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Big Bear Lake

THINGS TO DO

A guided trip into the wilderness is an excellent way to bond with friend or have a memorable time with your family.  

Choose from full day or overnight canoe trips, off-road biking trips, mountain climbing, rappelling and more.  

Enjoy the very best views in the region, from deserted paper mills to highest local peaks, from ice carved caves to ancient trees. 

Let me create a tour that fits you perfectly, adjusting for physical limitations, time restraints, or extra participants.  

A woman is sitting on a boat with her feet up.

BOAT RENTALS

BOAT RENTALS
Entrance sign to the Village in Big Bear Lake on a pole with flowers hanging from it.

DISCOVER THE VILLAGE

DISCOVER THE VILLAGE
A chain link fence with a sign that says Bark Park

BARK PARK

BARK PARK
Alpine Pedal Path with a wooden fence leading to a lake with mountains in the background.

ALPINE PEDAL PATH

ALPINE PEDAL PATH
Boulder Bay Park with mountains in the background and trees and rocks in the foreground.

BOULDER BAY PARK

BOULDER BAY PARK
A dog is standing on a wooden dock next to a boat in Big Bear Lake

DOG FRIENDLY

DOG FRIENDLY
A view of Big Bear Lake surrounded by trees and mountains on a sunny day

ADVENTURE PASS

ADVENTURE PASS
A black bear is walking through the grass in the woods.

BLACK BEARS

BLACK BEARS

TRAVEL GUIDE

The Big Bear Discovery Center, located in Fawnskin, California, is a visitor and educational facility nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake. It serves as a gateway to the natural wonders of the region, providing valuable information about the surrounding environment, local flora and fauna, and recreational opportunities.

Visitors can explore interactive exhibits that showcase the diverse ecosystems of the San Bernardino Mountains, participate in educational programs and guided nature walks, and obtain trail maps and permits for outdoor activities. The Discovery Center is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and seasonal interpretive programs.

Big Bear Lake is a popular mountain resort and vacation destination located in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. The centerpiece of the area is the beautiful Big Bear Lake, a freshwater lake situated at an elevation of about 6,750 feet (2,060 meters) above sea level. The region is known for its outdoor recreational activities, including skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and water sports in the warmer months,

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Pathway at Boulder Bay Park with trees and a path leading to a lake with mountains in the background.
A blackboard with the words
A small a frame house in the middle of a forest.
Three pizzas are stacked on top of each other on a wooden table.
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