Hidden in a valley high in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California is the community of Big Bear. Within two hours of both San Diego and Los Angeles, this mountain venue is surrounded by thousands of acres of national forest and offers a plethora of recreational options. A visit to the mountains presents an opportunity to vacation, relax and play in a pristine natural setting.

At an altitude of nearly 7,000’ and surrounded by mountain peaks, the communities of Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City and Fawnskin hug the shores of a seven mile alpine lake. These unique small-town communities provide food, lodging and entertainment for thousands of visitors annually.

Getting back to nature, camping in the woods, off road driving and picnicking are on one end of
the spectrum of possibilities for exploring the Valley. At the other end are luxury hotels, gourmet dining and professional theatre productions. Pick and choose from the wide variety of options the area has to offer and tailor a personal retreat. Come up for the day or stay a month. Spend your time shopping in specialty gift shops, treat yourself to the services of a local spa or hide in the forest and never see the inside of a building. It is all possible up here.

Best known for hosting two of Southern California’s prime ski areas, Big Bear offers entirely different vistas when warmer seasons return. Truly a four-season playground, spring, summer and fall bring another set of recreational opportunities into play. Click here for information on fishing and boating.