breathe in the lake and mountain air. Cook a meal al fresco on a private grill or venture out and meet the neighbors in an open community space that features grills, fire pits, outdoor games, picnic seating, and other outdoor community amenities. Make sure to grab the beach gear provided at your rental before heading down for a fun Big Bear Father’s Day on the beach! For more fun experiences, check out these top 5 Father’s Day activities in Big Bear!

Book Big Bear CA Rentals for Father’s Day

We’d love to welcome you and the one you call dad to Big Bear and host you in one of our Father’s Day vacation rental homes full of fun and relaxation. Extend that fun and relaxation to your accommodations by booking a Father’s Day vacation rental home with Big Bear Vacations. We can help you find the right home for dad, from a cozy one-bedroom cabin for a solo retreat, a larger home, or a combination of properties for a family reunion with dad as the focus.

Contact us today to start planning your Father’s Day Big Bear adventure!