North Shore Travel Guide
Fawnskin
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in North Shore

Lagonita Lodge
Absolutely beautiful location, terrible staff. Everytime you go up or call the front office they seem so inconvenienced even showing the attitude to the people checking in and getting a call.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
Rooms are very clean and in great condition. Grounds are beautiful! Highly recommend the restaurant and coffee shop!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Black Forest Lodge And Cabins
Easy check in, clean room and great service
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, BW Signature Collection
We were placed in room 18 and immediately yesterday i noticed the floor was extremely wet and damp, there was a mildew smell as well. So I called the front desk and they told me there were no rooms available to switch us out of. I have a 2 year old and a 3 year old so I am mainly concerned for their ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Sessions Retreat & Hotel
If was an OK hotel. The room was pretty small for 4 people. We were also disappointed because the play room with the arcades and games was not available for us to use because they allowed someone else to buy the whole play room, and I booked this hotel because of the playroom as I wanted to entertain ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Marina Riviera
Overall value was a 5-star. Unfortunately not a 5-star on its own. We got a great deal through Hotels.com but had we not our visit would have had different expectations. Rooms are decent, no dresser so space for clothing is limited. We enjoyed having a balcony but we couldn’t use it as recent snowfall ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
