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Canoe
Canoeing offers a peaceful way to take in the views around Big Bear Lake, maybe cast a fishing line out and relax by going as fast or slow as you’d like to oar! This is a great activity for people of all ages and ability.
Bluff Lake
Bluff Lake is one of the lakes in the area of Big Bear. Quieter than Big Bear Lake, Bluff Lake is a great place to escape to for an afternoon of serene waterside vacationing. Learn all about Bluff Lake right here!
Birding In Big Bear
Exploring the area is one of the best parts of going on vacation! In Big Bear, there are plenty of locations and animals to see! Check out the article below to learn about Birding in Big Bear!
Big Bear, California is a destination where travelers have opportunities to combine the best of outdoor adventures with amazing dining, entertainment, and shopping. Whether you’re a visitor with a heart for flavor or can’t wait to get out and explore the many trails, Big Bear is bound to be an adventure. While you’re here, take some time to step into the past with a visit to the Big Bear Historical Museum. This establishment makes it a mission to preserve and pass on the story and history of Big Bear for all who are lucky enough to experience this dynamic destination for themselves.
Located at 800 B Greenway Drive, the Big Bear Historical Museum is run by the Big Bear Historical Society and presents guests with a look back at an authentic past with deep roots in the San Bernardino Mountains. Open May through October, the Big Bear Historical Museum first opened to the public in 1982 after a long period of renovation and restoration. Once up and running, this Big Bear museum soon began to delight visitors by presenting them with the chance to walk through time as they browsed office buildings, stores, cabins and barns that have stood the test of time. Today, the tradition continues as visitors stop by daily to make the most of a look around a time gone by and learn about those who turned Big Bear into the city it is today.
A stop at the Big Bear Historical Museum is sure to be informational and educational, but it also proves time and again to be engaging. Guests who spend some time at this captivating museum have options to try their hand at panning for gold. Guided tours of the museum are available upon request as well. Employees are costumed in era-specific apparel and are happy to answer questions as you browse the buildings, exhibits, and displays. This Big Bear museum is open from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Make the most of every moment in Big Bear by booking a rental cabin with Big Bear Vacations when you’re in town. Our team is dedicated to making your experience in Big Bear as comfortable and convenient as possible. Contact us today to learn more about our portfolio of available properties in the area and to begin turning those vacation plans into a reality.
Big Bear Historical Museum
To book this experience call: 909-585-8100
Hours:
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday- 10AM-4PM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday- closed
Big Bear, California is a destination where travelers have opportunities to combine the best of outdoor adventures with amazing dining, entertainment, and shopping. Whether you’re a visitor with a heart for flavor or can’t wait to get out and explore the many trails, Big Bear is bound to be an adventure. While you’re here, take some time to step into the past with a visit to the Big Bear Historical Museum. This establishment makes it a mission to preserve and pass on the story and history of Big Bear for all who are lucky enough to experience this dynamic destination for themselves.
Big Bear Historical Museum
800-B Greenway Dr.
Big Bear City, CA 92314
Alpine Pedal Path
Interested in biking around Big Bear along with a scenic route? The Alpine Pedal Path is a biking route designed to offer exercise and views all in one!
Explore the year-round Alpine Pedal Path along the shoreline of Big Bear Lake. Perfect for strolling or pedaling alongside scenic views!
The entire Big Bear area is a haven for lovers of all things outdoors. Here, you can take in the beautiful surroundings of Big Bear Lake. One of the most popular ways to enjoy the serene, pleasant views of Big Bear Lake is by paddle boarding this Southern California paradise, which you can participate in just about anywhere along the lake.
In the serene town of Big Bear, California, you can expect to find a number of unique facets that truly make this alpine oasis stand out in comparison to the rest of Southern California. A departure from the swathes of overcrowded beaches and amusement parks, Big Bear is a peaceful mountain town renowned for its striking mountain views, ample skiing and snowboarding in the winter, pleasant hiking and biking during the summer, vast forests with extensive trail networks, and Big Bear Lake—an enormous manmade lake that is the ultimate destination for water-based sports and leisurely activities.
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Learn More About Paddleboarding
The sport of paddleboarding is particularly popular at Big Bear Lake because of the smooth, calm nature of the water and the diverse range of coves hidden in areas where boats can’t quite reach. Read on to learn more about where you can go to take lessons, rent equipment, and more for Big Bear paddle boarding!
Big Bear Lake has no shortage of marinas or ideal spots for paddleboarding. The lake’s marinas include Pleasure Point Marina, Big Bear Marina, Holloway’s Marina, and Captain John’s Marina, all of which have packages and specials for Big Bear paddleboarding lessons for all ability levels, paddleboard rentals in case you don’t have or can’t bring your own paddleboard, and paddleboard charters that will take you on a tour of the best paddleboarding spots on Big Bear Lake.
