Big Bear Vacations Blog

Watch a video taken by Kim this New Years in Big Bear morning, showing you the beautiful fresh snow that arrived last night!

Located in the Bear Mountain area in Big Bear Lake, Peaceful Pines is a two bedrooms, one bath Big Bear vacation home that sleeps four. I am a huge fan of hot springs.  Been to more than 100 hot springs, some that are easy to get to, some that are miles of hiking, but the best part is the view.  While hot tubs are not natural hot springs, they are the next best thing! Some of our cabins offer the best views while sitting on the deck immersed in a

Cap Off Your Big Bear Experience with a Great Cup of Joe! Whether you come to Big Bear for the brisk mountain air and the thrill of skiing in the wintertime or you come for the scenic hiking and pleasant days by Big Bear Lake during the summer, there’s nothing like starting off your day with an amazing cup of coffee in one of the quaint coffee shops in this charming alpine town. Before you hit the slopes or the water, check out our list below of the top local

It doesn’t matter if you say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”—as long as you’re filled with the spirit of the season, you’ll fit right in at Big Bear Lake. As Christmas in Big Bear draws near and temperatures settle low, hearts warm and businesses begin to celebrate along with the rest of the populace. Being out and about just gets better! Whether you’re looking to create new memories or rekindle old ones with friends and family, Big Bear offers something for everyone to enjoy. Seek out adventure on the slopes

This weekend Big Bear Lake is having its first ever Big Bear 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

FALL IN BIG BEAR 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)

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