Discover Big Bear Lake

Your Guide to Big Bear Lake

Things to do, trails, events, attractions and local insight for planning your time in Big Bear Lake.

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Fall is fading. Winter is coming.

Cold nights, changing mountain conditions and the first signs of winter are arriving in Big Bear. Here's what to know if you're heading up soon.

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What do you want to do?

Activities on the lake, mountain and around town.

Find trails by difficulty, scenery and experience.

The Village, zoo, Discovery Center and more.

See what's happening during your visit.

Explore Big Bear beyond the lake.

Restaurants, coffee, drinks and local favorites.

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What's happening in Big Bear

From Halloween in The Village to Thanksgiving in the mountains and Christmas festivities, the holidays bring some of Big Bear's most anticipated seasonal traditions.

October 31

Halloween in The Village

Celebrate Halloween in the heart of The Village with trick-or-treating and a festive evening in Big Bear Lake.

November 26

Thanksgiving in Big Bear

Cabin gatherings, cold mountain days and a busy holiday weekend—see what to expect when spending Thanksgiving in Big Bear.

December

Christmas in Big Bear

Experience Big Bear during the holidays with decorated streets, winter activities and seasonal events throughout the mountain community.

6,752′ Above the Ordinary

There's more to Big Bear than a weekend at the lake.

Big Bear Lake changes with every season. Summer brings lake days and mountain trails. Fall quiets the mountain beneath changing leaves. Winter transforms the slopes and forests with snow, while spring brings longer days and a slower return to the outdoors.

6,752′

Lake elevation

22 Miles

Of shoreline

4 Seasons

Worth experiencing

2 Ski Areas

Snow Summit + Bear Mountain

Fishing from the shore of Big Bear Lake

Fishing
Skiing at Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake California

Skiing
Snowboarding at Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake California

Snowboarding
Snowshoeing on a snowy forest trail in Big Bear

Snowshoeing

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Local Stories & Guides

From the 6,752′

Local insight, trip-planning guides and stories for experiencing Big Bear beyond the basics.

Winter

Planning a ski or snowboard day in Big Bear? Compare Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, then get practical tips for lift tickets, rentals, lessons, parking and winter roads.

Before You Go

Plan your trip

Getting here

Mountain routes and directions

Weather

Know what to expect

Road conditions

Check conditions before driving

Getting around

Transportation once you're here

Big Bear, All Year

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Start with the activities, places and local information that make planning a Big Bear trip easier.