Big Bear Attractions

When it comes to recreation, Big Bear Lake is literally mountains of fun. With great activities ranging from world-class skiing and snowboarding, power boating and jet-skiing, to trout fishing and golfing. Big Bear Lake community also offers some of the best shopping and dining around. However you like to play, think of Big Bear as your personal playground.

Alpine Slide
(909) 866-4626

And don't miss the Alpine Slide - Southern California's only authentic bobsled experience. Riders navigate their own individually controlled sleds down their choice of two quarter-mile long cement tracks filled with high-banked turns and long straightaways.

The Water Slide at the Magic Mountain Recreation Center is a big summertime favorite. Imagine an exhilarating ride down two twisting and turning flumes gushing with refreshing, cool water on your way to splashdown into a heated pool.

Big Bear Adventure Racing
(909) 910-1810

Big Bear Bikes/Prodigy Snowboard
(909) 866-2224

Scenic Sky Chair at Snow Summit
(909) 866-5766

Bear Valley Bikes
(909) 866-8000

Team Big Bear
(909) 866-4565

Take mountain biking to a whole new level. A lot of professional mountain bikers make Big Bear their home, because they know we're famous for having some of the world's best mountain biking trails - ranging in difficulty from easy cruising to challenging. Ride Snow Summit's breathtaking Sky Chair to the top of Big Bear to reach scenic bike trails that pack an adrenalin rush. Or cruise the gentle North Shore Bike path. Big Bear Valley also offers some of the most beautiful and serene hiking and biking trails in Southern California. Our bike rental shops are equipped to handle all skill levels.

Big Bear Municipal Water District (MWD)
(909) 866-5796

North Shore Landing
(909) 878-4FUN

Pleasure Point Marina
(909) 866-2455

Holloway's Marina & RV Park
(800)448-5335

Big Bear Marina
(909) 866-3218

Big Bear Adventure Racing
(909) 910-1810

Wet your appetite for fun. Big Bear Lake has it all...paddle boating, pontoon boating, sailing or power boating... windsurfing, sailboarding, wakeboarding waterskiing or jet skiing... canoeing or kayaking. Boats and equipment can be rented at any one of the marinas that dot the lake's 23 miles of shoreline. Marinas are open spring, summer and autumn. Private boat permits are required and can be purchased at any marina.

North Shore Landing
(909) 878-4FUN

Cantrell Guide Service
(909) 585-4017

Pleasure Point Marina
(909) 866-2455

Big Bear Municipal Water District (MWD)
(909) 866-5796

Big Bear Marina
(909) 866-3218

Alpine Trout Lakes
(909) 866-4532

Holloway's Marina & RV Park
(800)448-5335

When you see the great sport fishing available at Big Bear Lake, you'll be hooked - but good. Trout, large and small mouth bass, blue gill (sunfish), crappie, and catfish are all in plentiful supply. Licenses and supplies can be purchased at sporting good stores and marinas.

Big Bear Historical Museum
(909)585-8100

Big Bear has quite a history, so on your getaway, you might want to do a little time traveling. Walk through our community's colorful and romantic past through the Big Bear Historical Museum and its grounds. The museum is open weekends May through October.