Rental providers like Getboards Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals and Paddles and Pedals also provide paddleboard rentals and are not necessarily associated with a marina. Some rental vendors also offer paddleboard delivery, allowing you to have your paddleboard rental delivered to your vacation cabin without having to go to a store, dock, or marina.
Other charter services and vendors of rentals and lessons include the Big Bear Watersports School, North Shore Landing, Designated Wakesports, and Big Bear Boating (the latter of which seems as though it would specialize in only boating, but actually caters to paddleboarders among its other clientele).
Prices for renting stand-up paddleboards in Big Bear range from as low as $25 for a one-hour session to upwards of $85 for full-day rentals. Oftentimes, rental providers may require a minimum amount of time for your rental session, so be sure to ask ahead of time before renting.
In short, you don’t have to travel far along Big Bear Lake before you encounter businesses that will tend to all of your Big Bear paddle boarding needs.
Situated in and around Big Bear Lake, our cabins come from rustic and romantic to spacious and luxurious and everything in between. They are also ideally located for keeping close to all that the lake has to offer. However, there’s much more to Big Bear than just Big Bear Lake. Be sure to ask one of our helpful vacation planners for additional information on all of the wonderful things that there are to do and see nearby, and they’ll be happy to answer your questions with their breadth of local, insider knowledge.
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Paddle Boarding
There are several different ways to spend time on or in Big Bear Lake. Stand up paddle boards are a great way to work out and experience the water in a different way.
Stand up Paddle Board:
2 Hours – $35
Half Day ( 4 Hours ) – $55
Full Day ( 8 Hours ) – $85
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Big Bear is home to a diverse range of exciting outdoor recreation, from snowboarding and skiing during the winter months to water-based activities like boating and kayaking during the summer.
Few experiences parallel that of taking to the water on a kayak, embarking on a journey of strength and discovery, propelled only by your own reserves and an intense desire to see the water-bound world around you for yourself firsthand. Grab life by the paddle and see what Big Bear kayaking locales have to offer during your time here!
Big Bear Lake is the most renowned place to kayak in Big Bear because of its calm water, mysterious shoreline coves, and the picturesque backdrop of dense forests and stark mountain peaks. Bird watching and fishing are also popular pastimes that many kayakers engage in during their water-bound excursions.
All along the shores of Big Bear Lake, you’ll encounter a variety of marinas where you can rent out kayaks, purchase equipment, and push off from the shore. On the northern shore of the lake, there’s Captain John’s Fawn Harbor Marina, which offers one and two-person, or tandem, kayaks ranging from $20 for a one-hour rental to $85 for an eight-hour rental. There’s also a Captain John’s Marina located on the southeastern end of the lake closer to downtown Big Bear.
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Other marinas and rental providers located around the lake with similar rates include Getboards Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals, Big Bear Marina, Big Bear Paddling, Paddles and Pedals, and Pine Knot Marina. If you already own your own kayak and gear, there are two public boat launches from which you can depart: one located west of Fawnskin, and one located east of the Stanfield cutoff.
Additionally, you’ll need to purchase a day-use permit (about $20) from either a public boat launch or a marina, and your kayak will need to undergo inspection for Quagga Mussels, which are considered an invasive species in North America. Once you’ve been cleared through inspection, you can start kayaking in Big Bear!
Big Bear kayak rentals are a great way to explore the beauty of the area, but they aren’t the only way. Learn more about the excitement that awaits you within the charming alpine town of Big Bear, California when you book your trip accommodations in one of the traditional mountain cabins that Big Bear vacations has available for your stay today!
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Kayaking
Kayaking offers a peaceful way to take in the views around Big Bear Lake, maybe cast a fishing line out and relax by going as fast or slow as you’d like to paddle! This is a great activity for people of all ages and ability.
Single Kayak – One Person
2 Hours – $35
Half Day ( 4 Hours ) – $59
Full Day ( 8 Hours ) – $89
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Big Bear Lake, located in the San Bernardino mountains, offers many activities and attractions for the interested visitor. One of the most prominent and popular local activities is mountain biking. Drawing mountain bikers of all skill-levels from around the world, there are over one hundred miles of Big Bear mountain bike trails, which range from quick and easy half-hour rides to rides that span over 25 miles and last for five hours.
Well-known for its intense mountain landscape, Big Bear is home to some of the best mountain biking terrain in SoCal. Learn more about where to rent and where to Big Bear mountain bike below!
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The Snow Summit Ski Resort is home to the only lift-serviced mountain biking park in all of Southern California. Widely varying terrain such as bridges, berms, and step-ups present an intriguing challenge to bike riders of all abilities.
The Skyline Ridge Trail, one of the most popular Big Bear mountain biking trails, passes through Snow Summit and has one of the most striking views in the entire valley. From here, you can see Big Bear Lake to the North and Mount San Gorgonio to the South.
