North Shore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
North Shore Recreation Area
Explore the lovely green spaces of North Shore Recreation Area and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Juniper Point
Explore the lovely green spaces of Juniper Point and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Cougar Crest Trailhead
You can take time to visit Cougar Crest Trailhead during your travels to Big Bear City.
Grout Bay Picnic Area
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Grout Bay Picnic Area, a lovely green space in Fawnskin. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals
Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
"From the pictures I expected a little more for the money. Room was old and outdated. Resort is old and outdated. Coffee machine was broken, TV didn't work properly either. The cafe was awesome. The restaurant was super overpriced. The property is beautiful though. It is close to the village as well. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Lagonita Lodge
"Gorgeous location on Big Bear lake, helpful staff, large and fully equipped rooms (more like small apartments). We really enjoyed the balcony with table and chairs overlooking the lake."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Marina Riviera
"Hotel room and bed was clean and well kept. Bonus is that all of the rooms have lake view. The hotel has beach access with deck chairs. All in all good value. However a couple of niggles are. The mattress was a bit lumpy probably at the end of its useful life. There is no coffee maker in the room. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Motel 6 Highland, CA – San Bernardino – East
"The staff was very helpful. We had a mold smell in the bathroom and so they quickly moved us to a new room. All the ice machines were not working which was an inconvenience."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
"Rooms photograph well but choices were made for design and not function. Lighting at the bathroom sink was too dim to get ready, bedside lights were all glare and closet area has no light I could find. Housekeeping let down the experience with some visible oversights in the bed and bath. The mattress, ..."
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge
"Hello, it was the first time for me to know big bear , and everything was good, I don't have any issues,"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
