Big Bear Vacations Blog

This weekend Big Bear Lake is having its first ever comedy festival. It’s kind of a big deal. Two nights, lots of comedians at three different venues that are all within walking distance of each other. I’m not really a stand up comedy kind of girl. I have an odd sense of humor that doesn’t seem to align with what comedians think is funny. And I feel guilty if I don’t laugh. I mean this is how they make their living and I’m just sitting there like please don’t look

FALL IS HERE!!!!!! Leaves are turning colors, nights are chilly but the days are sunny and warm. It is the perfect time to be in Big Bear Lake. Having recently moved here, I wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of the fall season – my biggest question – is there a fall season in southern California? Heck yes there is and I am not at all disappointed! So much to do, so much to see!!!! I recently attended Hot Dawgs and Handrails (an elite snowboarding event) – and while

Fall Brings a Big Bear Scarecrow Invasion Picking a favorite season in Big Bear can be as hard as choosing a favorite flavor of ice cream, however Autumn is very hard to beat. Right now Fall colors are bright and the Village is full of fun little stops to make your day. A highlight of this time of year is always Scarecrow Fest. The Big Bear Lake Village Scarecrow Festival, sponsored by the Village Business Association, is a friendly free-of-charge competition between merchants, non-profit groups and other community-based service clubs

First, a bit of personal history. My name is Ali and I’m from Idaho. I lived there my entire life until I moved to Big Bear in June. I’ve been asked countless times, “why on earth would you move from Idaho to California?” The reasons were simple: 1) I hated living in Idaho; 2) I wanted to be closer to two of my sisters that live in SoCal; and 3) I was thirsty for a new adventure. I immediately began my quest for employment. Luckily for me, it didn’t take

The Big Bear MTB Gran Fondo joins the ranks of premier Southern California endurance mountain bike events with rides for all levels. Riders will be able to challenge their personal abilities with distances of 100/70/50/30/20k. The 20k allows intermediate riders to take the Snow Summit Sky Chair to the ridgeline to begin their ride, while other rides begin in the Village and may include 3,500 to as much as 10,000 feet of climbing. The Big Bear Grizzly 100 is a National Ultra Endurance Race series event. Professional mountain bike racers

Tour de Big Bear is coming to town! Cycling enthusiasts will enjoy a spectacular mountain ride in cool mountain air during the blazing heat of summer! Outstanding signage with law enforcement at all major intersections. With the thin mountain air, you will enjoy LEGENDARY AID STATIONS for hydration and refueling. Feeling competitive? 70 and 100 milers automatically entered into “King/Queen of the Mountain” with 7-mile climb to the top of Onyx Summit for cash and prizes.   Whether you select the 25, 50, 70 or 100-mile stages, you will be