Recreation | Other Attractions
Have fun, relax, and fish in Big Bear Lake with friendly, licensed professional guides. Take your family horseback riding, or simply spend your time enjoying the beautiful beaches around big bear lake.
Things to do in Bear Bountain all year 'round...
Big Bear's alpine scenery from lakeside to the mountaintops creates a great backdrop for events, which explains why so many events are held each year at the resort town. Big Bear's diverse selection of events from concerts to festivals to Broadway musicals delivers good times for all!
Every month, from January to December, there's something special and unique going on up here in Big Bear. And we don't want you to miss anything.
January - Eagle Tours
Watch the soaring flight of a majestic bald eagle, floating high in the bright blue winter skies of Big Bear.Bald Eagle
February - Grand Tour of the Universe/Star Parties
Take a guided tour of the universe with astronomers while you visit the stars through a telescope. Remember to bundle up for those outdoor nighttime adventures!
March - Springfest and Brewfest
Kick-up Spring Break at Bear Mountain's crazy pond skimming competition or sample local breweries' latest concoctions at BrewFest.
April- Birdwalks at WildWings
Grab your walking shoes, a pair of binoculars and get ready to spot indigenous birds who have found their way back home.
May - Spring Air Fair
Mountains of fun for the entire family with unique crafts, games and live entertainment in the outdoor Beer Garden.
June - JazzTrax Smooth Jazz Festival
The mountains are alive as jazz fans gather to hear the live music and spicy edibles, all at Snow Summit's mountain top amphitheater.
July - July 4th Fireworks & Old Miners' Days
Shimmering fireworks light up the night skies on July 4th. Relive historic Big Bear at the logging & horseshoe contests, cowboy poetry and chili cook-off.
August - Antique Car Show & Fun Run
Style, pizzazz and 500+hot, hot rods fill the streets.
September - International Film Festival
Independent feature-length films, student films, short documentaries, family films, animation and digital films
October - Annual Oktoberfest
Eins, Zwei, Drei, GÃ Suffa! Take a break from your responsibilities, lower your inhibitions and surrender to the spirit of the 33rd annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest.
November - Mountain Holiday Shopping Starts the Season Right!
One-of-a-kind merchandise ideal for original gift giving. Thanksgiving Weekend, Santa arrives, a sign that Christmas is around thee corner.
December - Christmas in the Village & New Year's Down Slope Celebration
Strolling carolers in Big Bear Village and New Year's Eve... Head to Snow Summit for a spectacular view of skiers and snowboarders gliding down the mountain in a steady stream and glow of lights.
Visit the calendar page on this website so you can arrange your calendar to experience year round fun.
Open Sky Music Festival
Live blues, jazz and folk music at the waters edge/Springtime event
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Tel: 626-355-9201
Fax: 626-355-5807
info@openskyfestival.com
Special Effects
Beauty Salon, Day Spa, Hair - Nails - Skin - Massage Therapy - Tanning Temporary Airbrush Tattoos and Wedding Up-Do's
40729 Village Dr. Suite 4 & 5
Big Bear City, CA 92314
Tel: 909-878-2222
Fax: 909-585-8413
TRSbbc@Gte.net
Village Theaters
The Village Spa
A destination location (formly Believe in Magic Body Spa) Located in the Village mall. We provide massage, facials, body treatments and reflexology.
40729 Village Dr. Ste. 9, Big Bear Lake
Lancaster, CA 93584
Tel: 909-878-3640
Fax: 661-727-9513
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
Moonridge Zoo
Also unique to Big Bear is the Moonridge Zoo, a 2.5 acre facility for animals wounded in the wilderness. The area fires of 1959 brought about the need to house injured animals that could be treated and returned to the forest. For those healthy but non-releasable birds and animals, the Moonridge Zoo became their protective new home, and the Moonridge Animal Park was “born”. At least 200 injured wild birds and animals are treated annually at the park, and the majority are rehabilitated and released back into the wild. Expansion efforts are currently underway.
Big Bear Historical Museum
Big Bear Historical Museum, open weekends May through October, offers a walk through the colorful and romantic history of Big Bear. Located just east of the airport in the Big Bear City Park on Greenway Drive.
Big Bear Historical Museum
(909) 585-8100
Bear Valley Bikes
Big Bear is best known for as a MOUNTAIN BIKING MECCA, but we also have some of the best Road Cycling in all of California!! Coming to Big Bear for the weekend? Check out our BIKE RENTALS! We offer hourly and daily rates on a fleet of new Specialized bikes. Located at the top of Red Ant Hill in Big Bear Lake, CA, we offer a full service bike shop, including sales, service, repairs, guided tours, trail maps.
Bowling Barn
All Groups of any type call us !
Glow Bowling every night - starting at 8:30 pm Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday !
Country Line Dancing every Wednesday at 7 pm !
Call Dennis Beets or Sandi Voight for Prices and Reservations 878-2695
Off Road Adventures
Big Bear has four beautiful seasons...
Take advantage of our fully convertible Pinzgauers to explore the ridges, canyons, meadows, streams & rivers of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains! Visit historic community & gold rush sites.
Discovery Center
www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.net
The Big Bear Discovery Center is your gateway to adventure and discovery in the great outdoors. The Center is an educational and informational portal to the San Bernardino National Forest and is located within the heart of the Big Bear Valley. This nearby oasis is a one- to three-hour drive from anywhere in Southern California. Our goal is to ensure your visit to the Big Bear Discovery Center heightens your awareness on how to become a more responsible caretaker of a national forest while increasing your enjoyment and knowledge of California’s most recreated forestland.
