Big Bear City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Big Bear City
Where to stay in Big Bear City
North Shore
If you're spending some time in North Shore, Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Solar Observatory are top sights worth seeing.
Meadowbrook Estates
While Meadowbrook Estates isn't home to many top sights, Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Bear Mountain Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
Peter Pan
Peter Pan might not have many top sights, but Community Arts Theater Society and Gold Mountain Memorial Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Whispering Forest
When in Whispering Forest, you can plan a visit to Community Arts Theater Society and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Gold Mountain Manor Bed and Breakfast
We don’t often ‘Review’, leaving that to others … But, where shall we start? … Built in 1928 as “Murmuring Pines”. Today it’s best known as the Gold Mountain Manor, a wonderful, historically maintained Bed-and-Breakfast. The original builder family invested in the early West Coast Movie Business ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Cathy's Cottages
The heater didn’t work the second night.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Big Sky: Luxury Big Bear Lodge! Hot Tub! Pool Table! Fire Pit! 2 Primary Suites! Dog Friendly! Forest Walks + Snow Play! Arcade! EV Charger!
This house is amazing. Our whole family was able to stay here and it never felt crowded. I will be staying here again in the future.
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
NEW!!! ★BEARADISE★ Modern Luxury Cabin
Very nice place very clean nice area Close toEverything
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Big Sky: Luxury Big Bear Lodge! Hot Tub! Pool Table! Fire Pit! 2 Primary Suites! Dog Friendly! Forest Walks + Snow Play! Arcade! EV Charger!
This house is amazing. Our whole family was able to stay here and it never felt crowded. I will be staying here again in the future.
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Sand meets Pine Trees - adorable, Pet Friendly, renovated Cabin-Big Bear
Cute small home, very close to town and lake. Was able to take my 2 dogs and they had bowls ready for them. Only down sides were had to pay extra to have a fire, there was no where to eat since the TV is on the table and they only had 2 chairs in back and none on the patio to sit on. Host was very ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Big Bear Discovery Center
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Big Bear Discovery Center, a lovely green space in Big Bear City. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
You can take time to visit Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 during your travels to Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Community Arts Theater Society
You can make plans for a show at Community Arts Theater Society during your stay in Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Gold Mountain Memorial Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Gold Mountain Memorial Park and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Big Bear Solar Observatory
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Big Bear Solar Observatory during your trip to Big Bear City. Wander through the lakeside and lush forest in this quaint area.
Activities
Zipline Tour - 9 high-speed ziplines & fun suspension bridge