The trail from Pine Knot Trail to Grand View Point consists of three miles of single-track that you can ride each way, while Cougar Crest Trail has two miles of single-track and Alpine Pedal Path has three and a half miles of paved pathway. Finally, Hanna Flats and Grays Peak have unbeatable views and a cross-country mountain biking descent, for those looking for a greater challenge than normal.
Depending on where you’re planning your mountain biking adventure, there are a wide variety of rental shops that can help you get started. Even if you’re bringing your own mountain bike to Big Bear on vacation, these stores can help with repairs, equipment, and trail advice that will come in handy.
If you’re interested in checking out the biking trails on Snow Summit, the resort is home to the Slopeside Rental Shop, which offers an array of downhill and cross-country mountain bikes and related gear, all situated just a short distance away from the scenic Sky Chairs that will take you to Southern California’s only mountain biking park with lift service.
With terrain ranging from step-ups and berms to bridges, Snow Summit’s park keeps things interesting for riders of all skill levels. If you’re just starting out, Small Wonder and the Skill Builder Park will be the best places for you. Advanced riders, meanwhile, should check out Miracle Mile and Party Wave. Tickets for the park are usually about $20 for a single day, with 20% discounts available if purchased at least 72 hours in advance.
To the north of Snow Summit along the southern shore of Big Bear Lake, Bear Valley Bikes offers bike rentals from $10 per hour for front suspension mountain bikes to $120 for a full day (eight hours) on a full suspension downhill mountain bike. Equipment and repairs are also offered.
Our team of dedicated vacation planners can share their local knowledge of the Big Bear area and all of the excitement that it holds for guests when they stay in a Big Bear vacation rental. We’re eager to answer your questions about what’s nearby, what activities there are to do, and any other topic that might spring to mind.
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Bike Rentals
Big Bear is a mountain biking destination in Southern California. This world-class mountain biking region has more than one hundred miles of trails and forest service roads to satisfy bikers of all ages and skill levels. Snow Summit has a top-notch downhill bike park allowing you to ride the ski lift to the top and bike down!
Bear Valley Bikes
Front Suspension Mountain Bike
2 Hours – $25
Half Day ( 4 Hours ) – $39
Full Day ( 8 Hours ) – $52
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A trip to Big Bear Lake provides the scenery, excitement and opportunities for exploring that keep travelers engaged in the location and coming back year after year. Perhaps the most satisfying type of exploration that is done while traveling is the kind that reminds you of the effort that goes into keeping beautiful places like Big Bear as beautiful as they were originally fashioned to be. A trip to the Alpine Zoo at Moonridge is an amazing stop for visitors of all ages looking for an experience that’s fun, insightful and educational.
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo at Moonridge is a haven of hope for animals that need rescue, rehabilitation and care before being returned to their natural environments once healed. While this location maintains a permanent of collection of animals that comprise the primary exhibits, the majority of work on the part of zoo staff comes in the form of animal rehabilitation efforts. Guests are invited to ask questions and get a close up look at what is required to help an injured animal get back on its feet and out into the wild.
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Learn More About the Alpine Zoo
The Alpine Zoo’s past stems back to a devastating Big Bear Lake fire in the 1950’s that left several wild animals injured and needing long-term care. The concept of rehabilitating these animals and educating the public at the same time transformed the makeshift care center into a full-fledged zoo. Today, the Alpine Zoo successfully returns nearly 90% of all animals it takes in back to the wild.Animals that Educate
Visitors to the zoo are often amazed at the wide variety of animals that call this location both a temporary and permanent home. Exhibits feature a variety of bears including black bears and their Grizzly counterparts. Guests enjoy encounters with wolves, coyotes and foxes as well as bald eagles and a variety of owls. Between the many species of birds, reptiles and large cats, there’s something to capture every visitor’s attention.
After spending an educational afternoon exploring the Alpine Zoo, be sure you’re making your way back to a home away from home that provides the comfort and luxury you deserve. The team at Big Bear Vacations is here to help you book a property that keeps you close to the fun and delivers big on taste and style. Contact us to begin planning today!
Make the most of your time in Big Bear Lake with a trip to the Alpine Zoo. Review the important information below before visiting and enjoy an experience in animal rehabilitation that’s sure to leave you inspired.
To book this experience call: 855-638-3971
Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 10AM-4PM
Alpine Zoo
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a must-see during your stay in Big Bear Lake.
The Zoo is a rehabilitation facility offering injured and orphaned wild animals a safe haven, temporarily while they heal or permanently, as they are unable to survive on their own. 90% of all animals brought to the Zoo are successfully released back into their native environment.
Adults (ages 11-up) $12.00
Seniors (age 60+) $9.00
Children (ages 3-10) $9.00
Children (2 –under) Free
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Hours:
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Saturday-Sunday: 10AM-6PM
Alpine Water Slide
Take a ride in the crystal blue waters of the Alpine water slide. Turing and banking on the way to the 3 ½ deep pool of inviting water. When you are done, relax with family and friends on the poolside redwood deck.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose Lane
Big Bear Lake
