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 Discovery Center 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
Clean rooms, friendly staff Very helpful and great hospitality
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Cathy's Cottages
Needed more heat
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Tao Cabins
Terrible place it was run down
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Sugar Bear
Quaint Big Bear Home w/ Hot Tub: 4 Mi to Skiing!
Showed up and couldn’t park in driveway due to snow or walk to front door due to snow. No shovel on property. Had to borrow one from neighbors. Hot in was cold and wouldn’t warm up. 2 microwaves and neither worked.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Bear Woods 3BR Retreat
The kitchen isn’t suitable for cooking because most of the equipment is old. The utensils were dirty, and there were no extra trash bags provided. They should invest a little more in updating the equipment and improving the bedding, as the polyester sheets were very uncomfortable to sleep on.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley
